Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 320

South Pacific Tongan Paddle Club

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

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$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Tonga, probably 19th century, carved wood with ridged collar and paddle shaped top, 49-1/2 in.Note: Tongan clubs are one of the most common forms of Polynesian art. They were used in combat as well as ceremonial dancing. - Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York (label attached); Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina

Condition

old dark patina, scattered stress cracks, minor abrasions
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