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Ceremonial Paddle, 1820-1840, 8 x 35 in. (20.32 x 88.9 cm), Wood, Austral Islands, 19th century, Ceremonial paddles are among the best known examples of Austral Islands art. Although their original purpose is not clear, they were likely used as dance wands. In the early nineteenth century, many were made as souvenirs for European travelers. It is unclear whether this particular paddle was used locally or made for the market nearly 200 years ago.
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Ceremonial Paddle, 1820-1840, 8 x 35 in. (20.32 x 88.9 cm), Wood, Austral Islands, 19th century, Ceremonial paddles are among the best known examples of Austral Islands art. Although their original purpose is not clear, they were likely used as dance wands. In the early nineteenth century, many were made as souvenirs for European travelers. It is unclear whether this particular paddle was used locally or made for the market nearly 200 years ago.
Credit:
Album / quintlox
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Image size:
4035 x 8345 px | 96.3 MB
Print size:
34.2 x 70.7 cm | 13.4 x 27.8 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
1820-1840 • 19TH CENTURY • 19TH • 19TH-CENTURY • AUSTRAL ISLANDS ART • AUSTRAL ISLANDS • BEST • CEREMONIAL PADDLE • CEREMONIAL PADDLES • CLEAR • DANCE WANDS • EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY • EUROPEAN TRAVELERS • EXAMPLES • LOCALLY • MARKET NEARLY 200 YEARS AGO • ORIGINAL PURPOSE • PARTICULAR PADDLE • SOUVENIRS • UNCLEAR WHETHER • WOOD • XIX CENTURY
