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A Rare Old "Janus-Form" Easter Island "Rapa" Ceremonial Dance Paddle 18" x 4"

$ 118.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Type: Easter Island Janus-Form Dance Paddle
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: very Good; See the description below
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Culture: Pacific Islands

    Description

    Hand Crafted Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Janus Form “
    Rapa” Ceremonial Dance Paddle
    Carved from Exotic Native Wood with Sea Shell Eyes
    18 inches (45.7) long x 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide x 5/8 inches (2 cm) deep.
    Circa: 20
    th
    Century
    Condition: Very Good: No Problems.
    Description: This Rare older ceremonial dance paddle was carved by an expert craftsman, in the traditional Easter Island “Rapa” format. The two sided “Janus-form” seems to be uncommon.
    The item was from an Orinda, California collection. There was no collection history.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.