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A paddle club 'akau-ta, Tonga. The ' akau-ta was a symbol of…
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Auckland
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17-May-2021
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A paddle club 'akau-ta, Tonga. The ' akau-ta was a symbol of rank as well as a weapon. This example differs in its shape, the handle in the form of a quatrefoil section and the head shaped like a paddle. Tongan clubs are renowned for their exquisitely fine decoration and this is another stunning illustration. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail. Length 104 cm, width 11.5 cm
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Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific