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20th C. Samoan Wood Boat Oar - Foe

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Description

**Originally Listed At $600**

Oceania, Polynesia, Samoa, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely hand-carved wooden boat oar known as a "foe" (literally "paddle") with a stocky handle, a diamond-shaped paddle with a shallow midrib, and a rounded tip. Both sides of the paddle are colored with vibrant red-orange paint. Foe were carved from carefully-chosen wooden planks to make the structural design as sturdy yet lightweight as possible. Size: 57.9" L x 9.3" W (147.1 cm x 23.6 cm).

Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, Thousand Oaks, California, USA

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Condition

Minor abrasions and wear to tip and paddle commensurate with age and use, with light splintering to handle, and fading to red pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout.

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20th C. Samoan Wood Boat Oar - Foe

Name: 20th C. Samoan Wood Boat Oar - Foe
SKU: 73222645
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

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Starting Price $500

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