Dance Paddle (Rapa), early 19th century, Chile, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Rapa Nui people, Wood, H. 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm), Wood-Sculpture, Essential to many dances and ceremonies, dance paddles (rapa) were usually carried in pairs to accent the movements of performers who spun them on their axes to the rhythm of a chanted accompaniment. Rapa were used by both men and women, although the sexes seldom performed together
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Dance Paddle, Rapa, early 19th century, Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Nui people, Wood, H, 28 1/4, 71.8 cm, Wood-Sculpture, Essential, dances, ceremonies, dance paddles, rapa, usually carried, pairs, accent, movements, performers, spun, axes, rhythm, chanted accompaniment, men, women, although, sexes seldom performed, together
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