A ceremonial Vietnamese pole arm " Tu Nhi Dao"  

used to be carried in processions and to ward off sickness.

Totally made of wood , beautifully openworked details with polychrome.​

Rare example.

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In Museum Quai Branly in Paris are a few comparable but less fine detailed examples.

​​See for example object 71.1962.22.763  ​

and 71.1943.4.6.1-2

 

 

End 19th begin 20th century

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Size total: 201 cm

Blade: 72 cm​

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€ 1450,-​

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