Sepik River, bamboo lime container & bone spatula New Guinea, the container of cylindrical form with carved decoration, height 22 cm, with carved bone spatula, length 35 cm (2)
Massim Lime Spatulas: Trobriand Islands' Impressive 83 cm Length
Two large Massim lime spatulas, Trobriand Islands, the largest 83 cm long
Pig Jaw and Curios: New Guinea's Fascinating Artifacts
A collection of curios from New Guinea, including a pig jaw, comprising a lime bowl with cassowarry bone spatula from Tambanum and a koteka, the pig jaw 40 cm long
Early Massim lime spatula from Papua New Guinea (39 cm)
An early Massim lime spatula, Papua New Guinea, 39 cm long
Papua New Guinea Bride Price Mask and Shell Wealth
A bride price mask and shell wealth, Talipoon, Prince Alexander mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, the shell, the green turbo snail shell, was traditionally very valuable and precious. Only among the Arapesh, a fine woven mask is attached, height…
Nassa Shell Waist Band from Papua New Guinea
A Nassa shell wealth waist band, Wafu, Torocelli mountains, West Sepik, Papua New Guinea, one side has been damaged and village repaired, 46 x 18 cm
Pearl Shell Pectorals from Papua New Guinea
Two pearl shell pectorals, Kina, Mendi valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, used in ceremony by men and women, and also as objects of wealth, 36 x 20 cm, 38 x 21 cm
Talipun: Wealth Shell and Mask from Papua New Guinea
A bride price, wealth shell and mask, Talipun, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, the green turbo shell is the real wealth, and in the Yangoru region woven faces of ancestral beings are attached, 48 x 22 x 21 cm
Yua: Abelam's prized giant clamshell ring
A giant clamshell ring, Yua, Prince Alexander mountains, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, these shell rings are the most important wealth items among the Abelam and Arapesh, diameter 23 cm
Giant Clamshell Ring from Papua New Guinea
A giant clamshell ring, Yua, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, these shell rings are the most important wealth items among the Abelam and Arapesh, diameter 27 cm
Trobriand Island Massim Lime Spatula
Massim lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved hardwood, dark glossy patina. Spatulas were used by preparing betel nut. The betel nut and leaf were mixed with chalk so it was chewable. Spatulas with human figures were used…
Papua New Guinea Lime Gourd with Mother of Pearl Discs
A good rare Papua New Guinea lime gourd, made of a calabash overlaid with hand-awled mother or pearl discs and nassa shells. The neck is of a clamshell and with a bone spatula topped with pigmented plaited work and nassa shells, 36 cm length
Massim Lime Spatula with Protective Human Figures
Fine Massim lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Spatulas were used by preparing betel nut. The betel nut and leaf were mixed with chalk so it was chewable. Spatulas with human figures were used by magicians as protection during Kula travels…
Massim Lime Spatula with Human Figures
Large Massim lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Spatulas were used by preparing betel nut. The betel nut and leaf were mixed with chalk so it was chewable. Spatulas with human figures were used by magicians as protection during Kula…
Traditional Wealth Belt from New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
A large and superb traditional wealth belt consisting of ten strands of ground shell discs, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, length 237 cm
Yua Clamshell Ring: Symbol of Wealth and Marriage
A giant clamshell ring, Yua, Prince Alexander mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, used as wealth objects, important especially in buying a wife. Cut from clamshell using bamboo and sand. Diameter 23 cm
Yua Clamshell Ring: Symbol of Wealth and Marriage
A giant clamshell ring, Yua, Prince Alexander mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, used as wealth objects, important especially in buying a wife. Cut from clamshell using bamboo and sand. Nassa shell binding. Diameter 25 cm
Massim Lime Spatula with Crouching Figure Handle
Early 20th century Massim lime spatula. Short spatula tip, long handle terminating in crouching figure. Vertical lime infill. Length 33 cm
Aged Massim Lime Spatula with Totemic Finial
Older Massim lime spatula. Long handle with raised medial line and totemic finial (losses). Age and use patination. Length 41 cm
Antique Lime Spatula with Unique Features
Massim lime spatula. Unusually long example with mid carving and square fluted stock. Age and use patina. Ex Leo Fleischman collection. Length 64 cm
Giant Clamshell Ring: Yua from Papua New Guinea
A giant clamshell ring 'Yua', Yangoru area, Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea, a band of fine shells & fibre adorning it, an important bridge price wealth object, diameter 23 cm
Papua New Guinea's prized bride price clamshell ring
A giant clamshell ring 'Yua', Yangoru area, Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea, an important bride price wealth object, diameter 24 cm
Ancient Ebony Lime Spatula from Trobriand Islands
An ancient ebony lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Collected by Rev William Fellows, the first missionary on the Trobriand Islands (1885-1890) ex-William Dunmall collection. Aquired from the grandson of Rev Fellows in WA in…
Wanis Lime Spatula from Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
A Wanis lime spatula, Massim, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, length 26 cm
Trobriand Island Tools, 1964
A hand Drill, an axe handle and a lime spatula, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964 (3), break to lime spatular. Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia…
Trobriand Lime Spatula - Carved Timber, 36cm
Trobriand land carved timber lime spatula, length 36 cm
PNG Giant Clamshell Ring for Bride Price Transactions
Papua New Guinea giant clamshell ring, 'Yua' Prince Alexander mountains, a wealth item, used in bride price transactions, cut from the giant clamshell with bamboo, nassa shell bands, diameter 23 cm
Massim Lime Clapper Spatula from Papua New Guinea
Rare Massim lime Clapper spatula, Papua New Guinea, the split carved handled above a waisted neck set with twin pierced scrolling lobes, length 38.8 cm, with a metal stand
Ebony Lime Spatula with Figurative Handle from Papua New Guinea
Massim lime spatula, Papua New Guinea, in finely carved ebony with a figurative pierced and incised handle above a carved and waisted stem, length 40.8 cm
Tolai Bride Wealth Kina Shell Necklace
Tolai Bride wealth Kina shell, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, the pearl shell shaped with a notched knob element to one side, pierced and attached to a plant fibre cord, diameter 21 cm
Papua New Guinea Lime Spatulas
Three figural lime spatulas, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900, carved timber, the longest 36.5 cm. Provenance: The Rev. Waterhouse Family Collection
Moka Kina Pearlshell: Wealth Item from Papua New Guinea
A Moka Kina Pearlshell set in resin, valuable trade and wealth item, Wahgi Valley, Papua New Guinea Highlands, 66 x 40 cm
Trobriand Islands Lime Spatula and Hand Server
A lime spatula and serving Implement, sever in the form of an out stretched hand and spatula with profusely carved handle, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea and Africa, length 36 cm [hand]
Ceremonial Moka Kina Board from Papua New Guinea
A ceremonial wealth 'Moka Kina, wooden base board with fixed kina shell and boars tusks, painted with red ochre, Wahgi Valley, highlands, Papua New Guinea, 43 x 39 cm
Shell-Decorated Bridal Wealth Veil from Sepik River
Bridal wealth Veil / ornament (ambusap), middle Sepik river area, this finely woven and shell decorated ornament was worn on the head during bridal ceremonies and is also an important form of traditional shell wealth that are family heirlooms. It is made…
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Lumi Shell Wealth Mats for Bride Payments and Ceremonies
Two Lumi shell wealth Mats (poli), [2], Lumi area, Wape Culture, Torricelli Mountains, West Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, These important wealth objects were used as a currency during bride payments, they consist of hundreds of tiny nassa shells…
Sepik River Wealth Billum with Shell Decorations
A fine wealth Billum, Sepik river area, finely woven bush fibre string bag, ochre painted and highly decorated with shell wealth items, including: Nassa shells, Bailer shell, Cowrie shells and Conis shell discs. See the field photo of similar wealth…
Traditional Kina Shell Wealth Objects from Papua New Guinea
Three old Kina shells in original bark Wallets, Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, [3], all fine early pre-European examples, 19th century. These were very important wealth objects with a long history of use in traditional…
Ancient Wealth Containers from West Papua
Two old incised bamboo containers, Aitinyo area, Sorong District West Papua, [2], These are owned and used by women to save important wealth items such as bird of paradiseFeathers & ancient woven Textiles. These textiles were traded from the Sultan of…
19th Century Massim Ghena Wealth Spatula from Papua New Guinea
A fine old Massim Ghena wealth spatula, 19th century,Papua New Guinea, in the Louisiade Archipelago there are crescent-shaped wealth Spatulas made of wood and turtle shell. Their primary purpose is to display a form of red shell money currency known as…
Massim Ghena Wealth Spatula from 19th Century Papua New Guinea
A fine old Massim Ghena wealth spatula, 19th century,Papua New Guinea, in the Louisiade Archipelago there are crescent-shaped wealth Spatulas made of wood and turtle shell. Their primary purpose is to display a form of red shell money currency known as…
Moka Kina Plaque from Papua New Guinea
A large & fine Moka Kina plaque, Western Highlands,Papua New Guinea, Moka Kina are a type of important traditional shell wealth consisting of a large gold lipped Kina shell embedded in resin on a wood base. They were used in bridal payments, funeral and…
Trobriand Islands Hardwood Spatula
A spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea (mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, 39 cm long
'Mona Kina' Wealth Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
A large 'Mona Kina' wealth pectoral. A large 'Mona Kina' wealth pectoral Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea 60 cm x 51 cm
Ghena Wealth Spatula from Papua New Guinea
A Ghena wealth spatula, Louisiade Archipelago, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Length 31 cm
Ghena Wealth Spatula from Papua New Guinea
A Ghena wealth spatula Louisiane Archipelago, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Length 25 cm
Massim Ghena Wealth Spatula
A fine old Massim Ghena wealth spatula, 19th century; in the Louisiade Archipelago there are crescent-shaped wealth spatula made of wood and turtle shell and their primary purpose is to display a form of red shell money currency known as bagi. These…
Early Massim Wealth Axe with Bird Head Carvings
An fine and early Massim wealth axe, late 19th century; finely carved with stylized bird heads on the top and handle, the axe has its original green stone intact, old use patina. Ex Friede collection. 61 cm
Geelvink Bay Canoe Ornaments: Memories and Wealth Objects
Three old Geelvink Bay canoe ornaments, field collected in Wandaman Bay, north Coast West Papua, 1985; these finely carved canoe ornaments were from a large war canoe that is no longer made, they were kept as memories of the grandparents and great…
Geelvink Bay Canoe Ornaments from West Papua
Two old Geelvink Bay canoe ornaments, field collected in Wandaman Bay, north Coast West Papua, 1985; these finely carved canoe ornaments were from a large war canoe that is no longer made, they were kept as memories of the grandparents and great…
Geelvink Bay Canoe Ornaments from West Papua
Four old Geelvink Bay canoe ornaments, field collected in Wandaman Bay, north Coast West Papua, 1985; these finely carved canoe ornaments were from a large war canoe that is no longer made, they were kept as memories of the grandparents and great…
Geelvink Bay Canoe Ornaments: Memories and Wealth Objects
Two old Geelvink Bay canoe ornaments, field collected in Wandaman Bay, north Coast West Papua, 1985; these finely carved canoe ornaments were from a large war canoe that is no longer made, they were kept as memories of the grandparents and great…
Massim Lime Spatulas: Turtle, Canoe, and Janus Figures
Three old Massim lime spatula's, all finely carved with traces of lime infill; left: in the form of a stylized turtle with fine incised designs, centre: in the form of a canoe design, Ex. Crispin Howarth collection, right: a fine Janus figure with two…
Antique Lime Spatulas with Intricate Designs
Two old lime spatula's, one from the Tufi area, the other Massim; both finely carved with intricate designs and tracers of lime decoration and old patina from prolonged use chewing betel nut. 34 cm, 31 cm
19th Century Massim Wealth Spatula with Bagi Currency Display
A fine old Massim Ghena Ngaa wood wealth spatula, 19th century; in the Louisiade Archipelago there are crescent-shaped wealth spatula made of wood and their primary purpose is to display a form of red shell money currency known as 'Bagi'. These wealth…
Massim Ghena Wealth Spatula, 19th Century
A fine old Massim Ghena wealth spatula, 19th century; in the Louisiade Archipelago there are crescent-shaped wealth spatula made of wood and turtle shell and their primary purpose is to display a form of red shell money currency known as 'Bagi'. These…
Talipun Bride Price Wealth Objects
Three Talipun bride price wealth objects, the talipun is highly valued and used in ceremonial exchange as a bride price or as compensation for inter-clan or tribal warfare. The shell is the giant green snail or marbled turban shell (Turbo marmoratus).…
Abelam Bone Lime Spatulas with Shell and Parrot Decorations
Four old bone lime spatulas, Abelam, left: a chiefly lime spatula with superb shell wealth decorations and incised designs; second from left: Madang area with shell and woven decoration; two far right: bone lime spatulas with finely carved parrot head…
Sepik River Shell Bridal Veil/Wealth Object
A Sepik River bridal veil / wealth object, this finely woven and shell decorated piece was worn on the head during bridal ceremonies and is also an important form of traditional shell wealth. 102 cm long
Ornate Shell and Tusk Wealth Decorations from Papua New Guinea
Six shell and tusk wealth ornaments, two Lumi area nassa shell Poli ornaments; two bailer shell head ornaments, Southern Highlands; two double boars tusk and shell ornaments, Tufi area. 21 - 31 cm, 11 - 13 cm, 15 - 40 cm (6)
New Guinea Body Ornaments: Pig Tally, Shell Necklaces, Seed Belt
Five New Guinea body ornaments, including: a man's pig wealth tally ornament, mount Hagen; a fine old Dani warrior's bailer shell necklace, Baliem Valley; two nassa shell and fibre ornaments, and a fine multi strand seed belt, Sepik. 25 - 86 cm (5)
Ancient Glass Earrings from West Papua's Dimbo Culture
A collection of ancient glass earrings, Geelvink Bay area, West Papua; these glass earrings were collected on the Waropen Coast along the north Coast of West New Guinea, traditionally called 'Dimbo' in the local Warpoen language, they were an important…
Old Shell Ornaments from New Guinea
Seven old shell wealth and body ornaments, New Guinea . 11 cm, 13 cm, 17 cm, 23 cm, 37 cm, 44 cm, 58 cm (7)
Old Nassa Shell and Woven Ornaments Collection
Five old Nassa shell and woven ornaments, including: three Lumi area (Poli) wealth objects, together with two nassa shell headbands from the Eastern Highlands. 31 x 29 cm, 28 x 22 cm, 37 x 16 cm, 39 x 13 cm, 51 x 11 cm (5)
Woven and Shell Ornaments and Armband from Papua New Guinea
Two fine old woven and shell ornaments (Fofona), Bena Bena area, Eastern Highlands,Papua New Guinea, early 20th century; together with a fine old woven and shell armband, Madang, and Lumi woven and shell wealth object (Poli). 41 x 35 cm, 35 x 31 cm; 26 x…
Old Shell Wealth Ornaments from Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Six old shell wealth ornaments, Sepik area,Papua New Guinea; including old shell and teeth and trade bead ornaments. 12 - 45 cm (6)
Arawe Pearl Shell Wealth Object
A superb Arawe pearl shell wealth object, New Britain, this beautiful gold lipped shell has shell money and dogs teeth decorations and an old woven band. These were used as a bride price payments and traditional currency. 60 cm
Dogs Teeth Ornaments from Ramu Area
Two old dogs teeth wealth ornaments, Ramu area, a fine head band with numerous dogs teeth and nassa shell trim, together with a fine dogs teeth chest ornament *See field photo of how these dogs teeth ornaments were worn 46 cm, 44 cm (2)
New Guinea Object Collection
A collection of New Guinea objects, including Sepik river fishtrap, two coconut shell ladles, Massim spatula, lake Sentani food stirrer, Massim region sago ladle and two coconut cups. The fishtrap, 72 cm high
Sepik Dog Tooth Pectoral and Cassowary Spatula
A Middle Sepik dog tooth pectoral and a carved cassowary bone spatula, the latter, 36 cm long
Massim Lime Spatula with Regional Scroll Motif and Figural Finial
A Massim Region lime spatula, regional scroll motif carved on stem, figural finial
New Guinea Collection: Lime Container, Coconut Whistle, and More
A collection of New Guinea n objects, including lime container decoration, coconut whistle, witchdoctors amulet bag, two sago washing pegs and sago spatulas, the latter, 53 cm long
Assorted Tribal Artifacts Collection
Tribal Artifacts: group comprising Cook Islands seated figure; carved timber statues & masks from Papua New Guinea & Africa; carved hippopotamus tooth; pair carved bone figures; lime spatula. Mixed condition & age. (14 items)
New Guinea Artefacts Collection: Bone, Lime, Marker, Tapa Beater
A collection of New Guinea artefacts (4) including a bone dagger, a bone lime spatula, a marker and a tapa beater 31 cm - 51 cm
Bone Daggers and Spatulas from Papua New Guinea
A collection of bone Daggers and Spatulas, Papua New Guinea (4) 39 cm
Papua New Guinea Bone Dagger and Spatula Collection
A collection of bone Daggers and Spatulas, Papua New Guinea (4) 39 cm
Bone Daggers and Spatulas from Papua New Guinea
A collection of bone Daggers and Spatulas, Papua New Guinea (5) 39 cm
Hand-carved Papua New Guinea Spatulas
Massim lime Spatulas (3) three finely carved spatulas with various delicate designs. Signs of good use evident. Papua New Guinea. Length 36.5 cm. Length 33.7 cm. Length 30.3 cm
Papua New Guinea Lime Spatulas
Lime Spatulas (2) two finely carved spatulas with various delicate designs. Traces of lime infill evident. Papua New Guinea. Length 43 cm; length 40 cm
Papua New Guinea Lime Spatulas
Lime Spatulas (2) two finely carved spatulas with various delicate designs. Traces of lime infill evident. Papua New Guinea. Length 55 cm; length 45 cm
Massim Figural Lime Spatula
Massim lime spatula fine, figural form, Massim lime spatula. Squatting figure in the classic knees-to-elbows pose. Ovoid head, pierced elongated nose, raised ears and small circular eyes. Height 30.6 cm. Width 4.2 cm
Massim Lime Spatulas with Delicate Designs
Group of Massim lime Spatulas (3) three finely carved spatulas with various delicate designs. Traces of lime infill evident. Papua New Guinea. Length 42.3 cm; length 38.5 cm; length 33.5 cm
Seated Figure Lime Spatula
Massim lime spatula finely carved lime spatula with seated figure to top, hands resting on chin. Height 23 cm. Width 2 cm
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