Coastal Spirit Mask with Shells and Boar's Teeth
Papua New Guinea coastal spirit mask. White ochre painted long mask with overmodeled shells, feathers and boars teeth, length 106 cm (incl feathers)
New Guinea Gable Mask: Tongue Protruding
A New Guinea gable mask, incised decoration with natural ochres, tongue protruding, Guvermas village, Blackwater river, Sepik region, PNG, 87 x 47 cm
Trobriand Islands Incised Side Table
A Trobriand Islands side table, in hard wood with glossy patina and incised design to rim, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 46 cm
Sepik Trophy Head with Ochre and String Tassels
A wooden trophy head, incised and decorated with natural ochres and string tassels, damage to nose and split at rear, Guvermas village, Blackwater river Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 29 cm
Abelam Karawut: Ritual Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
A ritual pectoral, 'Karawut, woven fibre chest ornament decorated with ochres and pigs tusks, Abelam people, Maprik area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, 31 x 10 cm
Sawos Ancestral Figures from Middle Sepik
Two Sepik ancestral figures, Sawos, middle Sepik. Length 33 cm, 40 cm
Polychrome Sepik Ancestor Hook: 114cm Wood Carving
A Sepik ancestor hook of wood, polychrome pigments 114 cm
Sepik Ancestral Hook with Polychrome Pigments
A Sepik ancestral hook of wood, polychrome pigments and fibre tassels 82 cm
Abelam Bird Spirit House on Metal Stand
Old Abelam bird, from spirit house, Maprik on metal stand 49 cm
Bird-headed steering paddle from Trobriand Islands
Steering paddle with bird's head. Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Juttal Malnic collection
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Binanderean Languages & New Guinea Highlands Art Books
[New Guinea] Smallhorn, Jacinta 'The Binanderean Languages of Papua New Guinea: Reconstruction and Subgrouping', [The Australian National University, 2011], 466 pp., bibliography. Soft cover. Also, 'New Guinea Highlands - Art from the Jolika Collection'…
Painted Clay Ridge Finial from Papua New Guinea
A ridge finial, fired clay with painted decoration, Aibom village, Cambri lake, middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, 39 cm high
Sepik Lime Container
Papua New Guinea lower Sepik river lime container. C.1970s. Provenance: Wilson Dessaix gallery, 1981; Dekker & Millard Collection, 1982; & Millard Collection, 1992. Gourd. Height 35.0 cm Circum. 17 cm
Coastal Sepik Mask with Whorls and Patina
Older Papua New Guinea mask. Coastal Sepik, with incised whorls. Village patina with loss. Height 45 cm
Massim Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ceremonial Staffs
Four various Massim ceremonial Staffs. Various forms, all with mother of pearl inlay. Length 92 cm. (longest)
Kina Shell Breast Plate with Ochre Decoration
Papua New Guinea Kina shell breast plate. Woven string and ochre decorated. Wt 20 cm (shell)
Red Ochre Ancestral Mask with Shell and Feather Decorations
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, red ochre finish with shell and feather decorations, height 43 cm
Polychrome Ancestral Mask with Elongated Chin and Straw Decorations
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, polychrome finish with elongated Chin, and Straw decorations, height 57 cm a/f missing parts
A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 150 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Sepik River Yam Mask: Woven Fiber Art
A Papua New Guinea Sepik River yam mask, woven fiber, 46 cm height
Classical Tago Mask from Papua New Guinea
Fine New Britain mask, a Tago mask of classical form, made of beaten bark cloth stretched on a wicker frame. Attached painted wooden nose and large natural-fibre coiffure. Overall, structurally sound. Red, white and black natural pigments. Papua New…
Papua New Guinean Earth-Toned Fibre Mask
A large Papua New Guinean mask, with face painted in bright earth tones and fibre attached around lower half. Height 77 cm
Barbed Spear from Papua New Guinea
A spear, Papua New Guinea, a barbed spear head bound to a cane shaft, length 120 cm
Paddle Finial with Incised Decoration from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, April river, Kupkein village, paddle finial, with incised decoration, set on stand, height 26 cm and 27 cm (including stand)
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…
Sago Storage Pot from Papua New Guinea
A Sago storage pot, Aibom village, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, apparent repair to top rim, minor chips A/F, height 33 cm, diameter 29 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask
A large ancestral mask, Biwat river, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 54 cm, width 40 cm
Old Incised Whistles from Papua New Guinea
A pair of old incised whistles, Papuan Gulf Region, Papua New Guinea, made from a small coconut shell and with heavily incised design, height 11 cm & 9 cm
Sepik Turtle Shell Mask with Feathers and Shells
P.N.G Sepik river turtle shell mask early clay mask on top of turtle shell with woven cane and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and in black, white and red colours, length 28 cm
Sepik River Bone Mask with Natural Materials and Inlays
P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of animal rib cage with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells, boar tusks and in black, yellow white and red colours, length 30 cm
Cassowary Feather Woven Mask from Mindbabik Village
Woven mask from Mindbabik village on Sepik River with cassowary feathers to ward off evil spirits. 33 cm
Cassowary Toe Killer: PNG Handcrafted Weapon
Papua New Guinea pig Killer. Cassowary toe modelled with Job's tears and cane lashed to hardwood handle. Length 43 cm
Polished Stone Adze Head with Blade Chip - 22cm
New Guinea stone adze head. Fine polished finish. Old chip to blade edge. Length 22 cm
Stone Object with Incised Design and Fibre Binding from PNG
A New Guinea stone object with incised design and fibre Binding, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea
Guvermas Ancestral Mask from Papua New Guinea
An ancestral mask, Guvermas village, Blackwater river, Papua New Guinea, height 106 cm
Polychrome Abelam Lintel Head, 43cm
Abelam lintel head. Decorated with polychrome natural pigments, height 43 cm
Coastal Spirit Mask with Shells and Feathers
Papua New Guinea coastal spirit mask. White ochre painted long mask with overmodeled shells, feathers and boars teeth., length 106 cm (incl feathers)
Karawut: Sepik Coastal War Ornament
A body ornament, Karawut, Sepik coastal Region, Papu New Guinea, held in the mouth during warfare, height 33 cm
Murik Lakes Brag Mask with Shell Eyes and Incised Design
A lower Sepik river Brag mask, Murik lakes Region, Papua New Guinea, with shell eye inserts and incised design, height 55 cm
Wosera Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A yam mask, Wosera, Southern Abelam, Papua New Guinea, height 30 cm
Sepik River Ancestral Mask with Ochre Decoration
A Sepik river ancestral mask, with polychrome Ochre decoration, Papua New Guinea, height 65 cm
Snake-Finial Head Rest from Papua New Guinea
A New Guinea head rest with snake finials, lower Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea
Intricate Massim Splashboard from Trobriand Islands
A Massim Splashboard, with intricate sweeping design to top decorated with store paints, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: D.G. Mills, Sanaroa Plantation, Welles Island, 1970s, 55 x 46 cm
Highlands Dog Tooth Headband
A dog tooth Headband, with dogs teeth woven into a fibre backing with cords, circa 1970's, Highlands region, Papua New Guinea, length 30 cm [body]
Papuan Shell Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan shell necklace on a metal stand, approx 50 cm high including stand
Sepik Ancestral Hooks and Coconut Container
Two ancestral hooks and a coconut container, Sepik river, Papua New Guinea 80 cm, 36 cm, 14 cm
Trobriand Island Carvings: Incised Decorations and Patina
Two Trobriand Island ceremonial carvings. Older pieces with incised decoration. One with use patina. Length 36 cm & 26 cm
Sepik River Mask Wall Hanging with Cassowary Feathers
Papua New Guinea Sepik River mask wall hanging with cassowary feathers, 49 cm height
Papua New Guinea Warrior's 115cm Dog Tooth Necklace
A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 115 cm length
Janus-faced Chalice from Papua New Guinea
A chalice from Papua New Guinea, raku fired clay with janus faces in high relief, painted with black and kaolin pigments. Aibom village, Chambri lakes. Some surface losses, 12 cm height
Sepik River Polychrome Spirit Mask with Grass Beard
Papua New Guinea spirit mask, Sepik River polychrome finish, with grass beard and shell decorations, height 90 cm
Polychrome Sepik River Suspension Hook with Missing Ear
Papua New Guinea suspension hook, ancestral Sepik River, polychrome finish, height 107 cm a/f missing ear
Sepik River Bird Motif Mwai Mask, 72cm Height
Papua New Guinea mwai mask, faded red ochre finish, Sepik River bird motif, height 72 cm
Incised Oro Provence Gourd, Papua New Guinea
Fine lime gourd elongated large gourd with intricate incised designs. Soft well-used patina. Oro Provence, Papua New Guinea. Length 41 cm. Width 8 cm
Wewak Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
A Wewak neck adornment, Papua New Guinea, worn around the neck. The adornment is made with a pandaus base. Hundred of small shells have been sewen into place. Height 18.2 cm, width 56 cm
Sepik Sago Storage Pot with Raised Decoration
A Papua New Guinea Sepik Region sago storage pot, red terracotta with raised decoration and another circular with studded decoration, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private…
Red Terracotta Sago Storage Pot with Stylised Face
A large sago storage pot, red terracotta with applied clay strips forming a stylised face, Aibom Village - Chambri Lakes area, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 38 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian…
Turtle Carapace Mask Pendant with Shell Necklace
A PNG small mask, fashioned from a turtle carapace and clay inset with shells and with boar tusk pierced septum, suspended on a shell necklace, height 18 cm.
Abelam Baba Mask from Papua New Guinea
A Baba mask, Abelam people, Maprik Region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, height 30 cm, diameter 50 cm
A ceremonial shell inlaid mask, coastal Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, 70 cm high
Sepik River Bone Mask with Feathered Hair
P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of possible animal skull with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and painted in black, white and brown colours, length 20 cm
Anthropomorphic Sago Pot on Ring Stand from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea clay pot. Aibom village anthropomorphic double faced sago pot. On woven fur and hair ring stand. Height 23 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
Abelam Ancestor Mask from Papua New Guinea
An ancestor mask, Abelam, Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea, length 43 cm
New Guinea Highlands Feast Platter
A New Guinea Highlands wooden feast platter, Papua New Guinea, in hardwood with long protusion to one end length 95 cm
Sepik River Coconut Shell Scoop
A heavily incised coconut shell scoop, Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea, height 11.5 cm
Iatmul Bilum Hook from Sepik River
A Sepik river Bilum hook, Iatmul people, middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, height 47 cm
Komongowi Bat Totem from Papua New Guinea
A bat totem, Komongowi clan, Sawos people, Sepik plains, Papua New Guinea length 96 cm
Sepik Trophy Head: 1974 Papua New Guinea Collectible
A wooden trophy head, traces of ochre and tassel decorations in ears, dated 1974, Palembai village, Sepik river PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 38 cm
Cassowary Woven Figures from Sepik River, PNG
A pair of Cassowary woven figures, of woven rattan fabric over cane structure with cowrie shell eyes, Tambanum village, Sepik river PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 72 - 80 cm
Wosera Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Wosera yam mask, woven cane decorated with natural ochres. East Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, height 35 cm
Abelam Wall Plaque from Papua New Guinea
An Abelam wall plaque A/F; Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea. Length 96 cm
Sepik Male Ancestor Sculpture
A Sepik ancestor sculpture of wood, classic male form, polychrome pigment 54 cm
A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 96 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Admiralty Islands Tribal Art Collection: Statue, Ornament, Pottery Vase
Tribal statue, ornament and pottery vase, Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands, (3 items), the largest 36 cm high
PNG Arm Accessories Set
Dog's tooth arm band, shell arm band and a shell and woven fibre belt ornament, Papua New Guinea, (3 items), the belt 100 cm long
Papua New Guinea Adorned Wood with Coloured Pigments
Papua New Guinea body adornment, incised wood with coloured pigments, 29 cm at widest point
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