Mende Mourning Doll
Mende doll, standing female mourning doll with a raised arm, human hair and cowrie inset eyes. Wearing a woven belt and leaf skirt, cowrie shell armband and job's tears necklace. Body and head covered in white/grey clay. Papua New Guinea. Height 53.6 cm.…
Highlands War Shield
Highlands War Shield. Curved rectangular shield. Decorated with circular and figural forms. Red, black and white pigments. Height 149 cm. Width 47 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Omie Bark Cloth Batila Kimikimi, 2005
An Omie bark cloth Batila Kimikimi, 2005. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 134 cm x 87 cm
Ramu River Hardwood Mask from Papua New Guinea
A large old hardwood mask, Ramu River, north coast, Papua New Guinea, this mask is bold and strong, used over many years. Early to mid 20th century, 66 x 25 x 23 cm
Cenderawasih Bay Female Dance Apron
West Papua ceremonial female dance apron, Cenderawasih (Geelvink) bay, in yellow, green, red and blue beads, 60 cm x 52 cm
Sepik Wild Pig Woven Sculpture
A New Guinea, middle Sepik wild pig, woven sculpture with textiles, feathers, straw, shells and paint, 29 cm high, 65 cm wide, 34 cm deep
Vokeo Island Ancestral Mask with Bite Stick, 1900s
Papua New Guinea Vokeo Island mask, a 'lewa' ancestral mask representing the 'tangbal' ancestral spirits. The mask was held by a 'bite stick' in the mouth during ceremonies. Mid 1900's. With a stand. 36 x 21 cm.
Vibrant New Guinea War Shield, 1950s
A New Guinea war shield, April river, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, c.1950s, with vibrant design incised into face and decorated with natural earth pigments. Provenance: Carl Shipman collection Carl Shipman was an astute Australian collector of…
Yellow and White Worrumbi Fighting Shield from Papua New Guinea
A fighting shield, yellow and white circular and semi-circular motifs, 'Worrumbi', Lai Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, 139 x 38 cm
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Old Zoomorphic Neckrests from Papua New Guinea
Two old Zoomorphic Neckrests, [2], Okapa District Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea . Provenance: Collected by Peter Hallinan (1938-2015) in the 1970's. Peter was a well-known and respected field collector of New Guinea Art. See attached photo…
Antique Tapa Cloth from Madang Province
An old Tapa cloth, Tep Tep area, Madang Province, 92 x 70 cm
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)
Eastern Highlands Fofona Ornaments, Early 20th Century
Four fine old woven and shell ornaments (Fofona), Bena Bena area, Eastern Highlands,Papua New Guinea; early 20th century. 40 x 32 cm, 36 x 27 cm, 28 x 26 cm, 42 x 36 cm (4)
Banks Island Stone Figures - David Baker Collection
Two stone figures, Banks Island. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 75 cm & 44 cm
New Ireland Ceremonial Disk from David Baker Collection
A New Ireland ceremonial disk, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 78 cm diameter
Oro Province Ornaments from David Baker Collection
A box of Oro Province ornaments, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection.
Ancestor Mask from Lower Sepik
A woven ceremonial mask. Depicting ancestors and ancestor mask Angoran area, the mask painted with slight eyes and beard. Lower Sepik, each 41 cm high, 84 cm
Papua New Guinea Incised Mask
Mask. Of hollowed, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration to face, pierced eyes and mouth. Coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Dry patina. Papua New Guinea. Length 61 cm. Width 24.5 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection
Vintage Papua New Guinea Tribal Shield with Striking Decoration
A vintage Papua New Guinea highland tribal shield, elongated oval shape, with striking ochre, white and black painted decoration. Old fire damage hole to lower section, height 140 cm
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)
Rai Coast Dance Masks: Mythical Brothers in Ceremony
Two dance masks, Rai coast, north coast, Papua New Guinea, both very fine and detailed in their workmanship. Both older masks (circa 1940s-50s) and used together in ceremony. Often such masks represent two Brothers, of myth and creation. Worn by two men,…
Kamano Tribe Fighting Shield with Sun Design
A fighting shield, Kamano tribe, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, this is a thick, but not heavy shield; with good pandanus and cane binding at the top, painted design of 'The Sun'. A fine, early shield, height 135 cm, width 55 cm
A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, height 157 cm
A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the large blade, height 179 cm
Mosquito Dance Mask from Papua New Guinea
A mosquito dance mask, Turubu mountains, coastal Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 57 cm
New Guinea Fighting Shield
Fighting shield. From the Western Highlands, New Guinea, c1960s. Wood with natural ochre decoration. Private collection Victoria, height 66 cm
Red Worrumbi Shield from Papua New Guinea
A fighting shield, red circular and semi-circular motifs, 'Worrumbi', Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, 112 x 33 cm
Murik Ancestral Mask on Stand
An ancestral mask, Murik lake Region on stand. Lower Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Length 43 cm
Shell and Seed Ornament Collection
A collection of eight shell and seeded ornaments, the main ornament being a large and fine bride price shell necklace from West New Britain with shell money dangles, plus various others. 40 cm (8)
Sepik River Ancestor Mosquito Mask
A Papua New Guinea ancestor mosquito mask, Mambe Valley, Sepik river, bulging forehead, prominently pointed nose, recessed chin, 48 x 15 cm
Sepik Crocodile Bridal Veil Headgear
A middle Sepik river Bridal Veil, East Sepik. Provence, plaited fibre headgear with large backdrop, ending with a plaited crocodile head, gold lip shell pendants at side of head cover, large white cowries as finial, 92.5 cm long
Papuan Gulf Bullroarer: Purari Region's Unique Musical Instrument
A large Papuan Gulf bullroarer Purari Region, Papuan Gulf New Guinea. Height 66 cm.
Rennell Island Stone Ceremonial Mace, 25cm
A Rennell Island, stone ceremonial mace, with fluted swollen head and phallic poll, length 25 cm. Purchased by our vendor from a retired Australian collector, resident in PNG in the 1970s.
Sepik Rattan Mask with Pigment
A Middle Sepik mask, woven rattan and pigment, 31 cm high, 50 cm wide, 24 cm deep
Massim Adze Handle from Papua New Guinea
An adze handle, Massim Region, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 48 cm, width 19 cm
Malagan Tatuana Dance Mask: Bark and Grass Design
Malagan tatuana dance mask, PNG bark mask with grass base and painted designs, height 45 cm
Sepik Lintel Panel Mask, Early 20th Century
A Papua New Guinea Sepik mask, lintel panel of. The man's house early 20th century. Decorated in black, white and red pigments. Height 36 cm; width 105 cm
Sepik Sago Pot with Stylised Face Decoration
A rare Papua New Guinea lower Sepik River Sago pot, the ovoid pottery vessel decorated with a stylised face with white pigment highlights, 30 cm height
Tumbuan Woven Shroud with Wooden Mask from Papua New Guinea
165 cm high rare Tumbuan woven body shroud with attached wooden mask, Minimbit village, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, 135 cm high
Admiralty Islands Beadwork Armbands, Early 20th Century
Papua New Guinea Admiralty Islands beadwork. 2 various armbands, early 20th century. Both missing tassel ties. 15 x 20 cm (largest)
Highlands Anteater Stone Object from Papua New Guinea
A New Guinea Highlands stone object in the form of an anteater, Papua New Guinea
Highlands War Shield
War shield, wood with ochre design to face. A/F, Highlands region,Papua New Guinea, 120 x 40 cm
Eastern Highlands Fighting Shield
A large fighting shield, Kamano or Okapa people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, the top segmented circle is said to represent the sun, other designs landscape elements such as rivers and mountains, 167 x 48 cm
Mimika Ancestor Paddles: Classic Designs from West Papua
Two old Mimika Paddles, Mimika area, south Coast West Papua; finely incised with classical abstract Mimika designs that represent ancestor figures like on Yamate boards. Exhibited: Pacific Navigation Exhibition 2013 at Casula Powerhouse gallery. 203 cm,…
Genuine Geelvink Bay Amulet Figures from Japen Island
Two small Amulet figures, Geelvink Bay, these two genuine old and used amulets were bought from old men an Ansus village, Japen Island in 1985. 11.5 cm, 19 cm
Antique Enterprise Cast Iron Coffee Mill
Enterprise coffee mill: cast iron shop counter coffee grinder by Landers Fray & Clark New Britain Conn. U.S.A. C1890s. Height 52 cm
Sago Jar from Papua New Guinea
A Sago jar, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Stoneware and natural earth pigments. Collected during World War I. 28.5 cm x 15 cm
Admiralty Islands Armbands - Early 20th Century
Papua New Guinea Admiralty Islands beadwork. Pair of early 20th century armbands. 13 x 19 cm (each)
Papua New Guinean Anthropomorphic Clay Vessels
Two Papua New Guinean anthropomorphic vessels, c. 1980, clay, with natural pigments, one (A/F) (2), height 32 cm, 28 cm
Abelam Bird Mask Bride Price
Abelam bride price. Ex Joan Bowers. Woven mask surmounted by bird. Natural earth pigments. On stand, height 47 cm
Nipa Valley Fighting Shield
A fighting shield, Nipa valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea 118 x 36 cm
Elongated Fang Ngil Sorcerer Hunting Mask
Elongated Fang Ngil Sorcerer hunting mask, with good surviving pigments, Gabon, good old rendition of a powerful Fang ngil dance mask with its elongated face and predominantly white pigment, indicating its place in the spirit world. These masks were used…
Intricately Designed Huon Gulf Paddle from PNG
A huon Gulf paddle and one dark wood paddle, with profuse intricate incised design at paddle base, some damage to one side, binding repair to shaft, huon Gulf PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 182 cm
New Britain Dance Mask with Natural Ochre Decoration
An early New Britain dance mask, wood with natural ochre decoration, inside mask is written 'Aua is, New Britain Papua New Guinea . Provenance: Barton Antiques, Sydney, acquired in the 1960s, height 33 cm
Sepik Figural Suspension Hooks - Pair
Two middle Sepik figural suspension hooks, the largest, 94 cm high
Kwoma Crocodile Fighting Shield
A large Kwoma, East Sepik. Province crocodile fighting shield, bamboo frame, claws visible at sides, 59.5 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask: Earth Pigments, Wood, Shell & Feather
A New Guinea, middle Sepik ancestral mask, natural earth pigments, wood, shell, feather and textile, 59 cm high, 50 cm wide, 29 cm deep
Papua New Guinea War Shield
A Papua New Guinea Western highlands war shield, pigment painted in red and white and with rattan binding, 60 cm x 54 cm
Mendi Valley Wave Shield
A fighting shield, Mendi valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, oval in shape, with a strong central spine. The triangular motifs around the edges are curved ( unusual) to be like waves in orange and white. The interior is blue (Reckitt's blue?)…
Lizard War Shield from Eastern Highlands Province
A war shield, Merawaka area, Eastern Highlands Province, with incised and painted designs the central motif is a lizard. 136 x 51 cm
Old and New Guinea Shell Money from Hornshaw Collection
Various strands old shell money, New Guinea, old label reads 'Diuarra shell money New Britain, pres LRH 1910' Provenance: B. L. Hornshaw collection (1878-1937) Hornshaw was an avid collector of Pacific and Australian Aboriginal artefacts, he received many…
Papua New Guinea Oro Province tapa cloth, 130 x 61 cm
Massim Splash Board with Female Reproductive Organ Design
A Massim splash board, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, with a finely incised and decorated design representing elements of the female reproductive organs, some wear and marking from use
Twin Spiralled Splashboard from Trobriand Islands
A Splashboard, incised with twin spiralling traditional designs, wear consistent with considerable use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 63 cm
Coastal Ramu Dance Mask from Papua New Guinea
A dance mask, coastal Ramu, Papua New Guinea, 38 x 17 x 17 cm
Sepik Bilum Hook with Bat Head and Cowrie Eyes
A Bilum hook, in open fretwork form, weathered appearance, fruit bat head to base and cowrie shell eyes, middle Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 106 cm
Papua New Guinea Fiber & Feather Masks
Group of Papua New Guinea masks of large hollow form decorated with fibre and feathers, height 67 cm and 80 cm
Marind Anim Dema Ornaments: Field Photos by Todd Barlin
A group of Marind Anim Dema ornaments (Mayo cult), these were left over from the collections Todd Barlin made for major museums including a full Dema Ceremony now held at the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris and another at the Linden Museum in Stuttgart.…
Mafiri Village Tapa Cloth from West Papua
A Tapa cloth, Humboldt Bay area, West Papua, collected at Mafiri village humboldt bay 1986; the tapa cloths from lake Sentani and Humboldt Bay in N.W. Irian Jaya, are locally known as Maro Smo. 106 x 91 cm
Omie Bark Cloth from Jeapa Village
An Omie bark cloth Filama Rumono, Jeapa village Collected 2005. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 115 cm x 75 cm
Papua New Guinea Tribal Mask with Cowrie and Feathers
A Papua New Guinea tribal mask with pigment decoration, tiny cowrie shells, fibre and cassowary feathers. Length 45 cm
Symmetrical Ancestral Board from Papua New Guinea
Ancestral board painted and incised with symmetrical carvings. Blackwater river, East Sepik. Province, Papua New Guinea. 126 cm
Chambri Lakes Clay Pot with Woven Cane Stand
Papua New Guinea Chambri Lakes clay pot. Damarau sago flour pot of narrow necked bulbous form. Single face decoration. On woven cane stand. Height 58 cm
Giant Shell Ring in Papua New Guinea
A giant shell ring, Yua, Yangoru, Prince Alexander Mts, Papua New Guinea, diameter 23 cm
Mendi Valley Fighting Shield
A fighting shield, Mendi valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea 138 x 44 cm
Papuan Gulf Incised Gopi Board
A Gopi board, incised design with ochres, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, height 137 cm
New Guinea Applied Figures Stone Mortar & Pestle
A stone mortar & pestle, applied figures on outside of mortar, New Guinea, 19 x 22 cm
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