Gable Mask from Kuvenmas Village, Papua New Guinea
Gable mask, woven cane, wood, feather and fibre with remains of earth pigment decoration, Kuvenmas village, Blackwater lakes, Papua New Guinea, 120 cm high
Papua New Guinea Swordfish Rostrum Ornament
An early swordfish rostrum ornament with clay and shell face decoration and earth pigment finish, north coast Papua New Guinea, circa 1950, 39 cm high
Gogodala Suspension Hook with Ibis and Python Effigy
Papua New Guinea suspension hook, pigment painted. The lower end with the head of a white Ibis and the other with a python effigy devouring a clan father, collected from the Gogodala people of the Western province, 150 cm length
Sepik Mask with Cowrie Eyes and Incised Motifs
A middle Sepik mask, Papua New Guinea. Oblong face with domed forehead and extended nose pierced through the septum, cowrie inlaid eyes. The lower half of the face bordered by a fibre ruff, the upper half adorned with incised motifs and white and red…
A large Papua New Guinea Timbuwarra, the flat weave cane in human form. Painted with red, white and brown ochre pigment. From Pangia, Southern Highlands, height 100 cm.
Brahimney Kite: Iatmul Village Art
Brahimney kite, Palembei village central Iatmul, Sepik Region, height 48 cm
Sepik River Polychrome Spirit Mask with Grass Beard
Papua New Guinea spirit mask, Sepik River polychrome finish, with grass beard and shell decorations, height 67 cm
Polychrome Sepik Ancestral Mask - 63cm Height
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, Sepik River with polychrome finish, height 63 cm
Iridescent Papua New Guinea Collar with Metal Stand
A Papua New Guinea ceremonial collar, similar to above but with an outer edge of irridescent blue/black feathers, with metal stand. 60 cm x 40 cm
A large Papua New Guinea mask, height 78 cm
Cowrie Shell Wewak Necklace from Papua New Guinea
A cowrie shell Wewak necklace, Papua New Guinea, used as a body adornment. Made with a 152 cowrie shells that have been bound together with plant fibre cord. Length 59 cm, width 3 cm
Papua New Guinea Hardwood Mask with Feather Decoration
A mask by Luke Bill, Angoram village, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. A hardwood oval mask with deeply-carved facial markings. With a cane wrapped edging and cassowary feathers decorating the edges. Coloured with a black pigment. Length 40 cm, width 15 cm…
Papua New Guinea Pig Tusk Breast Ornament
Pig tusks breast ornament, north coast of Papua New Guinea. Pig tusks, seeds and natural fibre, length 30 x 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Kwoma Minja Board from Upper Sepik, New Guinea
New Guinea upper Sepik board. Kwoma culture Minja board. Age losses to bottom. Length 108 cm
Admiralty Island Armlets: Patinaed Beadwork (9 words)
Papua New Guinea Admiralty Islands beadwork. 2 various armlets, early 20th century. Use patina.
Admiralty Islands Armbands with Patina
Papua New Guinea Admiralty Islands beadwork. Pair of early 20th century armbands. Use patina. Length 4 cm (each)
Porcelain Teeth Armlet from 19th Century Papua New Guinea
19th century Papua New Guinea armlet. Uncommon porcelain trade teeth (Germany) armlet. Teeth lashed with hair/fibre core and twilled cord. Length 34 cm
Abalam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Abalam wooden yam mask, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, painted in red and yellow ochre, white and black pigments, height 51 cm
New Guinea Ink Sketch by Tony Raft (1944)
Tony Raft, ink sketch, New Guinea 1944, approx 14 cm x 27 cm
Chambri Pottery with Faces from Papua New Guinea
East Sepik River ''Chambri'' Pottery with faces, Aibom village Papua New Guinea. Circa 1950. Sago storage jar, Aibom village, Eas...
PNG Wood Neck Rest - 42cm
Papua New Guinea neck rest. Natural wood formations. Use patina. Length 42 cm
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment are displayed on one side of the blade. 193 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Iamul Hair Piece for Naven Ceremonies
A hair piece, Iamul people, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, worn as part of the elaborate costume used in the Naven ceremonies, height 44 cm, width 31 cm
Waskuk Pottery Bust from Kwoma People in Papua New Guinea
A Waskuk Pottery bust, Kwoma people, upper Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, height 22 cm, width 11.5 cm
Decoratively Painted PNG Paddle with Swollen Knob
A PNG paddle, decoratively painted to the elongated oval blade, the tapering shaft with a swollen terminal knob. Length 168 cm.
Sepik River Ancestral Mask
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, polychrome finish Sepik River, height 62 cm
Ancestral Sepik River Suspension Hook
Papua New Guinea suspension hook, ancestral Sepik River polychrome finish, height 112 cm
Papua New Guinea Sepik River house/gable mask, in the form of elongated head, set with cowrie shell eyes, flanked by ears, with elongated beak, with oval shaped back, in natural tones of black and white, height 40 cm
Sepik River Flute and Embellished Staff: Ancient Artifacts Unveiled
A decorative flute from the Middle Sepik River region and a hardstone embellished staff, the flute 138 cm long when assembled
Papua New Guinean 98cm Wooden Ceremonial Pole
Pole a large Papua New Guinean wooden ceremonial tool 98 cm long
Pacific Island Artifacts
Soloman Island Comb, together with an Ablem Island Yam Mask, Fijian Priest Dish, cannibal fork and aPapua New Guinea Mask
Intricate Sepik Bird Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, middle Sepik mask with intricate carvings bird on forehead. 54 cm
Pigmented Fofana Chest Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea chest ornament. Fofana in pigmented fibre and shell. Length 40 cm
Abelam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A woven yam mask, Abelam people, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, 34 x 31 cm
Coastal Ramu Brag Mask: Early Papua New Guinea Art
An early Brag mask, coastal Ramu river, Papua New Guinea, height 46 cm
Imbondo Village Mask from Papua New Guinea
A mask of Imbondo village, lower Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea, height 51 cm
Sepik River Crocodile Mask with Ochre Decoration
A Sepik river ancestral mask with Ochre decoration and a crocodile emerging from the mouth, Papua New Guinea, height 63 cm
Abelam Hornbill Spirit House Display
Large Abelam Hornbill display board. Spirit house decoration. David Said Collection.
Finely Woven Yam Mask from Babamini' Village, PNG
A yam mask, very finely woven, well-painted, Babamini', Southern Abelam, East Sepik, PNG, 66 x 25 cm
Sepik River Ancestral Mask with Bird and Shell Eyes
A New Guinea ancestral mask with shell eyes, incorporating a sweeping bird design and smaller ancestral faces, cowrie shell eyes, Mindimbit village, Sepik river, PNG, 110 x 52 cm
Admiralty Islands Obsidian Spear on Bamboo Shaft
An Obsidian spear, with incised and painted mounting, on bamboo shaft, on custom steel stand, Admiralty Islands (Manus), Papua New Guinea, height 175 cm
Abelam Baba Mask with Prominent Ears
A large Baba mask, in an unusual form, monochrome black pigment decroation, prominent ears, Abelam people, Maprik region, East Sepik Province PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 62 cm
Engraved Papuan Gulf Bark Belt with Face
A bark belt, fully engraved, with face, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, 18 x 9 cm
Yam Fertility Ceremony Mask from Papua New Guinea
A yam mask, woven fibre with natural earth pigments. Used to decorate yams during the yam fertility ceremony, Maprik region, East Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, 42 cm x 45 cm
Abelam Yam Masks for Fertility Ceremony in Papua New Guinea
Two Abelam yam masks (2), woven fibre and natural earth ochres. Used in the yam fertility ceremony, Maprik region, East Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, 33 cm and 44 cm
Sepik Flute Mask with Human Face Design
A Ramu river flute mask, with incised design including a human face, lugs at top and bottom for binding to flute. Mounted on steel stand. Sepik Region,Papua New Guinea, 52 cm
Papuan Shell and Feather Necklace on Stand
Traditional Papuan shell and feather necklace on stand, approx 38 cm high
Papuan Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan necklace on metal stand, approx 44 cm high including stand
Maro Smo Tapa Cloth with Turtle Motif
A Tapa cloth, lake Sentani area, West Papua, collected at Asei village lake Sentani, 1986; turtle motif, the tapa cloths from lake Sentani and Humboldt Bay in N.W. Irian Jaya, are locally known as Maro Smo. 86 x 55 cm
Fish and Fou Motif Tapa Cloth from West Papua
A Tapa cloth, lake Sentani area, West Papua, collected at Asei village, lake Sentani 1986; fish and fou motifs. 66 x 78 cm
Abelam Ancestor Sculpture: Polychrome Pigments (95 cm)
An Abelam ancestor sculpture of wood polychrome pigments 95 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask from Moriarty Collection
A Sepik mask. Ex Moriarty collection Sepik river ancestral mask catalogue no; M245. Provenance: Stan Moriarty collection. 50 cm
Ambrym Ceremonial Mask on Stand - David Baker Collection
An Ambrym ceremonial mask on stand. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 42 cm
Engraved Coconut Cups from Middle Sepik Region, New Guinea
A fine pair of 19th century engraved coconut cups, Middle Sepik Region, New Guinea Ex. Dr Leonard Warnock, Sydney
Highlands Cane Breastplate Armor, Papua New Guinea
Breast plate body armour, woven cane, Cuirass, Highlands, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, 53 cm high
Wosera Clay Pot with Ochre Decoration
A cooking pot, incised and fired clay with ochre decoration, Wosera region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, circa 1960, 16 cm high, 21 cm wide
Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Mask
A ceremonial mask, tortoise shell, fibre, boar tusk, feather, shell and earth pigments, Papua New Guinea, 28 cm high
Tribal Pick: Wood, Woven Fibre and Bone from Papua New Guinea
A tribal pick, wood, woven fibre and bone, Papua New Guinea, 65 cm high
PNG Mask, Necklace, Bag & Whisk, 20th Century
Papua New Guinea mask, necklace, cassowary feather bag and fly whisk, 20th century, the mask 60 cm high
Extravagantly large Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 470 cm approximate length, collection of John Perkins
Papua New Guinea Spirit Head Vessel
A Papua New Guinea ceremonial spirit head vessel, raku fired ovoid vessel tapering to base. East Sepik District, 21 cm length
New Guinea: Work and Adventure (1877-1885)
James Chalmers and W. Wyatt Gill, 'Work and adventure in the New Guinea 1877 to 1885' 1885 first edition
Sepik River Ancestral Mask with Shell and Grass Beard
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, Sepik River with shell and grass beard
Papua New Guinea Tribal Wall Masks Trio
Three Papua New Guinea Tribal Wall Masks tallest height 62 cm approx
Papua New Guinea Spirit Mask
A Papua New Guinea spirit mask, painted with coloured pigments and adorned with cowrie shells and pig's tusks. Length 62 cm
Encrusted Sepik Ancestral Mask
An ancestral mask with thick encrusted patina. Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea. Length 70 cm
Bird Sternum Mask with Cane and Feather Decorations
Papua New Guinea mask. Formed from overmodelled bird sternum with cane & feather decoration. Height 37 cm
Sepik Crocodile Head Wooden Pounder
Sepik riverPapua New Guinea wooden pounder. Crocodile head handle. Private collection, Sydney. Length 37 cm
Australian Comfort Fund Medal
World War I Australian Comfort Fund bronze medal South Australian division, inscribed Australian Comfort Fund SA division, New Guinea Egypt Gallipoli France Palestine Salonika Mesopotamia, Stokes & Sons, 50 mm wide, 60 mm high
Yipwan: A Cult Hook from Papua New Guinea
A cult hook, Yipwan, Karawari river, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 95 cm
Southern Highlands Hornbill and Pig Tusk Adornment
Hornbill adornment Hornbill beak to centre flanked by seven pigs tusks. Southern, highlands. Height 17 cm. Width 20 cm
Trobriand Islands Woven Fan
Massim woven fan, good example with superb weaving patterns. Triangular in form with woven handle. Trobriand Islands. Height 43 cm. Width 35 cm
Rare Huli Day Wig from Southern Highlands
A rare Huli mans hairpiece, this rare day wig took some eighteen months to grow, collected near Tari in the Southern highlands, 51 x 26 cm
Allied Forces Badges and Patches Collection
Collection of World War I and World War II Allied forces badges, buttons and patches, collected by Fred McDonald (6th Batt. A.I.F.) who was an original Gallipoli lander on the 25th of April 1915, he was wounded and shipped to Malta and then on to England.…
Papua New Guinea Spirit Mask
A Papua New Guinea spirit mask painted with coloured pigments and adorned with cowrie shells and pig's tusks. Length 53 cm
Abelam Yam Mask: Rare Quality and Great Form
Papua New Guinea, Abelam, yam mask, small, tightly woven and very well patinated Maprik yam mask of the type used to decorate individual long yams at harvest exchange ceremonies. Classic example of rare quality, showing good age, tight weaving, excellent…
Possum-Faced Protective Mask from Papua New Guinea
A protective mask, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, round in form with shell eyes. The nose is engraved with the face of a possum, decorated with red pigment, 32 x 22 cm
Papua New Guinea Flutes with Woven Bands
A pair of old flutes with woven fibre and shell bands, Papua New Guinea, bamboo with fine patina. Provenance: Collected by an Australian patrol Officer in the 1960's, height 51.5 cm to 53.5 cm
Middle Sepik Woven Gable Mask
Basketry gable mask, Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Woven plant fibre and natural pigments. Woven mask would have been used on the gable of a Middle Sepik meeting house. The wildly expressive form is accentuated with natural pigments, length 62 x 42 cm.…
Hokore Dance Mask from Papua New Guinea
Dance mask (Hokore), Karama village, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea. Woven plant fibre and natural pigments. This mask represents a hornbill or a crocodile; the latter is the totemic emblem of a clan in Karama village, located East of Kerema, length 99 x…
Sepik Bone Mask with Inlaid Shells and Feathers
P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of animal bone with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells, boars tusks nostrils and in black, white and red colours, length 23 cm
Papua New Guinea Mask with Cassowary Feathers and Boar Tusks
Papua New Guinea mask, decorated with cassowary feathers, boar tusks and cowrie shells, Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 55 cm height
Sepik River War Shield
A war shield, Sepik river area, Papua New Guinea, ochre on wood, 157 x 30 x 8 cm
Sabi: Iatmul Ceremonial Mask from Papua New Guinea
An old ceremonial mask, Sabi, Iatmul people, middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, height 49 cm
Garra Mask from Papua New Guinea
Garra mask. Hunstien mountains area, East Sepik Province Papua New Guinea, height 87 cm
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