Asmat War Shield with Incised Design and Pigment Paint
A Brassa river war shield, with striking incised design, painted with natural earth pigments, small hole in central portion of shield, Asmat region, West Papua. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 171 cm
Trobriand Splashboard with Pink Enamel Paint
A Splashboard, incised design to top, portion of base painted with pink enamel paint, signs of extensive use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 78 cm
Nakanai Dance Shield from West New Britain
A West New Britain dance shield, with prominent boss, design incised and painted with store paint, countersunk handle, Nakanai people, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, height 124 cm
Mendi War Shield from PNG Highlands
A war shield, with ochre decoration to face, Mendi area, highlands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 120 cm
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
Washkuk Hills Yena Head for Yam Ceremony
A Papua New Guinea Washkuk Hills Yena head for a yam Ceremony, upper Sepik region, round eyes, pointed nose, 68.5 cm high base not measured
Papua New Guinea Blackwater Region Battle Shield
A Papua New Guinea Blackwater Region Battle shield, Kaningara village, two faces and regional motif holding bar at back, 157.5 cm high
Massim Ladies Fibre Rolling Board for Grass Skirts
A Massim Region Fibre rolling board, ladies board for rolling rafia fibre to make grass skirts, 61 x 22.5 cm
Min War Shield with Incised Design
A striking war shield with incised design decorated with natural ochres, Min people, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, condition: damage to edge, height 134 cm, width 39 cm
Ramu River Chest Ornament
A pectoral chest ornament, dog's tooth, shell, trade bead, fibre, ochre and blue paint, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea, a??48 cm high
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…
Mid-century Tapa Cloth with Black and Red Designs
Bainning Tapa cloth, New Britain, mid 20th century or earlier, finely painted black and red designs. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 137 x 67 cm
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Pacific Conch Shell Trumpets with Woven Bags and Handles
Two old Conch shell Trumpets, [2], unknown pacific origin, possible New Guinea or Polynesia. The smaller one comes in its own woven bag and the larger with a finely woven rope handle with shell decoration. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Shells only…
Abelam Yam Mask: Transformation of Ancestral Spirits
An Abelam yam mask, an early example in hardwood decorated with ochres and ricketts blue. Both ears and septum pierced. The yam masks strong design and multiple pigmentation contribute to the transformation of the owners yams into ancestral spirits to…
Woven Hats from West Papua and Bobrongko Village
Two woven hats, Mamberamo River, West Papua, together with an old and well used dance hat from Bobrongko village, lake Sentani *see field photo of Mamberamo River people 60 cm, 65 cm (3)
Abelam Hair Ornaments on Stands
A pair of Abelam hair ornaments, finely woven and ochre painted, both on custom made stands. 49 cm (2)
Asmat Pigmented Stringwork Dance Costume
An Asmat ceremonial dance costume, (West Papua),woven ochre and white pigmented stringwork, open face hood fixed to a robe with grass fringe and bands of cassowary feathered tufts, height 165 cm approx.
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
Asmat Shield with Double Mask Finial
Large Papua New Guinea Asmat shield traditional decoration with double mask finial, 113 cm height
Rare Huli Wig Hat from Papua New Guinea
A Papua New Guinea rare huli wig hat. Made with hair, worn during ceremonial dances
Papuan Skull Rack for Powerful Village Protection
Skull rack Papua New Guinea, Papuan Gulf Agibas like this were used to store the skulls of enemies which are believed to contain power which could be used to benefit the village. 108 cm
Mendi War Shield from Papua New Guinea
Mendi valley war shield (Worrumbi), Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, oval form shield with central ridge, decorated with natural earth pigments. Twisted plant fibre carrying strap verso. Height 133 cm. Provenance: Estate of ray Hughes.
Polychrome Hunstein Mountain Hooked Cult Mask (9 words)
Papua New Guinea Hunstein mountain mask. Hooked cult mask in polychrome. Length 90 cm
Thick Shell Ring from Papua New Guinea
A giant shell ring, Yua, Yangoru, Prince Alexander Mts, Papua New Guinea, this is a particularly thick ring which adds value in transactions, diameter 19 cm
Yua: Giant Shell Ring of Papua New Guinea
A giant shell ring, Yua, Yangoru, Prince Alexander Mts, Papua New Guinea, the band of nassa shells denotes ownership by a particular person, diameter 21 cm
Iron Monk of Ming Dynasty
Chinese Ming Dynasty iron and lacquered monk, depicted seated wearing Crown with hands in pose, evidence of gilt to body, height 9.5 cm acquired Hanoi, 1990's, then private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
Cracked Sepik Wall Plaque from Soutter-Yu Collection
A wall plaque, of striking traditional design, crack to one side, May river, upper Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, 130 x 87 cm
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…
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Sepik Spear Thrower Ornaments from Anthony Forge Collection
Two old Sepik spear thrower ornaments, [2], one in the form of a bird and the other a crocodile, both with incised designs and old patina. Provenance: Anthony Forge collection. Forge (1929-1991) was born in London. He studied archaeology and anthropology…
Sawos Lime Gours: Ceremonial Art from Papua New Guinea
Three ceremonial lime Gours, Sawos, middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea 75 cm
Trobriand Island Carved Steering Paddle
Steering paddle. Signed by carver. Purchased from owner on Kitava Island, Milne Bay, Trobriand Islands. Jutta Malnic collection
West Papua Clam Shell Chest Ornament
A fine old ground clam shell chest ornament, West Papua, with original bush string binding, D 9 cm
Southern Highlands Polychrome Mendi Dolls Pair
Papua New Guinea Mendi dolls pair of c1960 from the Southern Highlands, polychrome finish, male & female, figures with seashell decorations, cased, height 83 cm
Papua New Guinea 100 Kina Gold Coin - 9.57g
Papua New Guinea 100 Kina gold coin,.900 (21.6ct) gold, wt. 9.57g
Large Papuan Keveke Dance Costume with Rattan Strip Face
A large Papuan Keveke dance costume, plaited rattan strip face, circular eyes, inside hollow, 149.5 x 44 cm
Small Papua New Guinea Ochre Masks
Three old Papua New Guinea mask type carvings, small size, coloured ochre pigments. The largest length 44.5 cm
Rare Kandrian Shield from Stafford Collection
Rare West New Britain shield. Bears label attribution to the Kandrian area. Provenance: Stafford collection. Height 138 cm. Width 33 cm
Monkey Skull Machette from Papua New Guinea
Rare antique tribal Papua New Guinea machette and sheath with monkey skull adornment
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
Abelam Yam Festival Kokomo
A large Kokomo, in hardwood with the hornbill being prominent, natural earth pigment design, used as part of the yam fertility festival, Abelam people, Maprik region, East Sepik Province, PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection,…
Anthropomorphic War Shield with Central Ridge, Papua New Guinea
A war shield, with anthropomorphic design bisected by a central black painted ridge, Southern Highlands Province,Papua New Guinea, 42 cm x 144 cm
Red, Black and White War Shield from Papua New Guinea
A war shield, of oval form with a striking design in red, black and white, Southern Highlands Province,Papua New Guinea, 44 cm x 125 cm
Old Fibre Doll from Papua New Guinea
Pay back doll Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands,Papua New Guinea, a finely made fibre doll that is old enough to have been used for ritual purposes. In older times if a person was killed by an enemy, the family of the slain person would make an effigy of…
Telefomin Fighting Shield with Incised Design
A Telefomin fighting shield, with striking incised design, decorated with red and white ochre. Telefomin Region, Sanduan Province, Papua New Guinea. Height 170 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
New Guinea Woven and Shell Ornaments Collection
Four fine old woven and shell ornaments, New Guinea, including: two woven and shell bride price chest ornaments (in the form of faces), Avitip area, upper Sepik River, together with an Abelam yam mask, and an Abelam karahut ornament. 49 cm, 50 cm, 26 cm,…
Sepik Yambok Figural Mens House Seats
Two middle Sepik Yambok village figural mens house seats, 33 cm high
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Spirit Bark Painting
A Papua New Guinea Men?S house bark painting, two ancestor spirit faces, 71 cm
Maprik Yam Masks and Bridal Exchange Gift from Papua New Guinea
Four Maprik Region yam masks and a Bridal Exchange gift, Papua New Guinea, the latter, 33.5 cm high
Waghi Valley Shield: A Western Highlands Artifact
A Western Highlands shield, Waghi Valley, Papua New Guinea 159 cm
Abelam Baba Mask from David Baker Collection
A painted Baba mask, Abelam Region, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 56 cm
Arnhem Land Bark Paintings from David Baker Collection
Two Aboriginal Arnhem Land bark paintings. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 86 cm & 107 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
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
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 Oro Province tapa cloth, 130 x 61 cm
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…
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?)…
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
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
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
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