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
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
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
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
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
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
Massim Adze Handle from Papua New Guinea
An adze handle, Massim Region, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 48 cm, width 19 cm
Sepik Rattan Mask with Pigment
A Middle Sepik mask, woven rattan and pigment, 31 cm high, 50 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Omie Bark Cloth Batila Kimikimi, 2005
An Omie bark cloth Batila Kimikimi, 2005. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 134 cm x 87 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
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.…
Papuan Gulf Bullroarer with White Clay Infill
Papuan Gulf bullroarer. Spindle form with recessed at the incised face. White clay infill. Length 51 cm
Mendi Valley Fighting Shield
A fighting shield, Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, 137 x 42 cm
Dan Female Mask with Regional Style and Wear
Large, elegant and well used Dan female mask, this beautiful old Dan mask with its languid, heavy features, has obvious indications of extensive use and wear. The hairstyle, built up from plaited strips of indigo-dyed native cotton cloth is a regional…
Sepik River Statue with Shell Inlay and Grass Loin Covering
A large New Guinea statue, with protruding eyes, ochre design and shell inlaid with native putty on face (damage to lower section) and grass fibre loin covering, Sepik river region, PNG, 265 x 60 cm
Sepik Bilum Hook: Nursing Woman with Baby
A Bilum hook, in the form of a nursing woman with baby in her arms, large lug on top of head for suspension, middle Sepik river region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 85 cm
Asmat Flying Fox War Shield
A war shield wood with intricate flying fox incised design. Asmat Region, West Papua.
Asmat Flying Fox War Shield
A war shield wood with intricate flying fox incised design. Asmat Region, West Papua
Old Tapa Cloths from Madang Province
Two old Tapa cloths, Tep Tep area, Madang Province, 63 x 50 cm, 43 x 45 cm
Four-Pointed Star War Shield from Papua New Guinea
A war shield, Western Highlands Province,Papua New Guinea; with unusual pecked deigns mainly in the form of four pointed stars over the entire face of the shield. (a small crack repair). 136 x 44 cm
Marind and Southern Highlands Armguards and Armband Set
An old finely woven rattan Marind bowman's armguard, together with an intricately woven and bamboo armband worn by 'Big men/chiefly men' Southern Highlands Province. *See field photo of Marind Anim man wearing this type of armguard 26 cm, 24 cm (2)
Geelvink Bay Shell Bangles: Ancient Currency with Incised Designs
A collection of eight old conis shell bangles, Geelvink Bay area; most with incised designs and ancient patina, these were used as a traditional currency and were widely traded along the north Coast of West Papua. 5 - 9 cm
Sanai Ancestor Mask: Serrated Beard and Slit-Eyes
A lower Ramu river Region ancestor mask, Sanai village, red painting, serrated beard line, slit-eyes, 64 cm high
Papua New Guinea Cane Gable Mask
A gable mask from Papua New Guinea, woven from split cane in a plait weave. With remnants of pigment. Length 87 cm, width 63 cm, depth 23 cm
Antique Papua New Guinea Bird of Paradise Specimen
Rare antique Papua New Guinea n bird of paradisespecimen
Mendi War Shield with Zig Zag Design
A large and decorative Mendi war shield, Papua New Guinean, with zig zag design, height 133 cm
Omie Bark Cloth Njara Nari
An Omie bark cloth Njara Nari. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 172 cm x 148 cm
PNG Highlands Shield - Leslie Kelly Collection
Papua New Guinea Highlands shield. Red, black & white natural pigments. Provenance: collected c1960 by Australian Patrol Officer, Ian Leslie Kelly, thence held in a private collection.
Coastal Papua New Guinea Tribal Mask
An impressive tribal mask, tortoiseshell, feather, tusk, shell, fibre and clay with earth pigments, coastal Papua New Guinea, 120 cm high
Tumbuan Mask with Feathers and Fibers
Long nose Tumbuan mask, woven cane, feather and fibre with remains of earth pigment decoration, Blackwater river, Papua New Guinea, 58 cm high, 105 cm long
Karawari River Cult Hook from Papua New Guinea
A large sinuous cult hook, Karawari river, Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea, height 166 cm
Wahgi Valley Fighting Shield
A fighting shield, post-colonial period, Wahgi Valley, Papua New Guinea, 138 xx 52 cm
Abelam Yam Masks from Papua New Guinea
Two yam masks, woven fibre decorated with natural ochres, Abelam region, Papua New Guinea, 19 x 23 cm - 27 x 20 cm
Murik Lakes Ancestral Mask on Stand
An ancestral mask, Murik Lakes Region on stand. Lower Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Length 41 cm
Kwimbu Shell Money Ring from Papua New Guinea
A bride price shell money ring ground clam shell with partial incised design on rim. Kwimbu village, Maprik area, Papua New Guinea
Abelam Bird Carvings with Ochre Painted Designs
Two fine old Abelam bird carvings, one a long beaked bird with fine ochre painted designs on a custom stand, the other made from bamboo and ochre painted decorations, used to present betel nut during important ceremonies. 55 cm, 70 cm
Highlands Men's Ceremonial Wig with Feathers and Stand
A fine Highlands men's ceremonial wig, beautifully woven and decorated with feathers, on custom made stand. 55 cm
Old Beaded Armbands from Admiralty Islands and Eastern Highlands
Six fine old beaded armbands, one pair from Admiralty Islands, three from Eastern Highlands, a shell and woven armband from Wosera, Sepik. 16 x 11 cm, 11 x 9 cm, 15 x 11 cm (6)
Shell Ornaments and Money Disc from Pacific Islands
Two Solomon Islands shell body ornaments and a Boiken village Papua New Guinea shell money disc,
Mendi Shoulder Shield: Owner's Repair
A Mendi village, Southern Highlands, shoulder shield, a repair by native owner 149.5 x 48 cm
Sepik Keram Mask: Papua New Guinea River Art
A Keram mask, Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea 41 cm
Oro Province Body Ornaments from David Baker Collection
A box of body ornaments, Oro province, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection.
Mortlock Islands Gable Mask - Japanese Period
An old Mortlock Islands gable mask, Japanese period, height 36 cm, width 18 cm
Tatanua Mask from New Ireland
A fine Tatanua mask, New Ireland, height 52 cm, length 16 cm, width 37 cm
Amanab Homicide Pectoral Ornament
A pectoral ornament, Amanab, West Sepik, Papua New Guinea, apparently worn by men who have committed homicide. Old glossy patina on tusks. Provenance: Collected in 1963, height 40 cm, width 9 cm
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