Barbed Spear with Etched Pattern from Papua New Guinea
A spear, Papua New Guinea, a barbed spear head bound to a cane shaft. With a pattern etched into the shaft, length 135 cm
Trobriand Island Hair Comb with 10 Tines
A fine & unusual hair comb with ten tines on a woven haft, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964. Provenance: collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina,…
Papua New Guinea Tribal Mask with Natural Decorations
A Papua New Guinea clay on raffia painted mask, decorated with boar tusk, cowrie shell, and cassowary feathers, 31 cm height
Antique Smoking Pot from Papua New Guinea
A large and old smoking pot, Dimiri village, Yuat river, Papua New Guinea, minor chips as per image, diameter 31 cm, height 27 cm
Touring Glasgow and the Highlands - 1891
Glasgow and it's Environs with Illustrated and Descriptive Tour in the Highlands' 1891 First Edition
PNG Tribal Wooden Artifact - 40cm Height
Papua New Guinea tribal wooden artifact height 40 cm approx
Papua New Guinea Mask Trio
Three various Papua New Guinea masks. Two hooked beak totemic masks with incised ochre decoration; & small older ancestor mask with shell eyes. Height 44 cm 33 cm & 21 cm
Papua New Guinea Adzes and Billum
Three Papua New Guinea adzes. Cane bound stone cutters, two straight, one oblique. Utility pieces, much use patination. Also, large utilitity billum used for yam carrying. Length 51 cm (longest)
Cassowary Toe Tipped Pig Killing Sticks
Five Papua New Guinea pig killing sticks. Cane bound hardwood shafts tipped with cassowary toe points. Four have incised and ochred decoration. Length 65 cm
A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, with traditional fine woven flax cord. 122 cm length, collection of John Perkins
A large Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 220 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Papua New Guinea Shell Currency on Wooden Spike
Papua New Guinea cut shell Currency, bound together with platted fiber on a wooden spike, 34 cm length
Sepik River Mask: Yellow, Orange, and Brown
Papua New Guinea Sepik River mask, yellow, orange, and brown tones 36 cm
Iatmul Ancestral Mask with Cowrie Shells and Pigments
A Sepik River ancestral mask, Iatmul people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, with wooden base decorated & cane surround, cowrie shells & natural earth pigments, on custom steel stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height…
Pig Head Neckrest from Papua New Guinea
A Neckrest with pig head decoration, coastal Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, 36 x 10 cm
Kiriwina Walking Stick and Ebony Pot Stirrer
A walking stick and an old ebony pot Stirrer, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964 (2). Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina, Trobriand…
Wanis Lime Spatula from Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
A Wanis lime spatula, Massim, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, length 26 cm
Moka Chest Ornament with Repaired Kina Shell
A New Guinea Highlands Moka chest ornament, Papua New Guinea with wooden backing board and fibre binding, Kina shell has been cracked and traditionally repaired, diameter29 cm
Crocodile Flute from Papua New Guinea
A Sepik flute in the form of a crocodile with cowrie shell eyes and incised design, Papua New Guinea, height 32 cm
Sawos Initiation Mask from Papua New Guinea
A Komongani village initiation mask, Sawos people, Sepik plains, Papua New Guinea, height 44 cm
Stylised Rib Cult Hook from Papua New Guinea
A cult hook with stylised ribs, Karawari river, Papua New Guinea, damage to prongs a/f, height 154 cm
Ochre-decorated Karawari River Cult Hook
A Karawari river cult hook, Yipwon, with original Ochre decoration and shell eyes, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, some cracks a/f, height 90 cm
Lower Sepik Ancestral Mask, Papua New Guinea
A lower Sepik ancestral mask, Angoram Region, Papua New Guinea, minor chips a/f, height 43 cm
Asmat War Spear with Multiple Prongs - 270cm
A large Asmat war spear, West Papua, with multiple prongs, some minor damage to barbs a/f 270 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask with Insect Damage
A Sepik ancestral mask, Angoram Region, Papua New Guinea, insect damage to face a/f, height 51 cm
Boiken Bride Price Mask
Yangoru, Boiken Talipon Bride Price. Woven and painted cane mask on a large conus shell segment. David Said Collection.
Colorful Papua New Guinea Figural Hook
Papua New Guinea figural hook, wood with coloured pigments and accented with cowrie shell, height 164 cm
Black-stained food hook from Papua New Guinea
Murik Lakes figural food hook, lower Sepik, Papua New Guinea, the timber stained black, length 100 cm
Boiken Food Platters with Incised Design and Repair
Two large Boiken food platters, with incised design on base, one with cracks and showing signs of previous native repair. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, diameter 67 - 72 cm
Janus Head Spear from Admiralty Islands
A fine spear showing a janus head Admiralty Islands, 19th century wood, ochres, obsidian. Provenance: berry collection, Melbourne. Length 147 cm
Double-Faced Sepik River Ancestral Mask
A double faced ancestral mask, Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea 84 cm
Sepik Ancestor Face Sculpture with Polychrome Pigments and Fibre Tassels
A Sepik ancestor sculpture in the form of an ancestor face, polychrome pigments, fibre tassels 82 cm
David Baker's Ambrym Mask Collection
Two Ambrym masks. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 110 cm each
Sepik River woven turtle, in natural fibre and pigments, set with cowrie shell eyes, length 40 cm
Bird-shaped Nose Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea nose ornament, in the form of a bird
Trobriand Grass Skirt Making Board
Trobriand Islands grass skirt Making board with incised design, Massim Region, Papua New Guinea, a grass skirt Making board with incised design, Massim Region, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, old glossy patina. Provenance: Collection of a scholar who…
Sepik Ancestral Mask
An ancestral mask, Biwat river, Sepik Region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, a/f, height 45 cm, width 23 cm
Sepik River Turtle Shell Mask with Feather Hair
P.N.G Sepik river turtle shell mask early clay mask on top of turtle shell with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and in black, yellow white and red colours, length 25 cm
Stone Tools of Papua's Rivers and Valleys
Storyboard, Keram river, Sepik region. 60 cm and a stone adze blade from the Sepik river. 17 cm, and a stone finger chopper from the Baliem Valley, West Papua. 12 cm
Sentani Lakes Wooden Food Platter with Traditional Design
A wooden food platter, Sentani lakes, West Papua, with incised traditional design to base, height 5.5 cm, length 57 cm, width 23.5 cm
Boars' Tusk Necklace with Woven Vine and Cord
A PNG boars' tusk necklace, the pair of tusks joined by woven vine, suspended from plaited cord.
Polychrome Ancestral Male Statue from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea male statue, ancestral with polychrome finish, height 23 cm
Sepik River Spirit Mask with Shell Decorations
Papua New Guinea spirit mask, polychrome finish with shell decorations, Sepik River, height 90 cm a/f missing parts
Sepik River Polychrome Ancestral Mask (9 words)
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, polychrome finish Sepik River, height 73 cm
Sepik River Polychrome Spirit Mask with Shell Decorations
Papua New Guinea spirit mask, Sepik River polychrome finish, with grass beard and shell decorations, height 83 cm
Serrated Ancestral Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, serrated Forehead with shell eyes and elongated Chin, height 65 cm
Boar-Eyed Spirit Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea spirit mask, conical eyes with boar motif
Papua New Guinea Adorned Wood with Coloured Pigments
Papua New Guinea body adornment, incised wood with coloured pigments, 29 cm at widest point
PNG Pale Green Chloromelanite Tear Drop Adze
A Papua New Guinea pale green Chloromelanite adze, tear drop shape. Considerable Chipping to poll and blade edge, 25 cm length
Trobriand Island Animal-Terminal Food Platters
Three various Trobriand Island food platters. Two with woven cane rims, all with various animal terminals. Length 73 cm (longest)
Papua New Guinea Yam Masks
Three Papua New Guinea yam masks. Two woven cane, undecorated; plus double sided woven cane yam ceremony mask. Ochre & feather decoration to same. Height 25 cm (largest)
Trobriand Island Incised Paddle - 92cm Length
Trobriand Island ceremonial paddle. Incised blade. Length 92 cm
Ochred Cane Spirit Mask with Feather Trim
Papua New Guinea woven cane spirit mask. Ochred split cane with feather trim. Height 89 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
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
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
A ceremonial shell inlaid mask, coastal Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, 70 cm high
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
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.
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…
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 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
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
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