Janus-faced Chalice from Papua New Guinea
A chalice from Papua New Guinea, raku fired clay with janus faces in high relief, painted with black and kaolin pigments. Aibom village, Chambri lakes. Some surface losses, 12 cm height
Trobriand Island Carvings: Incised Decorations and Patina
Two Trobriand Island ceremonial carvings. Older pieces with incised decoration. One with use patina. Length 36 cm & 26 cm
Cassowary Feather Woven Mask from Mindbabik Village
Woven mask from Mindbabik village on Sepik River with cassowary feathers to ward off evil spirits. 33 cm
Cassowary Toe Killer: PNG Handcrafted Weapon
Papua New Guinea pig Killer. Cassowary toe modelled with Job's tears and cane lashed to hardwood handle. Length 43 cm
Polished Stone Adze Head with Blade Chip - 22cm
New Guinea stone adze head. Fine polished finish. Old chip to blade edge. Length 22 cm
Stone Object with Incised Design and Fibre Binding from PNG
A New Guinea stone object with incised design and fibre Binding, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea
Guvermas Ancestral Mask from Papua New Guinea
An ancestral mask, Guvermas village, Blackwater river, Papua New Guinea, height 106 cm
Polychrome Abelam Lintel Head, 43cm
Abelam lintel head. Decorated with polychrome natural pigments, height 43 cm
Coastal Spirit Mask with Shells and Feathers
Papua New Guinea coastal spirit mask. White ochre painted long mask with overmodeled shells, feathers and boars teeth., length 106 cm (incl feathers)
Karawut: Sepik Coastal War Ornament
A body ornament, Karawut, Sepik coastal Region, Papu New Guinea, held in the mouth during warfare, height 33 cm
Murik Lakes Brag Mask with Shell Eyes and Incised Design
A lower Sepik river Brag mask, Murik lakes Region, Papua New Guinea, with shell eye inserts and incised design, height 55 cm
Wosera Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A yam mask, Wosera, Southern Abelam, Papua New Guinea, height 30 cm
Sepik River Ancestral Mask with Ochre Decoration
A Sepik river ancestral mask, with polychrome Ochre decoration, Papua New Guinea, height 65 cm
Snake-Finial Head Rest from Papua New Guinea
A New Guinea head rest with snake finials, lower Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea
Intricate Massim Splashboard from Trobriand Islands
A Massim Splashboard, with intricate sweeping design to top decorated with store paints, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: D.G. Mills, Sanaroa Plantation, Welles Island, 1970s, 55 x 46 cm
Highlands Dog Tooth Headband
A dog tooth Headband, with dogs teeth woven into a fibre backing with cords, circa 1970's, Highlands region, Papua New Guinea, length 30 cm [body]
Papuan Shell Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan shell necklace on a metal stand, approx 50 cm high including stand
Sepik Ancestral Hooks and Coconut Container
Two ancestral hooks and a coconut container, Sepik river, Papua New Guinea 80 cm, 36 cm, 14 cm
Paddle Finial with Incised Decoration from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, April river, Kupkein village, paddle finial, with incised decoration, set on stand, height 26 cm and 27 cm (including stand)
Papua New Guinea Bride Price Mask and Shell Wealth
A bride price mask and shell wealth, Talipoon, Prince Alexander mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, the shell, the green turbo snail shell, was traditionally very valuable and precious. Only among the Arapesh, a fine woven mask is attached, height…
Sago Storage Pot from Papua New Guinea
A Sago storage pot, Aibom village, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, apparent repair to top rim, minor chips A/F, height 33 cm, diameter 29 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask
A large ancestral mask, Biwat river, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 54 cm, width 40 cm
Old Incised Whistles from Papua New Guinea
A pair of old incised whistles, Papuan Gulf Region, Papua New Guinea, made from a small coconut shell and with heavily incised design, height 11 cm & 9 cm
Sepik Turtle Shell Mask with Feathers and Shells
P.N.G Sepik river turtle shell mask early clay mask on top of turtle shell with woven cane and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and in black, white and red colours, length 28 cm
Sepik River Bone Mask with Natural Materials and Inlays
P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of animal rib cage with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells, boar tusks and in black, yellow white and red colours, length 30 cm
Barbed Spear from Papua New Guinea
A spear, Papua New Guinea, a barbed spear head bound to a cane shaft, length 120 cm
Papua New Guinean Earth-Toned Fibre Mask
A large Papua New Guinean mask, with face painted in bright earth tones and fibre attached around lower half. Height 77 cm
A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 150 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Sepik River Yam Mask: Woven Fiber Art
A Papua New Guinea Sepik River yam mask, woven fiber, 46 cm height
Classical Tago Mask from Papua New Guinea
Fine New Britain mask, a Tago mask of classical form, made of beaten bark cloth stretched on a wicker frame. Attached painted wooden nose and large natural-fibre coiffure. Overall, structurally sound. Red, white and black natural pigments. Papua New…
Red Ochre Ancestral Mask with Shell and Feather Decorations
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, red ochre finish with shell and feather decorations, height 43 cm
Polychrome Ancestral Mask with Elongated Chin and Straw Decorations
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, polychrome finish with elongated Chin, and Straw decorations, height 57 cm a/f missing parts
Sepik Lime Container
Papua New Guinea lower Sepik river lime container. C.1970s. Provenance: Wilson Dessaix gallery, 1981; Dekker & Millard Collection, 1982; & Millard Collection, 1992. Gourd. Height 35.0 cm Circum. 17 cm
Coastal Sepik Mask with Whorls and Patina
Older Papua New Guinea mask. Coastal Sepik, with incised whorls. Village patina with loss. Height 45 cm
Massim Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ceremonial Staffs
Four various Massim ceremonial Staffs. Various forms, all with mother of pearl inlay. Length 92 cm. (longest)
Kina Shell Breast Plate with Ochre Decoration
Papua New Guinea Kina shell breast plate. Woven string and ochre decorated. Wt 20 cm (shell)
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Binanderean Languages & New Guinea Highlands Art Books
[New Guinea] Smallhorn, Jacinta 'The Binanderean Languages of Papua New Guinea: Reconstruction and Subgrouping', [The Australian National University, 2011], 466 pp., bibliography. Soft cover. Also, 'New Guinea Highlands - Art from the Jolika Collection'…
Painted Clay Ridge Finial from Papua New Guinea
A ridge finial, fired clay with painted decoration, Aibom village, Cambri lake, middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, 39 cm high
PNG Stone Adze with Braided Handle
Papua New Guinea stone adze. Green basalt blade lashed to handle with braided cord. Much used. Length 46 cm
Chambri Lakes Clay Pot with Face Decoration
Papua New Guinea Chambri Lakes clay pot. Sago flour pot of narrow necked bulbous, form. Moulded face decoration with white and black ochre, on woven stand. Height 28 cm
PNG Dog Teeth Band and Crocodile Necklace
Papua New Guinea dogs teeth band. Old crocodile teeth, once strung as a necklace. Also a beaded wide band of incised dog's teeth.
Sepik River Lime Spatula from Papua New Guinea
An unusual Sepik River lime Spatuala, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, height 24 cm
Painted Sago Bark Panel from Papua New Guinea
A painted Sago bark panel, Ourambunj village Haus Tambaran, Papua New Guinea, used as ceiling decorations inside the men's ceremonial houses, 143 x 42 cm
Guvermas Village Ancestral Hook: 137cm Height
A large ancestral hook, Guvermas village, Blackwater river, Papua New Guinea, height 137 cm
Papuan Shell Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan shell necklace on a metal stand, necklace 30 cm high, 29 cm wide
Imbondo Village Mask from Papua New Guinea
An Imbondo village mask, lower Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 65 cm
Sepik River Crocodile Gable Mask
A Sepik river ancestral gable mask with polychrome Ochre decoration and a crocodile emerging from the mouth, Papua New Guinea, height 92 cm
Decorated Trobriand Island Lime Gourds
Two small lime gourds from the Trobriand Islands, collected by Reverend Goodenough, variously decorated.
Coastal Spirit Mask with Shells and Boar's Teeth
Papua New Guinea coastal spirit mask. White ochre painted long mask with overmodeled shells, feathers and boars teeth, length 106 cm (incl feathers)
New Guinea Gable Mask: Tongue Protruding
A New Guinea gable mask, incised decoration with natural ochres, tongue protruding, Guvermas village, Blackwater river, Sepik region, PNG, 87 x 47 cm
Trobriand Islands Incised Side Table
A Trobriand Islands side table, in hard wood with glossy patina and incised design to rim, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 46 cm
Sepik Trophy Head with Ochre and String Tassels
A wooden trophy head, incised and decorated with natural ochres and string tassels, damage to nose and split at rear, Guvermas village, Blackwater river Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 29 cm
Abelam Karawut: Ritual Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
A ritual pectoral, 'Karawut, woven fibre chest ornament decorated with ochres and pigs tusks, Abelam people, Maprik area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, 31 x 10 cm
Sawos Ancestral Figures from Middle Sepik
Two Sepik ancestral figures, Sawos, middle Sepik. Length 33 cm, 40 cm
Polychrome Sepik Ancestor Hook: 114cm Wood Carving
A Sepik ancestor hook of wood, polychrome pigments 114 cm
Sepik Ancestral Hook with Polychrome Pigments
A Sepik ancestral hook of wood, polychrome pigments and fibre tassels 82 cm
Abelam Bird Spirit House on Metal Stand
Old Abelam bird, from spirit house, Maprik on metal stand 49 cm
Bird-headed steering paddle from Trobriand Islands
Steering paddle with bird's head. Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Juttal Malnic collection
Papua New Guinea, Highlands, Tambu shell pectoral, with tooth to end
Papua New Guinea Shell & Feather Mask: Decorative Delight
A decorative shell and feather mask, Papua New Guinea, 34 cm diameter
Sepik Tribal Mask with Shells, Feathers and Fibre Trim
A Papua New Guinea Sepik River tribal mask, the clay mask built up over a tortoiseshell and decorated with shells, cassowary feathers and fibre trim. 23 x 25 cm.
Polychrome Plaque from Ramu Region, Papua New Guinea
A polychrome plaque, Ramu Region, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, condition: slight crack to edge, height 63 cm, width 45 cm
1980 Papua New Guinea Proof Coin Set
The 1980 proof coinage of Papua New Guinea, ten kina in sterling silver, 5 kina in 500 silver, cased with certificates.
Yipwan Cult Hook from Papua New Guinea
Yipwan cult hook, Blackwater river region, East Sepik. Province, Papua New Guinea. 122 cm
Papua New Guinean Clay Food Pots from Sepik Province
Four Papua New Guinean clay food pots, eastern Sepik province, the largest 20 cm high, 23 cm diameter
Bougainville walking stick
Walking stick, Bougainville Island, hardwood with shell inlaid eyes. 96 cm
Hollowed Ovoid Mask with Intricate Decoration from Papua New Guinea
Mask. Of hollowed, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration to face, shell eyes. Coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Dry patina. Papua New Guinea. Length 49 cm. Width 17 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Wooden Mock Skull from Papua New Guinea
A wooden mock skull, Blackwater river, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, length 23 cm
Papua New Guinea Shell Collar with Feather Border
A Papua New Guinea ceremonial collar, woven shells with an outer edge of white feathers, with metal stand. 40 cm x 60 cm
Sepik River Mei Mask
Papua New Guinea middle Sepik River Latmul Mei mask, 20th century Mei mask. Wood, pigments, cowry shells, boar tusk, hair and clay, Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 76 cm height
Sepik Yam Mask with Geometric Designs
Yam mask, finely woven mask with geometric painted designs. Fibre, red black and white pigments. Sepik. Height 58 cm. Width 33 cm
A Papua New Guinea Sago storage jar from the Aibom Vllage, raku fired coiled clay vessel with flared rim, decorated with zoomorphic relief depictions of mythological spirits painted with kaolin pigments. Woven rattan base,
Voyage and March Across Papua
'Across Papua: being an Account of a Voyage round and a march across with the Royal Commission' by Kenneth Mackay 1909 First Edition
Abelam Yam Harvest Festival Mask
A yam mask, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, middle 20th century. Used in yam harvest festivals by the Abelam people of the Prince Alexandre mountains. Yam growing is integral to Abelam life; a man's status is interwined with his long yam growing abilities.…
Papua New Guinea Rattan Yam Mask with Protuberance
A Papua New Guinea woven rattan yam mask, with unusual protuberance. Length 39 cm
Bird of Paradise Feathered Dance Costume
PNG feather dance Outfit. Trimmed with bird of paradise feathers.
Decorated Male Suspension Hook from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea large male suspension hook. Ochre and shell decorated face. One barb and hook detached. Height 168 cm
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