Kamano Tapa Cape with Giant Creation Snake Motif
A painted tapa cloth cape, Kamano people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Depicts a giant creation snake, it is used as a dance cape in the ritual 'krina' ceremony, 25 x 127 cm
Papuan Shell Necklace on Stand - 40cm High
Traditional Papuan shell necklace on stand, 40 cm high, with stand
New Guinea Cane Belt - Circular Hoops on Bark Backing
A New Guinea Highlands cane broad belt, Papua New Guinea, of ten circular cane hoops bound on an internal bark backing, diameter29 cm
Highlands Bark Belt with Ochre Design, Papua New Guinea
A New Guinea Highlands bark belt, Papua New Guinea, with incised design decorated with ochres, diameter26 cm
New Guinea Highlands Bark Beating Implements (2)
A pair of New Guinea Highlands bark beating implements, Papua New Guinea (2), wood with incised lateral ridges length 27 cm, length 30 cm
Sepik River Shell Inlaid Ancestral Mask (A/F)
A shell inlaid Sepik river ancestral mask, Papua New Guinea, one tusk missing a/f 60 cm
Kaup Village Headrest from Papua New Guinea
An old headrest, Kaup village, Murik lakes, Papua New Guinea 40 x 16 cm
Anthropomorphic Tribal Shield from Papua New Guinea
A tribal shield with anthropomorphic design, Papua New Guinea
Ochre-Incised Hook from Papua New Guinea
A hook, Blackwater river, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, with incised design decorated with natural ochres, height 110 cm
Sepik Pig Killing Apron
Papua New Guinea Sepik Big man's ceremonial pig Killing apron. This ritual object contains 49 pig tails. These aprons are often rented out at a high cost to feast givers who do not have their own. David Said Collection, length 50 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask with Fibre Tassels and Ochres
A New Guinea ancestral mask, with extensive incised design decorated with fibre tassels and natural ochres, Biwat village, Yuat river, Sepik region, PNG, 92 x 30 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask with Natural Ochre Decoration
A New Guinea ancestral mask, with incised design decorated with natural ochres, Guvermas village, Blackwater river, Sepik region, PNG, 87 x 37 cm
Sepik River Statue: Ochre, Shells, and Fibres Decoration
A New Guinea statue, decoraated with natural ochres, shells and natural fibres, Tambanum village, Sepik river, PNG, 142 x 52 cm
Abelam Karawut Pectoral: Warrior and Ceremonial Ornament
A man's pectoral, Karawut, worn by warriors, also in ceremonial ritual, Abelam people, Papua New Guinea, 41 x 15 cm
Mendi Valley Smoke Pipe & Dance Rattle
A ritual Smoke pipe & ceremonial dance rattle, Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, length 42 - 49 cm
Ant Eater Smoking Pipe from Papua New Guinea
Smoking pipe, in the form of an ant eater with elongated snout and decorated with natural ochres. Patina on handle from use. Highlands Region,Papua New Guinea, 35 cm
Papuan Necklace Display Stand
Traditional Papuan necklace on metal stand, approx 70 cm high (including stand)
Sepik River Ancestral Mask with Cowrie Shell Decoration
An ancestral mask with grass fibre beard and cowrie shell inlaid decoration to rim. Sepik river, Papua New Guinea; A/F. Length 73 cm
Melanesian Object Collection
A collection of Melanesian objects, including a plaited fibre pig, scorpion and bird, Trobriand Islands crab, two mother of pearl inlaid wooden plates, Santa Cruz mask, two cheiftan's yam storage house models, Solomon islands mother of pearl inlaid angel…
Sepik Ancestral Mask from Moriarty Collection
A Sepik mask. Ex Moriarty collection ancestral mask catalogue no; M242. Provenance: Stan Moriarty collection. 35 cm
Papuan Shell and Feather Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan shell and feather necklace on metal stand, approx 40 cm high including stand
Painted Papua: 20th Century Food Hook
Food hook: Papua New Guinea origin with painted decoration, 20th century. 125 cm.
A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 120 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Sepik River Kambot: A Story in Red Ochre
Kambot story board, PNG Sepik River with red ochre finish, height 60 cm length 77 cm
Feathered Bungain Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea bungain mask, Tarubu Region, woven grass edges with Feathers, height 65 cm
Serrated Sepik: Mythical Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea mythical mask, serrated and curled elongated nose, Sepik River, height 70 cm a/f crack
Highland Fighting Pick with Cassowary Claw Tip
Papua New Guinea cassowary claw tipped highland fighting pick 61 cm handle length
Trobriand Islands Incised Paddle
Trobriand Islands ceremonial paddle. Incised hardwood 'T' pommel. Length 146 cm
Highlands Tribal Shield: Adze-Cut Wood from Papua New Guinea
An early tribal shield, adze cut wood, Highlands, Papua New Guinea, 140 cm high
Papua New Guinea Woven Cane Salt Carrier
A woven cane salt carrier, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, 165 cm high
Antique Sepik Clay Cook Pot from Papua New Guinea
An early and well used cook pot, fired clay, middle Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, 28 cm high, 30 cm wide
Clay Baby Jesus from Papua New Guinea
Baby Jesus in a manger, fired clay, Yuat river, Papua New Guinea, circa 1960, 27 cm long
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
Abelam Rattan Baba Mask with Pigments (55 cm)
Papua New Guinea Baba mask Abelam. Woven rattan construction. Natural pigments, height 55 cm (incl. Stand)
Yangoru Bride Price Mask and Turbo Shell
A bride price mask and green Turbo shell, Yangoru, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 37 cm
Biwat Ancestral Mask with Cassowary Feather Decoration
A Biwat ancestral mask, Sepik river region, Papua New Guinea with cassowary feather and shell decoration
Polychrome Sepik River Ancestral Mask, Papua New Guinea
A Sepik river ancestral mask, with polychrome Ochre decoration, Papua New Guinea, height 52 cm
Gogodala Ligale Dance Mask from Papua New Guinea
Gogodala Ligale dance mask. Aramiah river, Papua New Guinea. Split cane, ochre and seed decoration. Attached to the head, the dancer looks through the 'Mouth', David Said Collection, length 54 cm
Ramu River Flute Mask with Cassowary Feathers
Ramu River Romkun Sacred flute hook mask, Papua New Guinea, dark stained timber trimmed with cassowary feathers bound with plant fibrr, New Guinea Primitive arts, Sydney label attached, length 70 cm
Abelam Warrior's Karawut Pectoral
A man's pectoral, Karawut, worn by warriors, also in ceremonial ritual, Abelam people, Papua New Guinea, 29 x 12 cm
Highlands Ornamental Headband and Pectoral
Highlands body ornaments, Nassa shell Headband, pig tusk & egg Cowrie pectoral, Wahgi Valley, length 35 cm [headband], diameter 30 cm [pectoral]
Sentani Paddles with Traditional Design
A lake Sentani paddle plus one other, old used paddle with intricate traditional Sentani design on both faces, lake Sentani, West Papua. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 165 - 188 cm
Trobriand Island Women's Weathered Paddles
Two Trobriand Island woman's Paddles, of weathered appearance, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 161 - 163 cm
Abelam Baba Mask from Dr Soutter and Dr Yu Collection
An old Baba mask, remnants of polychrome ochre decoration, Abelam people, Maprik region, PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 38 cm
Papuan Shell and Feather Necklace on Metal Stand
A traditional Papuan shell and feather necklace on a metal stand, approx 42 cm high
Eleven Ebony Figures from Trobriand Islands
Eleven ebony figures, Massim, Trobriand Islands. Length 25 cm
Geelvink Bay Lime Containers with Traditional Scroll Designs
Two old Geelvink Bay lime containers, finely incised traditional scroll like designs, collected at Wandaman Bay, West Papua, 1986. 6 cm
Murik Lakes Ladle & Bailer Shell Chest Ornament
A Bailer shell chest ornament and a Murik Lakes figural ceremonial ladle, Papua New Guinea, the latter, 66 cm long
Sawos Ancestor Mask from Papua New Guinea
A Papua New Guinea Sawos ancestor mask, middle Sepik, open mouth, with teeth, open slit eyes, raised round knobs on forehead, triangles and knobs on cheeks, 33 cm high
New Guinea Collection: Lime Container, Coconut Whistle, and More
A collection of New Guinea n objects, including lime container decoration, coconut whistle, witchdoctors amulet bag, two sago washing pegs and sago spatulas, the latter, 53 cm long
Papuan Gulf Rattan Mask with Duck Bill Mouth
A Papuan Gulf mask, plaited rattan, raphia skirt, open eyes, the mouth a duck's bill, with skirt, 76 x 58 cm
Woven Mat Bundle from David Baker Collection
A Bundle of woven Mats. Provenance: David Baker Collection.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Encrusted Sepik Ancestral Mask
An ancestral mask with thick encrusted patina. Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea. Length 70 cm
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
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
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
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
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