PNG Mask, Necklace, Bag & Whisk, 20th Century
Papua New Guinea mask, necklace, cassowary feather bag and fly whisk, 20th century, the mask 60 cm high
Intricate Sepik Bird Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, middle Sepik mask with intricate carvings bird on forehead. 54 cm
Pigmented Fofana Chest Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea chest ornament. Fofana in pigmented fibre and shell. Length 40 cm
Abelam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A woven yam mask, Abelam people, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, 34 x 31 cm
Coastal Ramu Brag Mask: Early Papua New Guinea Art
An early Brag mask, coastal Ramu river, Papua New Guinea, height 46 cm
Imbondo Village Mask from Papua New Guinea
A mask of Imbondo village, lower Sepik river Region, Papua New Guinea, height 51 cm
Sepik River Crocodile Mask with Ochre Decoration
A Sepik river ancestral mask with Ochre decoration and a crocodile emerging from the mouth, Papua New Guinea, height 63 cm
Abelam Hornbill Spirit House Display
Large Abelam Hornbill display board. Spirit house decoration. David Said Collection.
Finely Woven Yam Mask from Babamini' Village, PNG
A yam mask, very finely woven, well-painted, Babamini', Southern Abelam, East Sepik, PNG, 66 x 25 cm
Sepik River Ancestral Mask with Bird and Shell Eyes
A New Guinea ancestral mask with shell eyes, incorporating a sweeping bird design and smaller ancestral faces, cowrie shell eyes, Mindimbit village, Sepik river, PNG, 110 x 52 cm
Admiralty Islands Obsidian Spear on Bamboo Shaft
An Obsidian spear, with incised and painted mounting, on bamboo shaft, on custom steel stand, Admiralty Islands (Manus), Papua New Guinea, height 175 cm
Abelam Baba Mask with Prominent Ears
A large Baba mask, in an unusual form, monochrome black pigment decroation, prominent ears, Abelam people, Maprik region, East Sepik Province PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 62 cm
Engraved Papuan Gulf Bark Belt with Face
A bark belt, fully engraved, with face, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, 18 x 9 cm
Yam Fertility Ceremony Mask from Papua New Guinea
A yam mask, woven fibre with natural earth pigments. Used to decorate yams during the yam fertility ceremony, Maprik region, East Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, 42 cm x 45 cm
Abelam Yam Masks for Fertility Ceremony in Papua New Guinea
Two Abelam yam masks (2), woven fibre and natural earth ochres. Used in the yam fertility ceremony, Maprik region, East Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, 33 cm and 44 cm
Sepik Flute Mask with Human Face Design
A Ramu river flute mask, with incised design including a human face, lugs at top and bottom for binding to flute. Mounted on steel stand. Sepik Region,Papua New Guinea, 52 cm
Papuan Shell and Feather Necklace on Stand
Traditional Papuan shell and feather necklace on stand, approx 38 cm high
Papuan Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan necklace on metal stand, approx 44 cm high including stand
Maro Smo Tapa Cloth with Turtle Motif
A Tapa cloth, lake Sentani area, West Papua, collected at Asei village lake Sentani, 1986; turtle motif, the tapa cloths from lake Sentani and Humboldt Bay in N.W. Irian Jaya, are locally known as Maro Smo. 86 x 55 cm
Fish and Fou Motif Tapa Cloth from West Papua
A Tapa cloth, lake Sentani area, West Papua, collected at Asei village, lake Sentani 1986; fish and fou motifs. 66 x 78 cm
Abelam Ancestor Sculpture: Polychrome Pigments (95 cm)
An Abelam ancestor sculpture of wood polychrome pigments 95 cm
Sepik Ancestral Mask from Moriarty Collection
A Sepik mask. Ex Moriarty collection Sepik river ancestral mask catalogue no; M245. Provenance: Stan Moriarty collection. 50 cm
Ambrym Ceremonial Mask on Stand - David Baker Collection
An Ambrym ceremonial mask on stand. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 42 cm
Engraved Coconut Cups from Middle Sepik Region, New Guinea
A fine pair of 19th century engraved coconut cups, Middle Sepik Region, New Guinea Ex. Dr Leonard Warnock, Sydney
Papua New Guinea Sepik River house/gable mask, in the form of elongated head, set with cowrie shell eyes, flanked by ears, with elongated beak, with oval shaped back, in natural tones of black and white, height 40 cm
Sepik River Flute and Embellished Staff: Ancient Artifacts Unveiled
A decorative flute from the Middle Sepik River region and a hardstone embellished staff, the flute 138 cm long when assembled
Papua New Guinean 98cm Wooden Ceremonial Pole
Pole a large Papua New Guinean wooden ceremonial tool 98 cm long
Pacific Island Artifacts
Soloman Island Comb, together with an Ablem Island Yam Mask, Fijian Priest Dish, cannibal fork and aPapua New Guinea Mask
Sepik River Ancestral Mask
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, polychrome finish Sepik River, height 62 cm
Ancestral Sepik River Suspension Hook
Papua New Guinea suspension hook, ancestral Sepik River polychrome finish, height 112 cm
Iamul Hair Piece for Naven Ceremonies
A hair piece, Iamul people, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, worn as part of the elaborate costume used in the Naven ceremonies, height 44 cm, width 31 cm
Waskuk Pottery Bust from Kwoma People in Papua New Guinea
A Waskuk Pottery bust, Kwoma people, upper Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, height 22 cm, width 11.5 cm
Decoratively Painted PNG Paddle with Swollen Knob
A PNG paddle, decoratively painted to the elongated oval blade, the tapering shaft with a swollen terminal knob. Length 168 cm.
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment are displayed on one side of the blade. 193 cm length, collection of John Perkins
PNG Wood Neck Rest - 42cm
Papua New Guinea neck rest. Natural wood formations. Use patina. Length 42 cm
Chambri Pottery with Faces from Papua New Guinea
East Sepik River 'Chambri' Pottery with faces, Aibom village Papua New Guinea. Circa 1950. Sago storage jar, Aibom village, Eas...
Kwoma Minja Board from Upper Sepik, New Guinea
New Guinea upper Sepik board. Kwoma culture Minja board. Age losses to bottom. Length 108 cm
Admiralty Island Armlets: Patinaed Beadwork (9 words)
Papua New Guinea Admiralty Islands beadwork. 2 various armlets, early 20th century. Use patina.
Admiralty Islands Armbands with Patina
Papua New Guinea Admiralty Islands beadwork. Pair of early 20th century armbands. Use patina. Length 4 cm (each)
Porcelain Teeth Armlet from 19th Century Papua New Guinea
19th century Papua New Guinea armlet. Uncommon porcelain trade teeth (Germany) armlet. Teeth lashed with hair/fibre core and twilled cord. Length 34 cm
Abalam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Abalam wooden yam mask, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, painted in red and yellow ochre, white and black pigments, height 51 cm
New Guinea Ink Sketch by Tony Raft (1944)
Tony Raft, ink sketch, New Guinea 1944, approx 14 cm x 27 cm
Papua New Guinea Pig Tusk Breast Ornament
Pig tusks breast ornament, north coast of Papua New Guinea. Pig tusks, seeds and natural fibre, length 30 x 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
A large Papua New Guinea mask, height 78 cm
Cowrie Shell Wewak Necklace from Papua New Guinea
A cowrie shell Wewak necklace, Papua New Guinea, used as a body adornment. Made with a 152 cowrie shells that have been bound together with plant fibre cord. Length 59 cm, width 3 cm
Papua New Guinea Hardwood Mask with Feather Decoration
A mask by Luke Bill, Angoram village, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. A hardwood oval mask with deeply-carved facial markings. With a cane wrapped edging and cassowary feathers decorating the edges. Coloured with a black pigment. Length 40 cm, width 15 cm…
Iridescent Papua New Guinea Collar with Metal Stand
A Papua New Guinea ceremonial collar, similar to above but with an outer edge of irridescent blue/black feathers, with metal stand. 60 cm x 40 cm
Brahimney Kite: Iatmul Village Art
Brahimney kite, Palembei village central Iatmul, Sepik Region, height 48 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 67 cm
Polychrome Sepik Ancestral Mask - 63cm Height
Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, Sepik River with polychrome finish, height 63 cm
A large Papua New Guinea Timbuwarra, the flat weave cane in human form. Painted with red, white and brown ochre pigment. From Pangia, Southern Highlands, height 100 cm.
Sepik Mask with Cowrie Eyes and Incised Motifs
A middle Sepik mask, Papua New Guinea. Oblong face with domed forehead and extended nose pierced through the septum, cowrie inlaid eyes. The lower half of the face bordered by a fibre ruff, the upper half adorned with incised motifs and white and red…
Gogodala Suspension Hook with Ibis and Python Effigy
Papua New Guinea suspension hook, pigment painted. The lower end with the head of a white Ibis and the other with a python effigy devouring a clan father, collected from the Gogodala people of the Western province, 150 cm length
Gable Mask from Kuvenmas Village, Papua New Guinea
Gable mask, woven cane, wood, feather and fibre with remains of earth pigment decoration, Kuvenmas village, Blackwater lakes, Papua New Guinea, 120 cm high
Papua New Guinea Swordfish Rostrum Ornament
An early swordfish rostrum ornament with clay and shell face decoration and earth pigment finish, north coast Papua New Guinea, circa 1950, 39 cm high
Mortlock Island Shark Hook - Articulated Hardwood Lashing
Mortlock Island shark hook. Formed hardwood with articulated shank attached, with plaited fibre and cord lashing. Length 95 cm
Papua New Guinea Glass Necklace
Early 20th century Papua New Guinea necklace. Coloured glass rings (possibly from electrical insulators) graduated and lashed in traditional manner. Length 74 cm
Abelam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A woven yam mask, Abelam people, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, 40 x 32 cm
Abelam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A large woven yam mask, old and well painted, Abelam people, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, 51 x 50 cm
New Guinea Stone Collection from Highlands Region
A collection of New Guinea stone objects, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea
New Guinea Highlands Bicep Ornaments
A pair of New Guinea Highlands bicep ornaments (2), finely woven fibre and cane with wooden side strut, one with cloth binding, height 27 cm, height 29 cm
Murik Lakes Dog Tooth Pectoral
A dog tooth pectoral, Murik lakes, lower Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 37 cm
Abelam Yam Mask: Woven Fibre Art from Papua New Guinea
Abelam yam mask, East Sepik. Province, Papua New Guinea, woven plant fibre with iron red and accented with white pigments, height 37 cm
New Ireland Tapa Cloth Wedding Hat with Boar Tusks
A New Ireland wedding hat, made from tapa cloth incorporating a pair of boar's tusks on woven binding, New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea, diameter 36 cm
Waken: Sepik Ceremonial Mask, 1970s Collection
A ceremonial mask, 'Waken', collected in early 1970s, Yensinmungua village, middle Sepik, 41 x 31 cm
Talipoon Bride Price Ritual Shell Face
A ritual Bride Price, woven face on green turbo shell, Talipoon, Arapesh, Prince Alexander mountains, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, height 42 cm
Talipoon Bride Price Ritual
A ritual Bride Price, woven face on green turbo shell, Talipoon, Arapesh, Prince Alexander mountains, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, height 41 cm
Turtle shell mask from Papua New Guinea
A mask made on turtle shell, fine molded clay face with intricate painted designs, Sepik region Papua New Guinea, height 33 cm
Papuan Kanipu Mask
A Kanipu mask, of rattan cane frame and coconut fibre, grass and feather construction, decorated with natural ochres, Papuan Gulf Region Papua New Guinea, height 80 cm [including tassels]
Trobriand Skirt Making Board with Traditional Designs
A Trobriand skirt Making board, used to impress traditional designs onto the grass used in the making of skirts, hardwood with deep patina, one side heavily incised, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection,…
Papuan Shell & Feather Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan shell & feather necklace on metal stand, approx 42 cm high (including stand)
Papuan Teeth Necklace on Metal Stand (44cm)
Traditional Papuan 'Teeth' necklace on metal stand, approx 44 cm high
Papua Shell and Feather Breastplate - 63cm High
Papua shell and feather breast plate, approx 63 cm high
Papuan Shell Necklace on Metal Stand
Traditional Papuan shell necklace on a metal stand, approx 48 cm high
Paddle Finials from Sepik River
Five figurative paddle finials, lower Sepik river, Papua New Guinea. Length 41 cm
Paddle Finials from Lower Sepik River
Six figurative paddle finials, lower Sepik river, Papua New Guinea. Length 32 cm
Sepik-Ramu Betel Mortars: Papua New Guinea Collection
Five betel Mortars, Sepik-Ramu Region, Papua New Guinea. Length 24 cm
Ornate Shell and Tusk Wealth Decorations from Papua New Guinea
Six shell and tusk wealth ornaments, two Lumi area nassa shell Poli ornaments; two bailer shell head ornaments, Southern Highlands; two double boars tusk and shell ornaments, Tufi area. 21 - 31 cm, 11 - 13 cm, 15 - 40 cm (6)
Decayed Crocodile Trophy Head Replacement
A Substitute head for a Decayed crocodile trophy head, Sepik Region, open mouth, showing teeth, 27.5 cm high
Sepik Ancestor Sculpture with Polychrome Pigments
A Sepik ancestor sculpture of wood, with open work base, polychrome pigments 84 cm
Highlands Shield from Papua New Guinea
A shield, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, 147 cm x 47 cm
Trobriand Islands Splash Board from David Baker Collection
A Splash board, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 58 cm
Iatmul War Shield from Papua New Guinea
An Iatmul war shield, Chambri Lakes Region, Middle Sepik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, height 160 cm, width 36 cm
Sepik River Terracotta Figurine - 33cm Height
A possibly Sepik River terracotta figural piece, height 33 cm
Cassowary Feather Bilum Bag from Papua New Guinea
A cassowary feather Bilum bag from Papua New Guinea, made of bark fibre and cassowary feathers by people of New Guinea in 20th century. A similar example is exhibited in Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, Ca. 60 cm length
Sepik River Polychrome Spirit Mask with Grass Beard
Papua New Guinea spirit mask, Sepik River polychrome finish, with grass beard and shell decorations, height 74 cm
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