Clay and Tusk Gable Figure from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea gable figure. Wooden stake overmodelled with clay, fibre & boars tusks, in the form of a figure with outstretched arms. Height 90 cm
New Guinea Tribal Artefacts Collection
A group of assorted New Guinea n tribal artefacts, including carved and painted figures and dishes, bows, and arrows and spears, various sizes
Asmat Spirit Drum
Papua New Guinea Asmat drum. Older, with spirit figure carved handle. Missing membrane. Height 72 cm
Kwoma Mina Cult Figure: Weathered and Phallic Nose
A Mina cult figure, heavily weathered, some damage to face as per image, phallic nose, Kwoma people, upper Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 96 cm
Ancestral Gope Board from Papua New Guinea
A Gope board, decorated with incised and painted image of an ancestral figure, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, length 66 cm
Traditional Ancestral Gope Board from Papua New Guinea
A Gope board, decorated with traditional ancestral figure, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, length 65 cm
Karawari Cult Figure: Stylized Ribs and Exaggerated Navel
A cult figure, of unusual form, series of stylised ribs centred around an exaggerated navel, collection # 127945, Karawari river, Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 116 cm
Highlands PNG Ancestral Figure with Tribal Markings
An ancestral figure, with incised tribal markings on torso and face, grass skirt and mother of pearl eyes, lateral crack on rear of head and shoulder, mounted on custom metal stand, Highlands area PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu…
Sepik River Ancestral Figure from Papua New Guinea
A Sepik river ancestral figure, Papua New Guinea 90 cm
Banks Island Wooden Figure - David Baker Collection
A wooden figure, Banks Island. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 97 cm
Ambrym Island Fern Tree Figure (10 words)
An Ambrym Island fern tree figure. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 114 cm
Trobriand Hardwood Stool with Stylised Figure Decoration
A Trobriand hardwood stool, the disc form top and base with a stylised figure between, traditional liniel and notch carved decoration, some repair. Height 48 cm
Tall Asmat Paddle Figure with Clay Patina
Asmat figure tall standing figure holding a paddle. Carved decoration to body, clay washed patina with natural red and black pigments evident. Length 80.5 cm. Width 9.6 cm
Carved Bone Container with Seated Figure Stopper
A Papua New Guinea carved bone container, decorative band down the front, with the stopper in the form of a seated figure, wood base and top. Provenance: Private Collection, height 24 cm.
Maprik Ancestor Figure with Natural Pigments
Papua New Guinea ancestor figure. Maprik. Traces of natural earth pigments. Various losses, height 56 cm (incl. Stand)
Sepik Region Wedding Present Display Hook with Totem Birds
A Papua New Guinea wedding Present display hook, Sepik Region, female figure in centre, a stylised totem bird at either end, 152 cm high
Sepik Ancestor Figure with Elongated Chin and Sun Disc
A large middle Sepik ancestor figure, Karerau village, elongated chin, a carved face on each shoulder, scalloped clines on chest and abdomen, some erosion due to age, patina, a carved sun disc on back of head. Wood damage as visible, 160 cm high
A large Timbuwarra, the woven cane figure with outstretched arms. Decorated in earth coloured pigments and lime in colours of black, orange and old ivory, the face set with small shelves. Thangai, Papua New Guinea, height 95 cm.
Sepik Ancestral Figure Mask with Elaborate Carvings
A middle Sepik River ancestral figure mask, Papua New Guinea, squatting figure raised on a curvilinear triangle, elbows resting on the thighs, elongated nose reaches the base, imposing headdress, body shaped as another ancestral figure, rattan structure…
Polychrome Female Spirit Figure with Seashell Eyes
Papua New Guinea spirit figure, female with polychrome finish and Seashell eyes, height 73 cm (a/f crack)
Washkuk Hills Female Figure
Noukwi yam female figure, carved wood with painted finish, Washkuk hills, upper Sepik, Papua New Guinea, 95 cm high
Piped Clay Ancestral Figure from Papua New Guinea
An ancestral figure, fired clay with piped clay decoration, Aibom village, Chambri lakes, Papua New Guinea, circa 1960, 25 cm high
Anthropomorphic Gopi Board from Papuan Gulf
Papuan Gulf Gopi board. Older board anthropomorphic central figure. Vestigial lime, losses and age patina. Height 110 cm
Yipwon Cult Karawari River Spirit Figure
New Guinea Yipwon cult hook. Karawari river spirit figure. Age and insect damage patina. Height 104 cm
Karahut Warrior: Woven Spirit Figure with Tusks and Feathers
Papua New Guinea warriors Karahut. Woven spirit figure incorporating tusks, shells and bird of paradise feathers. Old Bakelite button fastener. Length 52 cm
Papuan Gulf Gope Board and Bioma Figure
A Gope board and Bioma figure, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea (2), height 45 cm, height 52 cm
Sepik Ancestral Figure with Cowrie Shells & Human Hair
A Sepik ancestral figure, in squatting form, decorated with cowrie shells & human hair, middle Sepik river, Papua New Guinea, height 99 cm
Karawari Cult Figure: 1970s Sepik River Collection
A cult figure, collected early 1970s, Karawari river, middle Sepik, height 38 cm
Papuan Gulf Bioma Figure (60cm) - Early 1970s
A Bioma figure, collected early 1970s, Papuan Gulf, height 60 cm
Scallop-incised Chambri Hook Figure from PNG
A large ancestral hook figure, weathered appearance, profusely incised design of recurring scallops, collection # 77965, Chambri Lakes, Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 180 cm
Trobriand Islands Incised Bowl Figure
Trobriand Islands bowl figure, in classic squatting form with bowl. Incised design. Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands,Papua New Guinea. Diameter 12 x 36 cm
Garra Figure from Hunstein Mountains, Papua New Guinea
A Garra figure, Hunstein Mountains, Papua New Guinea 106 cm
Garra Figure from Hunstein Mountains, Papua New Guinea
A Garra figure, Hunstein Mountains, Papua New Guinea 104 cm
Abelam Carved Panel with Male Figure and Bird
House panel, Abelam (Maprik), Papua New Guinea, carved with a male figure & bird, 96 x 26 cm
Sepik River Ancestral Figure: Ornate Female Ancestor Sculpture
A female ancestral figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, the standing figure with cowrie shell eyes inset to a red and black painted oversize head surmounted by a bird, with draping fibre ornaments extending from the ears and nose, leading to an exposed…
Sepik Figure with Hair and Shells on Stand
Papua New Guinea, Sepik figure, decorated with hair and shells, a/f (feet missing), set on stand, height 29 cm and 38 cm (including stand)
Ramu River Canoe Mast Stanchion with Human Figure Peg
Papua New Guinea, Ramu River, canoe Mast Stanchion an old and used rigging stanchion from a small Ramu River outrigger canoe, main arm 38 cm, peg with human figure 25 cm, overall dimensions 58 cm x 31 cm, catalogue note: These Y-shaped stanchions were…
Abelam Woven Bird Figure with Missing Leg
A woven bird figure, Abelam tribe, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, a beautifully crafted and painted 3-dimensional bird, with large wings, and one leg, it is in the transitional stage of becoming a 'Bird of paradise'. Probably related to yam…
Sepik River Ancestral Figure: 153cm of Papua New Guinea History
An ancestral figure, Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, height 153 cm, width 19 cm
Papua New Guinea Seated Figure with Decorative Adornments
A Papua New Guinea seated figure. Decorated with red ochre, sea shells, feathers, pig tusks and vegetable fibre skirt. Height 100 cm
Squatting Papua New Guinea Figure with Shell Eyes
Papua New Guinea figure in squatting pose with shell inset eyes and raised facial features, dark brown patina, height 33 cm
Raku Fired Papua New Guinea Gable Figure
A Papua New Guinea roof gable figure, raku fired clay avian/anthropomorphic sitting figure surmounted on an ovoid base. Aibom village, Chambri lakes, East Sepik, 40.5 cm height
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment are displayed on one side of the blade. 162 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Sepik River Male Figure with Masked Flute and Headdress
Papua New Guinea Sepik River figure. Standing male holding a masked flute. Twin masked headdress. Height 82 cm (including base)
Papuan Gulf Carved Female Figure
Papuan Gulf carved figure. Early 20th century female figure. Age cracks and patina. Ex Bruce Miller collection. Height 68 cm
Papua New Guinea Female Figure with Bead Adornment
A standing female figure, carved wood, hair and fibre with red painted face and seed bead adornment, Papua New Guinea, 59 cm high
Spirit-topped House Steps from Papua New Guinea
House steps with spirit figure top, carved wood, Blackwater lakes, Papua New Guinea, 180 cm high
Timbuwarra: Wiru Woven Figure from Papua New Guinea
A large woven figure, Timbuwarra, Wiru people, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, 120 x 58 cm
Abelam Wood Hornbill Figure with Sun Motif
Papua New Guinea large wood Hornbill figure, Abelam people, Prince Alexander mountains, a large sun motif central, 79 cm x 31 cm
Sepik Nogwi Female Figure with Natural Pigment Decoration
Papua New Guinea early Sepik Nogwi figure. Carved standing female figure. Natural pigment decoration. On metal stand. Provenance: Private Collection, height 66 cm (total)
Sepik Gable Mask with Bird Figures and Shell Eyes
A gable mask, with shell inlaid eyes and bird figures to top and base, Guvermas village, Blackwater river Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 96 cm
Trobriand Islands Ebony Staff with Outward Gazing Figures
A Trobriand Islands staff, in the form of two outward gazing figures, one male one female, ebony, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 102 cm
Cracked Yina Figure from Upper Sepik, PNG
A Yina figure, crack to face A/F, purchased 1979, Waskuk region, upper Sepik PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 88 cm
Ochre Minja Figure from Sepik River, PNG
A Minja figure, carved wood with natural ochre decoration and cowrie eyes, Washkuk area, Sepik river region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 77 cm
Sepik Ancestor Figure with Flying Fox and Bird Head
A middle Sepik ancestor figure, Papua New Guinea, with a flying fox on forehead, wings spread, loop nose, bird head above, 81 cm high
Southern Highlands Mendi Payback Figure with Traditional Decorations
A Southern Highlands Mendi Payback figure, raphia skirt, ample jobs tear seed decoration, cassowary feathers on head, plaited fibre bilum basket at back of head, 48 cm high
Malangan Figure with Parts: 75cm from New Ireland
A New Ireland Malangan figure A/F with parts, 75 cm
Malangan Figure from Papua New Guinea
A New Ireland Malangan figure, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection.
Hornbill Figure Wood Carving from Papua New Guinea
A wood carved board, Papua New Guinea, depicting a figure with surrounding hornbills. With open work detailing to the board. The carving is densely decorated with natural pigments in tones of brown, red, black, and white. Length 66 cm, width 36 cm
Polychrome Ancestral Figure from Kwoma People, Papua New Guinea
An unusual ancestral figure, Kwoma people, upper Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, with striking polychrome design using natural ochres, height 141 cm, width 46 cm
Sepik Ancestral Figure from Papua New Guinea
An ancestral figure, Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, height 72 cm, width 19 cm
Trobriand Island Massim Lime Spatula
Massim lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved hardwood, dark glossy patina. Spatulas were used by preparing betel nut. The betel nut and leaf were mixed with chalk so it was chewable. Spatulas with human figures were used…
Papua New Guinea Tribal Spirit Carving
A tribal spirit figure, carved wood, shell and natural earth pigments, Papua New Guinea, 54 cm high
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Orator's Chair: Carved Flute Player
Papua New Guinea Sepik River orator's chair. Older, tall, carved seated figure playing a flute, tusk, shell and plaited fibre decoration, height 189 cm
Papua New Guinea Korowi Hook Figure with Stand
Korowi hook figure Papua New Guinea 103 cm including stand.
Papua New Guinea Carved Figure
Carved figure, Yuat River, Papua New Guinea, wood, plant fibre, shells and natural pigments, height 87 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctioneers, SH008, lot 352, December 2003. Private Collection, Sydney
Abelam Hornbill Ritual Bird Figure
A ritual bird figure, Hornbill, Abelam people, Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea 79 x 39 cm
Karawari Figure with Provenance from Shipman Collection
A New Guniea Karawari figure, Papua New Guinea, early example with more recent applied natural earth pigment decoration. Provenance: Private Collection, purchased 1968 Carl Shipman collection accompanied with a letter to Carl Shipman explaining purchase…
Abelam Flying Fox Ancestor Figure
Wonderful Abelam figure of a flying fox, Wosera, East Sepik area, Papua New Guinea, beautiful expressive flying fox ancestor made from woven fibre, exact use unknown, set on metal stand, 17 x 40 cm
Garra: Hooked Figures of Hunstein Mountains
Hunstein Mountains, mountain God, Upper Sepik River, these hooked figures called 'Garra' represent powerful spirits; the hooks are both spirit spears and also ancestral bird beaks, 105 x 17 cm
Symmetrical Head Rest and Bilum Hook with Figures
A head rest and a Bilum hook, head rest in symmetrical form with stylised figure on each finial, hook with lug to rear for suspension, signs of use, collected 1977 catalogue # 127714, Palembai village. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu…
Traditional Canoe Prow with Squatting Human Figure
A canoe prow, weathered appearance, carved with traditional patterns and with a squatting human figure to top, Murik Lakes, lower Sepik river PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 54 cm
Shell-Based Talipun Bride Price Figure from Papua New Guinea
A Talipun Bride Price, woven fibre figure with outstretched arms and shells attached to a turbo shell base, Yangaru region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, 37 x 38 x 21 cm
Abelam Figure and Woven Headdresses
A figure and two woven Headdresses, Abelam. Length 65 cm. Diameter 48 cm, 35 cm
Tribal Objects: Mortar, Beater, and Korwar Figure
Three tribal objects, including Massim betelnut mortar, Tongan tapa beater and West Papuan korwar figure, the latter 21.5 cm
Papua New Guinea Ancestral Figure Collection
A collection of five Papua New Guinea ancestral figures,
Janus Basket Hook & Sepik Ancestor Mask
A large Janus figure basket hook and a middle Sepik ancestor mask, the hook, 97 cm high
Korwar Father and Son Openwork Carving
A West Papua, Korwar figure, modelled as father and Son, open work carving, 30 cm high
Authentic Abelam Karahut Figure with Boar Tusks and Shells
A fine, old authentic Karahut figure, Abelam people, north of the middle Sepik river, woven from hibiscus bark twine and sennit fibre, decorated with boar's tusks, small nassa shells with applied ochre and charcoal paints, 33 cm
Engraved Boiken Food Bowl with Human Figure
Large old food bowl, Boiken, Sepik. Engraved human figure. Height 57 cm
Papua New Guinea Sepik River ancestral figure, of handsome proportions, depicting a standing female figure, with bird at feet and one perched on back of headdress, painted in natural tones pigments of mustard, black and ochre, height 96 cm
Asmat Canoe Prow with Carved Figures and Birds
New Guinea, Asmat, canoe prow, carved with figures and birds, length 83 cm
Sepik River Hardwood Figure
Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, hard wood figure, depicted standing with knees bent and head turned, height 41 cm
Trobriand Islands Massim Carved Wood Figure Group
A Massim carved wood figure group, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 19.5 cm high, 40 cm long
Assorted Tribal Artifacts Collection
Tribal Artifacts: group comprising Cook Islands seated figure; carved timber statues & masks from Papua New Guinea & Africa; carved hippopotamus tooth; pair carved bone figures; lime spatula. Mixed condition & age. (14 items)
Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Artifacts
Four Papua New Guinea artifacts comprising a cassowary mounted ceremonial head-dress, a club, a carved figure and a carved ceremonial horn
New Ireland Chalk Standing Figure on Carved Base
Rare New Ireland Chalk figure on flattened carved oval base with raised standing figure with arms to head
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