Papua New Guinea Feathered Figure on Domed Base
Large Papua New Guinea figure standing atop domed base with raised facial features, shell inset eyes and feather and fibre decoration, height 113 cm
Ochre Fertility Figure from Papua New Guinea
An early carved Papua New Guinea fertility figure in red ochre and white stripe decoration
Sawos Fertility Figure from Papua New Guinea
A fertility figure, Sawos Region, Sepik river, Papua New Guinea, height 44 cm
Asmat Canoe Prow with Male-Ancestral Figure
A canoe prow, in the form of a male figure entwined with an elaborate ancestral being, traces of ochre, Asmat region, West Papua. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 83 cm
Yipwon Figures from Karawari River, PNG
Two Yipwon figures, weathered form with exaggerated ribs and elongated headdress, Karawari river, East Sepik Province PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 82 - 83 cm
Mirrored Ancestral Figure from East Sepik Province
An ancestral figure, mirrored arching protrusions over face, East Sepik Province PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 122 cm
New Ireland Figure from David Baker Collection
A New Ireland figure, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 81 cm
Papua New Guinea Wood Carving
A figure, Minidimbit Region, Papua New Guinea, carved from a light-weight wood. This figure has a large head with raised and sunken relief for detailing. The arms, torso, and legs of the figure are slender and long. The figure has a tried dried palm fibre…
Papua New Guinea Skull Rack
A skull rack, Bamu river, Papua New Guinea, skull racks are used for the display of skulls of fallen foe. Carved from a light wood, this skull rack depicts an anthropomorphic figure, the negative space between the arms and torso creates a space for ropes…
Sepik Ancestor Figure with Custom Stand
A Papua New Guinea ancestor figure, Sepik region, 20th century, with custom stand, height 93 cm
Dual-Headed Cult Figure from Papua New Guinea
Doubled headed cult figure, Mino village, Waskuk region, East Sepik. Province, Papua New Guinea. 153 cm
Washkuk Yena Carved Ceremonial Figure
Papua New Guinea carved figure. Washkuk yena ceremonial figure. Old weathered piece with traces of grey. Length 115 cm
Sepik Ancestral Figure with Earth Pigments
A male ancestral figure, carved wood, feather, fibre and shell with earth pigments, Mindimbit village, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, 140 cm high
Ebonised Crocodile Figure from Papua New Guinea
A late 19th century carved hardwood figure of a crocodile in original ebonised finish (Papua New Guinea)
New Britain Iniet Stone Figure
Iniet stone figure, New Britain. Carved stone. Provenance: Collected 1967 by Frank Kummer who ran a plantation on New Britain. Approx. length 27 cm
Abelam Ancestor with Hornbill Finial
A finial figure in the form of a male ancestor, with a hornbill bird perched on his back, Abelam people, Maprik region, East Sepik Province PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, 104 x 112 cm
Asmat Warrior Ancestral Figure with Severed Head
An ancestral figure of an Asmat warrior holding a Severed human head, decorated with tufts of cassowary feathers, mounted on wooden stand, Asmat region, West Papua. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 55 cm
Weathered Ancestral Figure from Yangaru Region, PNG
An ancestral figure, weathered appearance, portion of leg and genitalia missing, other slight damages as per image A/F, Yangaru region, East Sepik Province PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 83 cm
Waskuk Ancestral Figure on Steel Stand
An ancestral figure, on custom steel stand, signs of wear, collection # 748, Waskuk region, PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 35 cm
Kwoma Pottery Figure from Papua New Guinea
A pottery figure, Kwoma people, Waskuk Hills, upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, 25 x 15 x 16 cm
Yipwon Hardwood Figure from Sepik Region, PNG
A Yipwon figure, in hardwood with extensively weathered appearance, exaggerated rib form around navel, in the Sepik region people believe the naval is the central element of bodily strength, Karawari river, East Sepik Province PNG. Provenance: The Dr…
Nukuma Yina Figure from Upper Sepik River
A 'Yina' figure, Nukuma people,. A 'Yina' figure, Nukuma people, Washkuk Hills, upper Sepik river 85 cm x 18 cm
Sepik River Ancestor Figures with Ochre and Feathers
Two Sepik River ancestor figures, both of good form with traces of ochre and feather decorations. 36 cm, 46 cm (2)
Kakame: Powerful Papuan Gulf Clan Totem
A Papuan Gulf, Kakame figure, these figures are carved from the roots of the mangrove tree, and represent powerful spirits that dwell in the bush in isolated swamps or at the ends of small Rivers. Kakame are highly revered clan totems. 85 x 62 cm
Sepik River Sculptural Fragments
Two Sepik River figures, both are sculptural fragments; left is off a neckrest and right is off a paddle. 18 cm, 24 cm (2)
Sepik Totem: Plaited Rattan Figure from Angoram Village
An East Sepik Plaited rattan-strip totem figure, Angoram village, bulging round eyes, straight nose, round face remains feather edging, 111.5 cm high
Damaged New Ireland Malangan Figure by Edward Sale
A New Ireland Malangan figure by Edward Sale A/F with pieces for repair, 123 cm
David Baker Collection: 96cm Malangan Figure from New Ireland
A New Ireland Malangan figure A/F. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 96 cm
New Ireland Malangan Figure from David Baker Collection
A New Ireland Malangan figure, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: David Baker Collection.
Coastal Sepik Old Figures from Papua New Guinea
Old figures, coastal Sepik area, Papua New Guinea (2) Height 20 to 25 cm
Gogodala Man Figure with Raised Arms
Papua New Guinea, Gogodala, figure of man, arms raised, painted with black, white and ochre, a/f to left hand, height 132 cm and width 58 cm Provenance: Ex-Crawford and Ex-Palmer collection.
Papuan Gulf Bioma Spirit Figure
Bioma spirit figure, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved wood and natural pigments, length 104 x 24 cm. Provenance: Ex Echo gallery collection (19), New South Wales. Private collection, New South Wales
Huon Gulf Bowl with Bird and Fish Motifs
Huon Gulf Bowl. Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim and base decorated with stylised bird and fish figures; early, dry patina. Length 49 cm. Width 20 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Huon Gulf Bowl with Human Figure and Serpents
Huon Gulf Bowl. Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim decorated with stylised human figure with arm outstretched, flanked with serpent forms; Blackened early, dry patina with traces of lime infill to carving. Height 72 cm. Width 31.5 cm.…
Maprik Yam Figure: Boldly Coloured Wood Carving
A Maprik yam figure, Papua New Guinea, this figure is carved from a single piece of wood. It has been heavily coloured in natural pigments such as ochre and kaolin to give the figure its bold appearance. Length 70 cm, width 21 cm, depth 17 cm
Kwoma Female Ancestral Figure from Papua New Guinea
A female ancestral figure, Kwoma people, Waskuk Region, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, height 112 cm, width 15 cm
Sepik Ancestor Figure with Dual Incorporation
New Guinea Sepik ancestor figure. Standing male figure incorporating another. Clay, shell, cane, fur and fibre decoration. Height 122 cm
Washkuk Fertility Figure with Age Patina
Papua New Guinea Washkuk carved figure. Older Nokwi fertility figure in grey and lime pigments. Age splits and patina. Height 86 cm
Sepik Mosquito Man Ancestral Figure
New Guinea Sepik river ancestral figure, in the form of ' mosquito Man', with carved head and figural body, with painted pigment, height 54 cm. Purchased Lauder and Howal, 2017, then private collection Sydney, height 56 cm
Sepik Figures and Mask: A Tribal Collection
Four Sepik figures and a mask, the largest, 73.5 cm high
Papua New Guinea Orator's Stool with Carvings and Pigment Design
Large Papua New Guinea orators stool orthodox form of figure formed as seat, raised carving with fine red black and white pigment design to face, woven fibre attached to chin, height 117 cm
Resting Sentani Male Figure
Sentani figure male figure with arms resting to chest, legs slightly bent, standing on a circular base early weathered patina. Papua New Guinea. Length 71 cm. Width 17 cm
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment on both sides of the blade. Both the throat and grip are carved. 172 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Yipwon Spirit Figure from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Yipwon spirit figure, the large decorative figure with painted pigment decoration, Yiman people, Korewari river area
Abelam Hornbill Ritual Bird Figure
An Abelam ritual bird figure, Hornbill, Mapik Region, Papua New Guinea 78 x 39 cm
Kwoma Pottery Figure from Papua New Guinea
A pottery figure, Kwoma people, Waskuk Hills, upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, 28 x 17 x 17 cm
Antique Ancestor Figure from Keram River, New Guinea
A fine old ancestor figure, Keram River, New Guinea . Provenance: collected in 1967 by Peter Mann, Ex Alex Philips, Melbourne. 35 cm
Indigenous Artifacts Collection: Bamboo Pipes, Lizard Figure, Woomera
A collection of six artefacts, including four incised bamboo pipes, New Guinea, a carved Aboriginal lizard figure and a woomera. 10 - 57 cm (6)
Malangan Figure by Edward Sale with Pieces
A New Ireland Malangan figure by Edward Sale A/F with pieces, 111 cm
David Baker's 83cm Malangan Figure from New Ireland
A New Ireland Malangan figure. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 83 cm
Kwomna Mindja Figure: Washuka Hills Sepik Art
A Mindja figure, Kwomna people, Washuka Hills upper Sepik 137 cm
Abelam Ancestral Figure from Papua New Guinea
A fine ancestral figure, Abelam people, Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 157 cm, width 14 cm
Polychrome Spirit Figure with Bow
Papua New Guinea spirit figure, metal carved with polychrome finish, including bow (no string) 160 cm
Sepik River Ancestral Figure on Metal Stand
Large Sepik river ancestral figure, of figural bird/ crocodile form, decorated in natural pigments of brown, white and black, on metal stand, height 106 cm
Papua New Guinea Spirit Carving
A spirit figure, carved wood with shell eyes and earth pigment decoration, Papua New Guinea, 129 cm high
Asmat Carved Figures, Papua New Guinea, c. 1970
Two Asmat carved figures Papua New Guinea, c. 1970, wood and natural pigments (2)
Sepik Ancestral Figure on Metal Stand
An ancestral figure, on custom metal stand, of weathered appearance, profusely carved facial extrusions, Ramu river, Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 72 cm
Carved Figures: Birds, Ancestors & Dukduk from Papua New Guinea
Four carved figures, including two birds, a couching ancestor figure from the Sepik region and a New Britain dukduk ancestor figure, the latter, 50.5 cm high
Mortlock Islands Ancestral Figure: 46 cm Height
An old Mortlock Islands ancestral figure, height 46 cm, width 12.5 cm
Sepik River Ancestor Protective Figures
Three ancestor figures, lower Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, these are protective figures to keep evil influences away. Painted in orange earth ochres, 30 x 9, 28 x 8, 28 x 9 cm
Bulbous Ancestral Figure from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea ancestral figure, bulbous head with protruding chest, height 192 cm a/f missing parts
Timbawara: Guardian of House Tamburan
A large timbawara - a flat fibre and cane figure with raised arms, decorated with earth pigments and lime in colours of black, red and ochre. Length 102 cm. Timbawara are regarded as guardians in the House Tamburan, Pangai, Papua New Guinea
Iatmul Ancestral Spirit Figure from Papua New Guinea
An Iatmul ancestral spirit figure, Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Female figure in slight squatting position, hands on the hips, with bulging abdomen, large face with cowrie inlaid eyes and crowned with feathers. Plaited fibres adorn the ears, nose, wrists,…
Sepik River Ancestral Figure Mask
A 20th century middle Sepik River ancestral figure mask. Sepik Art is complex: ancestral representations destabilize and appear to be in constant transformation. This male figure with a long hooked nose, symbol of masculine strength, and imposing…
Abelam Ancestor Figure with Lizard Surmounting
Papua New Guinea Abelam carving. Male ancestor figure surmounted with a lizard. Old polychrome decoration. Ex Gabriella Roy gallery height 118 cm
Asmat Board Shield with Carved Figure and Finial
New Guinea Asmat board. Shield carved integral handle with typical figure, decorated finial. Height 157 cm
Vintage Sepik Figures: Post-WWII Collection
4 old Sepik figures. Collected just after World War II, height 37 cm (tallest)
Mamau Piris Malangan Kulepmu Figure
A Malangan Kulepmu figure by Mamau Piris, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, c. Early 1990s, with polychrome natural earth pigments and shell eyes, height 119 cm
Sepik Ancestral Figure on Stand
A Keram river ancestral figure, in classic form with elongated nose joining genitals, mounted on wooden stand, Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 7 cm
Sepik Bird Canoe Prow with Damage
A canoe prow in the form of a bird figure, with slight damage to snout, collection # 127848, Sepik region, PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 72 cm
Korwar Ancestral Figure from West Papua
A West Papuan ancestral figure in the form of a korwar from the islands off the north west coast of New Guinea . Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat, West Papua
Stylised Praying Mantis Asmat Figure from West Papua
An Asmat figure in the form of a stylised praying mantis. West Papua. Height 34 cm
Papuan Gulf Ancestral Figure with Tapa Lap Lap
An ancestral figure, with woven cane head covering and tapa lap lap. Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea; with metal stands
Abelam Ancestral Figure with Stand
An ancestral figure, Abelam area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea with stand; A/F
Washkuk Yena Figure with Custom Stand
A Yena figure wood with natural ochres and incised pattern verso, with custom stand. Washkuk area, upper Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea.
Biwat Ancestral Figure with Shell Discs and Feathers
A Biwat lower Sepik Region ancestral figure, Papua New Guinea, with a large head, decorated with shell discs & cassowary feathers, shell eyes, prominent nose, bulging forehead, 53 cm high
Classic Sepik Palm Wood Ancestral Figure (58cm)
A Sepik ancestral figure of palm wood in classic form 58 cm
Long-Nosed Spirit Figure on Sepik Canoe Prow
Lower Sepik canoe prow with typical long nosed spirit figure. Ex-Christiansen Collection (cc61588). Height 79.5 cm
Short Nosed Spirit Canoe Prow
Lower Sepik canoe prow with a short nosed spirit figure. Ex-Christensen collection 'CC 61589'. Height 79.5 cm
Sepik River Meat Hook Figure with Shells and Textile
A male New Guinea Sepik River carved and painted ceremonial figure (meat hook), with shells and textile, 93 cm long
Sepik Food Hooks: Crocodile, Snake, Male Figure & Birds
Two various Papua New Guinea Sepik food hooks. Including double sided crocodile & snake totem; & male figure surmounted by birds. Length 74 cm (longest)
Sepik River Figure with Cowrie Shell Eyes
A Sepik river figure, weathered patina and cowries shell eyes. Provenance: Dr Peter Elliot collection Sydney (1927 - 2014) / Todd Barlin collection. 80 cm
Marind Anim Dema Ornaments and Bird Figure
A group of Marind Anim Dema ornaments (Imo cult), including a bird Dema figure. These were left over from the collections Todd Barlin made for major museums including a full Dema Ceremony now held at the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris and another at the…
Malangan Figure by Matthew Sale from David Baker Collection
A New Ireland Malangan figure by Matthew Sale. Provenance: David Baker Collection. 182 cm
Trobriand Islands Massim Figure
Massim Figure, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Slight loss to nose. Height 48 cm
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