Sepik Ancestral Mask with Lime and Ochre Decoration
Papua New Guinea Sepik ancestral mask. Ovoid formed face ringed in protruberances, decorated in cruciform lime and red ochre. Integral rear foot. Old smoky patina. Provenance: Collection Sir James & Lady Cruthers, Perth - collected New York, 1987…
PNG Yam Mask with Shell Eyes and Ochre Decoration
Papua New Guinea carved wood yam mask. Ovoid head with drilled ears and shell eyes. Stylised decoration in white and red ochres, with stand. Losses to left cheek. Provenance: Collection Sir James & Lady Cruthers, Perth - collected New York, 1987…
Mwai Mask: Sepik Carved Wood and Tusk Art
Mwai mask, carved wood, tusk, shell and hair with earth pigments, Korongo village, middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, a??88 cm high
Abelam Helmut Dance Mask with Cassowary Feather Headdress
A woven Helmut dance mask, Abelam people, Sepik, Papua New Guinea, serrated triangular motifs around the orange face and cassowary feather headdress, 49 x 25 x 26 cm
Asaro Earthenware Mask from Papua New Guinea Highlands
An New Guinea Highlands Asaro earthenware mask, Papua New Guinea
Coastal Sepik Mask with Bird and Dog Totems
A large coastal Sepik mask, finely carved with a bird totem on the forehead & a dog totem coming out of the mouth, Ex Ruth collection Papua New Guinea 1970's, length 66 cm
Babamini Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A yam mask, very finely woven, well-painted, 'Babamini', Southern Abelam, East Sepik Papua New Guinea, 45 x 27 cm
Abelam Tambaran Spirit Mask from Papua New Guinea
An Abelam Tambaran spirit mask, 'Nngwalndu', Maprik area, Papua New Guinea, 76 x 32 cm
Damaged ancestral mask from Sepik region, PNG
An ancestral mask, showing signs of use, damage to mouth, collection # 68225, Yuat river, Sepik region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 32 cm
Janus Basket Hook & Sepik Ancestor Mask
A large Janus figure basket hook and a middle Sepik ancestor mask, the hook, 97 cm high
Papua New Guinea Sepik River chest ornament, of mask form, set with cowrie shells, boars tusk and natural fibre, height 26 cm (not including robe)
Papua New Guinea Sepik River house mask, of lozenge form, in the form of elongated mask with animal nose, accented with cowrie shells and natural fibre, in tones of natural white, black and ochre pigments, height 73 cm
Sepik River Mask
Ceremonial mask, middle Sepik River, New Guinea, woven and painted textile, timber, grass and feathers, 103 cm high, 45 cm wide, 37 cm deep
Feathered Ancestral Mask from Papua New Guinea
A carved Papua New Guinean ancestral mask, 20th century, decorated to the rim with feathers, 60 cm high
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)
Rare Abelam Helmut Mask with Feather Headdress
A large wooden Helmut mask, Baba, with feather headdress, Abelam people, Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea, these wooden Babas are made in only a few villages and are rare, height 68 cm, diameter 28 cm
Sepik River Cassowary Feather Mask
Papua New Guinea possibly Sepik river mask fine example and featuring cassowary feathers to top and decorated with shells and boar tusks. Height 54 cm
Sepik River Cultural Mask with Shell Inserts
Large P.N.G cultural mask of large size and most likely from Sepik river featuring a hand painted carved face with shell inserts and attached woven fibres. Length 150 cm
Papua New Guinea Mask with Kauri Shells and Boar Tusk
Large Papua New Guinea mask limewash decorations, inlaid kauri shells and boar tusk nose piercing, bird feather head fringing, 77 cm length
Abelam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A yam mask, Abelam, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (early-mid twentieth century), rattan and natural earth pigments, 18.5 cm high
Baba Helmut Mask: Mythical Bird Creature from Papua New Guinea
A woven Helmut mask, Baba, Abelam people, Maprik Region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, used in ritual dance, with the mask representing a mythical creature - often a bird. Painted in bold yellow and white. Good condition, height 35 cm, length 23…
Serrated Bird Mythical Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea mythical mask, serrated edges with bird motif, heavily carved, height 75 cm
Tambuan Mask with Long Nose and Feathers
Long nose Tambuan mask, woven cane and feather with ochre decoration, Blackwater river, Papua New Guinea, 42 cm high, 82 cm long
Papua New Guinea Spirit Mask
A spirit mask, carved wood, shell and fibre beard with clay and earth pigments, Papua New Guinea, 82 cm high
Sepik Ancestral Mask: Carved Wood and Shell Pigments
An ancestral mask, carved wood, shell, fibre and earth pigments, Tanbanum village, middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, 80 cm high
Sepik Region Flute Mask, Mid 20th Century, 105cm High
Rare ceremonial flute mask, Biwat or Yuat river, middle Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, 105 cm high
Turubu Wooden Mosquito Mask from East Sepik Province
Old Turubu wooden mosquito mask, East Sepik Province in grey and black tones 142 cm
Turbo Shell: Valuable Bridal Currency in Papua New Guinea
A bride price and Turbo shell (talipun), Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea, The green turbo shell was considered very valuable, decorated with a woven anthropomorphic mask, 35 x 28 cm
Abelam Woven Helmet Mask from Papua New Guinea
A woven helmet mask, Baba, Abelam people, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, 66 x 36 x 45 cm
Fine Babamini Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A yam mask, very finely woven, well-painted, 'Babamini', Southern Abelam, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, 46 x 29 cm
Ramu River Flute Mask from Papua New Guinea
A flute mask, Ramu river region, Papua New Guinea, 35 x 16 cm
Sepik Eye Mask from Prince Alexandria Mountains
Eye mask, Prince Alexandria Mountains, Sepik. Height 26 cm
Papua New Guinea Mei Mask with Shell and Feather Decoration
A large Papua New Guinea Mei mask, 20th century, middle Sepik region, shell, and cassowary feather decoration, length 90 cm, width 45 cm, depth 16 cm
Sepik Mei Mask with Bird Termination
Papua New Guinea Sepik Mei mask. Carved dense wood, form of elongated face terminating with small bird. Shell eyes. Patina suggests older piece. Provenance: Collection Sir James & Lady Cruthers, Perth - collected New York, 1987, ex Tom Slimmon…
Woven Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Woven gable mask, Kanangra village, Blackwater river, East Sepik. Province, Papua New Guinea. 102 cm
Talipun: Wealth Shell and Mask from Papua New Guinea
A bride price, wealth shell and mask, Talipun, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, the green turbo shell is the real wealth, and in the Yangoru region woven faces of ancestral beings are attached, 48 x 22 x 21 cm
Sepik Shell Mask with Feathers
Papua New Guinea middle Sepik mask. Kandigai village carved mask, shell and, feather decorated. Length 49 cm
Ramu River Dance Mask
A Ramu River dance mask, Papua New Guinea. Made from bark stretched over a wooden frame, decorated with a mane of long rattan around its edges. The center of the mask is decorated with feathers in a line from the forehead to the tip of the long,…
Adjirab Mask from Papua New Guinea with Tortoise
An early 20th century Papua New Guinea mask, Adjirab tribe, Chambri river, East Sepik province, Papua New Guinea. It has a tortoise...
Sepik Spirit Mask
A spirit mask, carved wood, feather and shell with earth pigments, Kandingai village, middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, 68 cm high
Mwai Mask from Papua New Guinea
Mwai mask, carved wood, tusk, shell, hair and fibre with earth pigments, Korongo village, middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, 92 cm high
Kamano Gourd Mask for Krina Ceremony
A gourd mask, Kamano people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea Highlands, used in traditional 'Krina' ceremony, where it represents spirits from bush & Mountains, 29 x 17 cm
Ablem Woven Helmut 'Baba' Mask from Papua New Guinea
A woven Helmut 'Baba' mask, Ablem people, Papua New Guinea, in elongated form with strong features & wonderful colouring & a strong yellow face, 32 x 40 x 32 cm
Abelam Helmut Baba Mask from Papua New Guinea
A woven Abelam Helmut mask, Baba mask, Papua New Guinea 46 x 25 cm
Coastal Ramu Region Ceremonial Dance Mask (42 cm)
A ceremonial dance mask coastal Ramu Region. Length 42 cm
Luke Bill's Papua New Guinea Mask Pair
A pair of masks by Luke bill, Angoram village, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. Two ovoid faces carved from hardwood. With wrapped cane edging and decorated with cassowary feathers. Coloured black with natural pigments. Largest length 28 cm, width 12 cm.…
Sepik River Mask Collection
A collection of five Papua New Guinea Sepik River carved masks. 39 cm (largest height)
Coastal Sepik Dance Mask from Papua New Guinea
A ceremonial dance mask, coastal Sepik / Ramu River Region, Papua New Guinea, used in village dancing. A large, old mask, well carved with subtle paint, 70 x 24 x 13 cm
Abelam Yam Mask with Shell
A Yam mask with Shell, Abelam, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (mid twentieth century), rattan, natural earth pigment and conical shell, 28 cm high
Intricately Decorated Papua New Guinea Mask
Mask. Of long hollowed, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration to face, coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Dry patina. Papua New Guinea. Length 110 cm. Width 6 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Giant Yam Mask from Abelam People, Papua New Guinea
A very large yam mask, Abelam people, Maprik Region, Papua New Guinea, yam masks are not usually this big; no doubt made for a very important (large) yam at the yam lining ceremony. Red and white stripes make this exampe very dramatic, height 69 cm,…
Abelam Bird Dance Helmet with Cassowary Feathers
Papua New Guinea woven dance helmet, 'Baba' from the Abelam people, said to represent a bird, possibly a cockatoo, used in many ceremonial dances, decorated with cassowary feather headdress, orange face, with white triangles, 57 cm x 28 cm x 30 cm
Enamel-painted Brag Mask from Papua New Guinea
A Brag mask wood with enamel paint design. Lower Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea; A/F
Sepik Figures and Mask: A Tribal Collection
Four Sepik figures and a mask, the largest, 73.5 cm high
Woven Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
An old woven fibre Papua New Guinea yam mask, concentric eyes. Height 43 cm
Ramu Valley Mask
Ramu mask, of hollowed, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration to face, pierced eyes and mouth. Coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Wooden cross bar attached with fibre to back. Dry patina. Ramu river Valley, Papua New…
Sepik Mask and Flute Stopper: Andrew Kugler Collection
An old Sepik mask and Sepik flute stopper, the flute stopper was collected in 1967 by Andrew Kugler, a petroleum engineer surveying in the Sepik basin, much of his collection was displayed at the Museum of Primitive Art in New York (later the Rockefeller…
Sepik Ancestral Mask from Soutter-Yu Collection
An ancestral mask, Japandai village, Sepik river PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 52 cm
Wosera Bapa Initiation Mask
Wosera Bapa mask, finely woven cane mask decorated with natural ochres. Worn during the initiation ceremony for young men. East Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, height 42 cm
Sepik Feathered Masks with Incised Carvings
Six masks from the lower Sepik, Papua New Guinea, carved timber with incised decoration, rattan woven edges & feathers, one with cowrie shell eyes Height 56 cm - 23 cm
Sepik River Ancestral Mwai Mask
A large mounted ancestral mask, Tambanum village, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, in the form of a mwai mask used in Naven ceremony. Missing shells as per image, height 169 cm
Coastal Sepik River Ceremonial Mask
Early Ethnographic coastal Sepik, Papua New Guinea river ceremonial mask 52 cm (with stand)
Sepik River Mwai Mask with Shells and Tusks
Papua New Guinea Sepik River mask. Mwai mask, modelled with clay set shells, pigs tusks and human hair. Length 66 cm
Sepik Gable Mask, c1950
Old middle Sepik gable mask. Haus tambaran, c1950. David Said Collection, length 60 cm
Southern Abelam Woven Helmut Mask with Feather Headdress
A woven Helmut mask, 'Baba', finely woven, with strong vertical profile; painted in red and blue ochres, with a cassowary feather headdress. Used in ceremonial dancing at important rituals, Southern Abelam people, Wosera, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea,…
Weathered ancestral mask from Tambanum village, PNG
An ancestral mask, weathered appearance, wear marks to forehead, signs of insect damage and of use, Tambanum village, Sepik river PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 87 cm
Abelam Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Abelam yam mask, bush fibre with natural pigments. Used in yam harvest festivals, collected in the East Sepik Province near Ambunti, 26 cm length
Sepik Gable Mask with Protruding Lip (8 words)
Papua New Guinea gable mask, middle Sepik Region, protruding lower lip, height 92 cm
Set of Three Sepik Coconut Spoons with Masks
A set of three Papua New Guinea Sepik coconut spoons. Early 20th century. The coconut spoons are decorated with faces or masks and pierced rims where they were once mounted. Note: good dark patina and with customised stand. Lengths 10.5 cm - 12.5 cm
Abelam Helmut Mask with Cassowary Headdress
A woven Helmut mask, Baba, Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, painted in strong red and white colours, with red stripes. Used during the yam fertility ceremonies and other rituals. It represents spirits, often birds. Cassowary spike…
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…
Black Water Ancestor Mask from Papua New Guinea
Black water river ancestor mask Papua New Guinea gable woven rattan mask this wonderful Basketry gable mask is from the black water lakes, south of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. These masks were very large and aided in becoming an overpowering…
Abelam Yam Mask with Woven Cane and Forehead Band
Papua New Guinea Abelam yam mask. Older, woven cane with forehead band. Height 31 cm
Sepik River Masks and Food Hook Collection
A collection of five Papua New Guinea Sepik River carved masks and a food hook. 74 cm (largest height)
Sepik River Ancestral Mask on Stand
Ancestral mask mid 20th century, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, hand carved timber on stand, height 72 cm
Mwai: Iatmul Ceremonial Mask from Papua New Guinea
A ceremonial mask, Mwai, Iatmul people, middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, a significant mask that, in ceremony, is attached to a giant basketry costume, Awan, that covers the dancer's entire body, 70 x 24 x 13 cm
Asmat Shield with Double Mask Finial
Large Papua New Guinea Asmat shield traditional decoration with double mask finial, top split to shield, 154 cm height
Sepik River Ancestral Mask from Papua New Guinea
An ancestral mask, Kandingai village, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, exhibited at Christchurch Art gallery, 1983, height 40 cm, width 21 cm
Washkuk Spirit Masks: Papua New Guinea Art
Two large Papua New Guinea spirit masks. Relief carved with orange and grey ochre decoration. Washkuk. Height 90 cm. Each
Sepik River Ancestor Mask
Sepik River ancestor mask middle Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Often refer to ancestor or clan spirits and totems such as cassowary (muruk), crocodile (pukpuk), eagle (taragau), or a water and bush bird (saun). There are many masks…
Woven Helmut Mask from Papua New Guinea
A woven Helmut mask, Baba, Abelam people, Papua New Guinea, this is a simple but very strong mask, tightly woven, the details are very fine. It is old, with underlying dark paint & more recent bright red. The inside is dark from smoke & dust over many…
Sassoya and Wosera Masks from Papua New Guinea
An eye mask and a yam mask, the eye mask from Sassoya, Prince Alexander mountains, the yam mask from Wosera, Southern Abelam, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, 34 x 24 cm [eye mask]
Abelam Cockatoo Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
A large yam mask, cockatoo head, Abelam region, Papua New Guinea, 46 x 36 x 13 cm
Sepik River Mwai Mask with Natural Materials
Sepik River Mwai mask. Carved wood with natural fibre, boar tusks and inlaid shell eyes. Some losses. Height 93 cm, width 3 cm.
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