North Luzon Helmet with Carvings and Shells
A Helmet, North Central Ifugao, North Luzon, Philippines, (early twentieth century), carved hardwood and shells, 12.5 cm high (20.6 cm diameter). Provenance: William Beyer, Manila. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 1970s. Exhibited: Opening…
19th Century Tongan Coconut Leaf-Stalk Club
A 19th century Tongan coconut leaf-stalk club apa'apai. Warfare was an essential aspect of Tongan societies and long clubs were among the favoured weapons. Made of very dense wood, toa (ironwood or casuarina equisetifolia), the club is long and flares out…
Seated Bulul from Ifugao, Philippines
A Seated Bulul, Hapao Village, Ifugao, Philippines, (early nineteenth century or earlier), carved hardwood and shells, 44 cm high. Provenance: William Beyer, Manila. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott in the 1960s. Exhibited: Opening Exhibition Asian…
Rare Royal Hawaiian Feather Lei from 1800
Very rare Royal Hawaiian lei hulu - feather lei c. 1800, made from oo feathers. Provenance: by descent from Chieftainess Kipikane (Granddaughter of Kamehameha I), appraised by Johanna Cluney in 1966. The Cummins family subsequently moved to New Zealand…
Solomon Island Canoe Prow Ornament
An early canoe prow ornament (nguzunguzu), New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands, (nineteenth century), carved wood, pearl shell inlay and resin, 13.7 cm high. This early figurehead is atypical in its diminutively mischievous proportions. The accentuated…
14th Century Green Tara Gilt-Bronze Figure, Kassa Mala Kingdom
A fine Kassa Mala Kingdom gilt-bronze figure of Green Tara (Syamatara), circa 14th century, Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus throne, a lotus branch at each shoulder, encrusted with semi-precious stones, the back of the throne painted ref (typical of…
Solomon Islands Canoe Prow Figurehead
A fine canoe prow ornament (nguzunguzu), New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands (circa 1900), carved wood, natural pigments, pearl shell, fibres and resin, 21.5 cm high. Used to ensure safe passage and successful raids against neighbouring island villages,…
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