Antique Polynesian
An Unusual Polynesian ‘Child’s’ Fighting Club
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Polynesian ‘Child’s’ Fighting Club
Old patina and mellow colour
Wood
Fiji
19th
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19th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
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Wood
Polynesian Natives, Tattoos, Imperial Folio, Incunabula of Lithography
By Brodtmann, K.J.A.
Located in Norwich, GB
Landmark stone lithograph of large size and issued in the ‘Incunabula’ period of stone lithography prior to 1820. Print on fine Ziegler paper.
Extremely rare.
Hand colored ston...
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1810s Swiss Antique Polynesian
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Paper
H 14.85 in W 17.92 in D 0.04 in
Small Antique Tribal Figure Polynesian Decorative, Soapstone, Statue, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique tribal figure. A Polynesian, decorative soapstone statue of two boys in an
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Late 19th Century Antique Polynesian
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Soapstone
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Polynesian Researches, During a Residence of Nearly Six Years '2 vol.'
Located in Langweer, NL
Two volumes 'Polynesian Researches, during a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands
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Mid-19th Century Antique Polynesian
Materials
Paper
18th Century Polynesian Ironwood Gata Waka or War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian ironwood Gata waka or war club
Fiji, probably 18th century or earlier
Measures
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18th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Ula Tavatava or Throwing War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Ula tavatava or throwing war club
Fiji, probably 18th century
All-over
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18th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Hardwood
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
19th Century French Painted Tole Tray with Stand - Colonial Islands
Located in Charlottesville, VA
relating to French Polynesian Islands. Tray is earlier than the stand, but the stand appears to be later
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1820s French Neoclassical Antique Polynesian
Materials
Metal
Antique Print of Tattooed Natives of Tikopia, Solomon Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
Solomon Islands but is culturally Polynesian. Lithograph by J. Honegger from "Naturgeschichte und
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Mid-19th Century Antique Polynesian
Materials
Paper
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
what appears to be a group of local Polynesians in traditional attire navigating the waters with a
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1850s Antique Polynesian
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
19th Century French Stripped Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
that is at once stylish yet relaxed. Called the Polynesian style these days, its origins in Western
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Polynesian
Materials
Mirror, Maple
A Rare Double Roll of Pacific Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Red Feather Currency
Located in London, GB
trading network between the neighbouring islands of the Solomons. In Polynesian societies the colour red
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19th Century Solomon Islands Antique Polynesian
Materials
Feathers
H 17.75 in W 31.5 in D 2.5 in
Paul Gauguin Self Portrait
By Paul Gauguin
Located in Dallas, TX
century, Gauguin's Primitivist representations of Polynesian cultures and peoples, the artist's sexual
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1870s Antique Polynesian
Materials
Paper
Portraits of Encounter: Chief Potatow and Omai of Tahiti, Engraved in ca.1777
Located in Langweer, NL
Polynesian leaders, which were characterized by both collaboration and conflict.
**Omai (also known as Mai
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1770s Antique Polynesian
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Paper
H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
Celebration of Tahitian Culture: Traditional Dance at Otaheite, circa 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
are central figures engaged in a dance, wearing traditional Polynesian attire, which includes wraps
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1780s Antique Polynesian
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’
Located in London, GB
Polynesian Art Edward Dodd said: ‘What wonderful springing forms!’
For a comparable neck-rest (no. 689
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Early 19th Century Tongan Antique Polynesian
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Coconut
Le Coste Nord Ovest Dell' America E Nord Est Dell' Asia Delineate Sulle Ultime O
Located in Bristol, CT
, the discovery of the Hawailan Islands (among many other Polynesian groups), the first circumnavigation
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1790s Antique Polynesian
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Paper
16thCentury Renaissance GiltFiligree Silver PaintedAngel CrystalMedallionPendant
Located in Chicago, IL
than the intrinsic value of its materials.
As the centuries-old medallion was found in the Polynesian
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Polynesian
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
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W 2.19 in D 0.5 in L 3 in
Maruru
By Paul Gauguin
Located in San Francisco, CA
experiences in Tahiti and his attitudes to the Polynesian approach to life. The manuscript, which we now know
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Polynesian
Materials
Woodcut
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Lifesize 19th Century Quirky Carved Wood Antelope
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A unusual late 19th Century wood carved antelope, with naive expression on his face and in a spread stance, finished in his original brightly coloured decoration. Circa 1880.
H: 9...
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1880s Indian Country Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood, Paint
Terracotta Statue of Woman on Plinth
Located in Hanover, MA
20th century limed terracotta statue of a standing young woman holding a baby lamb supported by a square-form limed terracotta pedestal.
Pedestal 30 x 14 x 14 inches
Figure 38 inche...
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1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Polynesian
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 4 Herb & Shirley Ritts Iron, Bamboo & Suede Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
By Shirley Ritts, Herb Ritts
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Four Herbert and Shirley Ritts Wroughtan Inc. Wrought Iron, Leather & Bamboo Dining Side Chairs. Featuring a sturdy black enameled wrought iron framework, ergonomic curved st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Oil Painting With Kids
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish naive oil painting with the original frame, from the 2nd part of the 19th Century.
This folk art work on canvas represents kids and a dog playing by a courtyard, opening the...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Polynesian
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Papua new Guinea Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Polynesian Australian
A cute small stool or Headrest carved in the form of a turtle from the Sepik region of Papua new Guinea
A beautiful objec...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Polynesian
Materials
Slate
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Spanish Colonial, Painted Wooden Crucifix of Christ on a Stylized Tree
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This carved wooden crucifix of Christ on a stylized tree form, is Guatemalan or Mexican, likely created in the late 1800s by a naive artist of the period, 19th century. It has been p...
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Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
Monumental South Pacific Bamboo Table Lamp Tiki Gabriella Crespi McGuire
By Gabriella Crespi, McGuire
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL
BAMBOO & WALNUT
POLYNESIAN STYLE
TABLE LAMP
In the Manner of McGuire & Gabriella Crespi
Circa 1950
At the very beginning of the Post-War Polynesian or South Pacific c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Polynesian
Materials
Metal
Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Confortable pair of Swedish hand carved pine trunk seats from the early 1900. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. Could be used to sit on a desk or a ta...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Polynesian
Materials
Pine
Naive Portrait Of A Woman In A Frilly Bonnet, Antique Original Oil Painting
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING DEPICTING A FEMALE SITTER, dating from the Early Victorian period, somewhere in the 1830s-1850s.
Depicting a woman with a knowing look in her ...
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19th Century Early Victorian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in
Orig Pre-War Beach Polynesian Girl Oil Painting on Velvet, Roger Fowler, Tahiti
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late 1930s/1940s Polynesian girl on beach oil painting on velvet signed "Roger Fowler, Tahiti"
Fowler's paintings were sold at Don The Beachcombers restaurant in Huntington...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Polynesian
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Velvet
H 34 in W 28 in D 1 in
Japanese lacquered wooden antique display stand/temple small stand/Edo/1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an exhibition stand used in temples around Oita Prefecture, Japan.
Basically, it is a stand for placing incense burners and offerings in front of the Buddha statue.
The name ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Polynesian
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Wood, Cypress
H 7.29 in W 16.15 in D 9.53 in
Tahiti Tattoos - Gian Paolo Barbieri - 1st edition, Cologne, 1998
Located in London, GB
Published by Taschen, 1st edition, Cologne, 1998. Hardback with English text.
This lavishly illustrated book showcases the art of Tahitian tattoos in black-and-white masterly reprod...
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1990s Antique Polynesian
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Paper
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H 13.19 in W 10.63 in D 0.71 in
A Very Good 19th Century Hand Painted Mexican Retablo Dated 1884
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The naïve, hand painted vignette depicts a woman praying to the images of Saint Anthony holding The Christ Child, together with The Holy Mother, all shown hovering above a group of t...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Polynesian
Materials
Tin
Small Antique Spice Jar, Japanese, Ceramic, Decorative Pot, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique spice jar. A Japanese, ceramic decorative pot, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing traditional decor with cheerful colour
Displaying a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Polynesian
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Ceramic
Vintage Composite Tiki Hut Bali Polynesian Style Mask Totem Garden Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Balinese style tiki hut tribal mask or statue. Made of a composite material in the form of an old Palm trunk featuring a large elongated face with a gecko / lizard and ...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Antique Polynesian
Materials
Composition
Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Three beautiful hand carved wood monks with smiles. The monks stands with their eyes looking up. Their faces with full, rosy cheeks and delicate features in small mouths with cherry ...
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19th Century Antique Polynesian
Materials
Boxwood
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Rare Finely Carved Maori Canoe Bailer Oceanic Polynesian tribal Art
Located in London, GB
A Very rare and finely carved Maori canoe bailer
Carved with double Tiki heads from a outward protruding double neck handle
A very rare and finely carved Maori canoe bailer
Carve...
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Late 19th Century New Zealand Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
Fine Old Large Solomon Islands Paddle Club Oceanic Polynesian Australian
Located in London, GB
Fine old large Solomon Islands paddle club
A long paddle shaped sword type club, beautiful old tactile silky patina, nice piece to hold and displays well,
great piece to add to ...
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Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Banks Island Pudding Knife, Ex Nicolai Michoutouchkine, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Located in Vienna, AT
Melanesian and Polynesian Art around 1957, setting up galleries and exhibitions in the area including Noumea
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19th Century Vanuatuan Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
H 15.56 in W 1.97 in D 0.02 in
Fine Fiji Root Stock War Club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Located in London, GB
Good Fiji root stock war club Polynesian oceanic Australian pacific
Fine example with carved
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Mid-19th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
1860's Rare Antique Polynesian Ceremonial Feather Cape Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is an incredible and ultra-rare feather cape dating back to the mid 19th century. The garment is fashioned from genuine guinea fowl and peacock; inside is lined with lightweight...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Polynesian
Beautiful Pair of Bronze Asian Polynesian Style Male and Female Busts
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome bronze male and female busts with a Polynesian flair resting on ebonized wooden plinths
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1920s South Asian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Bronze
Antique Palm wood Sepik Papua club Oceanic Polynesian Fiji Fijian Tong
Located in London, GB
Antique Palm wood Club Papua New guinea
Nice old palm wood club with smooth tactile surface well used with aged patina
Very good condition,
Period late 19th
Length 98 cm.
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19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Polynesian
Materials
Hardwood
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H 95 in W 12 in D 4 in
Fine Elegant Early 19th Century Polynesian Tongan Ula Throwing Club, War Club
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Presented by Tribalmania Gallery
Fine elegant early 19th century Polynesian Tongan Ula throwing
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Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
H 14.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
La Hina
By Paul Gauguin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Polynesian goddess Hina. According to Polynesian theology, the universe was created by a union of the
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Early 1900s Fauvist Antique Polynesian
Materials
Bronze
Easter Island Moai Monolithic Head Statue, Small Version
Located in Vero Beach, FL
the colossal ancient monolithic head sculptures of the Polynesian Easter Island. The small version to
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Early 20th Century Micronesian Other Antique Polynesian
Materials
Stone
Primitive 19th Century Polynesian Ship’s Mast Head Figure, Distressed Paint
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Primitive 19th century Polynesian ship’s mast head figure, distressed original paint
This is a
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Polynesian
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Totokia, War Club or Battle Hammer from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Totokia, war club or battle hammer
Fiji, probably 18th century or earlier
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18th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Hardwood
H 32.68 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Ula Tavatava or Throwing War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Ula tavatava or throwing war club
Fiji, probably 18th century
The top of
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18th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.33 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Fine and Large Polynesian Kava Bowl or Tanoa from Fiji, Early 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine and large Fijian Kava bowl or tanoa
Polynesia, early 19th century
Overall with a very attractive dark brown patina and traces of usage.
Diam. 64 cm
The bowl on fou...
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Early 19th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Hardwood
Neben der Heerstrasse - Rare book Illustrated by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1923
By Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Located in Roma, IT
aided by his discovery in 1904 of African and Polynesian art. Between 1901 and 1905, Kirchner studied
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1920s Expressionist Antique Polynesian
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
H 7.8 in W 5.44 in D 1.38 in
Rare Antique Massage Stick with Display Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
the world in Hawaii and is a traditional practice in the neighboring Polynesian Islands of Tahiti
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19th Century Hawaiian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
"A Boxing Match Hapaee" (Tonga) Engraving of Captain Cook's 3rd Voyage by Webber
By John Webber
Located in Alamo, CA
Polynesian islands, explored and surveyed their coastlines, as well as those of Australia, New Zealand, the
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1780s Naturalistic Antique Polynesian
Materials
Engraving
H 22.13 in W 17.63 in D 0.75 in
18th Century Maori Basalt Club, New Zealand
Located in New York, NY
one of of the purest and most satisfying forms of all the Polynesian weapons. A great item for any
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18th Century and Earlier New Zealand Antique Polynesian
Half-Moon Platter with Incised Edges, Polynesia
Located in New York, NY
This Polynesian platter is made in the shape of a half moon, and has lip adorned with intricately
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Mid-19th Century Polynesian Antique Polynesian
Polynesian Carved Bone Figure
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Polynesian carved bone figure,
circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Pacific Islands Folk Art Antique Polynesian
Materials
Bone
Spherical Polynesian Basalt Lamp
Located in London, GB
French Colonial
Sphere , later made into a lamp
Sphere , later made into a lamp
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19th Century Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 19th century Samoan war club
The lozenge shaped head finely carved with geometric patterns and highlighted with lime
Excellent condition with no cracks,
Period...
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Late 19th Century Samoan Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
Fine Polynesian Fiji Ula Throwing Club
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 19th century Fiji antique Ula throwing club
Hand iron wood with carved Multi lobed head
Deep aged patina.
Excellent condition with no cracks,
Period: early 19th ...
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Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
Fine Fiji Kiakavo War Club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Located in London, GB
Good fine Fiji Kiakavo war club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Fine example of a smaller
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Mid-19th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
18th/19thc Polynesian Hardwood Slit Drum carved with Pineapple
Located in Essex, MA
Tribal carved hardwood instrument with slit or slot to provide resonance
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19th Century Antique Polynesian
Large Papua New Britain Stone Head Mace Club Oceanic Polynesian Australian
Located in London, GB
A fine old large new Britain stone head mace club
A long tapering pole club with stone mace head and carved pointed end, with Fine green stone head with carved zig zag motive to ...
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Mid-19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Oceanic New Caledonia Kanak Carved Hardwood Phallic Headed War Club Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Melanesian New Caledonia Kanak carved hardwood Phallic headed war club
A fine antique Vanatu New Caledonian phallic headed war club with good natural old honey patina and remains of...
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Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Tapa Cloth Turban
Located in Portland, ME
Polynesian words within a narrow border of leaf design. Originally worn by wealthy unmarried females around
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19th Century Antique Polynesian
19th Century Etched Parchment Panels
Located in Montecito, CA
A series of three original Polynesian hand-painted parchment panels; intricate etching; free
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1890s Polynesian Antique Polynesian
Materials
Linen, Parchment Paper
Lifesize 1890's Papier Mache' Anatomical Model
Located in Treasure Island, CA
artisans of Germany, Japan and the USA to fabricate these. This life size model of a Polynesian man was
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19th Century Antique Polynesian
Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
, established by the late Allen D. Christensen.
He acquired significant Melanesian and Polynesian art
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Antique Polynesian
Materials
Wood
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