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Antique Polynesian

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

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

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

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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

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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

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Hardwood

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

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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

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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

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Paper

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

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Mirror, Maple

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

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

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Paper

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

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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

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Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold

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

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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

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Wood, Paint

Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit Edo period, 19th century This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Polynesian

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Iron

Jungle Room Faux Leopard Fur Hand Carved Paddle Arm Witco Tiki Thrown Sofa
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. This Witco Sofa has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-fur that very much resemble...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Polynesian

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Faux Fur, Cedar

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service in 1821, the citation reading, the ...
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1820s English Antique Polynesian

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Metal

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

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Terracotta

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Polynesian

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Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in
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

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Slate

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

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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

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Canvas, Wood

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Located in Schagen, NL
Masai Shield hand painted with pigments on (Cow)hide. This stunning elliptical graphic shield was probably owned by a warrior herder as younger warriors were only permitted to have b...
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Antique Polynesian

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Hide, Wood

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
H 24.81 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 in
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 Witco Tiki King Throne Hand-Carved Highback Chairs in Faux Leopard Fur
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. Each chair has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-fur that very much resembles the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Polynesian

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Pastoral Oil on Board Paintings in Gilt Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant pair of antique paintings. Created in France circa 1880 and painted on board, both colorful art work are set in a carved gilt wood frame....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Polynesian

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Giltwood

Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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

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Pine

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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

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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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

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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

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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

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Hardwood

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

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Wood

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

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Bronze

La Hina
La Hina
H 14 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
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

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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

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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

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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 The top of
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18th Century Fijian Antique Polynesian

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Hardwood

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

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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

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Paper, Woodcut

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

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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

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Engraving

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

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Bone

Polynesian Carved Bone Figure
Polynesian Carved Bone Figure
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Spherical Polynesian Basalt Lamp
Located in London, GB
French Colonial

Sphere , later made into a lamp
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19th Century Antique Polynesian

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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

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Wood

Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
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

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Wood

Fine Polynesian Fiji Ula Throwing Club
Fine Polynesian Fiji Ula Throwing Club
H 16.54 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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

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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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

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Linen, Parchment Paper

19th Century Etched Parchment Panels
19th Century Etched Parchment Panels
H 74 in W 22.75 in D 1.25 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

Tapa Cloth Turban
Tapa Cloth Turban
H 20 in W 148 in
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

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Wood

Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
H 23 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in
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Antique Polynesian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique polynesian available at 1stDibs. Each antique polynesian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, paper and wood. There are many kinds of the antique polynesian you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique polynesian, those designed in neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Brodtmann, K.J.A. each produced at least one beautiful antique polynesian that is worth considering.

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An antique polynesian can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,297, while the lowest priced sells for $446 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.