Asmat Art
Asmat Art, Woodcarvings of Southwest New Guinea
Located in Bradenton, FL
Asmat Art, Woodcarvings of Southwest New Guinea, edited by Dirk Smidt. Hardcover book with
Category
1990s Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
symbolize the power of the ancestors.
Ancestral imagery appears on multiple forms of Asmat art, including
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Important Oceanic Carved Asmat Tribal Sago Bowl Serving Platter after War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
hundred villages ranging in size from 35 to 2,000 inhabitants.
From Dirk Smidt, Asmat Art, New York
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 32.5 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Asmat I
By Alexander Palacios
Located in München, BY
Real human Asmat skull from Papua New Guinea shot in 2017. The Asmat are an ethnic group of New
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Asmat II
By Alexander Palacios
Located in München, BY
Real human Asmat skull from Papua New Guinea shot in 2017. The Asmat are an ethnic group of New
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
An Asmat ceremonial trophy necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat People, South Papua, Indonesia, probably late 19th century
The Asmat people of Papua are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Bone, Natural Fiber
Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural Dance Drum hand-carved by the Asmat Tribe Papua, New Guinea. The fine Hourglass form
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ritual artifact from the tribe of the Asmat poeple, an ethnic group of New Guinea living in the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
An Asmat headdress decorated with cassowary feathers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century
Provenance:
- Collection Rinck Hollnberger
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Feathers
An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century
Made from a long piece of Cuscus fur decorated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Fur, Shell, Natural Fiber
New Guinea Asmat Large Serving Platter with Ancestor Head on top
Located in Point Richmond, CA
New Guinea, Indonesia from the Asmat people a large serving platter with ancestor head on top
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A model of a spirit dugout canoe, from the Asmat village in New Guinea.
A replica of the large
Category
Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 60 in D 10 in
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Vintage Asmat War Shield - Indonesia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From Western Asmat territory, the shield with raised curvilinear designs in red and black against a
Category
20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Asmat War Shield
Located in New York, NY
An Asmat War Shield from Irian Jaya in Papua New Guinea. This hand carved artifact has retained
Category
20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Asmat Drum Player Hand Carved Offering Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Asmat Tribesman hand carved wooden sculpture with ornate drum and offering bowl
The Asmat are an
Category
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asmat Tribe Irian Jaya Indonesian New Guinea Carved Ancestral Wood Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A traditional carved ancestral figure by the Asmat people who are located in the Indonesian
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya Indonesia Asmat Carved Wood Shield, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
An incredible work by the Asmat people, a tribal people of New Guinea who currently reside in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th century. Functional as beautiful wall art.
This piece r...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
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Asmat Art For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of asmat art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of asmat art bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of asmat art over the years, but those crafted by Alexander Palacios are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Asmat Art?
A piece of asmat art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,775, while the lowest priced sells for $155 and the highest can go for as much as $7,988.
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