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Carved Figure Papua

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure Scoop is 3 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure
Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure

H 3 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure, hand carved from a single piece of wood
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Shell, Wood

Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure
Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure

Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure

H 36 in W 9 in D 10 in
Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red/White Figure T. Barlin col
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Papua New Guinea standing Bioma figure with raised designs, stylized classic face, and additional
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red/White Figure T. Barlin col
Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red/White Figure T. Barlin col

Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red/White Figure T. Barlin col

H 20.5 in W 4.25 in D 1 in
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

H 37 in Dm 6 in
Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Papua wood sculpture of a Korwar Papua New Guinea, Cendrawasih Bay, Wandammen
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina
Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina

Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina

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H 9.45 in Dm 7.09 in
Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Abstract and anthropomorphic large figure from the Pie River, located to the east of the Era River
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Rockefeller Irivake Figure

Rockefeller Irivake Figure

H 70 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Papua wood figure of a Korwar North West Irian Jaya, Vogelkop area, coastal Geelvink Bay
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909
Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909

Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909

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H 13.39 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
, Papua, New Guinea, Kerewa or Hohao village tribe. Hand-carved and polychrome painted using only
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board

H 56 in W 2 in D 10 in
Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People
Located in Atlanta, GA
Papua province of Indonesia and South-western regions of Papua New Guinea, bis or bisj pole is carved
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People
Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People

Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People

H 40 in W 8 in D 24 in

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Tlaquepaque Tonala Jug, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, C1940
By Pre-Columbian
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully decorative earthenware jug from the Tonala valley, depicting a ‘Tlaquepaque’ scene with the most beautiful glazed artisanal composition. Graphic vivid colours depicting...
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Tlaquepaque Tonala Jug, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, C1940
Tlaquepaque Tonala Jug, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, C1940

Tlaquepaque Tonala Jug, Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, C1940

H 16 in W 17 in D 20 in
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Mounted Objects

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Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Important Exhibition Encrier by François Linke and Léon Messagé, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very rare and important exhibition encrier by François Linke and Léon Messagé. French, circa 1900. Index number 709. Signed to the edge 'F. Linke'. This exceptional and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Important Exhibition Encrier by François Linke and Léon Messagé, circa 1900
Important Exhibition Encrier by François Linke and Léon Messagé, circa 1900

Important Exhibition Encrier by François Linke and Léon Messagé, circa 1900

H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

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H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18, 1993, Lot: 78, Sotheby's New York.
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance

H 19.25 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, a northern group of the Kuba, D.R. Congo A fascinating example of a cut-pile prestige cloth from the Shoowa people, this one as a riff on the c...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Natural Fiber

Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo
Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo

H 22.5 in W 30 in D 1 in
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

H 22.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and v...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries

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Natural Fiber

20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo
20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo

20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo

H 26 in W 28 in D 1 in
Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large woven painted basketry wall mask Blackwater rivers area, Papua New Guinea. With open expressive mouth and mask fringed with feathers, striking mask that easily hangs on the wal...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea
Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea

Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea

H 24 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved to...
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Cedar

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams

H 19 in Dm 5 in
Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica decorative accents on the scaled manes, tails, bodies and white stone The real flair tha...
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20th Century American Statues

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Concrete

Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes
Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes

Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes

H 51 in W 18 in D 36 in
Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY piece of reproduction Native American Antiquity, namely, a Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece. We are of the opinion that this was made circa the ea...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Ceramics

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece
Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece

Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece

H 2.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla
Located in Chicago, IL
This small olla jar is a beautiful example of Mesoamerican pottery, decorated with red, white, and orange slip in the style of Chupícuaro ware. The wide, globular body of the vessel ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Jars

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Ceramic

Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla
Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla

Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla

H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik hard wood yam mask with areas of red, black and white pigments. Mask is 10 inches high, on custom metal base total height 12 1/2 inches.
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black

H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in carved wood would typically be placed in the ‘thilda’, a shrine or small room withi...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood

H 38.75 in W 7.5 in D 9 in

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Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
totem figure with cowry shell eyes and shell nose adornment dating to the late 19th - early 20th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection
Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection

Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure
Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen
Malay worship female figure, carved in wood, standing with inlaid shell Marked in buttom
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Antique 1890s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Primitives

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Shell, Wood

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure
19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

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H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Carved Wooden Med Irion Java Asmet Tribe Man
Located in Bedford, NY
CEREMONIAL MAN FROM ASMET TRIBE OF NEW GUINEA. CARVED WOOD- FIGURE IS SPIRITUAL- THEY ARE
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Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Carved Wooden Med Irion Java Asmet Tribe Man
Carved Wooden Med Irion Java Asmet Tribe Man

Carved Wooden Med Irion Java Asmet Tribe Man

H 35 in W 7 in D 7 in
Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well carved and polychrome decorated suspension hook figure was from the Middle Sepik river
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea
Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea

Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea

H 17.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Hook Carved Wood Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hook figure Papua, New Guinea, late 19th century. Measures: 48" H x 8.5"x 8.5" D. Attractively
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Antique 1890s Papua New Guinean Tribal More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

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Wood

Hook Carved Wood Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Hook Carved Wood Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Hook Carved Wood Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

H 48 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Papua New Guinea Tribal Art Pigment Anchor with Hand Carved Figure Heads
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Papua New Guinea late 19th century tribal art hand carved wood pigment anchor with figure head on
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Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Paint, Wood

Papua New Guinea Tribal Art Pigment Anchor with Hand Carved Figure Heads
Papua New Guinea Tribal Art Pigment Anchor with Hand Carved Figure Heads

Papua New Guinea Tribal Art Pigment Anchor with Hand Carved Figure Heads

H 31 in W 10 in D 8 in
Large-Scale Carved Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A spirit figure Papua New Guinea, late 19th century. Measures: 52" H x 11" W. Old spirit
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large-Scale Carved Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Large-Scale Carved Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Large-Scale Carved Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

H 52 in W 11 in D 6 in
Large New Guinea Stylized Wood Figure Papuan Gulf, Geometric Face and Body
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large carved light wood standing stylized figure with geometric face, second face in body with wild
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large New Guinea Stylized Wood Figure Papuan Gulf, Geometric Face and Body
Large New Guinea Stylized Wood Figure Papuan Gulf, Geometric Face and Body

Large New Guinea Stylized Wood Figure Papuan Gulf, Geometric Face and Body

H 31.5 in W 5.25 in L 31.5 in
Abelam Ancestor Pole, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large gable ornament of a man's house carved with an ancestor figure, with a jutting ovoid head
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Abelam Ancestor Pole, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Abelam Ancestor Pole, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Abelam Ancestor Pole, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

H 80 in W 8 in D 11.5 in
Carved New Guinea Tribal Mask Figure with Beard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliant statue of a man with button eyes and fringed beard. Great details of alligator on back and front.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures

Carved New Guinea Tribal Mask Figure with Beard
Carved New Guinea Tribal Mask Figure with Beard

Carved New Guinea Tribal Mask Figure with Beard

H 60 in W 14 in D 10 in
Late 20th Century Papua New Guinea Wooden Sepik Suspension Hook
Located in New York, NY
of the Sepik River region, carved on both sides, featuring a stylized figure, flanked by two
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Late 20th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Papua New Guinea Wooden Sepik Suspension Hook
Late 20th Century Papua New Guinea Wooden Sepik Suspension Hook

Late 20th Century Papua New Guinea Wooden Sepik Suspension Hook

H 49 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
antique carved figure. Set on a modern black base. The price reflects one. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar

H 26 in W 4 in D 4 in
Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A carved Sepik River figure from Papua New Guinea, with natural earth pigments cowrie shell
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea
Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea

Sepik River Figure from Tribal Papua New Guinea

H 68.9 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
From a private collection comes this great Oceanic Papua New Guinea gable figure. This piece is
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Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Masks

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Wood

Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea
Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea

Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea

H 28.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Tall Elegant Maprik Standing Wood Figure from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A tall thin standing figure carved of hard wood, with hands on hips, wearing armbands, with remains
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tall Elegant Maprik Standing Wood Figure from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
Tall Elegant Maprik Standing Wood Figure from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

Tall Elegant Maprik Standing Wood Figure from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

H 39 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Large Carved and Painted Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Realized in Papua New Guinea circa 1960, this is a striking example of tribal sculptures from the
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1960s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Pigment, Wood

Large Carved and Painted Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, circa 1960
Large Carved and Painted Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, circa 1960

Large Carved and Painted Wood Spirit Figure Papua New Guinea, circa 1960, Circa 1960

H 54 in W 10.75 in D 11 in
Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya Indonesia Asmat Carved Wood Shield, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Papua province of Indonesia. The Asmat peoples are one of the most well-known woodcarving tribes in the
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Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya Indonesia Asmat Carved Wood Shield, 19th Century
Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya Indonesia Asmat Carved Wood Shield, 19th Century

Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya Indonesia Asmat Carved Wood Shield, 19th Century

H 52 in W 12 in D 4 in
Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem
Located in Rochester, NY
figure. Hand carved out of a single piece of wood in beautifully aged original pigmented surface. Direct
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem
Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem

Old Papua New Guinea Men's Sacred Spirit House Totem

H 70 in W 20 in D 13 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Asmat Tribe Irian Jaya Indonesian New Guinea Carved Ancestral Wood Figure
Asmat Tribe Irian Jaya Indonesian New Guinea Carved Ancestral Wood Figure

Asmat Tribe Irian Jaya Indonesian New Guinea Carved Ancestral Wood Figure

H 19.5 in W 3 in D 5 in
Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable hand carved wooden crocodile canoe prow figure, collected from the Central Sepik River
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow
Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow

Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow

H 3.25 in W 19 in D 7.5 in
Old New Guinea Ceremonial Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
which we assembled over thirty years. This New Guinea hand-carved stone ceremonial mortar figure dates
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Old New Guinea Ceremonial Sculpture
Old New Guinea Ceremonial Sculpture

Old New Guinea Ceremonial Sculpture

H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A fine Ambelam figure Mapric river Papua new Guinea Carved wood with yellow, red, white and black
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea
Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea

Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea

H 37.41 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Fine Old Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea Oceanic Art
Located in London, GB
A fine Ambelam figure Mapric river Papua new Guinea Carved heavy hard wood with yellow, red
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Old Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea Oceanic Art
Fine Old Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea Oceanic Art

Fine Old Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea Oceanic Art

H 32.29 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Rare Abelam House Posts, Papua New Guinea
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
of Papua New Guinea, in the Prince Alexander Mountains. carved wood with natural pigments, each
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Early 20th Century Oceanic Tribal Art

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rare Abelam House Posts, Papua New Guinea
Pair of Rare Abelam House Posts, Papua New Guinea

Pair of Rare Abelam House Posts, Papua New Guinea

H 94.49 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile
Located in Washington, DC
Carved crocodile from Papua, New Guinea, probably a "throne" with a carved figure on the tail.
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile
Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile

Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile

H 16 in W 102 in D 21 in
Large "MASK" Wall Hanging New Guinea
Located in Sarasota, FL
Hand carved and polychromed ceremonial figure with full body bird atop. From the Abelam Mountains.
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Vintage 1950s Papua New Guinean Sculptures

Large "MASK" Wall Hanging New Guinea
Large "MASK" Wall Hanging New Guinea

Large "MASK" Wall Hanging New Guinea

H 32 in W 1 in D 7.5 in
Sculpture in the Style of a Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic tall carved decorative Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure. The statue is over six feet
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in the Style of a Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure
Sculpture in the Style of a Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure

Sculpture in the Style of a Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure

H 77 in W 14 in D 9 in
Ex Museum Morton May Papua New Guinea Gulf River Spirit Board Gope Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Papuan Gulf ancestor spirit board, called Gope, early 20th century. Wood with natural pigments and
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Ex Museum Morton May Papua New Guinea Gulf River Spirit Board Gope Tribal Art
Ex Museum Morton May Papua New Guinea Gulf River Spirit Board Gope Tribal Art

Ex Museum Morton May Papua New Guinea Gulf River Spirit Board Gope Tribal Art

H 48 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
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The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.

The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think

Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.

Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors

Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.

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