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Original Aboriginal Bark Cloth (Tapa) Painting, Papua New Guinea
Original Aboriginal Bark Cloth (Tapa) Painting, Papua New Guinea

Original Aboriginal Bark Cloth (Tapa) Painting, Papua New Guinea

Located in Markington, GB

Original Aboriginal Bark Cloth (Tapa) Painting, Papua New Guinea A striking original bark cloth

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Mendi Compensation or Revenge Doll Loloata Tribal Art
Early 20th Century Mendi Compensation or Revenge Doll Loloata Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Mendi Compensation or Revenge Doll Loloata Tribal Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A Mendi 'Compensation' or 'Revenge' Doll, traditionally made with pandanus leaves, bilum string, shells, wood, seeds and objets trouve with pigments. These dolls represent individua...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

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

A Finely Carved Lime Spatula by an Unknown Master Carver
A Finely Carved Lime Spatula by an Unknown Master Carver

A Finely Carved Lime Spatula by an Unknown Master Carver

Located in London, GB

Child (?) or Male and Female (?) Wood ebony with lime infill Massim Area, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia

Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Ebony

A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures
A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures

A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures

Located in London, GB

A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures Wood (ebony) Northern (?) Massim, New

Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Ebony

Old or Antique Trobriand Islands Carved Wooden Crouching Tree Kangaroo Figurine
Old or Antique Trobriand Islands Carved Wooden Crouching Tree Kangaroo Figurine

Old or Antique Trobriand Islands Carved Wooden Crouching Tree Kangaroo Figurine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, older Melanesian ebony wood carving. From the Trobriand Islands. In the form of a crouching tree kangaroo (black dorcopsis) with geometric engraving throughout. Mounted at...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif

20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Province, Papua New Guinea The platter's rich dark brown patina is from years of use and storage. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Coconut Shell Carved Ritual Cup – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Png
Coconut Shell Carved Ritual Cup – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Png

Coconut Shell Carved Ritual Cup – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Png

Located in Bilzen, BE

Ritual Bowl – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (c. 1880–1930) Material: Coconut shell

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Coconut

Ethnic Design-Authentic Necklace Simbu ( Chimbu) Province, Mount Wilhelm, PNG.
Ethnic Design-Authentic Necklace Simbu ( Chimbu) Province, Mount Wilhelm, PNG.

Ethnic Design-Authentic Necklace Simbu ( Chimbu) Province, Mount Wilhelm, PNG.

Located in Leuven , BE

Marsupial rodents have only four incisors, making large necklaces a symbol of the wearer's hunting prowess. These body ornaments were worn by both men and women.

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield

Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield

Located in Forney, TX

first half of the 20th century, collected from the coast of the headhunting tribe in Papua New Guinea, a

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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New Guinea Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of new Guinea art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and metal. There are many kinds of the piece of new Guinea art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each item from our selection of new Guinea art bearing Folk Art or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of new Guinea art over the years, but those crafted by Jimmy Nelson, Steve McCurry and Irving Penn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a New Guinea Art?

The average selling price for a piece of new Guinea art at 1stDibs is $1,810, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $156,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About New Guinea Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    The famous dog art in New Orleans is the Blue Dog series by George Rodrigue. Inspiration for the series came from Rodrigue’s childhood pet, Tiffany. Over the years, Tiffany increasingly appeared in Rodgrigue's paintings and became the Blue Dog, now a compelling and humorous Pop figure in his original works and silkscreen reproductions. Find an assortment of George Rodrigue art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The artist who made art from found materials and images and named his new art form a combine was Robert Rauschenberg. He was one of the preeminent American artists of the 20th century, occupying a singular position that straddled the Abstract Expressionist and Pop art movements, drawing on key elements of each. Rauschenberg was an artistic polymath equally adept at painting, collage and silkscreening. Find a diverse assortment of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.