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Papua new Guinea Decorative Tapa Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Papua new Guinea Decorative Tapa Oceanic Asian Tribal Art

Papua new Guinea Decorative Tapa Oceanic Asian Tribal Art

$437

Papua new Guinea Decorative Tapa Oceanic Asian Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

Vintage Papua New Guinea Tribal Tapa Cloth A striking vintage tapa cloth from Papua New Guinea, handcrafted from natural barkcloth and decorated with traditional tribal motifs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art
Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art

$1,093Sale Price|35% Off

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea A Fine old hard wood Pounder or pestle with a standing female figure from the schouten islands off the north coast of Papua new Gui...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

$1,575

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm Height on custom display stand: 10.5 in. / ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

$2,295

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on custom display stand: 11.5 in. ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

$5,620 / set

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s

$1,400

Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Located in Wien, AT

Impressive hand carved wooden shield by the Asmat people of Papua New Guinea, featuring bold symmetrical motifs and traces of original white and dark pigment.

Category

Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

$1,950

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether displayed as a captivating piece of tribal art or appreciated for its historical significance, this talipun serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Papua New Guinea's...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

$4,500

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

Located in Highland, IN

A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on the gable of a middle Sepik meeting house. The wildly expressive form is accentuated ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Large Ceremonial Wooden Bowl – Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea
Large Ceremonial Wooden Bowl – Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea

Large Ceremonial Wooden Bowl – Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea

$4,058

Large Ceremonial Wooden Bowl – Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Large Ceremonial Wooden Bowl – Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea" Large Ceremonial Wooden Bowl – Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea Late 19th – early 20th century Exceptional an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

$1,500

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mask was a classic tribal art piece from Abelam people who live in Maprik area of the Mid Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Natural Fiber, Acrylic

Papua New Guinea

Steve McCurryPapua New Guinea, 2017

Price Upon Request

Papua New Guinea

By Steve McCurry

Located in Greenwich, CT

A young boy with a bird slung over his back. Edition of 15 Additional sizes available.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face
Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face

Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face

$940

Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large dark reddish brown carved wood mask with underlying traces of red pigment, from New Guinea Sepik River Area. Strong downward looking expression, carved fringe edges. Signs of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s

$1,400

Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s

Located in Wien, AT

Large hand carved Asmat shield from Papua, New Guinea, featuring an expressive symmetrical composition with traditional scroll and ancestral motifs in natural earth pigments of white...

Category

Vintage 1970s 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

$3,800

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 solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental Papua New Guinea Spirit Figure, Mid-20th Century
Monumental Papua New Guinea Spirit Figure, Mid-20th Century

Monumental Papua New Guinea Spirit Figure, Mid-20th Century

$4,500

Monumental Papua New Guinea Spirit Figure, Mid-20th Century

Located in Wien, AT

Impressively carved from a single block of wood, this monumental male spirit or ancestor figure originates from the Middle Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. The figure combines stron...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood, Feathers

Papua New Guinea Standing Male Figure Fragment from Canoe? Based
Papua New Guinea Standing Male Figure Fragment from Canoe? Based

Papua New Guinea Standing Male Figure Fragment from Canoe? Based

$950

Papua New Guinea Standing Male Figure Fragment from Canoe? Based

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Papua New Guinea standing male figure carved hardwood fragment, possibly from canoe? Back broken away and then cut and smoothed (probably by original baser) Based on period block of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

$2,450

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Papua New Guinea Men's Ceremonial Belt, Middle Sepik Region
Papua New Guinea Men's Ceremonial Belt, Middle Sepik Region

Papua New Guinea Men's Ceremonial Belt, Middle Sepik Region

$450

Papua New Guinea Men's Ceremonial Belt, Middle Sepik Region

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This belt is a traditional ceremonial men's ornament, knotted from a strong heavy handmade cord and showing a dark patina vegetable dye. Two rows of cowries are used to cover the su...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Cord

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

$2,250

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Small Papua New Guinea Sepik River Bird Mask Strong Face
Small Papua New Guinea Sepik River Bird Mask Strong Face

Small Papua New Guinea Sepik River Bird Mask Strong Face

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Small Papua New Guinea Sepik River Bird Mask Strong Face

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Small carved darkened wood bird faced mask with long nose/beak. Smaller squatting figure with curled arms carved on forehead. From Sepik River Area of Papua New Guinea. Signs of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea
Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea

$395

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collected from the Massim Tribe (Papua New Guinea), Circa 1920’s or before. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott.

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance

Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance

$2,500

Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated head wrapped in finely wove...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Standing Sepik River Area Papua New Guinea Male Figure Red Pigments
Standing Sepik River Area Papua New Guinea Male Figure Red Pigments

Standing Sepik River Area Papua New Guinea Male Figure Red Pigments

$995

Standing Sepik River Area Papua New Guinea Male Figure Red Pigments

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Standing Sepik River Area of Papua New Guinea, male stocky figure with hands on hips, and remains of red pigments Strong expression, with semi-circular ears, incised line scarificati...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand

$6,160

Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Papua New Guinea carved-wood Lumi shield from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Papua New Guinea Chambri Lakes Pottery Vessel, Mid 20th century
Papua New Guinea Chambri Lakes Pottery Vessel, Mid 20th century

Papua New Guinea Chambri Lakes Pottery Vessel, Mid 20th century

$450

Papua New Guinea Chambri Lakes Pottery Vessel, Mid 20th century

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful and fanciful Chambri Lake fired and pigmented pottery vessel with applied molded face design, mid 20th century Aibom village, Chambri Lake, Middle Sepik River region, Pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Pottery

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

$1,155

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

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large woven painted basketry wall mask created in Blackwater Rivers area, Papua New Guinea. With open expressive mouth and mask fringed with feathers, striking mask that easily hang...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Weathered Sepik Stylized Double Hook Figure Mask
Early Papua New Guinea Weathered Sepik Stylized Double Hook Figure Mask

Early Papua New Guinea Weathered Sepik Stylized Double Hook Figure Mask

$960

Early Papua New Guinea Weathered Sepik Stylized Double Hook Figure Mask

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Papua New Guinea abstract hook figure or mask with two opposing hooks, and central looped design, Sepik River area. Some chips missing to central loops. Small hole at top for s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Curves Old Pigments
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Curves Old Pigments

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Curves Old Pigments

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Curves Old Pigments

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask. Mid-20th century, with wonderful curved expressive asymmetrical face. Long nose with pierced septum. Faded polychrome pig...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

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

$750

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", on custom wood and metal base total height 7 1/2 inches. Large carved expressive f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea

$830

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Woven painted basketry yam helmet style mask from Papua New Guinea. Hollow woven form with traces of red and white pigments. Would have been put on top of a large yam as a part of th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

$8,300

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea This large, post contact, shield is traditionally decorated in bold colors with a central circle. This ...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

$4,200

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

Located in Point Richmond, CA

mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea creatures with decorative in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Kaolin, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression

$1,500

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression

Located in Point Richmond, CA

From Papua New Guinea an early painted Maprik carved wood head sculpture or mask, intense expression showing teeth, and two opposing stylized birds on top. Mid 20th century. Faded po...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red and White Figure Tod Barlin col
Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red and White Figure Tod Barlin col

Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red and White Figure Tod Barlin col

$1,450

Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red and White Figure Tod Barlin col

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Papua New Guinea standing figure from the Bioma peoples with raised designs, stylized classic face, and additional face in stomach. Mounted on custom metal and wood base. Traces of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base

$690

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik River area tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow and black pigments. In profile small bird beak form at bottom. Mask is 8 1/2 inches h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea
Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea

Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea

$1,500

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 canoes they use for transportation and fishing, this smaller model is hand-carved in ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases
Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases

Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Group of three early Papua New Guinea Sepik miniature tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow and black pigments. Different Bird imagery in each one. Possibly owl,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base

$1,750

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency. Areas of white, black and red pigments. Wonderful heart shaped face with open eyes and mo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

$1,450

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency piece. Old very encrusted surface. Areas of red and other pigments. Wonderful heart shaped...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

The Himakauve Tribe, Papua New Guinea

Steve McCurryThe Himakauve Tribe, Papua New Guinea, 2017

Price Upon Request

The Himakauve Tribe, Papua New Guinea

By Steve McCurry

Located in Greenwich, CT

Photograph of members of the Himakauve Tribe in Papua New Guinea

Category

2010s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form

$2,500

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik light wood yam mask. Elegant flame shaped form, old, oxidized wood with black accents, traces of yellow and white pigments. Small holes originally for at...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson

$1,500

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask with long curved tongue. Mid-20th century, Provenance: ex Michael Hamson, CA with label on back. Classic Maprik colo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure
Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure

Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure

$1,495

Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic hand-carved primitive wood totem sculpture/ figure from the Sepik River people (Ambunti and Wewak) of Papua New Guinea. This work, which features tusked ancestral spirit ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base
Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base

Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base

$670

Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early hand carved stone axe with face, long nose with pierced nostrils, framed by loose oval form. Round eyes and slit mouth. Old worn surface. 8 1/2 inches high, early to mid 20th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Jimmy Nelson - PAP-GOK-D01, Photography 2019, Printed After

Jimmy NelsonJimmy Nelson - PAP-GOK-D01, Photography 2019, Printed After

Price Upon Request

Jimmy Nelson - PAP-GOK-D01, Photography 2019, Printed After

By Jimmy Nelson

Located in Stamford, CT

Joe, Gok Goi Minj Village, Jiwaka Papua New Guinea Art is not in the eye of the beholder, it's in the soul of the artist.

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

$5,600 / set

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highland...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Feathers, Papua New Guinea by Cristina Mittermeier

Cristina MittermeierFeathers, Papua New Guinea by Cristina Mittermeier, 2006

$4,500

Feathers, Papua New Guinea by Cristina Mittermeier

By Cristina Mittermeier

Located in Chicago, IL

"Feathers" Papua New Guinea, 2006 30 x 20 in / Edition of 6 - $4,500 Also available: 48 x 32 in / Edition of 6 - $7,500 60 x 40 in / Edition of 6 - $10,500 75 x 50 in / Edition of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Oceanic Massim Wooden Canoe Bowl, Papua New Guinea
Oceanic Massim Wooden Canoe Bowl, Papua New Guinea

Oceanic Massim Wooden Canoe Bowl, Papua New Guinea

$1,009

Oceanic Massim Wooden Canoe Bowl, Papua New Guinea

Located in Nottingham, GB

Both functional and sculptural, this Massim canoe bowl embodies the close relationship between artistry and daily life in Papua New Guinea. It stands as a compelling example of Ocean...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oceanic Canoe Prow Sculptures, Papua New Guinea
Pair of Oceanic Canoe Prow Sculptures, Papua New Guinea

Pair of Oceanic Canoe Prow Sculptures, Papua New Guinea

$1,716

Pair of Oceanic Canoe Prow Sculptures, Papua New Guinea

Located in Nottingham, GB

Throughout Papua New Guinea, canoes were far more than practical means of transport.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea
Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea

Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea

$1,016Sale Price|20% Off

Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea

Located in Stamford, CT

A Papua New Guinea hand carved ebony lime spatula covered with continuous swirl designs etched on the open handle and shaft, with some traces of lime still present.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea

$7,000

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

For further reference, see Carl A. Schmitz, Wantoat Art and Religion of the Northeast New Guinea Papuans, (Mouton & Co., 1963).

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

$600

Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Located in Sharon, CT

Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carving on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

$600

Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Located in Sharon, CT

Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carvings on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Kundu Drum in Carved Hardwood
Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Kundu Drum in Carved Hardwood

Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Kundu Drum in Carved Hardwood

$1,279

Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Kundu Drum in Carved Hardwood

Located in Nottingham, GB

Kundu drums occupy a central place in the musical and ceremonial life of Papua New Guinea, where rhythm accompanies dance, storytelling, initiation and communal celebration. Found ac...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Oceanic Asmat Carved Wood Figure, Papua New Guinea
Large Oceanic Asmat Carved Wood Figure, Papua New Guinea

Large Oceanic Asmat Carved Wood Figure, Papua New Guinea

$1,279

Large Oceanic Asmat Carved Wood Figure, Papua New Guinea

Located in Nottingham, GB

The Asmat people of southwestern Papua New Guinea are renowned for one of the most powerful sculptural traditions in Oceania.

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

$686

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 (tapa) painting, most likely originating from Papua New Guinea, possibly from the Oro...

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

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Recent Sales

Last chance Store closing March 31. Trobriand Isands Papua New Guinea Art
Last chance Store closing March 31. Trobriand Isands Papua New Guinea Art

Last chance Store closing March 31. Trobriand Isands Papua New Guinea Art

Unavailable

H 4 in W 7.5 in D 17.5 in

Last chance Store closing March 31. Trobriand Isands Papua New Guinea Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31 Last chance clearance sale. Feast bowl, carved wood with black patina. From the Massim region off the East Coast of Papua New Guinea. Probably created in the ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe
Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe

Unavailable

H 72 in W 23 in D 10 in

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe

By Urban Zen

Located in New York, NY

Large traditional ceremonial robe from Papua New Guinea. Personally selected by Donna Karan for her Urban Zen brand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Papua New Guinean More Asian Art, Objects ...

Materials

Rattan

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe
Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe

Unavailable

H 72 in W 27 in D 10 in

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe

By Urban Zen

Located in New York, NY

Large traditional ceremonial robe from Papua New Guinea. Personally selected by Donna Karan for her Urban Zen brand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Papua New Guinean More Asian Art, Objects ...

Materials

Rattan

Food Suspension Hook, Papua New Guinea

Food Suspension Hook, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 30 in W 12 in

Food Suspension Hook, Papua New Guinea

Located in Hershey, PA

Food suspension hook.

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Lower Sepik Mask, Papua New Guinea
Lower Sepik Mask, Papua New Guinea

Lower Sepik Mask, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in

Lower Sepik Mask, Papua New Guinea

Located in Vienna, AT

Ancestor mask, 1920s. Ex German collection then Loed and Mia van Bussel from Amsterdam, who pioneered collecting of New Guinea art and assembled one of the world’s top collections. ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe Sculpture
Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe Sculpture

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe Sculpture

Unavailable

H 60 in W 20 in D 10 in

Traditional Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Robe Sculpture

By Urban Zen

Located in New York, NY

Medium traditional ceremonial robe from Papua New Guinea. Personally selected by Donna Karan for her Urban Zen brand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Papua New Guinean More Asian Art, Objects ...

Materials

Rattan

Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea
Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea

Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 27 in W 16 in D 7.25 in

Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea

Located in Seattle, WA

Fine Talipun (bride price) from the Yangoru Boiken people of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. The woven cane ornament in the form of an ancestor visage attached to a spiral sec...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Feathers

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species, from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies, the shells have a good and old patina and shine, the pendant was used during ceremon...

Category

Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield
Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield

Unavailable

H 67 in W 10 in D 4 in

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The shield of classical form with three stylized faces with overhanging beaked muzzles. The whole with fine pigmentation and with original handle to reverse. A late example, used in ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.
"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.

"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.

Unavailable

H 11.03 in Dm 7.09 in

"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.

Located in London, GB

Rare type of Papua New Guinea currency known as "boyken".

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Tribal Occiput Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Tribal Occiput Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Tribal Occiput Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in

Tribal Occiput Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Sturdy ring with red curling, disc-shaped dancing jewelery made of Lygodium stripes, partly perforated and dyed with lime and red and yellow ocher. Very good condition. The jewelry w...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker

Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea
Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea

Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 14 in D 16 in

Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Antique Basketry mask acquired in the 1950s from the Sepik River Valley of Papua New Guinea.

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Clay, Wood, Feathers

Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Elaborately crafted Abelam mask from the late 20th century. The Abelam people in Papua New Guinea produce two types of basketry masks. One is worn on the head during ceremonies and t...

Category

Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Wicker

Finely Carved Markham Valley Spoon, Papua New Guinea
Finely Carved Markham Valley Spoon, Papua New Guinea

Finely Carved Markham Valley Spoon, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in

Finely Carved Markham Valley Spoon, Papua New Guinea

Located in Vienna, AT

A turn of the century "Ompi" featuring a totemic ancestor's face, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Signs of wear and old lime deposits, soft worn patina. Ex UK collection 10 cm.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul
Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional drum of the Lower Sepik / Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. People : Iatmul? Country Papua New Guinea Length: 36 cm Very good c...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul
Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional drum of the Lower Sepik / Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. People : Iatmul? Country Papua New Guinea Length: 40 cm Very good c...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and t...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 1.66 in D 0.99 in

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and t...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional laddle / spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 70 cm Very ...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 3.35 in D 1.58 in

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional stirrer of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Coastal Sepik region A lovely patina and traces of use. Lengt...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Store closing March 31. Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Store closing March 31. Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Store closing March 31. Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 6 in W 13 in D 29.25 in

Store closing March 31. Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. Last chance clearance sale. Feast bowl, carved wood with black patina and remains of white lime in the incised areas. From the Massim region off the East Coa...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection

Located in Vienna, AT

A very old and beautifully encrusted stopper. This intriguing and expressive Middle Sepik area stopper comes from the John Friede Collection. Featuring a stylized anthropomorphic fac...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional laddle / spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 73 cm Very ...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea 0422

Brian HodgesPapua New Guinea 0422

Unavailable

H 60 in W 40 in

Papua New Guinea 0422

By Brian Hodges

Located in New York, NY

Papua New Guinea, kid, boy, jump, smile 30x20 inches Edition of 12 60x40 inches Edition of 9

Category

2010s Portrait Photography

Papua New Guinea 1676

Brian HodgesPapua New Guinea 1676

Unavailable

H 60 in W 40 in

Papua New Guinea 1676

By Brian Hodges

Located in New York, NY

A seasoned collaborator and worldwide traveller, Brian Hodges is a Santa Barbara - based travel and editorial shooter known for capturing authentic moments and images with a power...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Papua New Guinea (1130)

Brian HodgesPapua New Guinea (1130)

Unavailable

H 60 in W 40 in

Papua New Guinea (1130)

By Brian Hodges

Located in New York, NY

30x20" Edition of 12 60x40" Edition of 9

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Finely Carved Boiken Bowl, Coastal Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea
Finely Carved Boiken Bowl, Coastal Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea

Finely Carved Boiken Bowl, Coastal Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 3.35 in Dm 9.06 in

Finely Carved Boiken Bowl, Coastal Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea

Located in Vienna, AT

Boiken bowl, shallow circular form, the underside carved in shallow relief with a star design, stylised motifs within its border leading the two handles with notched edge and two lo...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic
Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic

Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic

Located in Leuven, BE

Ancient and exceptional mask of the brag type, Murik Lakes , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of red/brown ochres. Length: 47 cm Very good ...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of 5 pieces of Shell, made of fibres and small shells, used for ceremonies, very decorative object

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in

Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional amulet - necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of different sorts off shells and fabric, good, old patina and shine of the object, powerful and decorative object

Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Pair of Abelam Maprick Standing Figures, Middle Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea
Pair of Abelam Maprick Standing Figures, Middle Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea

Pair of Abelam Maprick Standing Figures, Middle Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 83 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Abelam Maprick Standing Figures, Middle Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Two Abelam spirit totems dating the late 19th century and mounted on wooden plinths. Measures: 83 x 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Abelam Clay Serving Vessel with Figurative Design from Papua New Guinea
Antique Abelam Clay Serving Vessel with Figurative Design from Papua New Guinea

Antique Abelam Clay Serving Vessel with Figurative Design from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 8.75 in Dm 9.25 in

Antique Abelam Clay Serving Vessel with Figurative Design from Papua New Guinea

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique serving vessel, handmade and decorated to be used for yam cult activities, feasts and social ceremonies. Made from "kupma," a clay naturally sandy in texture, the coil built ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A beautiful Necklace made out of Shell from Papua New Guinea, decorated with a long chain of seeds and a metal coin, great old and used patina of the shell, very decorative object

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An elegant pair of Necklaces from Papua New Guinea, made of Mother of Pearl Shell, good, old patina and shine of the shells, nice decorations with small shells and fibres, nice colle...

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Tribal object from Papua New Guinea, handcut from around 1960, made out of Shell and decorated with Shell and Coconut and woven Textiles, this object is special because i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield
Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield

Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield

Unavailable

H 65.5 in W 24 in D 0.5 in

Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield

Located in New York, NY

From Wahgi Valley, Western Highland

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Papua New Guinea Iatmul People Initiation Mask, Middle Sepik River, Mid-20th C.
Papua New Guinea Iatmul People Initiation Mask, Middle Sepik River, Mid-20th C.

Papua New Guinea Iatmul People Initiation Mask, Middle Sepik River, Mid-20th C.

Unavailable

H 26 in W 15 in D 35 in

Papua New Guinea Iatmul People Initiation Mask, Middle Sepik River, Mid-20th C.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Acquired from the San Francisco, California estate of a serious and prodigious decades-long collector of Papua New Guinean and African masks, art, and artifacts.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Raffia, Paint, Feathers, Bentwood

Tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea
Tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea

Tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in

Tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea, Sepik region, good patina and wear of the mask, the mask is decorated with small shells and shell parts, powerful object

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A double shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea, good old patina and wear of the shell, decorated with shells and teeth,fibres very decorative item with a lot of character

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea
Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A remarkable Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea, made of small shells mounted on fabric, very decorative item, used for ceremonies, good patina and shine of the object, nice obj...

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Coastal Ramu Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea
Coastal Ramu Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea

Coastal Ramu Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in

Coastal Ramu Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea

Located in Fitzroy, Victoria

A Fine hardwood dance mask, of elongated shallow form with a pierced septum and ears, remains of red ochre, pierced all around the edges for attachment to a large cane superstructure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Oceanic Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Timbuwarra Figure, Wiru People, Southern Highland New Guinea
Timbuwarra Figure, Wiru People, Southern Highland New Guinea

Timbuwarra Figure, Wiru People, Southern Highland New Guinea

Unavailable

H 46 in W 35.5 in D 1 in

Timbuwarra Figure, Wiru People, Southern Highland New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

Woven representation of a Timbuwarra Figure from the Wiru People in the Southern Highlands Region of New Guinea.

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan

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

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 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: "Lestrite, Middel Sepik District, New Guinea".

Category

Antique 1890s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Shell, Wood

Set of 4 Kotekas From Papua New Guinea
Set of 4 Kotekas From Papua New Guinea

Set of 4 Kotekas From Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 31.89 in

Set of 4 Kotekas From Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A nice collection of 4 genuine Kotekas also referred as horim, Penis gourd is traditionally worn by native male inhabitants of some ethnic groups in New Guinea to cover their penises...

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Antiquities

Materials

Fruitwood

'Leaves of the Bamboo' by Brenda Kesi, Papua New Guinea Bark Cloth Painting
'Leaves of the Bamboo' by Brenda Kesi, Papua New Guinea Bark Cloth Painting

'Leaves of the Bamboo' by Brenda Kesi, Papua New Guinea Bark Cloth Painting

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 18.31 in D 2.17 in

'Leaves of the Bamboo' by Brenda Kesi, Papua New Guinea Bark Cloth Painting

By Brenda Kesi

Located in London, GB

Painting on a cloth made from tree bark fibres is a tradition that goes back many thousands of years among the Omie people of Papua New Guinea. The beautiful geometric designs are bo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Papua New Guinean Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful set of 3 Bracelets from Papua New Guinea made out of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, these bracelets were hand sawn and decorated with refined notching, good, old patina and shin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Oceanian Bamboo Mask with Long Hair from New Guinea
Oceanian Bamboo Mask with Long Hair from New Guinea

Oceanian Bamboo Mask with Long Hair from New Guinea

Unavailable

H 33 in W 13 in D 12 in

Oceanian Bamboo Mask with Long Hair from New Guinea

Located in Pasadena, CA

Ceremonial mask from the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, associated with the dance traditions of the Eastern Highlands.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Masks

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and t...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 1.38 in D 0.99 in

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique and exceptional stirrer of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 48 cm Very good co...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea
Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An exceptional set of 3 Shell objects from Papua New Guinea, made as ornaments used in the hair or as decoration of the body, decorated with hand carved figures made out of coconut o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 12.6 in Dm 10.24 in

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as exchange objects made of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, different dimensions, mounted on an i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

New Ireland Malagan Mask
New Ireland Malagan Mask

New Ireland Malagan Mask

Unavailable

H 46 in

New Ireland Malagan Mask

Located in Hershey, PA

A mask made in a monumental size.

Category

Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Clay, Pigment

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

Carved Wooden Med Irion Java Asmet Tribe Man

Unavailable

H 35 in W 7 in D 7 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 HEADHUNTERS; HE IS STEPPING OF HEADS. CHICKEN FEATHERS ARE ATTACHED TO FIQURE- PUT ON ROUND ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Shell Disc and Fiber Dance Apron, Admiralty Islands

Shell Disc and Fiber Dance Apron, Admiralty Islands

Unavailable

H 24 in W 12.75 in

Shell Disc and Fiber Dance Apron, Admiralty Islands

Located in Hershey, PA

This piece was field collected by Martin Voight (1878-1952) while serving as postmaster to German New Guinea between 1902-1905.

Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Man's Wrapped Sarong
Man's Wrapped Sarong

Man's Wrapped Sarong

Unavailable

H 190 in W 21 in D 0.1 in

Man's Wrapped Sarong

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Handmade washed hemp knotted long sarong from New Guinea

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitives

Materials

Hemp

Yena Cult Head
Yena Cult Head

Yena Cult Head

Unavailable

H 22 in W 8.5 in

Yena Cult Head

Located in Asheville, NC

Yena cult head from the Washkuk area, Sepik River Papua New Guinea, dated 1932 en verso, on later hardwood base with brass rod

Category

Vintage 1930s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

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