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Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and powerfully carved Ceremonial Mask from New Guinea. In mineral paints with Cowrie Shell
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea
Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea

Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea

H 37 in W 9 in D 5 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Masks

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood

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

H 33 in W 13 in D 12 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

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

H 13 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, 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

H 10.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
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
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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

H 16 in W 6 in D 3 in
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early woven painted basketry yam mask from Papua New Guinea. Bug eyed or bird faced mask with heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea

Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea

H 42 in W 8 in D 8 in
Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural Dance Drum hand-carved by the Asmat Tribe Papua, New Guinea. The fine Hourglass form
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea
Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea

Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea

H 24.25 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in

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Papua New Guinea Iatmul People Initiation Mask, Middle Sepik River, Mid-20th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
remain at the top of the head. Opening on underside is 9.5 inches in diameter. Papua New Guinean masks
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Raffia, Paint, Feathers, Bentwood

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.

H 26 in W 15 in D 35 in
Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask
Located in London, GB
painted pigments Measures: Height 40 cm, 16 inches Sepik River Papua New Guinea Early 20th century Ex: New
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask
Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask

Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea
Located in Wilton, CT
Carved and painted Talisman mask, Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. Collected in the mid
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea
Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea

Talisman Mask, Papua New Guinea

H 8.5 in W 5 in D 1.65 in
Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Wood Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Painted Wood Mask, with feather border and cowrie shells to nose. 31.5
Category

20th Century Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Wood Mask
Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Wood Mask

Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Wood Mask

H 31.5 in W 17 in D 5 in
Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Carved Wood Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Mask, with feather border and cowrie
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20th Century Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Carved Wood Mask
Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Carved Wood Mask

Papua New Guinea Sepik Painted Carved Wood Mask

H 31 in W 28 in D 3 in
Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Studio City, CA
of wood and decorated with traditional pigments. This particular mask is from the collection of
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea
Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea

Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 34 in W 12 in D 6 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

Materials

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
Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design
Located in Point Richmond, CA
carved palm frond, from the Maprik peoples of Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century. From private collection
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design
Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design

Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design

H 11 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
New Guinea ceremonial mask.
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A carved , painted and adorned New Guinea ceremonial mask . Please see our other posting for some
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint, Feathers, Shell

New Guinea ceremonial mask.
New Guinea ceremonial mask.

New Guinea ceremonial mask.

H 28 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea
Located in London, GB
Papua, New Guinea, early 20th century. Ex: New York collection.  
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea
Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea

Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea

H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
postings for 3 other New Guinea masks for some further information. Over 5 feet high and great paint. Some
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Shell

Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask
Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask

Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask

H 64 in W 14 in D 5 in
Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finely carved and painted Sepik River Gable Mask dating from the early to mid 20th century,
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
Middle Sepik River Gable Mask

Middle Sepik River Gable Mask

H 23 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in
A Decorative Large Sepik River Ancestral Spirit Mask/ Papua New Guinea
Located in Bridport, CT
Ancestral spirit mask, made of wood colored with natural pigments. Carved and painted mask with
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Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Fur, Shell, Wood

A Decorative Large Sepik River Ancestral Spirit Mask/ Papua New Guinea
A Decorative Large Sepik River Ancestral Spirit Mask/ Papua New Guinea

A Decorative Large Sepik River Ancestral Spirit Mask/ Papua New Guinea

H 34 in W 9 in D 5 in

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Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
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...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Kaolin, Wood

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

H 4 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
African Dan Mask
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional DAN mask from the Ivory Coast,from the 1970 ies, Indigenous wood, cloth,nails and, Shells, the mask has a beautiful old patina and wear, refined design, the bird mask sho...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Dan Mask
African Dan Mask

African Dan Mask

H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.67 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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
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

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

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

H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 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 solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...
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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
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well preserved Yam Ancestor mask professionally presented on a museum quality acrylic display stand. The mask was a classic tribal art piece from Abelam people who live in Maprik a...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Natural Fiber, Acrylic

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

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
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...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

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

H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in
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...
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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

H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in
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. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

H 32.5 in W 15 in D 17.5 in
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,...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

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

H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
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...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

H 55.25 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard

Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard

H 20 in W 18 in D 20 in
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Figure African Sculpture
Senufo Figure African Sculpture

Senufo Figure African Sculpture

H 14 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

H 27.5 in W 12 in D 13 in
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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

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