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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

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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
Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven basketry yam helmet mask from Papua New Guinea. Flat form with projecting nose and eyes
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face
Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face

Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 3 in
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

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Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

H 1 in Dm 7.5 in

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Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This graphic Songye Kifwebe mask has fine carved lines curved over the eyes and diagonal lines radiating from the nose and mouth in classic Kifwebe form. Mid-20th century mask from t...
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

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Wood

Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo

Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo

H 13 in W 8 in D 6 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
Petite Chupicuaro Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing female figure was crafted in 400-100 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro people are distinguished by their slanted, cof...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

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Ceramic

Petite Chupicuaro Female Figure
Petite Chupicuaro Female Figure

Petite Chupicuaro Female Figure

H 5 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 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
Old Danish Police Club, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Authentic Danish Police Club used in service during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Its made from a thick rubber-like material, has cork stoppers that allow to adjust the clubs weight with s...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Leather, Cork

Old Danish Police Club, 1930s
Old Danish Police Club, 1930s

Old Danish Police Club, 1930s

H 13 in Dm 1.19 in
Superb Antique Chinese Enamel Canton Yellow Ground Cup With 4 Character Mark
Located in Media, PA
This is a beautiful antique Chinese enamel Canton cup that features a stunning yellow ground with intricate designs. The cup is made of cloisonne, a primary material that adds to its...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Metal

Superb Antique Chinese Enamel Canton Yellow Ground Cup With 4 Character Mark
Superb Antique Chinese Enamel Canton Yellow Ground Cup With 4 Character Mark

Superb Antique Chinese Enamel Canton Yellow Ground Cup With 4 Character Mark

H 2.5 in Dm 3.5 in
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

H 14 in W 8 in D 16 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
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...
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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture, ca. 300-600 CE

H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik hard wood yam mask with areas of yellow, red, black and white pigments. Expressive face. Mask is 8 1/2 inches high, on custom metal base total height 12 ...
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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 Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base

H 8.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 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, h...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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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
Chupicuaro Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

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Ceramic

Chupicuaro Redware Figure
Chupicuaro Redware Figure

Chupicuaro Redware Figure

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated ceramic figure is attributed to the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of this style, known as Chinesc...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

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Ceramic

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Early Ibibio Mask Fragment, Dark Red Face, Expressive Eyes, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio mask fragment from Nigeria, deep black-red pigment, expressive eyes. A compelling face on a custom metal stand. Old insect damage/erosion to proper right hair and side o...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early Ibibio Mask Fragment, Dark Red Face, Expressive Eyes, Early 20th C Africa
Early Ibibio Mask Fragment, Dark Red Face, Expressive Eyes, Early 20th C Africa

Early Ibibio Mask Fragment, Dark Red Face, Expressive Eyes, Early 20th C Africa

H 10.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 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

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Acrylic, Natural Fiber

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
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. This vintage war shield from the West Sepik region, the northwestern most province of Papua New Guinea (now refe...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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

H 45.25 in W 27.5 in D 10 in

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Lower Sepik Mask, Papua New Guinea
Located in Vienna, AT
stylized Ramu head, stylized nose and a mouth with carved teeth. The bottom of the mask finishing with a
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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

Lower Sepik Mask, Papua New Guinea

H 20.08 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
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

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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
Carved Suspension Hook Figure Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
region in Papua New Guinea, made by PNG Iatmul people and associated groups. The anthropomorphic piece
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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
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
Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

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Metal

Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea

H 23 in W 56 in D 15 in
Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask
Located in Milford, NH
deeply concave against the body, the nose pointing downward with smiling mouth. The upper and lower
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask
Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask

Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask

H 45 in W 12 in D 3 in
Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow on Iron Stand from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
atop the crocodile's nose. Villagers in Papua New Guinea would adorn their canoes with such prows as
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Iron

Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow on Iron Stand from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow on Iron Stand from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow on Iron Stand from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

H 26 in W 47 in D 12 in
Kwoma Ceremonial Pottery Head Jar Papau New Guinea, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
outline of nose (missing) with simple painted decoration in yellow and white on a black ground. There is
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Pottery

Kwoma Ceremonial Pottery Head Jar Papau New Guinea, 19th Century
Kwoma Ceremonial Pottery Head Jar Papau New Guinea, 19th Century

Kwoma Ceremonial Pottery Head Jar Papau New Guinea, 19th Century

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H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in
Antique Oceania White Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #824, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
incredible character enhanced by its natural textures. Notable for a regal nose, prominent brow, and
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Antique 19th Century Oceanic Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

Antique Oceania White Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #824, 19th Century
Antique Oceania White Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #824, 19th Century

Antique Oceania White Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #824, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 5.63 in
Antique Oceania Blackened Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #830, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
textures. Notable for a prominent nose with a sizable septum piercing and an overall distinguished and
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Antique 19th Century Oceanic Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

Antique Oceania Blackened Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #830, 19th Century
Antique Oceania Blackened Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #830, 19th Century

Antique Oceania Blackened Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #830, 19th Century

H 6 in W 4.75 in D 6 in
20th Century Tribal Sepik River Maskette
Located in New York, NY
maskette. Forehead, eyes, and nose float in a strong, symmetrical layer just above a long rank of jagged
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

20th Century Tribal Sepik River Maskette
20th Century Tribal Sepik River Maskette

20th Century Tribal Sepik River Maskette

H 7 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch Native Oceania
Located in Lowestoft, GB
vessel in the back ground. Likely to be of been penned in Papua New Guinea as the tribesman has what
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Antique Early 19th Century Oceanic Nautical Objects

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Paper

Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch Native Oceania
Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch Native Oceania

Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch Native Oceania

H 8.27 in W 11.23 in D 0.79 in
Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's Native Oceania
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, beasts and sailors. Likely to be of been penned in Papua New Guinea as the male tribe member has what
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Antique Early 19th Century Oceanic Nautical Objects

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Paper

Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's Native Oceania
Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's Native Oceania

Early 19th C Sailors Naval Maritime Folk Art Pen & Ink Sketch's Native Oceania

H 18.51 in W 22.84 in D 1.38 in
Oceanic Sepik Shell Ornament Papua New Guniea
Located in London, GB
Oceanic tribal art Fine old Sepik river carved shell nose ornament Carved in a pleasing
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Shell

Oceanic Sepik Shell Ornament Papua New Guniea
Oceanic Sepik Shell Ornament Papua New Guniea

Oceanic Sepik Shell Ornament Papua New Guniea

H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 0.4 in
Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea
Located in London, GB
slender nose with painted pigments Orchid vine fiber Measures: Height 29 cm, 11, 1/2 inches Sepik River
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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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
New Guinea ceremonial mask.
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
edge of the lower proper right side is gone , one nose is half gone, several shell inlays are gone
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

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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
A Decorative Large Sepik River Ancestral Spirit Mask/ Papua New Guinea
Located in Bridport, CT
elongated nose, further decorated with an antelope head and a second mask/man with arms stretched towards
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Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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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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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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