Polynesian Art
An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club
With a superb geometric upper section and unusual spiral twist
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Polynesian war-club or 'Gata waka'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fiji, probably early 20th century
Polynesian culture is traditionally a culture of power and
Category
Early 20th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Andreas Dettloff 2003 “My Polynesian Heart”
Located in Palm Springs, CA
titled “My Polynesian Heart” and dated 2003. It, or an extremely similar one is depicted in Ricardo
Category
Early 2000s Polynesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Rubber, Paper
Antique Māori Carved Hardwood Architectural Panel – Tiki Oceanic Polynesian
Located in London, GB
, highlighted with black pitch embodying the rich visual language of Polynesian carving traditions.
Origin
Category
Antique Early 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
$2,431
H 57.09 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
Fiji Ula Club Polynesian war club Tribal Oceanic Antiques
Located in London, GB
Fiji Ula Club Polynesian war club Tribal Oceanic
A good antique Fiji Ula throwing club
With
Category
Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club of Tapered ‘Pole’ Form
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club of Tapered ‘Pole’ Form
Decorated all over with a geometric
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
A Finely carved antique Maori
Category
Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
$661
H 36.23 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
A Finely Carved Polynesian Maori Feather ‘Treasure Box’ and Cover
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved Polynesian Maori Feather ‘Treasure Box’ and Cover
With superb colour and patina
Category
Antique Early 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Sculpture of a Polynesian Woman
Located in Stockholm, SE
An art deco terracotta-painted plaster sculpture of a partly nude odalisque walking holding a tray
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
18th Century Polynesian Ironwood Gata Waka or War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian ironwood Gata waka or war club
Fiji, probably 18th century or earlier
Measures
Category
Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
$15,060
H 38.19 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Ula Tavatava or Throwing War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Ula tavatava or throwing war club
Fiji, probably 18th century
All-over
Category
Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
$12,650
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Hand Carved French Polynesian Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
French Polynesian designed carvings on to the alabaster shade and body, this heavy and important
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Important, Rare Pair Art Deco Polynesian-Themed Sculptures or Lamps by Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully modelled, molded and glazed, this pair of sculptures was originally designed to serve as tabletop torchere lamps, with light washing the wall above, and lighting the eyes...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$4,900 / set
H 11.25 in Dm 6.25 in
Warrior of Owhyhee (Hawaii) - Anthropophage in War Costume, 1785 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
fascinating blend of ethnographic study and 18th-century art. It reflects the era’s curiosity about Polynesian
Category
Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
$289
H 14.38 in W 10.83 in D 0.01 in
Battle in Owhyhee (Hawaii) - Combat of Two Anthropophages, 1785 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
," meaning cannibals, reflects 18th-century European misconceptions about Polynesian cultures, adding a
Category
Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
$289
H 14.38 in W 10.83 in D 0.01 in
First Contact in Owhyhee: Webber's 1785 Engraving of Hawaii
Located in Langweer, NL
collectors of exploration history, Polynesian culture, or 18th-century art, offering a window into a pivotal
Category
Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
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Ula Trowing Club Drisia Archipelago Of The Fiji Islands - 19th Century Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
- Oceania - Polynesian art
Country : Fiji
Period: 19th Century ca 1800
Length: 40 cm
A superb quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 15.75 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in
Banks Island Pudding Knife, Ex Nicolai Michoutouchkine, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Located in Vienna, AT
Melanesian and Polynesian Art around 1957, setting up galleries and exhibitions in the area including Noumea
Category
Antique 19th Century Vanuatuan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 15.56 in W 1.97 in D 0.02 in
Rare Finely Carved Maori Canoe Bailer Oceanic Polynesian tribal Art
Located in London, GB
A Very rare and finely carved Maori canoe bailer
Carved with double Tiki heads from a outward protruding double neck handle
A very rare and finely carved Maori canoe bailer
Carve...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Old Large Solomon Islands Paddle Club Oceanic Polynesian Australian
Located in London, GB
Fine old large Solomon Islands paddle club
A long paddle shaped sword type club, beautiful old tactile silky patina, nice piece to hold and displays well,
great piece to add to ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Australian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Fine Fiji Root Stock War Club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Located in London, GB
Good Fiji root stock war club Polynesian oceanic Australian pacific
Fine example with carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Amadi Fiji Collection, Aumakua Rug
By Amadi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amadi original comes from the Fiji Collection, which was inspired largely by Polynesian art
Category
2010s Afghan North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amadi Fiji Collection, Maui Rug
By Amadi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amadi original comes from the Fiji Collection, which was inspired largely by Polynesian art
Category
2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Carved Cedar Bar By Witco - Tiki
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Round Rock, TX
inspired by Polynesian art.
With a focus on both aesthetics and functionality, the combination of its
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Amadi Fiji Collection, Waka Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amadi original comes from the Fiji Collection, which was inspired largely by Polynesian art
Category
2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amadi Fiji Collection, Haikili Rug
By Amadi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amadi original comes from the Fiji Collection, which was inspired largely by Polynesian art
Category
2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amadi Fiji Collection, Lono Rug
By Amadi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amadi original comes from the Fiji Collection, which was inspired largely by Polynesian art
Category
2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Carved Soapstone Bust, Polynesian Styled
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved soapstone bust. Polynesian styled.
Category
Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Palm wood Sepik Papua club Oceanic Polynesian Fiji Fijian Tong
Located in London, GB
Antique Palm wood Club Papua New guinea
Nice old palm wood club with smooth tactile surface well used with aged patina
Very good condition,
Period late 19th
Length 98 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Elegant Early 19th Century Polynesian Tongan Ula Throwing Club, War Club
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Presented by Tribalmania Gallery
Fine elegant early 19th century Polynesian Tongan Ula throwing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 14.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Original Pre-War Topless Polynesian Oil Painting on Velvet by Roger Fowler, Tahit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late 1930s/1940s topless Polynesian girl oil painting on velvet signed "Roger Fowler
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Velvet
H 36 in W 28.5 in D 1 in
Monumental Hawaiian Art Deco Sculpture by Fritz Abplanalp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, trays and bowls, tables and floor lamps, and figurative art sculptures including Polynesian heads. He
Category
Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
Folding Screen / Room Divider with Carved Polynesian Figures
Located in Fulton, CA
interlocking detail to upper portion with 2 male and 2 female Polynesian / South Pacific figures on lower
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood
Primitive 19th Century Polynesian Ship’s Mast Head Figure, Distressed Paint
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Primitive 19th century Polynesian ship’s mast head figure, distressed original paint
This is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Totokia, War Club or Battle Hammer from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Totokia, war club or battle hammer
Fiji, probably 18th century or earlier
Category
Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 32.68 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Ula Tavatava or Throwing War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Ula tavatava or throwing war club
Fiji, probably 18th century
The top of
Category
Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.33 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Fine and Large Polynesian Kava Bowl or Tanoa from Fiji, Early 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine and large Fijian Kava bowl or tanoa
Polynesia, early 19th century
Overall with a very attractive dark brown patina and traces of usage.
Diam. 64 cm
The bowl on fou...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
, established by the late Allen D. Christensen.
He acquired significant Melanesian and Polynesian art
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 19th century Samoan war club
The lozenge shaped head finely carved with geometric patterns and highlighted with lime
Excellent condition with no cracks,
Period...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Samoan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Polynesian Fiji Ula Throwing Club
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 19th century Fiji antique Ula throwing club
Hand iron wood with carved Multi lobed head
Deep aged patina.
Excellent condition with no cracks,
Period: early 19th ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Australian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Fiji Kiakavo War Club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Located in London, GB
Good fine Fiji Kiakavo war club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Fine example of a smaller
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
18th/19thc Polynesian Hardwood Slit Drum carved with Pineapple
Located in Essex, MA
Tribal carved hardwood instrument with slit or slot to provide resonance
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
Polynesian Carved Bone Figure
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Polynesian carved bone figure,
circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pacific Islands Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Oceanic New Caledonia Kanak Carved Hardwood Phallic Headed War Club Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Melanesian New Caledonia Kanak carved hardwood Phallic headed war club
A fine antique Vanatu New Caledonian phallic headed war club with good natural old honey patina and remains of...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Large Papua New Britain Stone Head Mace Club Oceanic Polynesian Australian
Located in London, GB
A fine old large new Britain stone head mace club
A long tapering pole club with stone mace head and carved pointed end, with Fine green stone head with carved zig zag motive to ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Faberge Russia style glass egg with etched Russian coat of arms. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Nice addition to your collection or just as decorative piece. Found ...
Category
20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
$240 / set
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Self Portrait
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
Polaroid transfer on Rives BFK paper
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered (4/6) in pencil, recto
Also blindstamped, l.r.
22 x 15 inches, sheet
10 x 8 inches, image
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Category
1990s Other Art Style Portrait Photography
Materials
Photogravure
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian)
Morocco
The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.
I att...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
$34,940
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Modern Aire Coffee Table, Patagonia Stone, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Aire coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Aire marble coffee table fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Onyx, Brass
$7,831 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
A cool and beautifully crafted Chinese Qing Dynasty daybed from the 18th century in its original condition, showcasing a rich, natural patina.
Made from solid elm wood with a bamboo...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Elm
$3,024
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Hanover, MA
25% Discount Sale Price through July 2024, Includes bar and three stools.
Original Witco Hacienda bar (model X265) and THREE stools (model K-55B) by William Westenhaver. Hand and ch...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
‘Maple’ Sub-Adult Triceratops Skull
Located in London, GB
A skull of a sub-adult Triceratops prorsus from the Maastrichtian, late Cretaceous period (68-65 million years ago).
The triceratops roamed the plains of what is now North America ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier North American Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Ancient Egyptian Limestone Relief with Hieroglyphs
Located in London, GB
Egyptian New Kingdom Relief Fragment
Carved limestone
New Kingdom, circa 1550-1069 BC
12 x 16.5 cm
This beautiful fragment preserves three columns of neat hieroglyphs deeply carved ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone
Tahiti
By Wolfgang Wolff
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tahiti" 1941 Is a original woodcut by noted French/German artist Wolfgang Wolff, 1909-1994. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right corner, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and top with spindle sides. (signed: LOUIS MAJORELLE).
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Large Art Deco Showcase in Stained Oak and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Showcase, oak, glass and metal, Europe, 1940s.
This large showcase is made in dark stained oak, with sliding glass doors and a glass top and sides. The transparency allows the user ...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat “à Têtes De Guerriers Antiques”
Located in Dallas, TX
Modeled after the original period Louis XV bureau plat by Charles Cressent (circa 1740), this amazing French desk would be the focal point for any home office or executive business s...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$38,000
H 29.875 in W 74.5 in D 40.125 in
Ikat and Embroidery Textile Panel from Sumatra Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Indonesia textile panel professionally presented on a linen canvas. It can be taken off from the canvas for easy and economical shipping upon request. The textile was joined with...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Tribal Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Eros Vanne - Cupid Exhausted
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Santa Monica, CA
HENRI de TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (French 1864 - 1901)
EROS VANNE (Cupid Exhausted), 1894 (Delteil 74; Adhemar 81; Adriani 92)
Original lithograph, cover of music / song sheet words by Maur...
Category
1890s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$750 Sale Price
31% Off
H 10.875 in W 13.75 in
Natural Lavender/ Purple Coral
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Natural Purple/Lavender/White And Pink Coral.
Offered is a highly unusual naturally occurring multi-colored purple/lavender/white and pink coral together with fossils attached i...
Category
Antique 19th Century Pacific Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Cristalleries de Baccarat. A pair of Magnificent Crystal Candelabra. circa 1880
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cristalleries de Baccarat, An exceptional pair of crystal candelabra, intricate cutting with exquisite detail. circa 1890. Height 50" Diameter 23". nine lights in two tiers (6 + 9) f...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
$64,000 / set
H 50 in Dm 23 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of polynesian art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and bone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of polynesian art — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each item from our selection of polynesian art bearing Art Deco, Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Polynesian Art?
The average selling price for a piece of polynesian art at 1stDibs is $1,043, while they’re typically $569 on the low end and $7,648 for the highest priced.