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
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
$1,717
H 57.09 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
Polynesian Tiki Figure, “Hands over Mouth” 19t Century
Located in Vienna, AT
This Polynesian Tiki figure, carved from dark hardwood, depicts a human-like spirit with both hands
Category
Antique 19th Century Haitian Native American Native American Objects
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
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
1968 California Art Pottery Hawaiian Polynesian Hula Girl Bust Statue, Signed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Hawaiian Polynesian boy Ceramic bust statue by Marwal. The statue features a hand
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Art Deco Polynesian-Themed Sculptures/Torcheres by Doane 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
$3,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 11.25 in Dm 6.25 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
Ulieteërs - Old Handcolored Ethnographic Engraving of Raiatea, Polynesia 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
fascination with Polynesian societies, as European audiences sought visual documentation of distant cultures
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
$251
H 8.86 in W 5.12 in D 0.01 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
$287
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
$287
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
Recent Sales
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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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
This artwork is o...
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
$34,685
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
STUNNING EARLY VICTORIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER READING LOUNGE ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Early Victorian Hand-dyed Brown Leather Reading Lounge Armchair.
It is a true masterpiece of design and crafts...
Category
20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,052
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
Modern Aire Coffee Table, Patagonia Stone, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
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
$9,329
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Hanover, MA
25% Discount Sale Price - includes bar and three stools
Original Witco Hacienda bar (model X265) and THREE stools (model K-55B) by William Westenhaver. Hand and chainsaw carved. No ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
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
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
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Men Throwing, One Running
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Men Throwing, One Running
n.d.
Signed in red, u.l.
Oil on canvas mounted to Masonite
35.75 x 59 inches
This work is offered by ClampArt in New Yo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
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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
Alphonse Mucha's 1902 Documents décoratifs - Planche 13
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in PARIS, FR
Alphonse Mucha's name shines like that of a visionary artist who left an indelible mark on the aesthetics of the early 20th century. The year 1902 saw the publication of "Documents d...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Carved Wood Tekoteko Sculpture with Paua Shell Eyes, Contemporary Figure
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This carved Tekoteko sculpture is a striking example of traditional carving brought into a contemporary art context. The figure is rendered in warm-toned wood, its surface defined by...
Category
20th Century New Zealand Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16.93 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further information please call D...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$96,000 Sale Price
67% Off
H 84 in W 26 in D 18 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 naturally occurring root fissures on the ball head
Good condition with minor age cra...
Category
Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet
Located in NICE, FR
We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency traditionally used in monetary functions and exchange in the tribe as well as body o...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate
French Art Nouveau Mahogany and Walnut Cupboard
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau mahogany & walnut cupboard cabinet with floral inlay and carving and bronze drawer handles with 2 glass door upper structure (signed MAJORELLE)
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cupboards
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wood club known as Wahaika intricately carved and inlayed with small round shells from New Zealand circa 1920s. The hand-hold club was traditionally used as a close-range combat we...
Category
Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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.