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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Art

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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
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Early 20th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

A Polynesian war-club or 'Gata waka'
A Polynesian war-club or 'Gata waka'
$3,626
H 35.83 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in
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
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Early 2000s Polynesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Rubber, Paper

Andreas Dettloff 2003 “My Polynesian Heart”
Andreas Dettloff 2003 “My Polynesian Heart”
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8 in W 7 in D 9 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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
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Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Art

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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
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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
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Antique Early 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art

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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
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Art Deco Sculpture of a Polynesian Woman
Art Deco Sculpture of a Polynesian Woman
$2,659
H 22.84 in W 7.09 in D 8.27 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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
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Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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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...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

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Ceramic

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
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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

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
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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

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
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Antique 1780s Prints

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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
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Antique 19th Century Vanuatuan Tribal Art

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Wood

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...
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Antique Late 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art

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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 ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Wood

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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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
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2010s Afghan North and South American Rugs

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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
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2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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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
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2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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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
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2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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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
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2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Carved Soapstone Bust, Polynesian Styled
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved soapstone bust. Polynesian styled.
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Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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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.
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Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

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Velvet

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
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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

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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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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
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Antique 18th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

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...
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Antique Early 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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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
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art

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Wood

Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
Middle Sepik River Gable Mask
H 23 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Samoan Tribal Art

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Wood

Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
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 ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Australian Tribal Art

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Wood

Fine Polynesian Fiji Ula Throwing Club
Fine Polynesian Fiji Ula Throwing Club
H 16.54 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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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
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Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Polynesian Carved Bone Figure
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Polynesian carved bone figure, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Pacific Islands Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

Polynesian Carved Bone Figure
Polynesian Carved Bone Figure
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

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 ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

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Vintage Faberge Russia Style Glass Egg with Etched Russian Coat of Arms
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 ...
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20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

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...
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1990s Other Art Style Portrait Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Self Portrait
$1,400
H 22 in W 15 in
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...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Granite, Onyx, Brass

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...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

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Bamboo, Elm

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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
$2,925 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 42.5 in W 68 in D 19 in
‘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 ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

‘Maple’ Sub-Adult Triceratops Skull
‘Maple’ Sub-Adult Triceratops Skull
$855,827
H 71.26 in W 46.85 in D 71.26 in
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 ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Mounted Objects

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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, ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Tahiti
Tahiti
$575
H 17.75 in W 11.85 in D 0.75 in
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).       
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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 ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco Showcase in Stained Oak and Glass
Large Art Deco Showcase in Stained Oak and Glass
$3,850
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
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...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Bronze

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...
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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...
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1890s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Eros Vanne - Cupid Exhausted
Eros Vanne - Cupid Exhausted
$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...
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Antique 19th Century Pacific Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Lavender/ Purple Coral
Natural Lavender/ Purple Coral
$2,150
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 11 in
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...
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

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Polynesian Art For Sale on 1stDibs

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.