Sepik River

A mid-20th century large ceremonial initiation mask likely by the Iatmul people of the middle Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, located between the Blackwater River and Karawar...

In the early 1960's one of the greatest treasure troves of Oceanic Art came to light near the Ewa village of Inyai, when caves and grottoes filled with large numbers of figurative sc...

Note : This laddle was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Note : This stirrer was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Note : This laddle was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Note : This stirrer was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Note : This spoon was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Note : This spoon was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Note : This spoon was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Yena cult head from the Washkuk area, Sepik River Papua New Guinea, dated 1932 en verso, on later hardwood base with brass rod

A very finely woven Early Abelam Yam mask Yam festival mask of woven orchid vine fiber with and painted pigments Measures: Height 40 cm, 16 inches Sepik River Papua New Guinea Early ...

Note : This mask was created by an artist from the Murik people on the Murik Lagoon off the Coastal Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.

Ceremonial mask from the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, associated with the dance traditions of the Eastern Highlands.

Sepik River over modeled human skull c.1920 For Sale in this LOT is a unique and almost predatory looking Tourist Sepik River over modeled Artifact sculpted with a clay-like mass, p...

Wonderfully graphic early 20th century New Guinea Sepik River region carved and polychrome painted wood plaques of identical design and graduated size.

A striking tribal mask with a beard of natural fibers that add a human quality to the starkness of the wood.

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Polychromed Carved Wood Mask. 57.5" H x 12" W x 7" D.

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Painted Wood Mask, with feather border and cowrie shells to nose. 31.5" H x 17" W.

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood Sculpture, with cowrie shells and feathers. 48.5" H x 9.75" Diameter.

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Carved and Polychromed Wood Male Figure with Crocodile Sculpture, the man with inset cowrie shell eyes. 33" H x 9" W x 10" D approx.

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Mask, with feather border and cowrie shells applied to face. 37" H x 28" W.

A vintage Papua New Guinea wooden suspension hook ('Samban' or 'Tshambwan') from the Iatmul People of the Sepik River region, carved on both sides, featuring a stylized figure, flank...

Collected from the Middle Sepik River in Papua New Guinea.

Carved and painted Talisman mask, Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. Collected in the mid-1960s and in very good condition, with age appropriate wear.

A mid-Sepik river yam ancestor figure from abelam people, Papua New Guinea, circa early 20th century.

A impressive mask, it was mine for the last twenty five years, It look scary, but actually it is to protect you again evil spirit, it is from the middle sepik river, from the Tamba...

This well carved and polychrome decorated suspension hook figure was from the Middle Sepik river region in Papua New Guinea, made by PNG Iatmul people and associated groups.

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell 8 x 9.25 in / 20.5 x 23.5 cm Height on custom display stand: 11.5 in. / 32 cm...

In the tribal villages around the Sepik river in Papua New Guinea the ceremonial house is arguably the most important building.

From a private collection comes this great Oceanic Papua New Guinea gable figure. This piece is both beautiful from the hand-carving to the symbolism. Gable figures are almost alway...

Truly a spectacular piece in Scope and design. Carved by a master wood carver from a single piece of wood and decorated with traditional pigments. This particular mask is from the...

Biwat people mask from the Yuat river region middle Sepik river Papua New Guinea in nicely aged original rich surface color patina to wood, shells and natural fibers.

Wood carving measures 70 inches high (approximately 76 inches to top of hair ) wood carving measures 20 inches wide (approximately 27 inches across at hair ) x 13 inches deep. Sepik ...

He was also impressed by art found in the extensive ethnographic collections at the Basel Museum of Cultures, especially the boldly carved and painted objects from New Guinea's Sepik...

This pair of carved wood paddles originate from along the Sepik river regions of Papua New Guinea. These river and oceanic pieces have spear-like tips at one end, with delicate hand ...

A large-sized Papua New Guinea carved canoe prow from the Upper Sepik River region on custom stand. This vintage boat prow from Papua New Guinea has been carved out of wood and featu...

This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people, along the East Sepik River Region, of Papua New Guinea. Yam farming was a often the ...

Crafted in one of the fifteen villages near the upper Korewori River of the Sepik River region, this sculpture reflects the enduring heritage that has shaped the Alamblak’s artistic ...

A remarkable hand carved wooden crocodile canoe prow figure, collected from the Central Sepik River region of Papua, New Guinea, Oceania, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century...

Condensation of detail and an ingenious economy of space characterize this fascinating Sepik maskette. Forehead, eyes, and nose float in a strong, symmetrical layer just above a long...

Once owned by an important art collector and then sold to a Honolulu Museum, is now once again available. This old and large Sepik River Stool with legs carved with opposing lines a...

Elegant ancestoral totem from Sepik River, Mwinja Province, from the Kwomo tribe.

Pair of rare and unique Sepik river male ancestor spirits carved with tattoo markings, nicely mounted on metal stands.

Finely carved and painted Sepik River Gable Mask dating from the early to mid 20th century, Collection provenance from the Christensen Fund, a Californian based philanthropic corp...

Oceanic tribal art Fine old Sepik river carved shell nose ornament Carved in a pleasing swirling design to emulate a pigs tusks Sepik river Papua New Guinea Mother-of-pe...

Carved wood with white, red and yellow decoration. From the Sepik River region. Provenance: Acquired from the Harry A.

Sepik river Basket mask, A large Maprik basketry mask, Papua New Guinea, of upright form with pierced eyes, protruding central flange and crest, decorated with ochre, orange and blac...

A debating stool like those used by the Iatmul People of the middle Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Hand carved and painted with masked face motifs featuring cowrie shell ey...

A very finely old plaited or woven Abelam Yam festival mask The oval mask with rounded yes and slender nose with painted pigments Orchid vine fiber Measures: Height 29 cm, 11, 1/2...

Life in the Sepik area revolves around the river. The Sepik is a gallery of tribal art, each village boasts a unique style and every villager is an artisan.

A carved Sepik River figure from Papua New Guinea, with natural earth pigments cowrie shell decoration and painted details.

Carved wood male and female Ancestor Spirit Figures from the Sepik River Valley, Papua New Guinea. Male and female figures of ancestor spirits are made and used by cultures such as t...

A mid 20th Century Sepik River Crocodile stool, hand carved from a single piece of solid timber.

Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...

Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite large, masks represent a forest spirit, Landai. Masks like these were used by the men'...

A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on the gable of a middle Sepik meeting house. The wildly expressive form is accentuated ...

For samurai warriors, the functionality of their armor was as vital as its striking beauty—both elements held equal importance. This orange-laced armor is one of the rarest and most ...

Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...

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...

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik light wood yam mask. Elegant flame shaped form, old, oxidized wood with black accents, traces of yellow and white pigments. Small holes originally for at...

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,...

Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask. Mid-20th century, with wonderful curved expressive asymmetrical face. Long nose with pierced septum. Faded polychrome pig...

Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...