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West Papua

Old Original Antique Map of the Islands of East Indonesia, 1756
Located in Langweer, NL
Borneo (Kalimantan), Celebes (Sulawesi), Timor, The Lesser Sunda Islands, West Papua and the Northern tip
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Antique 1750s Maps

Materials

Paper

Maniere de faire du feu des Naturels de Rawack et de Wacgiou, lithograph
By After Jacques Arago
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
making fire. West Papua, Indonesia. Lithograph, by Pierre Langlume and L' Abbaye after Jacques Arago
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Set of 21 Antique Prints Illustrating the Travels to Cenderawasih Bay, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
of Papua and West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia. This set includes: 1) C. von Rosenberg 2) Tombe
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

[ Bird of Paradise] La Pie de paradise, vue par derriere, No.21
By Jacques Barraband
Located in Paonia, CO
Paradise that inhabits the Vogelkop Peninsula of West Papua, Indonesia. A rare engraving original double
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Early 18th Century Other Art Style Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Map extending from the Spice Islands to the west of Papua New Guinea
Located in Langweer, NL
western end of Papua New Guinea. Many smaller islands are detailed, and depth soundings are shown near
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood Carved Stirrup Vessel, or Pipe, Massim people, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Hand
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Detailed Map of Papua New Guinea and the Regions to the West, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
.' Detailed map of Papua New Guinea and the regions to the West, including New Ireland, Southern Mindanao
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Antique 1780s Maps

Materials

Paper

Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
the West Sepik region, the northwestern most province of Papua New Guinea (now referred to as Sandaun
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Papua wood figure of a Korwar North West Irian Jaya, Vogelkop area, coastal Geelvink Bay
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea For many groups in Papua
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

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Bone

"Choke II: Torres Strait (Australia & Papua New Guinea)" ceramic map - Nevelson
By Gregor Turk
Located in Atlanta, GA
served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia, West Africa. His work has been featured in numerous solo
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Papua wood sculpture of a Korwar Papua New Guinea, Cendrawasih Bay, Wandammen
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genesis Illustrated, by Sebastiao Salgado
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in valatie, NY
isolated Zo’é tribe deep in the Amazon jungle; the Stone Age Korowai people of West Papua; nomadic Dinka
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2010s German Books

Materials

Paper

Genesis Illustrated, by Sebastiao Salgado
Genesis Illustrated, by Sebastiao Salgado
H 14.25 in W 10 in D 1.75 in
Sebastião Salgado "GENESIS" Signed, Limited Edition SUMO Book, with stand
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand Canyon, and the glaciers of Alaska. We encounter the Stone Age Korowai people of West Papua
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

Materials

Cherry, Paper

A Rare Spirit Mask ‘Barak’ or ‘Yamburai Parak’
Located in London, GB
being. The Barak (sometimes spelled ‘barag’ or ‘brag’) were situated to the west of the Sepik River
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
mapping referring to large portions of West Africa), Guinea, Ethiopia, Congo, the islands of the Azores
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Other

Symbolist Painting by Enrico Prometti Italy Midcentury Abstract 1967
By Enrico Prometti
Located in FR
, Sumatra, Papua and, especially, West Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Symbolist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Textile, Paint, Mixed Media, Pencil

Symbolist Painting by Enrico Prometti Italy Midcentury Abstract
By Enrico Prometti
Located in FR
, Sumatra, Papua and, especially, West Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Symbolist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Wonderful and extremely rare Dutch pocketglobe
By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Only three copies worldwide. Miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case made by Johannes Deur. Amsterdam, 1720. Diameter of 2,5 inches / 6 cm. 2 legends are inscribed a...
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

Wonderful and extremely rare Dutch pocketglobe
Wonderful and extremely rare Dutch pocketglobe
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Parrot Couple Sculpture in Solid Porcelain Hand-Painted Finish and Solid Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture parrot couple made in solid porcelain, hand-painted finish, on solid bronze and porcelain base.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pankalangu Bowl
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached monsters by Trent Jansen The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

Pankalangu Bowl
H 1.58 in Dm 10.63 in
Pair Rare John Campbell Terracotta Chinoiserie Planters or Umbrella Stands
Located in Melbourne, AU
An exceptionally rare pair of John Campbell planter pots. The design is attributed to John Cambell's son, Rupert John Campbell. John Campbell produced decorative pots at his brick ...
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Vintage 1930s Australian Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Hand Colored Engraving of a Toucan by Jacques Barraband
By Jacques Barraband
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking 19th century engraving of a toucan hand colored by artist and naturalist Jacques Barraband (1767-1809 ) first published in Paris 1801. Presented under glass in a lacquered w...
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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Willow Border
By William Seltzer Rice
Located in Santa Monica, CA
WILLIAM SELTZER RICE (1873 – 1963) WILLOW BORDER, ca 1915-20 Color woodcut. Signed Wm. S. Rice and titled in pencil, both very lightly. Image 10 x 9 inches. On fibrous paper. Sheet...
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1910s Other Art Style Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Very rare "Au Bon Sauvage" mantel clock France Fire-gilt and patinated bronze Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 34 x 41 x 13 cm Description: Extremely rare French bronze m...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Meissen style Snowball lidded vase, C19th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th Century Samson, Meissen style porcelain 'Snowball' ( Schneeballen) lidded vase. Of baluster shape encrusted with snowball blossoms, flowers and birds, the dome...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pankalangu Bowl
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached monsters by Trent Jansen The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

Pankalangu Bowl
H 1.58 in Dm 10.63 in
Maigon Daga Mid Century Ceramic Stone Seal Walrus Studio Art Sculpture 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Maigon Daga Seal / Walrus art sculpture figurine or paperweight. Made of ceramic and stone, purchased at Wiley's, Wayne Plaza, Dayton, Ohio. MAIGONIS ‘MIKE’ DAGA (1923-...
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

La Perruche Javane, Pl. 69
By Jacques Barraband
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Jacques Barraband Title: La Perruche Javane Pt 69 Year: 1801 - 1805 Medium: Engravings with Original Hand-Coloring Sheet Size: 20" x 13.38" About the Artist: Jacques Barraba...
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Early 1800s Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Engraving

French Porcelain Hand Painted Jewelry Box Circa 1970 Parrot Patterns
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
France Porcelain Hand Painted Jewelry Box Circa 1970 Parrot Patterns. Signed Limoges France.
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20th Century French Colonial Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl Grey by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached monsters by Trent Jansen The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl Black by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached Monsters by Trent Jansen The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

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study 2
By Dale Grimshaw
Located in Hungerford, GB
, the indigenous population of West Papua New Guinea. These are executed on canvas board and mounted
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2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

study 2
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in
Study 1
By Dale Grimshaw
Located in Hungerford, GB
, the indigenous population of West Papua New Guinea. These are executed on canvas board and mounted
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2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, ABS

Study 1
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in
Palette 11
By Dale Grimshaw
Located in Hungerford, GB
people, mostly from West Papua New Guinea, which collide with familiar symbols of the privileged western
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2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Palette 11
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in
Palette 111
By Dale Grimshaw
Located in Hungerford, GB
people, mostly from West Papua New Guinea, which collide with familiar symbols of the privileged western
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2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Palette 111
Palette 111
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 1.97 in
Hand Painted Wood Based Lazy Susan with Blue and White Bird Illustration
Located in Denver, CO
mountain in West Papua where we luckily spotted a ‘Wilson’ doing its mating dance at sunrise. This breath
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Chinoiserie Centerpieces

Materials

Acrylic

Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS, Art Edition B
By Sebastião Salgado, Tadao Ando
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ravines of the Grand Canyon, and the glaciers of Alaska. We encounter the Stone Age Korowai people of West
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS, Art Edition A
By Sebastião Salgado, Tadao Ando
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and the glaciers of Alaska. We encounter the Stone Age Korowai people of West Papua, nomadic Dinka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS, Art Edition C
By Sebastião Salgado, Tadao Ando
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ravines of the Grand Canyon, and the glaciers of Alaska. We encounter the Stone Age Korowai people of West
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS, Art Edition D
By Sebastião Salgado, Tadao Ando
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and the glaciers of Alaska. We encounter the Stone Age Korowai people of West Papua, nomadic Dinka
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood Carved Stirrup Vessel, or Pipe, Massim people, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Hand
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage US Navy in Australia Military Pennant, circa WWII
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
north through the Solomons and General Douglas MacArthur’s troops pushed west along the northern coast
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Vintage 1940s Australian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Felt

Red Ascent
By George Chaplin
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
1996 Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT 1996 University of Connecticut, West Hartford, CT 1998 Norwalk
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1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Red Ascent
Red Ascent
H 70 in W 83 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

20th Century Modesty Tribal Skirt Gnau Culture Papua New Guinea Cache Sexe
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes. 20th century tribal modesty skirt cache sexe. Gnau culture, West
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Set of 5 Paintings of New Orleans Catherine Parker Burchfield 1970 Rare Framed
By Catherine Esther Burchfield Parker
Located in Buffalo, NY
instrument was the 'cello, which she had studied as a child. She graduated from West Texas State University
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Antique Map of the Moluccas and Irian Jaya (Papua), Indonesia, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Islands, also showing part of New Guinea. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West
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20th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Sebastião Salgado: GENESIS, Art Edition E
By Sebastião Salgado, Tadao Ando
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ravines of the Grand Canyon, and the glaciers of Alaska. We encounter the Stone Age Korowai people of West
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Photography

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West Papua For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal west papua for your home. Frequently made of wood, paper and acrylic, every west papua was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage west papua now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer west papua, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You’ll likely find more than one west papua that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sebastião Salgado produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a West Papua?

Prices for a west papua start at $280 and top out at $104,380 with the average selling for $3,492.