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Place of Origin: Pacific Islands
Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching blue coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring blue color. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Coral can only be s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Giant natural scalloped South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. Tridacna giga...
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

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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19th Century Organic Modern Antique Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Large White Table Coral Sculpture on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive white coral assemblage using an exceptionally large table coral specimen with its sea inspired color and textures. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Milo Wood Bowl, Hawaiian Hand Turned Wood Vessel by Joseph Mathieu
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Soquel, CA
One-of-a-kind hand turned wood bowl, hand made from Hawaiian milo wood, by Big Island wood craftsman Joseph Mathieu (American, b.20th Century). M...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Available only in the Uni...
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20th Century Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in North Miami, FL
This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
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19th Century Antique Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea cr...
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Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Kaolin, Wood

Vintage Philippines Wedding Basket, 4 Pieces
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage Wedding basket from Philippines in great shape. This item was purchased from the estate of a woman who taught in Philippines for a numbe...
Category

1970s International Style Vintage Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Natural Staghorn Coral Mounted on Coquina Stone
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic branch coral specimen with its clean bleached white color and organic textural form. Presented on a custom coquina stand. Available o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chinese red bamboo coral fossil specimen with its enchanting soft red color and organic form. Presented on a Lucite Stand to enhance the sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
Category

Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea This large food bowl exhibits a pleasing asymmetry in the raised relief carving of the t...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Early Handcrafted 'Cut Ice' Fish Vase by Michael Harris for Mdina
By Mdina
Located in Dallas, TX
Early handcrafted glass 'Cut Ice' fish vase by Michael Harris for Mdina glass on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Signed Mdina on the base. Michael Harris 1933-1994. Michael Har...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Early Handcrafted Signed Glass Vase by Michael Harris for MDina
By Mdina
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Handcrafted glass vase by Michael Harris for Mdina Glass on the Mediterranean Island of Malta. Signed Mdina on the base. Michael was inspired by the scenery of the island and t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
Category

Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Natural Coral on Lucite Base
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful cup coral specimens is medium in size and adhered to a lucite base. Lovely in a bookshelf or on a coffee table. Measures: Base 8” x 4” x 1” coral 14” top width 9....
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Hand carved bowl of figured monkey pod wood, 1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Turned and hand carved five lobe bowl from a single piece of figured monkey pod wood. Hawaii, circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Group of Three Blue Organic Coral Specimens, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of three blue organic coral specimens with their ocean inspired form, textures and alluring blue color. Presented on lucite bases to enhance the sculptural values. Pri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands. These were laboriously sliced with sand and bamboo, which contributed t...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Organic Cream Sea Fan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic sea fan with an organic sculptural form. Why not hang it on a wall and be inspired by the grace and style of mother nature?.
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Coral Sculpture, Vintage, Light Green Color, Vintage Medium Size Coral, C 1970
Located in New York, NY
Decorative coral sculpture. The coral is from the 1970s and has a beautiful light colored green shade. Medium size coral sculpture.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight 2018, Océano Pacífico Red extra-size starfish! A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Natural Specimen Red Pipe Organ Coral
Located in Houston, TX
Natural specimen red pipe organ coral. Offered is a lovely piece of organic Pacific red pipe organ specimen coral which revels different colors depending on which side it is viewed f...
Category

19th Century Other Antique Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Pair of Sea Whip Specimen Sculptures, Priced Individually
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of sea whips with their graceful organic form, presented on custom Lucite stands to enhance the sculptural elements. Priced individually. From left to right: Ref: B...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Monumental Cassowary Bird Teak Wood Sculpture
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent sculpture captures the imposing presence of a cassowary bird with incredible detail. Hand-carved from a single piece of teak wood, the artist has masterfully rendere...
Category

1980s Vintage Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Two Sea Whip Specimens on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of sea whip specimens, a testament to mother nature's sculptural powers with their tree like form. Presented on custom Lucite bases. Priced individ...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Three White Coral Specimens on Lucite, Priced Individually
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three dramatic branch coral specimens each with its bleached white color and sea inspired form and texture, presented on Lucite bases to enhance ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A polished hardstone disc. Provenance unknown but probably a early 20th century Hawaiin Ulu Maika stoen. Ulu Maika is a ancient game simular to bowling played by the indigineaous Haw...
Category

Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved ...
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. These mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows have been carved ...
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20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ritual artifact from the tribe of the Asmat poeple, an ethnic group of New Guinea living in the Papua province of Indonesia and South-western regions of Papua New Guinea, bis or bisj pole is carved out of a wild Mangrove tree and can reach a stunning height Their carvings depict stacked human and animal figures standing and on top always phallic symbols, in the shape of a canoe prow. Bis poles...
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20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shorter shield is from the Mendi area within the Southern Highlands. The taller shield originates from the Melpa tribe of the Western Highlands (Mount Hagen and Wahgi Valley), an area which was not discovered by the outside world until three Australian gold prospectors entered the region during their explorations in 1934. These shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 5.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
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20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture
Located in Leuven , BE
Late 19th to early 20th century New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay, Massim People carved wooden pigs with incised decoration and flat paddle-style tai...
Category

Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Painted Wood Splash Boards on Stands from Papua New Guinea, 2 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Note: This listing is for 1 of the Papa New Guinea Splash Boards featured, so if you decide to purchase, let us know which one you'd like. These decorative painted red and dark grey...
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20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Massim Canoe Splash Boards from Papua, New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of decoratively carved wood splash boards from the southeastern region of Papua, New Guinea, presented on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal boards have been carved fr...
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Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautiful old pigmented surface w/ finely decorated facial features and shell eyes. Good sig...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm Height on cus...
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20th Century Other Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on c...
Category

20th Century Other Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, Shamanic, Primitive Arts, Tribal Art, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, in carved wood and painted with patina due to use, characteristic work of the creations of the Kwoma people , Washkuk Mountains, Upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, 1950. This votive board comes from the former collection of a French diplomat...
Category

1950s Tribal Vintage Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Large and exceptional vintage tribal carved green jade/nephrite axe from Sentani, Papau New Guinea. The Axe is mounted in a custom made bronze base and is...
Category

Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Papau New Guinea Carved Wood Feast Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and large antique tribal carved wooden feast bowl originating from Papau New Guinea and dating from the early 20th century. The bowl is hand chip...
Category

Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prow has been carved out of wood and features the head of a crocodi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pitcairn Island Wooden Vase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual turned miro wood vase or drinking vessel from Pitcairn Island made by Parkins Christian, a descendant of Fletcher Christian - leader of the Mutiny o...
Category

1890s Antique Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measure...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tall slender seated wood figure with long slender legs clasped at chest, holding fruit by feet. Carribean Islands or French Polynesia, Mid 20th century It is in good condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...
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Early 20th Century Other Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prow has been carved out of wood and featu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea carved-wood Lumi shield from the mid-20th century. This vintage war shield from the West Sepik region, the northwestern most province of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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