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Place of Origin: Oceanic
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...
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Early 20th Century Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

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 Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Early to mid-20th Century Karaut Pectoral, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Karaut pectoral, Southern Abelam people, Papua New Guinea Fiber, boar's tusks, nassa and cowrie shells, pigment 15 by 5.25 inches (38 by 13.3 cm) This finely woven karaut boar’s tus...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Ethno Design Pair of Early Native Tribal Ceremonial Decorated Adze Tools
Located in Leuven , BE
An adze is a cutting tool similar to an axe but with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle rather than parallel. Toraja people from Sumatra Island, used for wood carving, were made from nephrite (also known as jade) in the South Island. In the North Island they were commonly made from greywacke or basalt. At the same time on Henderson Island, a small coral island...
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20th Century Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Contemporary L Shaped Bronze Bookend by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Langley Bookend by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 11 x D 10 x H 17 cm Materials: Sand-cast Gunmetal bronze Langley Bookend is part modernist sculpture part functional shelf accessory...
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2010s Post-Modern Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

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 Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

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 Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Oceanic Mounted 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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 Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture
By Allison Guwanjguwanj
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called "Yawkyawk" which is the ancestor of the cl...
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Early 2000s Tribal Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

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 Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fiji Islands on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful example of the dis...
Category

20th Century Tribal Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Black Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fiji Islands on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful example of the dis...
Category

20th Century Tribal Oceanic Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

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