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Place of Origin: Pacific Islands
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 Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
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 ...
Category
20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
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 Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Pacific Islands Mounted 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 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 Pacific Islands 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 Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
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Early 20th century French Plaster Nativity Scene Figurines signed Marron, 1920s
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A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku 'Pineapple' Stone War Club, Eastern Highlands
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote Morobe Province located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
The head is carved from...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
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Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Vintage Telescope, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Telescope is a scientific object realized in the early 20th Century.
A bronze telescope with glass lenses and wooden grip, close up.
Don't ...
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century jigger doll
We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved jigger doll. Made for a light pine wood, with hand carved detail across its face and lovely Chelsea boots. Jig dolls or les gigueux are old and established wooden or tin – plate “toys...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Pine
Leather Giraffe 20th Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb leather giraffe from England from the 20th century from the 50's
Very nice giraffe in superb condition which has a very beautiful patina.
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Leather
Early 20th century London News advertising figure
Located in London, GB
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We share what we love, and we love this rare example of a first quarter English London News advertising figure in the form of a beefeater. Produced by Pytram Limited of New Malden Surrey England. This figure is made of composite form and would have sat on the shop counter. A rare example in this condition and size.
unusual fully articulated Edwardian prosthetic leg...
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Early 20th Century Early Victorian Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Composition
Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A glazed sample case of precious stones, the collection of 12 gilt tins house a range of uncut stone samples all with their original hand penned labels. Among them is a rough diamond, Indian rubys...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Tin
H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 0.99 in
Bamana Mask on a Custom Wooden Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bamana Mask on a custom ebony wood stand.
Category
20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Previously Available Items
Large Cabbage Coral Specimen on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A superb specimen of Cabbage Coral from the South Pacific, with its distinctive form, organic texture, and naturally bleached white color. Mounted on...
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1990s Organic Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
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
8 x 9.25 in / 20.5 x 23.5 cm
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20th Century Other Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell
Mounted Pacific Elkhorn Coral
Located in New York, NY
Mounted pacific Elkhorn coral. Mounted on black turned wood base. Measure: 12" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
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Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A rare early 20th century cowrie shell necklace made with unusually large and brilliant white cowrie shells, all the shells equally sized through...
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in
Early to Mid-20th Century Mounted Tribal Bamboo Comb, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century mounted bamboo Comb Papua New Guinea
Beautifully incised comb from the Huon Peninsula area in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. Kaolin has been rubbed ...
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Early 20th Century Other Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Staghorn Coral on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
White staghorn coral specimen with its bleached white color and sea inspired texture and form presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural eleme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Coral
White Coral Specimen on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Branch coral specimen with its beached white color and sea inspired texture and form, presented on a Lucite base to enhance its sculptural elements.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
Large Oceanic Papua New Guinea Tribal Prow on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
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 ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Vibrantly Colored Baba Festival Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask, in the image of a horn-billed bird with vibrant coloring, from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Papua New Guinea Carved Paddles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Papua New Guinea carved wood canoe steering paddles on custom stands. 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 carved details, while at opposite end, which is set in perpendicular fashion, the carving becomes much more elaborately decorated with carvings and pierced cut-outs. Each paddle is displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing just under 7.5 feet in height. This pair of Papua New Guinea paddles...
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20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
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Branch Coral Mounted on Custom Black Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
Branch coral (Acropora florida) is a species of acroporid coral. This exceptional piece was found off the Solomon Islands and has been mounted on a custom wooden base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Coral
Red Coral and Clamshell Compote
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired compote or dessert dish composed of a Tridacna Gigas clamshell mounted on an ancient red Chinese bamboo coral specimen set on a coquina base. Designed and executed by F. S. ...
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20th Century Victorian Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
