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Place of Origin: Papua New Guinean
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands
Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands

Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands

$4,830 / set
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

$5,600 / set
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century
Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century

Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century

$1,083
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Early to mid-20th Century Karaut Pectoral, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Early to mid-20th Century Karaut Pectoral, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Early to mid-20th Century Karaut Pectoral, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

$1,400
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

$1,950
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea
Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea

Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea

$3,370 / set
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea
Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea

Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea

$1,820
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea
Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea

Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea

$1,820
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

$5,620 / set
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Massim Canoe Splash Boards from Papua, New Guinea
Pair of Massim Canoe Splash Boards from Papua, New Guinea

Pair of Massim Canoe Splash Boards from Papua, New Guinea

$4,425 / set
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 Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

$2,450
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Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow on Iron Stand from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
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