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Style: Tribal
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...
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Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

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...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color. The hole...
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1950s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Natural Specimens

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Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century

Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century

Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color.
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1950s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century

Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects. Despite extensive research, we have limited information on the origin and age of this piece. The etched detail suggests African origin...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Nutwood

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

Impressive Sculpted Live Edge Tree Trunk African Tribal Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning and impressive sculpted live edge tree trunk is the perfect mix of hand carved artisan detail and natural beauty. African tribal motif includes several animals and inse...
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20th Century Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Impressive Sculpted Live Edge Tree Trunk African Tribal Art
Impressive Sculpted Live Edge Tree Trunk African Tribal Art

Impressive Sculpted Live Edge Tree Trunk African Tribal Art

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