Oceanic Sculptures

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...

Product Information: Specimen: Azurite sun crystals on Kaolinite matrix Weight: 626 grams Dimensions: H: 15 x W: 12 x D: 3.5 cm Locality: Malbunka Copper ...

'Folded Threads' is unique glass artwork by the British artist, Peter Bowles. Initially studying glass at Stourbridge College of Art and Design, Peter Bowles went on to work with s...

Contemporary New Zealand Levi Hawken "False Idol" wood sculpture. Mahogany with mid brown varnish. Can also be used as a cocktail table. Edition of 200 pieces.

Push Me Pull You Goldene Glaze Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 9 x W 35 x x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramic, Gold Also available in other colors and custom sizes f...

Obliqua White Raku Clay Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 12 x W 28 x x H 45 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and custom sizes fr...

Pisces Crackle Glaze Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D8 x W 27 x x H 30 cm Materials: Ceramic Also available in other colors and custom sizes from 20cm tall - 5...

Product Information: Specimen: Azurite sun crystal nicely perched on matrix Weight: 420 grams Dimensions: H: 9.7 x W: 10 x D: 4.3 cm Crystal Dimensions: 7 ...

Specimen: Azurite crystals on Kaolinite matrix Weight: 483 grams Dimensions: H: 13.5 x W: 9.5 x D: 3.5 cm Locality: Malbunka Copper Mine, Western Aranda Co...

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...

from Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia The rich translucent green cubic halite crystals in an inter grown 360 formation over selenite crystals. Acrylic display includ...

Specimen: Azurite sun crystal nicely perched on matrix Weight3 453 grams Dimensions: H: 14.4 x W: 9.8 x D: 4 cm Crystal Dimensions: 9 x 4.4 cm Locality: M...

An impressively large jade sculpture for table or desktop. In Māori style from New Zealand, the heavy jade Nephrite slab (also known as “pounamu”)...

A very rare and collectable group or family of slip pottery figurines from West Australian Darbyshire. The set of 3 consists of a squatting elder Gentleman, a mother breast-feeding h...

Pisces White Tall Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D8 x W 28 x x H 35 cm Materials: Ceramic Also available in other colors and custom sizes from 20cm tall - 58cm...

Pisces Terracotta Blend Terracotta Clay Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D8 x W 27 x x H 30 cm Materials: Terracotta Clay Also available in other colors and custom sizes...

Curved Dancer Teracotta Blend Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 9 x W 26 x x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay, Terracotta Also available in other colors an...

Push Me Pull You Crawl Glaze Raku Clay Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 10 x W 37 x x H 45 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and ...

Handled White Raku Clay Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 16 x W 34 x x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and custom sizes fr...

Ray Terracotta Raku Clay Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 8 x W 30 x x H 30 cm Materials: Terracotta, Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and cus...

Hagi Spot Raku Clay Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 14 x W 32 x x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and custom sizes from 2...

The Tréology Mobius sculpture represents the life cycle of a tree - growing from a seedling to mature tree, succumbing to Mother Nature and falling in...

Introducing the Flax Vessel, a stunning, hand-crafted porcelain sculpture that adds a touch of elegance to any home or office space. This versatile piece can be used in a myriad of w...

This carved Tekoteko sculpture is a striking example of traditional carving brought into a contemporary art context. The figure is rendered in warm-toned wood, its surface defined by...

Blackened Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The piece is sand cast in s...

Set of 2 Aluminum ADT Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm Materials: aluminum This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...

Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm Materials: Brass Brass Planchart Handle to suit cabinetry and doors. Each piece is sand cast and ru...

On offer is a hand-carved, painted wood ancestral spirit figure from the Middle Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. In Sepik River cultures, these statues do not simply represent...

Papua New Guinea standing male figure carved hardwood fragment, possibly from canoe? Back broken away and then cut and smoothed (probably by original baser) Based on period block of...

Lunae Celeste White Raku Clay Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 15 x W 20 x x H 35 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and custom si...

Lunae Spot Raku Clay Vibrant Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 13 x W 38 x x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and custom siz...

Lunae White Raku Clay Vibrant Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 8 x W 27 x x H 35 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and custom siz...

Moonbulb White Raku Clay Sandy Glaze Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 18 x W 28 x x H 43 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and cu...

Abstract and anthropomorphic large figure from the Pie River, located to the east of the Era River. Abstract, anthropomorphic form stands on separate legs with dynamic varying outline, wide hips, and torso leading straight to a rounded head. Figure represents Irivake, the ancestor hero who is considered as the founder of headhunting, also believed to have climbed to the sky and to command lightning. It is enlivened with various curvilinear details highlighted with red and white pigments. The back appears with a collection number in red, and the following: Ipigau (village), Upper Pie River, Papua, P63.20. This is a 'later example', not a first generation piece with several age cracks. It has likely seen field use, but not extensive field use. Provenance: Private New Jersey Collection, ex. Michael Rockefeller...

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Wood Carving Animal Figurines, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Count...

Carved wood on museum stand

A Vintage Stone Composite Head, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 20cm. Width: 21.5cm. Depth: 17.5cm. Weight: 7.4kg.

A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.

Absolutely stunning and monumental adze head from Papua New Guinea - a gigantic example standing 15" high. Dating from at latest, the 19th century, likely much earlier though. Carved...

'Kepler-22b' is a unique glass artwork from the Quiescent Collection by the British artist, Peter Bowles. As explained by the artist: "Quiescent Objects are a new series of works ...

A Vintage Carved Stone Composite Figure, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 30cm. Width: 21cm. Depth: 14cm.

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 ...

Stunning Neolithic period polished stone adze head with the most stunning tone to the stone, varying from green to soft yellow and deep brown. A beautiful example with a still sharpe...

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...

A Bronze Figure of a 1st Century CE Roman ‘Narcissus’ (‘The Bird’ Edition) Description: The contrapposto male figure modelled from the So-Called Narcissus uncovered in Pompeii in ...

Yiman (Alamblak) People, Southern Hills, Middle Sepik River 42 x 10 x 2 in. / 107 x 25 x 5 cm The Yipwon are the patron spirits of hunting and warfare.

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...

'Murrine Quadrants in Gold with Salmon & Primrose' is a unique glass artwork by the British artist, Peter Bowles. Initially studying glass at Stourbridge College of Art and Des...

Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.

This elegant Boulder Opal from Australia exudes sophistication with its delicate webbing of vibrant opal hues interlaced across a rich brown irons...

Napa dance wand, Nendo people, Temotu Province, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands An unusually large napa dance wand in the form of a highly stylized canoe, tapering to a point at...

Batman life-size statue "The Dark Knight" replica of super hero made of fiberglass by Studio Oxmox. Limited edition. Dimensions with base included.

Crafted by hand using natural clay plaster, this wall-mounted sculpture explores playful form through texture and materiality. The organic surface finish highlights the tactile natu...

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...

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...

'Trappist-1e' is a unique glass artwork from the Quiescent Collection by the British artist, Peter Bowles. As explained by the artist: "Quiescent Objects are a new series of works...

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 ...

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...

This handcrafted tribal trophy skull replica from Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, is a striking piece of ethnic decor that reflects the ancestral warrior traditions of the Papuan tribes. Made from sculpted resin and adorned with natural feathers, shells, seeds, resin, and beeswax, it authentically reproduces the ceremonial skulls once displayed as symbols of strength and honor. Each piece is hand-assembled using traditional techniques, with intricate details that evoke both mysticism and cultural depth. The crown of natural feathers, the central shell in the nasal cavity, and the eye sockets filled with organic materials reflect historic embalming rituals. This tribal skull...

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...