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Place of Origin: Papua New Guinean
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Shell
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Shell, Wood
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 Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Bamboo
Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Wood
Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Wood
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 Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Shell
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 Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Iron
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Wood
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 Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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 Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Iron
Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
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...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
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20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Wood
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
Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm
Height on cus...
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20th Century Other Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Shell
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 Sculptures
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Metal, Iron
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
Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm
Height on c...
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20th Century Other Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved ...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Bone
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 Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture
Located in Leuven , BE
Late 19th to early 20th century New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay, Massim People carved wooden pigs with incised decoration and flat paddle-style tai...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Painted Wood Splash Boards on Stands from Papua New Guinea, 2 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Note: This listing is for 1 of the Papa New Guinea Splash Boards featured, so if you decide to purchase, let us know which one you'd like.
These decorative painted red and dark grey...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Iron
A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
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...
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1950s Tribal Vintage Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Wood
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 Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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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 Papua New Guinean Sculptures
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Stone
Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield.
Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
First half, 20th century
Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments
Measure...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Natural Fiber
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 Sculptures
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carved Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Stands--New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood catfish head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows has been carved out of wood and features the head of a...
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20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea carved-wood Lumi shield from the mid-20th century. This vintage war shield from the West Sepik region, the northwestern most province of...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
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...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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