Items Similar to Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20
Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure
$1,495
£1,155.15
€1,335.46
CA$2,112.54
A$2,369.36
CHF 1,240.80
MX$28,790.01
NOK 15,756.03
SEK 14,937.83
DKK 9,968.50
About the Item
A fantastic hand-carved primitive wood totem sculpture/ figure from the Sepik River people (Ambunti and Wewak) of Papua New Guinea. This work, which features tusked ancestral spirit figure, is hand crafted from wood and ornamented with bone, traditional pigmentation/paint and ocean shells. It has a beautiful aged patina and comes with a custom display case.
This piece is from a private Los Angeles collection. It would be a great addition to any Oceanic art/ artifacts collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting.
We are listing as mid 20th century but it could be older.
Totem dimensions: 15.5" High, 5" wide, 4" Deep.
Display case: 18.25" x 8.25" x 6.25"
- Dimensions:Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early to Mid-1900s
- Condition:In very good vintage condition with natural organic wear consistent with age and use and acceptable for items of this nature (please see photos). Special, unique and engaging overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254345690052
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
1stDibs seller since 2016
909 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Van Nuys, CA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAfrican Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and possibly turquoise (necklace) accompaniment.
Hopi katsina figures, also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root by the Hopi people. Initially, kachina dolls were made to instruct young girls and new brides about katsinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the natural world and society, and act as messengers between humans and the spirit world. The Mudhead or Koyemsi figure is viewed as a clown/joker figure who is responsible for laughter and entertainment at Hopi dances and ceremonial events. He plays drums and games to keep his audience engaged.
The piece is signed by the artist under the base.
From an extensive collection of Native American objects and artifacts. Would be a great addition to any Native American Art...
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Southwestern Native American Hopi Hand Carved Child Cradle Kachina Katsina Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully hand-painted and decorated Native American Hopi Kachina Katsina doll. We believe this was a child's cradle first Kachina doll. It is hand carved from light wood (likel...
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
You May Also Like
Papua New Guinea, Carved Sepik figure
Located in London, GB
Wood
H60 x W19 x D19 cm
Category
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Papua New Guinean Polychromed Carved Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Papua New Guinean carved polychromed ancestral figure with fiber and shell detail
Category
20th Century Unknown Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Tribal Wooden Statue From Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An beautiful Wooden Statue from Papua New Guinea from the Sepik Region,
a seating figure with the typical Sepik features,
good patina and shine of the wood, powerful object
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
Genuine carved wooden statuefrom the Teke tribe, DR Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine carved wooden statue from the Teke (Bateke) tribe DR Congo
Early 1900
Rich tribal used aged patina
mounted on a wooden base
Total heigth 18.5 cm, heigth figure 16.3 cm, ba...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
