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Tribal Oceanic Art

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea A Fine old hard wood Pounder or pestle with a
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
with Sinhga head A large impressive and rare object of collection or authentic Tribal art for Interior
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
$995 Sale Price
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H 6.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Oceanic Ramu River Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Sepik art . period : mid 20th century
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Important Oceanic Carved Asmat Tribal Sago Bowl Serving Platter after War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat tribal carved ancestral sago bowl (also known as a
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Oceanic Handled Cup With Carved And Incised Decoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tribal carved cup with handle with incised and carved design. Possibly from the Abeam People in the
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Mid-20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Other

Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental, rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat People tribal carved war shield from the
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique Māori Carved Hardwood Architectural Panel – Tiki Oceanic Polynesian
Located in London, GB
: Aotearoa (New Zealand), Oceanic Polynesia Material: Hardwood Period 18th/ 19th Century Height: 145 cm
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Antique Early 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art

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Hardwood

20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif Boiken Peoples, East Sepik
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Decorative Art

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Wood, Paint

Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea
Located in Stamford, CT
, this tribal artifact from the Massim people is also a stunning piece of modern sculpture. Rich patina
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Oceanic Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Mother and Child
Located in New York, NY
likely Oceanic but possibly African as well. This tribal art child's face is so captivating and the
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Vintage 1950s Oceanic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Rare Finely Carved Maori Canoe Bailer Oceanic Polynesian tribal Art
Located in London, GB
A Very rare and finely carved Maori canoe bailer Carved with double Tiki heads from a outward protruding double neck handle A very rare and finely carved Maori canoe bailer Carve...
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Antique Late 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional laddle / spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 73 cm Very ...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vanuatu War club pierces sternum Vanuatu/New Hebrides - Oceanic Art - Melanesia
Located in Leuven, BE
Rare Vanuatu War club pierces sternum Vanuatu/New Hebrides - Art Oceania - Melanesia - Pentecost
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Antique 19th Century Vanuatuan Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul
Located in Leuven, BE
piece and museum quality (please see photos) Tribal motifs and stylistic zoomorf figures Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Located in Leuven, BE
/ Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and traces of use
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Located in Leuven, BE
/ Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and traces of use
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Located in Leuven, BE
/ Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and traces of use
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional laddle / spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 70 cm Very ...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique drum Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic Art Iatmul
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional drum of the Lower Sepik / Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. People : Iatmul? Country Papua New Guinea Length: 36 cm Very good c...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional stirrer of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Coastal Sepik region A lovely patina and traces of use. Lengt...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique stirrer Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional stirrer of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 48 cm Very good co...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

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Wood

Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask
Located in London, GB
A very finely woven Early Abelam Yam mask Yam festival mask of woven orchid vine fiber with and painted pigments Measures: Height 40 cm, 16 inches Sepik River Papua New Guinea Early ...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask
Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
Ancient and exceptional mask of the brag type, Murik Lakes , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of red/brown ochres. Length: 47 cm Very good ...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Fine Old Large Solomon Islands Paddle Club Oceanic Polynesian Australian
Located in London, GB
Fine old large Solomon Islands paddle club A long paddle shaped sword type club, beautiful old tactile silky patina, nice piece to hold and displays well, great piece to add to ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ula Trowing Club Drisia Archipelago Of The Fiji Islands - 19th Century Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
- Oceania - Polynesian art Country : Fiji Period: 19th Century ca 1800 Length: 40 cm A superb quality
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Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Fiji Root Stock War Club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Located in London, GB
Good Fiji root stock war club Polynesian oceanic Australian pacific Fine example with carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Fijian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Tribal Oceanic Comb ‘Helu’ from Tonga
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century tribal oceanic comb (helu) from tonga Coconut palm leaf
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Mid-20th Century Tongan Tribal Tribal Art

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Natural Fiber

Antique Palm wood Sepik Papua club Oceanic Polynesian Fiji Fijian Tong
Located in London, GB
Antique Palm wood Club Papua New guinea Nice old palm wood club with smooth tactile surface well used with aged patina Very good condition, Period late 19th Length 98 cm.
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Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Papua new Guinea Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Sepik Turtle stool Head Rest Oceanic Polynesian Australian A cute small stool or Headrest carved
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Slate

Three Oceanic Paddles
Located in Austin, TX
Based on canoe paddles, these are most likely ceremonial dance paddles. Two similar ones from the Humboldt Bay/Lake Sentani area, Irian Jaya, with carved abstract zoomorphic bird fo...
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Three Oceanic Paddles
Three Oceanic Paddles
H 67.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Pair of Oceanic War Shields on Stands from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid 20th century. These oceanic
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Iron

Maori New Zealand Large Carved Wood TOTEM Tribal Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Zealand and well known for its woodcarvers. Would be a great addition to any Oceanic or Tribal art
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Vintage 1960s New Zealand Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell, Wood

Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This beautiful oceanic tribal art piece is a bailer shell and would adorn the pectoral or chest as a
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Shell

Large Oceanic or African Tribal Hand Carved Wood Deity Devil Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
relatively light wood and comes from the tribal art collection of American writer Gore Vidal (please see
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20th Century Oceanic Masks

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Wood

Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A very finely old plaited or woven Abelam Yam festival mask The oval mask with rounded yes and slender nose with painted pigments Orchid vine fiber Measures: Height 29 cm, 11, 1/2...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Fine Old Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea Oceanic Art
Located in London, GB
Christie's South Kensington , Tribal Art, 7 March 1972 Mounted on a base.  
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
Christie's South Kensington, Tribal Art, 7 March 1972 Suspension hook on back for display.  
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea
Oceanic Ambelam Figure Papua New Guinea
H 37.41 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Oceanic Sepik Shell Ornament Papua New Guniea
Located in London, GB
Oceanic tribal art Fine old Sepik river carved shell nose ornament Carved in a pleasing
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 19th century Samoan war club The lozenge shaped head finely carved with geometric patterns and highlighted with lime Excellent condition with no cracks, Period...
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Antique Late 19th Century Samoan Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
Fine Oceanic War Club Polynesian Samoa
H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Fine Fiji Kiakavo War Club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific
Located in London, GB
Good fine Fiji Kiakavo war club Polynesian Oceanic Australian Pacific Fine example of a smaller
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Antique Mid-19th Century Fijian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Papua New Britain Stone Head Mace Club Oceanic Polynesian Australian
Located in London, GB
Oceanic piece to add to any collection. Period 19th century Condition: Very fine condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic New Caledonia Kanak Carved Hardwood Phallic Headed War Club Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Melanesian New Caledonia Kanak carved hardwood Phallic headed war club A fine antique Vanatu New Caledonian phallic headed war club with good natural old honey patina and remains of...
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood

Oceanic "Gope" Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in New York, NY
#V020 - Oceanic "Gope" carved wooden ancestor spirit board, Ara River, Papua New Guinea. These
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Art

Ex Carlebach 1953 Papua New Guinea Oceanic Tribal Art Ex Denver Art Museum
Located in Santa Fe, NM
for tribal art from Papua New Guinea to enter a US museum collection. Used to display trophy skulls
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Expressionist Tribal Art

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Clay, Wood, Paint

Fine Oceanic Kanak Bird Head War Club
Located in London, GB
Melanesian New Caledonia Kanak carved hardwood bird headed war club A fine antique Vanatu New Caledonian Kanak bird headed war club good natural old honey patina Period: late 19th ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Oceanic Kanak Bird Head War Club
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Ex Museum Morton May Papua New Guinea Gulf River Spirit Board Gope Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
collect or display Oceanic tribal art and the museum deaccessioned much of their Oceanic tribal art a few
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

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Wood, Paint

Unique Antique Oceanic Tapas Cloth Covered Rectangular Mirror
Located in Concord, MA
Antique and unique oceanic tapas cloth covered rectangular wall mirror. Tapas cloth decorated in
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Chaco Cotton Wall Tapestry
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This dramatic wall hanging is an impressive statement piece for almost any room.Custom sizes and others colors available by request. Each piece is completely made to order and is ava...
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2010s Argentine Other Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Chaco  Cotton Wall Tapestry
Mid-Century Modern Style Chaco  Cotton Wall Tapestry
$4,400
H 51.19 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in
Maya Bird Sello Stamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Maya Bird Sello Stamp
Maya Bird Sello Stamp
$388
H 2.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.25 in
A Polynesian war-club or Gata waka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fiji, probably early 20th century Polynesian culture is traditionally a culture of power and prestige, and there was a fine line between battle and ceremony. Warrior people par exce...
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Early 20th Century Fijian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

A Polynesian war-club or 
Gata waka
A Polynesian war-club or 
Gata waka
$3,588
H 35.83 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Guido Faleschini for Hermés. 20th-century French sideboard with 6 modules.
By Guido Faleschini, Hermès
Located in Palermo, IT
Amazing and very rare 6-module sideboard designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès in 1971. The only specimen currently on the market with 6 complete elements. The cabinet has a centr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

A Set of 5 Architectural RADICAL POSTMODERN Metal VASES, by KAPPA, France 1970
By François Monnet
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and spectacular set of 5 geometric vases, Post-Modern, Radical, 5 different sizes stainless steel rectangular structures, forming together a kind of "Cityscape" set of...
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
$7,427 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Nebula Rug Olive
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand to order - Lead time i...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nebula Rug Olive
Nebula Rug Olive
$2,895 / item
W 72 in L 72 in
Pair of Italian Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s. Outstanding pair of geometric Italian dining chairs. These chairs combine a sculptural design that is simple,...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...
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2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Oak

JMF Chair by Forsyth
JMF Chair by Forsyth
$4,650 / item
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Memento mori sculpture depicting a skull, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Wunderkammer Memento Mori sculpture. depicting a skull, carved from a single piece of fruitwood, this sculpture depicts a skull with deliberately exaggerated and distorted proportion...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Untitled
By Fernando Botero
Located in PARIS, FR
Fernando Botero (Colombian, b.1932) is celebrated for his painted and sculpted scenes featuring animals and figures with inflated proportions, reflecting the artist’s predilection fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled
$2,392
H 14.97 in W 8.67 in
1910s Huge English Museum Display Case Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
1910s English museum display case or vitrine. Full clear glass on all sides and top with safety film to prevent shattering. Maple parquet floor with wear from use. Brass hardware mar...
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Vintage 1910s English Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Steel

1910s Huge English Museum Display Case Vitrine
1910s Huge English Museum Display Case Vitrine
$7,800
H 82.5 in W 45 in D 45.5 in
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Tribal Oceanic Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of tribal Oceanic art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and clay. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of tribal Oceanic art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of tribal Oceanic art, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Tribal Oceanic Art?

Prices for a piece of tribal Oceanic art start at $313 and top out at $7,648 with the average selling for $904.

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