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Place of Origin: Papua New Guinean
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 Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People
Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People

Bis Pole Sculpture by Asmat People

$5,000
Old Papua New Guinea Pigmented Carving 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Shell, Wood

Old Papua New Guinea Pigmented Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Old Papua New Guinea Pigmented Carving Male Ancestral Figure

Old Papua New Guinea Pigmented Carving Male Ancestral Figure

$875
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 Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

$3,800
Yipwon Figure, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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.
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20th Century Other Papua New Guinean Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Yipwon Figure, Papua New Guinea
Yipwon Figure, Papua New Guinea

Yipwon Figure, Papua New Guinea

$4,500
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 Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950
A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950

A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950

$4,343
Striking Large Oceanic Ceremonial Female Figure Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual dramatic and large ceremonial female figure from New Guinea hand made with carved wood and mixed media.
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1970s Tribal Vintage Papua New Guinean Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood

Striking Large Oceanic Ceremonial Female Figure Sculpture
Striking Large Oceanic Ceremonial Female Figure Sculpture

Striking Large Oceanic Ceremonial Female Figure Sculpture

$1,750
Yam Ceremonial Digging Stick with Carving Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large digging stick used for the ceremony of planting the first yams of the season circa first half of the 20th century, purportedly from the ex-collection of the Children's Museum...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinean Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Yam Ceremonial Digging Stick with Carving Papua New Guinea
Yam Ceremonial Digging Stick with Carving Papua New Guinea

Yam Ceremonial Digging Stick with Carving Papua New Guinea

$2,500
Ethnic Tribal Trophy Skull Replica in Resin, Feathers Shells – Irian Jaya Styl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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...
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20th Century Rustic Papua New Guinean Figurative Sculptures

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Shell, Resin, Feathers

Ethnic Tribal Trophy Skull Replica in Resin, Feathers Shells – Irian Jaya Styl
Ethnic Tribal Trophy Skull Replica in Resin, Feathers Shells – Irian Jaya Styl

Ethnic Tribal Trophy Skull Replica in Resin, Feathers Shells – Irian Jaya Styl

$1,568
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Located in Miami, FL
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$1,113
H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
Austin 1980s Large Female Head Sculpture
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Located in Cincinnati, OH
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$575
H 25.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Monumental Figurative Wire Iron Sculpture, Female Figure Titled "DOMINATRIX
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Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental figurative wire iron sculpture, female figure titled "DOMINATRIX, amazing skilled artist, great sense of the human female form. Hand delivery avail to New York City or any...
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Monumental Figurative Wire Iron Sculpture, Female Figure Titled "DOMINATRIX
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$4,200
H 86 in W 34 in D 22 in
Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
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$3,370 / set
H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 13.25 in
François Rude Attributed "Female Figure", Bronze Sculpture Signed
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Located in Madrid, ES
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$4,222
H 32.29 in Dm 5.91 in
Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
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H 68.5 in W 23.75 in D 4 in
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Fine Portrait Mask Tall Hair Design Baule People Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Fine Portrait Mask Tall Hair Design Baule People Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

Fine Portrait Mask Tall Hair Design Baule People Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

$3,450
H 16.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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$3,950
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
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Located in Forney, TX
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Sepik River Artefact, circa 1920

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Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea
By Oceanic Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea

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Yam Ancestor Figure on Stand from Padua New Guinea
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Yam Ancestor Figure on Stand from Padua New Guinea

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H 52 in W 11 in D 6 in

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