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Place of Origin: Pacific Islands
Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A polished hardstone disc. Provenance unknown but probably a early 20th century Hawaiin Ulu Maika stoen. Ulu Maika is a ancient game simular to bowling played by the indigineaous Haw...
Category
Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell, Natural Fiber
Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from Fiji on Custom Metal Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fijian Islands of Oceania on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful examp...
Category
20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fiji Islands on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful example of the dis...
Category
20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
$5,620 / set
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 ...
Category
20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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Materials
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Silver Cigarette Box, Early 20th Century
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Leather Giraffe 20th Century, England
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Superb leather giraffe from England from the 20th century from the 50's
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Amethyst Wings on Custom Stand
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic Amethyst geode has been expertly split and mounted to open like a pair of natural wings. Each half displays a rich interior of violet crystal points with impressive lus...
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Materials
Amethyst, Metal
Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea.
Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...
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Materials
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Fiber, boar's tusks, nassa and cowrie shells, pigment
15 by 5.25 inches (38 by 13.3 cm)
This finely woven karaut boar’s tus...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell, Natural Fiber
Large Cabbage Coral Specimen on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A superb specimen of Cabbage Coral from the South Pacific, with its distinctive form, organic texture, and naturally bleached white color. Mounted on...
Category
1990s Organic Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
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
8 x 9.25 in / 20.5 x 23.5 cm
Height on custom d...
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20th Century Other Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell
Mounted Pacific Elkhorn Coral
Located in New York, NY
Mounted pacific Elkhorn coral. Mounted on black turned wood base. Measure: 12" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Early to Mid-20th Century Mounted Tribal Bamboo Comb, Papua New Guinea
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Early to mid-20th century mounted bamboo Comb Papua New Guinea
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Large Oceanic Papua New Guinea Tribal Prow on Stand
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20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Metal
Vibrantly Colored Baba Festival Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask, in the image of a horn-billed bird with vibrant coloring, from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba ma...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Papua New Guinea Carved Paddles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Papua New Guinea carved wood canoe steering paddles on custom stands. This pair of carved wood paddles originate from along the Sepik river regions of Papua New Guinea. These river and oceanic pieces have spear-like tips at one end, with delicate hand carved details, while at opposite end, which is set in perpendicular fashion, the carving becomes much more elaborately decorated with carvings and pierced cut-outs. Each paddle is displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing just under 7.5 feet in height. This pair of Papua New Guinea paddles...
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20th Century Tribal Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Branch Coral Mounted on Custom Black Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
Branch coral (Acropora florida) is a species of acroporid coral. This exceptional piece was found off the Solomon Islands and has been mounted on a custom wooden base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pacific Islands Mounted Objects
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Coral
