Kava Bowl19th century of OceanicKava Bowl19th century of Oceanic culture probably Samoan round deep basin resting on six legs with pierced lug for hanging.8 x 13 in. diameterOld repaired split and two legs have repaired breaks.
ANTIQUE FIJIAN OR SAMOAN PADDLEANTIQUE FIJIAN OR SAMOAN PADDLE CLUB 19th/20th c., Polynesia, carved hardwood with traces of white paint, 31"l x 5.5"w x 2"d
GROUP OF FOUR SOUTH PACIFIC BEATENGROUP OF FOUR SOUTH PACIFIC BEATEN BARK TAPA CLOTHS, TW...Group of Four South Pacific Beaten Bark Tapa Cloths, two from Western Samoa, one from Fiji, along with Samoan Barkcloth wrapper, three framed, largest 53" x 53".
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GROUP OF POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPAGROUP OF POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPA CLOTH CLOTHINGGroup of Polynesian Siapo or Tapa Cloth Clothing, Samoan Peoples, incl. 2 dresses, pigmented design, h. 52 5/8 in. and 50 in., w. 35 in. and 40 in.; and 2 vests, blue and red stitching, h. 25 1/2 in. and 25 in., w. 20 in. and 22 1/4 in. (4 pcs.)
Samoan. Kava bowl presented toSamoan. Kava bowl presented to Commander O'Hare. early 20th century, carved wood, brass. 6¾ h × 36 dia in. result: $3,000. estimate: $3,000–5,000. Metal dedication label to interior rim ‘From J.H. Davis R.A.N. to Commander O'Hare Lest We Forget’. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, Arcade Furniture & Decorations, 22 June 2007, Lot 121 | Private Collection
Three 1975 Tonga Constitution silverThree 1975 Tonga Constitution silver coins
Fiji Islands Sali (Gunstock) WarFiji Islands Sali (Gunstock) War Club, Melanesia, Oceania, 19th century spurred head with geometric carved decorations to curved shaft and butt end length 42 in — 106.7 cm
GRP: 2 20TH C. OCEANIC SAMOAN KAVAGRP: 2 20TH C. OCEANIC SAMOAN KAVA BOWLSGroup of two Samoan wooden Kava bowls 20th c. Great carving! The smaller bowl has 30 legs; the larger bowl has 20 legs and a lug handle. Keyword: Oceanic Hawaiian
Larger bowl; height: 6 1/2 in x diameter: 19 1/4 in. Smaller bowl; height: 2 1/2 in x diameter: 9 in.
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Smaller bowl with several legs that have been repaired. Felt tabs have been adhered to several of the feet of the large bowl.
A Papua New Guinea Painted PalmA Papua New Guinea Painted Palm Mask New Britain circular panel creased at center and painted with stylized facial features surmounted by a conical wrapped top knot and surrounded by a raffia beard height 25 in.
VOKEO ISLAND, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,VOKEO ISLAND, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, LEWA MASK Vokeo Island, Papua New Guinea, Lewa mask, carved and polychrome pigment decorated wood, accented with natural fibers, and rising on custom stand, mask: 16.5"h Provenance: ex. Steve Kellner 1963
PAPUA/NEW GUINEA CARVED FEAST BOWL.PAPUA/NEW GUINEA CARVED FEAST BOWL. Tami Island, early 20th century. Oblong wooden bowl with carved designs along rim. Some edge loss. 5"h. 28.5"l.
ASMAT PEOPLES, OCEANIC WOOD SHIELDASMAT PEOPLES, OCEANIC WOOD SHIELD Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, polychrome painted wood carved in high relief with ancestor figure on top, Sago fibers attached at sides, 72"h x 13"w
POLYNESIAN CARVED WOOD STANDINGPOLYNESIAN CARVED WOOD STANDING FIGURE 20th c., depicting a warrior carrying weapons in each hand, 14"h
FIJIAN EIGHT-LEGGED "TANOA" KAVAFIJIAN EIGHT-LEGGED "TANOA" KAVA BOWL likely 19th/20th c, Fiji, of traditional animal form, carved from a solid piece of Koa wood, 8"h x 21.75"dia
LONG TACK SAM (LUNG TE SHAN). LONGLONG TACK SAM (LUNG TE SHAN). LONG TACK SAM.Auckland: Wrights & Jaques Ltd., ca. 1925. Four-color letterpress featuring a portrait of Sam in costume with a background of Chinese pagodas. Vaudeville Acts listed below include magician Chris Charlton, dancers, singers, and ‘hilarious hat spinners in burlesque comedy’. 15 x 39 ¾". Slight tears along the edges repaired; A-.
19TH C SAMOAN WAR CLUB WITH CHIP19TH C SAMOAN WAR CLUB WITH CHIP CARVEDDECORATION. DAMAGE TO SEVERAL TEETH, OLD FINISH, 28" LONG.
A Fijian ceremonial paddle lengthA Fijian ceremonial paddle length 62 cm.
Two Asmat Kotekas
Papua New Guinea,Two Asmat Kotekas
Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Length of longer 22 1/4 inches.
Property being sold to benefit the Mission and Vision of the Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Taos, New Mexico - Bringing the Legacy of Taos to Life
Papua New Guinea New Ireland TatanuaPapua New Guinea New Ireland Tatanua mask, hand carved wood, glass eyes, cloth & fiber covering, 14-1/2" h
PAPUA NEW GUINEA DECORATIVE CEREMONIALPAPUA NEW GUINEA DECORATIVE CEREMONIAL MASK, SHELL Oceania / Papua New Guinea, 20th century, oblong tribal mask with cowrie shell eyes, horns, and intricately carved features, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica Holmes, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 52.5", w. 12.25".
FIJI ISLAND, POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB,FIJI ISLAND, POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB, 19TH C.Fiji Island, Polynesian war club, 19th c., with carved native inscription, 32 3/4" l.
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Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
A FIJI ISLANDS "TOTOKIA" PINEAPPLEA FIJI ISLANDS "TOTOKIA" PINEAPPLE CLUBincised bands of extensive decoration along the shaft depicting two crescent moons and one human form, curving to a spiked bulbous head at end, overall 39 in.
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general rub to surfaces, fissures visible throughout, one area of possible repair at neck
Mosaic of a Polynesian woman, circaMosaic of a Polynesian woman, circa 1950.
41.5" x 34" oa / Weight: 70 lbs.
Condition: Losses.
OLD SANTA CRUZ ISLAND DANCE CLUBOLD SANTA CRUZ ISLAND DANCE CLUB 19th/20th c., Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands, painted carved wood, in the form of a stylized canoe decorated with black and red linear designs and carved animal masks, old collection number stenciled to hilt, 36"l
1968 SAMUELSON MODERN HAWAII SEASCAPE1968 SAMUELSON MODERN HAWAII SEASCAPE PAINTING HawaiiDated 1968Titled "On Rushing Majesty" depicting a vibrant blue-green ocean with white cresting waves crashing against rockery, retains original artist card on verso with title.
TWO SHELVES OF OCEAN AND TRIBALTWO SHELVES OF OCEAN AND TRIBAL ART INCLUDING A SAMOAN FISHING NET/LURE WITH COCONUTS Two shelves of Ocean and tribal art including a Samoan fishing net/lure with coconuts, polychrome pigment decorative house posts, a carved figure, etc.
SELECTION OF SOUTH SEAS & NEW GUINEASELECTION OF SOUTH SEAS & NEW GUINEA WOOD CARVINGS 20th century, including two Polynesian style tiki figures; two small bowls with bird-like figures, Sepik River Valley, New Guinea; and a Javanese figure of a seated man; Together with a carved stone bearing a stylized face, 4 earthenware pipe bowls from Cameroon and a pair of Dan style ceremonial spoons, from Cote d'Ivoire.
MALEKULA PEOPLES, JANUS FIGUREMALEKULA PEOPLES, JANUS FIGURE 20th c., Vanuatu Islands, (near Papua New Guinea), bamboo, carved wood, molded clay, polychrome pigments, on custom wood stand, 15"h x 11"w x 4"d
MALEKULA PEOPLES, JANUS FIGUREMALEKULA PEOPLES, JANUS FIGURE 20th c., Vanuatu Islands, (near Papua New Guinea), bamboo, carved wood, molded clay, polychrome pigments, on custom wood stand, 15"h x 11"w x 4"d
KALAM PAPUA NEW GUINEA SHIELD KalamKALAM PAPUA NEW GUINEA SHIELD Kalam Papua New Guinea shield, Simbai, with incised and raised abstract design, approximately 46.5"h x 19"w. Provenance: Collection of Vanna and N. Lee Lacy (Palm Springs, California)
Papua New Guinea Asmat AncestralPapua New Guinea Asmat Ancestral Figure attenuated figure coated in white black and red-orange pigment 46 in. 20th century From the Daniel Jacobs and Edward Mason Collection; purchased from Sutherland Gallery New York NY
KANAK PEOPLE, SPATULA OR STAKE,KANAK PEOPLE, SPATULA OR STAKE, EX J.J. KLEJMAN 19th/20th c., Solomon Islands/New Caledonia, the tapered spike topped with figure, carved wood, on custom black metal museum stand, 15"h
POLYNESIAN BOWL, QUIVER AND ARROWSPolynesianPOLYNESIAN BOWL, QUIVER AND ARROWSPolynesian Bowl, Quiver and Arrows,
JapanJapan
Papua New Guinea New Ireland TatanuaPapua New Guinea New Ireland Tatanua mask, hand carved wood with polychrome geometric decoration, fiber covering, 23" h
THREE POLYNESIAN/OCEANIC ITEMSThreeTHREE POLYNESIAN/OCEANIC ITEMSThree Polynesian/oceanic items, to include a Hawaiian basketry woven fan, 19th c.; a Solomon Islands carved bowl with abalone shell inlays; and a Nicabar Island drum with manatee decoration, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2". Provenance: Fan and bowl: John Dupont collection.
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Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.