Sold2015Wooden korwar (ancestor) amulet, GeelvinckbayWooden korwar amulet, made of wood and trade beads.Ex-collection of the late Mr Hoogerbrugge who worked for Unesco in New Guinea during the 1960's and 1970's. Country of origin: North Coast Papua NewSee Sold Price
Sold2015Dance shield, GeelvinckbayDance shield Geelvinckbay (korwar-ancestor head on top). Made of wood, dating to the early/mid 20th Century. Country of origin: North Papua New Guinea. Size: 122 cm (49 inches). Private collection theSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. Indonesian Wood Figure in Human FormOceania, Indonesia, New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), ca. 1900 CE. Very attractive ancestor figure (korwar) carved from a single piece of wood - now with wonderful old patina.See Sold Price
Sold2019Early 20th C. Indonesian Wood Figure in Human Form**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Indonesia, New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), ca. 1900 CE. Very attractive ancestor figure (korwar) carved from a single piece of wood - nSee Sold Price
Sold202119th C. Indonesian Wood Ancestor Figure for a CanoeOceania, Indonesia, west New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), Poon village, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An impressive, hand-carved ancestor figure known as a korwar, shownSee Sold Price
2018Fine Early 20th C. African Jukun Wooden Ancestor FigureWestern Africa, inland Nigeria, Jukun peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. An entrancing anthropomorphic ancestral figure, hand-carved from hard wood, with simple yet enigmatic features. The figure staSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 20th C. African Jukun Wooden Ancestor Figure**Originally Listed At $1800** Western Africa, inland Nigeria, Jukun peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. An entrancing anthropomorphic ancestral figure, hand-carved from hard wood, with simple yet eniSee Sold Price
Sold20161950s PNG Iatmul Carved Wooden Ancestor HeadMiddle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1950 CE. Elongated solid carved head with long forehead, inset eyes once with shell inlay, prominent nose with flared nostrils. A very striking figure! Size: 12.25"See Sold Price
Sold201819th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Ancestor Figure**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall, hand-carved wooden ancestor figure. The figure has a simple body, with joined legs, no feet, a narrow torso,See Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Indonesian Wooden Ancestor Figure - TimorSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, Timor, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall standing ancestor figure from Timor, Indonesia, carved from a single piece of light-brown hardwood. The figure displays spread legsSee Sold Price
Sold201820th C. PNG Wooden Ancestor Shrine Carving**Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid-20th century CE. A lovely and large carved wooden ancestor head which rests on an integral, heart-shaped base. A diamond-shaped neck prSee Sold Price
201620th C. PNG Wooden Ancestor Carving, ex-ArnovickPapua New Guinea, Sepik River, ca. 1940 CE. A masterful figural group carved from wood and adorned with earth pigments, depicting a smiling male figure, sitting on a stool, with his elbows resting upoSee Sold Price
Sold2015Large Primitive Korwar Ancestor, Oceanic Tribal Artlarge carved primitive idol from the Korwar , Papua new Guinea, Oceanic Tribal art. With wonderful facial treatment and elaborate Dragon like shield. Measures 28 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold201820th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Ancestor Figure**Originally Listed At $150** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden ancestor figure with very thin shell inlays for eyes that give them a startling, glowing appearanSee Sold Price
Sold2015Sepik River Mindimbit Wooden Ancestor FigureDESCRIPTION: Large old tribal Mindimbit wood ancestor figure from Sepik River, New Guinea. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 22” tall. CONDITION: Cracked across the base and one cowry shell eye has been rSee Sold Price
Sold2018CARVED WOODEN ANCESTOR FIGUREThis wooden figure is carved with an anthropomorphic face that has a raised forehead and nose and a flange-like chin, painted in white, lime and reddish-orange pigments, has a bird perched on the backSee Sold Price
20234 Japanese Wooden Amulet Dolls Figurine Traditional Craft Toy Kokeshi22x7cm Weight: 360 grams (Before Packing) A bargain hunter's, fixer-upper's, and pack-rat's dream come true! Our Ten2Go "warehouse" style auction presents over thousand lots in a fast-paced old-styleSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Bamun Royal Gong Ex Moses Asche Folkways RecordsA very old and well used hand hammered iron bell or gong with carved wooden ancestor head and signs of use over many years. The Gong measures 23 inches tall and will include a simple wooden base. BamuSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Songye Magic Horn Fetish Ex Leonard Kahan GalleryA finely carved wooden ancestor figure atop of woven basketry like bundle around a large animal horn. The Fetish measures 14.5 inches tall. A display stand as shown can be included for an additional $See Sold Price
Sold2019Gorgeous Baule female effigy, African Tribal ArtA tall and well carved wooden ancestor sculpture of a female with elaborate tribal motifs and metal stud decorations. A Truly ornate example. The figure measures 32 inches tall (34.75 inches tall on pSee Sold Price
Sold2017Egyptian Wooden figure of Baboon God Thoth, 26thDate & Origin: Egypt, 26th Dynasty, c. 664-525 B.C. Material: Wood Dimensions: 3.3 cm H - 1 5/16 inches Provenance: UK private collection. Charming wooden amulet of the baboon god, Thoth, with fine faSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Kuba Harp, Field Collected 1990A very old and well worn carved wooden harp, with bent branches as the neck of the instrument, each with a small wooden ancestor style head on top. The Body of the instrument shows much wear and handlSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Pare Wrapped Fetish FigureA carved wooden ancestor sculpture completely wrapped in textiles and embellished with glass bead eyes. Pare peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall ( 12.5 on professional displaSee Sold Price
Sold2019FANG ANCESTOR SCULPTURE COVERED IN HAND HAMMERED BRASSA tall contemporary carved wooden ancestor sculpture completely covered in hand hammered and decorated brass and adorned with ceremonial regalia such as feathers, basketry and beads. Fang peoples, GabSee Sold Price
Oct 11Ethnika Home Decor & AntiquesAfrican Igbo Male Figure with Monkey On Stand - Nigeria - 34.5" In. High$190
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