"MIGRATING OBJECTS" Oceanic Arts Collection 2024-09-01 Auction - 198 Price Results - Curated Estates in KS - Page 2
"MIGRATING OBJECTS" Oceanic Arts Collection
Mulagan Named "Morommor", Tatua Village, Tabar Island
Nogwi Figure Dagua Village
Tatanuna Mask, Pani Fila Village, New Ireland Island
Done
El Dorado, KS, United States
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"MIGRATING OBJECTS" Oceanic Arts Collection

Arts of Oceania the Jerry Martin Collection... Oceanic Ethnographic Items from the collection of Jerry Martin, anthropologist and museum curator, Lowell D. Holmes museum of Anthropology. Over a span of 60 years Mr. Martin has personally collected and curated an amazing collection of traditional art and artifacts. The funds raised by this auction will go to fund Wichita State University students in anthropology and fine arts/ performing arts to travel abroad and interact, research and work with local people while learning about their cultural ideas and values. Please contact us for Mr. Martin's complete biography and CV.
Imuni figure Korowai Area Fly River: 1985.03.001 Imuni Figure, from the Korowai area Fly River, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea. Imuni Figures are three dimensional carvings often carved from mangrove wood using the woods’ natural
Est.
$3,500
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$7,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Gope Board Samoa Village Area Papuan Gulf region: 1985.03.002 Gope board from the Papuan gulf region of Papua New Guinea. These ancestral boards are among the most important objects in Papuan Gulf culture. They were protective spirits which, when
Est.
$300
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$600
SOLD
Gope Board Samoa Village area Papuan Gulf: 1985.03.003 Gope board from the Papuan gulf region of Papua New Guinea. These ancestral boards are among the most important objects in Papuan Gulf culture. They were protective spirits which, when
Est.
$350
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$700
Nogwi Figure Dagua Village: 1985.03.005 Nogwi wood carved figure Murik lakes region Lower Sepik River, Dagua village, Wewak Papua New Guinea. Dimensions: H 25 1/2" W 6 " D 6, mounted on a contemporary wood base. Provenance:
Est.
$2,400
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$4,800
Lot Passed
SOLD
Asmat Drum: 1986.01.002 Drum from Asmat area, Papua Province, New Guinea island, Indonesia. Provenance: Purchased from an antiquities dealer in Jakarta, Indonesia, 1986. Dimensions: 33.5"H x 9"W x 8"D
Est.
$350
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$700
Drum from the Ramu River Area: 1989.01.003 Drum from the Ramu River area of Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Purchased from an antiquities dealer in Jakarta, Indonesia, 1986. Dimensions:
Est.
$450
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$900
Lot Passed
Kutai Drum from Borneo: 1986.01.005 Wood Kutai drum from Borneo. Provenance: Purchased from an antiquities dealer in Jakarta, Indonesia, 1986. Dimensions: H 24 1/2” W 6” D 5”.
Est.
$250
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Fine old New Guinea Bowl Lake Sentani Area: 1986.01.013 Lake Sentani bowl from Papua Province, Indonesia, New Guinea island. The lake Sentani area of New Guinea, Indonesia, is traditionally known for their intricate and beautifully carved
Est.
$125
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$250
SOLD
Asmat Belt Papua Province: 1986.01.014 Asmat belt, Asmat area, Papua province, New Guinea island, Indonesia. Provenance: Purchased from an antiquities dealer in Jakarta, Indonesia, 1986. Dimensions:1"H x 102"W x .5"D
Est.
$85
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$175
SOLD
Bone Dagger from Irian Jaya: 1986.01.022 Bone Dagger from Irian Jaya, New Guinea (now called Papua Province Indonesia) Provenance: Purchased from an antiquities dealer in Jakarta Indonesia, 1986. Dimensions: 14"H x 2.5"W x
Est.
$80
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$160
Shell Bands Sepik Coastal Region: 1987.01.001a Clamshell bracelets, Sepik Coastal region. These shell bands are made from clam and other big shells found off the coast. They are cut by hand using a piece of appropriately sized
Est.
$250
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$500
Lot Passed
Canoe Prow New Guinea April River: 1987.01.001 New Guinea April River Canoe Prow. This is a very interesting canoe prow from the April River area of Papua New Guinea. It probably represents an abstract carving of a crocodile.
Est.
$250
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Asaro Dance Mask, Asoro tribe Eastern Highland: 1987.01.008 Asaro dance mask made from coconut petiole frond. This unusual mask comes from the Asaro tribe in the Eastern Highlands near Goroka, Papua New Guinea. The Asaro people are often called
Est.
$250
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$500
Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands: 1987.01.011 Lime Spatula for chewing betel nut, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Excerpt from Jerry Matins field notes...Chewing betel nut is common among many of the people living throughout
Est.
$50
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$100
Lot Passed
Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands: 1987.01.012 Lime Spatula for chewing betel nut, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Excerpt from Jerry Matins field notes...Chewing betel nut is common among many of the people living throughout
Est.
$30
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$60
Lot Passed
Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands: 1987.01.014 Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea wood lime spatula used for preparing betel nuts, lime, betel beans or leaves for chewing. Condition: Old and well used. Excerpt from Jerry Matins
Est.
$45
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$90
Lot Passed
Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands: 1987.01.015 Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea wood lime spatula used for preparing betel nuts, lime, betel beans or leaves for chewing. Condition: Old and well used. Excerpt from Jerry Matins
Est.
$100
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$200
Lot Passed
SOLD
Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands: 1987.01.016 Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea wood lime spatula used for preparing betel nuts, lime, betel beans or leaves for chewing. Condition: Old and well used. Excerpt from Jerry Matins
Est.
$100
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$200