"MIGRATING OBJECTS" Oceanic Arts Collection 2024-09-01 Auction - 198 Price Results - Curated Estates in KS - Page 2
Mulagan Named "Morommor", Tatua Village, Tabar IslandNogwi Figure Dagua VillageTatanuna Mask, Pani Fila Village, New Ireland Island
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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.
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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
0025: Imuni figure Korowai Area Fly RiverEst. $3,500-$7,000Lot Passed
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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
0026: Gope Board Samoa Village Area Papuan Gulf regionEst. $300-$600
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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
0027: Gope Board Samoa Village area Papuan GulfEst. $350-$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:
0029: Nogwi Figure Dagua VillageEst. $2,400-$4,800Lot Passed
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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
0031: Asmat DrumEst. $350-$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:
0032: Drum from the Ramu River AreaEst. $450-$900Lot 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”.
0033: Kutai Drum from BorneoEst. $250-$500Lot Passed
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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
0035: A Fine old New Guinea Bowl Lake Sentani AreaEst. $125-$250
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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
0036: Asmat Belt Papua ProvinceEst. $85-$175
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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
0038: Bone Dagger from Irian JayaEst. $80-$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
0039: Shell Bands Sepik Coastal RegionEst. $250-$500Lot 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.
0040: Canoe Prow New Guinea April RiverEst. $250-$500Lot Passed
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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
0042: Asaro Dance Mask, Asoro tribe Eastern HighlandEst. $250-$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
0043: Lime Spatula, Trobriand IslandsEst. $50-$100Lot 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
0044: Lime Spatula, Trobriand IslandsEst. $30-$60Lot 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
0046: Lime Spatula, Trobriand IslandsEst. $45-$90Lot 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
0047: Lime Spatula, Trobriand IslandsEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
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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
0048: Lime Spatula, Trobriand IslandsEst. $100-$200