"MIGRATING OBJECTS" Oceanic Arts Collection 2024-09-01 Auction - 198 Price Results - Curated Estates in KS - Page 6
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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Trobriand Wood Mortar, PNG: 1987.01.129 A carved wooden mortar (Kaipita),for mixing lime and betel nut. Nice carving on lip and base. Provenance:Field collected in 1987 by Martin in the Trobriand Islands
0132: Trobriand Wood Mortar, PNGEst. $65-$130Lot Passed
Siassi Bowl PNG: 1987.01.143 Siassi Bowl nice natural finish, small old chip on lip small traces of lime. Dimensions: H 4 1/2" x W 24 1/4"x D 9 1/2". Provenance: Purchased by Martin1987from an artifact dealer in
0139: Siassi Bowl PNGEst. $275-$550Lot Passed
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New Britain Shield, Kandrian Area, PNG: 1987.01.148 New Britain shield,Kandrian area, PNG. Purchased by MArtin in 1987 from an artifact dealer in Port Moresby PNG. Dimensions: 52"H x 10.5"W x 3.5"D Field note: The smaller Cover or
0142: New Britain Shield, Kandrian Area, PNGEst. $750-$1,500
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Trobriand Lagim Kula Ring Canoe Prow: 1987.01.159 Trobriand lagim Kula Ring Cycle Canoe prow. Provenance: Purchased by Martin, 1987 from Primitive arts traders, Sydney, Australia. Dimensions:28"H x 28"W x 2.5"D
0144: Trobriand Lagim Kula Ring Canoe ProwEst. $495-$1,000
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Solomon Islands Tortoise Shell Nose Ornament: 1987.01.165 Solomon Islands nose ornament tortoise shell incised Ghupuna village Santa Ana Island. Dimensions: H 2" W 2 1/2" D ". Provenance: Field collected by Martin from Nwamwako village, Santa
0147: Solomon Islands Tortoise Shell Nose OrnamentEst. $250-$350