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Daum Nancy Glass Vase - Leafy Vine Motif ca. 1900

Superb 10th C. Indian Stone Relief w/ Gajasimha

Egyptian Gesso Painted Wood Mummy Mask, ex-Harmer Rooke

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Artemis Gallery

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Join us for a fun auction from the Upside Down - we're flipping our catalog and featuring Fine Art first, plus our usual fare of ancient artifacts from around the globe, ethnographica, decorative arts, and more! Convenient and professional in-house shipping. All items guaranteed to be as described!

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20th C. Borneo Dayak Fiber Bridal Mat: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak, ca. mid-20th century CE. A large bridal mat of rectangular form woven from vegetal fibers; the bride and groom sleep on this mat after their wedding. The

0047B: 20th C. Borneo Dayak Fiber Bridal MatEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Larry DeLuz: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. late 20th to early 21st century CE. Stamped "LARRY'S KOA CARVINGS / P.O. Box 185 / Honokaa, HI 96727," "KOA," and "CUSTOM CRAFTED / By LARRY DeLUZ" on base. A

0048: Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Larry DeLuzEst. US$550-US$825

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Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Chris Allen: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th to early 21st century CE. Signed "KOA / Chris Allen" on base. A stunning, hand-turned wood bowl presenting thick walls that gently curve inwards to a circular rim

0048A: Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Chris AllenEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

19th C. Polynesian Cook Island Stone Adze Blade: Oceania, Polynesia, Cook Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A utilitarian adze blade of sturdy form that is hand-carved from lustrous dark brown-gray stone. The compact tool features a triangular handle,

0048B: 19th C. Polynesian Cook Island Stone Adze BladeEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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19th C. Hawaiian Coconut Cup w/ Sterling Silver Bands: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Oahu, Monarchy period, ca. 1850 to 1890 CE. A lovely polished bowl made from a coconut shell with lustrous scalloped 94% sterling silver bands around the rim and

0049: 19th C. Hawaiian Coconut Cup w/ Sterling Silver BandsEst. US$1,400-US$2,000

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19th C. Hawaiian Stone Sanding / Shaping Tool: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A utilitarian tool made from volcanic stone for shaping and sanding other stone, coral, or shell tools. The implement has a conical

0049A: 19th C. Hawaiian Stone Sanding / Shaping ToolEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

20th C. Fijiian Wood Tapa Beater - Cylindrical Form: Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An impressive tapa beater, skillfully hand-carved from espresso-hued hardwood to display a thick, cylindrical form with a smooth,

0050: 20th C. Fijiian Wood Tapa Beater - Cylindrical FormEst. US$1,600-US$2,400Lot Passed

20th C. Trobriand Islands Wood Dance Club, ex Sotheby's: Oceania, Trobriand Islands, Massim peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. An exquisite and sizable dance club, hand-carved from hard wood and painted in black and white pigments. This gorgeous example

0050A: 20th C. Trobriand Islands Wood Dance Club, ex Sotheby'sEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

19th C. Vanuatu Wood Taro Root Pounder: Oceania, Melanesia, Vanuatu, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An impressive, hand-carved wood food pounder for pulverizing taro - the dominant starchy food of the region - presenting a

0051: 19th C. Vanuatu Wood Taro Root PounderEst. US$550-US$825Lot Passed

19th C. Fijian Wood, Fiber, & Stone Adze: Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A handsome, hand-carved wooden adze with a slender handle that angles dramatically downward to form an asymmetrical V-shape and has on its

0052: 19th C. Fijian Wood, Fiber, & Stone AdzeEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Spears (3), ex John DuPont: Oceania, Melanesia, Solomon Islands, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. This is a fine gathering of 3 spear shafts, each hand crafted from bamboo, wood, rattan, and barbed tips made from fish

0052A: 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood Spears (3), ex John DuPontEst. US$1,700-US$2,550Lot Passed

19th C. Micronesian Wood Coconut Grater (Child Size): Oceania, Polynesia, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a hand-carved wooden stool for a child used for grating coconut,

0053: 19th C. Micronesian Wood Coconut Grater (Child Size)Est. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

19th C. Solomon Islands Wood & Fiber Comb: Oceania, Melanesia, Solomon Islands, Malaita, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A gorgeous piece of handmade art, this is a wooden comb with long thin teeth and incredible bright red, yellow, and

0054: 19th C. Solomon Islands Wood & Fiber CombEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

Fine 19th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Tapa Beater: Oceania, Polynesia, Fijian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning example of a tapa beater that is hand-carved from lustrous, burgundy-hued wood. The columnar implement features a thick, sturdy

0055: Fine 19th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Tapa BeaterEst. US$1,600-US$2,400Lot Passed

Fine 19th C. Tahitian Shell Necklace Strand Hei / Crown: Oceania, Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 19th century CE. This is a gorgeous collection of over a hundred shells that are pierced for threading as a traditional hei necklace or crown. The

0056: Fine 19th C. Tahitian Shell Necklace Strand Hei / CrownEst. US$1,400-US$2,100Lot Passed

Large 19th C. Samoan Tapa Bark Cloth Siapo Panel: **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Oceania, Polynesia, Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large and impressive

0057: Large 19th C. Samoan Tapa Bark Cloth Siapo PanelEst. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed

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19th C. Indonesian Steel, Wood, & Nickel Kris: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine example of a personal ceremonial sword known as a kris (keris) with a hand-carved wooden handle and sheath. The handle

0058: 19th C. Indonesian Steel, Wood, & Nickel KrisEst. US$700-US$1,050

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Dani Fiber & Shell Jetak Band: Oceania, Northern Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Dani peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lengthy hand-woven or knit fiber band known as a jetak decorated with yellow orchid fiber embroidery,

0059: 20th C. Papua New Guinea Dani Fiber & Shell Jetak BandEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

20th C. PNG Stone Adze w/ Wood Handle: Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine wood and rattan adze chopping tool with a stone blade for shaping and carving wood. The wooden handle is a slightly curved branch

0060: 20th C. PNG Stone Adze w/ Wood HandleEst. US$550-US$825Lot Passed

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Braided Raffia Skirt: **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Region, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is

0061: 20th C. Papua New Guinea Braided Raffia SkirtEst. US$550-US$825

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20th C. PNG Abelam Wood Canoe Paddle w/ Ancestor Figure: **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik River, Abelam, ca. mid-20th century CE. A gorgeous

0061A: 20th C. PNG Abelam Wood Canoe Paddle w/ Ancestor FigureEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

19th C. Ghana Akan Brass Erotic Figural Ring: West Africa, Ghana, Asante or Akan culture, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. This is an interesting and erotic figural bass weight of a couple, cast using the lost wax method. They stand upon an

0062: 19th C. Ghana Akan Brass Erotic Figural RingEst. US$550-US$825Lot Passed

19th C. Africa Brass & Europe Glass Bead Necklaces (3): Western Europe, Bohemia or Venice and West Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, or Mali, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of 3 necklaces strung in modern times from glass trade beads that

0063: 19th C. Africa Brass & Europe Glass Bead Necklaces (3)Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Petite 20th C. African Dan Wood Passport Mask: West Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan people, ca. early 20th century CE. A near-miniature example of a Dan passport mask that is hand-carved from coffee-hued wood. The ovoid vizard features a

0064: Petite 20th C. African Dan Wood Passport MaskEst. US$550-US$825Lot Passed

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. By bidding in this auction, you (the bidder) personally guarantee payment. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden/confidential reserves. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. 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