"MIGRATING OBJECTS" Oceanic Arts Collection 2024-09-01 Auction - 198 Price Results - Curated Estates in KS
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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Yena Yam Ceremonial Carving Sepik River: 1982.1.033 Yena yam ceremonial carving from the Waskuk area of upper Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea. The Yena ceremony is held during the yam harvest and associated with fertility, growth and
0001: Yena Yam Ceremonial Carving Sepik RiverEst. US$295-US$600Lot Passed
Maprik Ceremonial Staff: 1982.1.036 Maprik ceremonial staff. Provenance: This item was in the collection of the World Museum in Tulsa Oklahoma and was collected by missionaries in the early 1960s. Note from catalogue:
0003: Maprik Ceremonial StaffEst. US$750-US$1,500Lot Passed
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Dual Ancestor Figure Waskuk Hills: 1982.01.037 Polychrome clan dual ancestor figure, Waskuk Hills, Upper Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Duality is a common feature among the Waskuk when depicting clan mythological ancestors. Mounted
0004: Dual Ancestor Figure Waskuk HillsEst. US$2,200-US$3,500
Papua New Guinea Fishing Spear: 1982.01.044 Papua New Guinea Fishing spear Provenance: This item was in the collection of the World Museum in Tulsa Oklahoma and was collected by missionaries in the early 1960s. Dimensions: 59"H x
0005: Papua New Guinea Fishing SpearEst. US$250-US$500Lot Passed
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Tunggal Panaluan Shamans Staff Batak People: 1983.02.008 Tunggal Panaluan Shamans staff Batak people, northern highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. A tunggal panaluan is a magic staff used by shamans,traditionally the tunggal panaluan is made from
0006: Tunggal Panaluan Shamans Staff Batak PeopleEst. US$100-US$200
Balinese Sheath Rice Paddle: 1983.02.014 Wood Balinese sheath rice paddle. These rice sheaf paddles or panaptapan were used in Bali to even the ends of the harvested rice before it was stored in the rice barn. The Balinese
0007: Balinese Sheath Rice PaddleEst. US$60-US$120Lot Passed
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Balinese Sheath Rice Paddle: 1983.02.015 Wood Balinese sheath rice paddle. These rice sheaf paddles or panaptapan were used in Bali to even the ends of the harvested rice before it was stored in the rice barn. The Balinese
0008: Balinese Sheath Rice PaddleEst. US$60-US$120
Bridal Headdress Mendibit Village: 1984.01.003 Sepik bridal headdress from Mendibit village Papua New Guinea. Dimensions: 16"H x 21"W x 4"D.
0009: Bridal Headdress Mendibit VillageEst. US$175-US$350Lot Passed
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Collection of 8 carved bird cerimonial mouthpieces: 1984.01.008 Collection of 8 small carved birds held in the mouth during ceremonies while wearing Tatanua masks. Provenance: Langania Village, New Ireland island, Papua New Guinea, carved by Lagiri
0010: Collection of 8 carved bird cerimonial mouthpiecesEst. US$240-US$450
Female Billum Hook Bunaui Village: 1884.02.001 Female polychrome Billum hook Brunaui village Sepik river, Papua New Guinea. A nicely carved wood female polychrome “billum” hook used to hang bags from the rafters to keep
0011: Female Billum Hook Bunaui VillageEst. US$300-US$600Lot Passed
Hand Shield Haus Tambaran Waskuk Vllage: 1984.02.006 Papua New Guinea hand shield. This carving represents 2 brothers and comes from the old Ceremonial house (Haus tambaran) of Waskuk village on the upper Sepik river built in the early
0013: Hand Shield Haus Tambaran Waskuk VllageEst. US$1,500-US$3,000Lot Passed
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Crocodile Canoe Prow Japanaut Villiage: 1984.02.021 Canoe prow in the shape of a Crocodile Japanaut Village, Sepik river PNG. Condition: prow shows wear, hole in bottom crudely cut from the canoe. Dimensions: H 1 3/4” W 5
0014: Crocodile Canoe Prow Japanaut VilliageEst. US$100-US$200
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Crocodile Canoe Prow Jananaut Village: 1984.02.023 Canoe prow in the shape of a Crocodile, Japanaut village Sepik River, PNG. Condition: Prow shows wear with hole a in the bottom, mounted on a stand. Dimensions: H 2 1/2” W
0015: Crocodile Canoe Prow Jananaut VillageEst. US$75-US$150
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Melanesian Flute Korogo Village: 1984.02.025 Flute from Korogo Village, Middle Sepik River Papua New Guinea. Flutes are a very important often sacred musical instrument played during ceremonies and important gatherings throughout
0016: Melanesian Flute Korogo VillageEst. US$95-US$200
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Palambei Village Ceremonial Lime Holder: 1984.02.034 Ceremonial Lime holder, with a head and a bird. Provenance: Field collected in 1984 by Martin. Palambei village, Middle Sepik river, Papua New Guinea. Dimensions:30"H x 3.5"W x 4"D
0017: Palambei Village Ceremonial Lime HolderEst. US$125-US$250
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Mumeri Village Narrow Head Carving: 1984.02.46 Long narrow carving of a man's head with a lower carved extension. Provenance: Field collected in 1984 by Martin, Mumeri village, middle Sepik River, PNG. Dimensions: 36.5"H x 6"W x 3"D
0018: Mumeri Village Narrow Head CarvingEst. US$125-US$250
Spear Thrower Sangriman Village: 1984.02.48 Spear thrower Sangriman Village, Sepik River Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Field collected in 1984 by Martin, Sangriman village, PNG. Dimensions:38"H x 1.5"W x 4"D
0019: Spear Thrower Sangriman VillageEst. US$150-US$300Lot Passed
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Crocodile Shaped Lime Bowl Sangriman Village: 1984.02.049 Lime bowl shaped like a crocodile from Sangriman #2 village Blackwater region, Middle Sepik River. The back is nicely carved with typical triangular and circular designs. The bowl
0020: Crocodile Shaped Lime Bowl Sangriman VillageEst. US$125-US$250
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Cassowary Bone Dagger: 1984.02.066 Cassowary bone dagger. For many groups in Papua New Guinea, bone was an important medium for making tools of all types. This dagger is made from leg bone of a cassowary, a large,
0022: Cassowary Bone DaggerEst. US$100-US$200
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Cassowary Bone Dagger: 1984.02.066 Cassowary bone dagger. For many groups in Papua New Guinea, bone was an important medium for making tools of all types. This dagger is made from leg bone of a cassowary, a large,
0023: Cassowary Bone DaggerEst. US$100-US$200
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Koteka Male Sheath: 1984.02.068 Phallocyrpt, male shealth.The koteka, also referred to as a horim or penis gourd,is a penis sheath traditionally worn by native male inhabitants of some (mainly highland) ethnic groups
0024: Koteka Male SheathEst. US$30-US$60