Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts 2025-06-27 Auction - 261 Price Results - Blue Box Auction Gallery in VA
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Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts

Step into a world shaped by ritual, reverence, and timeless artistry. Ancient Traditions: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts brings together a curated collection of ceremonial, spiritual, and everyday objects from Indigenous cultures across the Pacific Islands and the Americas. This rare offering features hand-carved war shields from Papua New Guinea, Dayak shaman staffs from Borneo, and symbolic figures and vessels from Pre-Columbian civilizations each one echoing stories of identity, ancestry, and the divine. From striking gable masks once displayed on ancestral homes to painted storyboards that preserve tribal memory, each piece in this auction is a testament to cultural continuity and master craftsmanship. Whether you're a collector of ethnographic treasures, a curator seeking authenticity, or a passionate historian of Indigenous material culture, this collection provides a compelling opportunity to acquire artifacts with depth, soul, and historical significance. All sales follow the auction terms & conditions. An in-person inspection is available for all auctions. Blue Box Auction Gallery strongly suggests that bidders personally inspect items prior to bidding. We make considerable efforts to accurately represent all items. Descriptions are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting and do not include UV light examination unless otherwise noted. These descriptions are provided as opinions by our staff and are not necessarily definitive assessments. Therefore, we do not guarantee the content of written or verbal descriptions and/or condition reports. Please contact us for a more thorough examination or to schedule an in-person inspection. Remember, all lots are sold "AS IS," and all sales are final, as further outlined in our auction terms and conditions. The absence of a condition report does not imply the absence of condition issues.
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Papua New Guinea Hand Carved and Painted Story Board: Origin: Papua New GuineaDimensions: 43x4.5x31 in. Condition: Light cracking and wear on the wood and paint.Additional Information: A south Pacific islands Papua New Guinea hand carved and painted
0002: Papua New Guinea Hand Carved and Painted Story BoardEst. US$250-US$350
Lumie War Shield, Papua New Guinea: Origin: Papua New Guinea, ca. 1960Dimensions: 39x21 in.Conditions: Some of the paint has worn away and the wood has some cracks. The grass strap is in two pieces.Additional Information: A kidney
0004: Lumie War Shield, Papua New GuineaEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed
War Shield, Papua New Guinea: Origin: Lumie People, Papua New Guinea, ca.1930'sDimensions: 28.5x4.5x49 in. Condition: No visible flawsAdditional Information: A wooden carved oval shaped shield with swirling carved and painted non
0005: War Shield, Papua New GuineaEst. US$3,800-US$4,500Lot Passed
Wooden Carved Architectural Ornament: Origin: Oceanic Region, potentially Papua New Guinea or the Indonesia, SumatraDimensions: 88x24x6 in.Condition: Wood shows some staining from age and has some light scratches on the edging.
0009: Wooden Carved Architectural OrnamentEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed
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Temes Nevimbur Ceremonial figure from Malekula: Origin: Vanuatu, Malekula IslandDimensions: 23x10x36 in. on standCondition: Wear and cracking of the natural materials, it has some pieces of the clay and materials chipped off in some places like
0010: Temes Nevimbur Ceremonial figure from MalekulaEst. US$450-US$650
Vanuatu Tribal Mask: Estimated Value: $450-650Origin: Malekula, VanuatuDimensions: 27x13 in.Condition: Natural material shows some cracking with a section of the blue and red area near the nose
0011: Vanuatu Tribal MaskEst. US$450-US$650Lot Passed
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Temes ne Vinu Ceremonial Mask: Origin: Malekula island, Vanuatu, MelanesiaDimensions: 8x11x5 in.Condition: The shows wear from age, with some cracked areas of the mask and loosening of the tusks around the mask itself. Additional
0012: Temes ne Vinu Ceremonial MaskEst. US$200-US$300
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Vanuatu Malekula Temes Nevimbur Mask Puppet: Origin: Malekula Island, mid 20th century Dimensions: 9x4.5x44.5 in. Condition: It appears to be missing its nose and has wear of the natural materials and cracking of its paint. It is fragile and
0013: Vanuatu Malekula Temes Nevimbur Mask PuppetEst. US$200-US$400
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Vanuatu Malekula Temes Nevimbur Mask Puppet: Origin: Malekula Island, mid to late 20th century Dimensions: 7.5x9.5x30 in. Condition: It has wear of the natural materials and cracking of its paint especially along one side of its face. Its
0014: Vanuatu Malekula Temes Nevimbur Mask PuppetEst. US$450-US$650
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Vanuatu Malekula Temes Nevimbur Mask Puppet: Origin: Malekula Island, 19th centuryDimensions: 8.5x6.5x14.5 in. Condition: It has wear of the natural materials and cracking of its paint especially along its face. Its rod is broken off and the
0015: Vanuatu Malekula Temes Nevimbur Mask PuppetEst. US$1,200-US$1,500
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Temes Nevimbur Ceremonial Mask: Origin: Malekula IslandDimensions: 8.5x4.5x7 in. Condition: It has wear of the natural materials and cracking of its paint. Additional Information: This Vanuatu Malekula Temes Nevimbur Mask. The mask
0016: Temes Nevimbur Ceremonial MaskEst. US$200-US$300
Papua New Guinea Kwoma Yena Figure: Origin: Papua New GuineaDimensions: 5x4x16 in. Condition: Wear the cracking of the paint or paste overtop of the wood carvingAdditional Information: A carved wooden mask or figure of of a males face
0017: Papua New Guinea Kwoma Yena FigureEst. US$250-US$500Lot Passed
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Fijian Wood Spur-Headed Kiakavo War Club: Estimated Value: $300-600Origin: FijiDimensions: 39x2.5 in.Condition: Some light scratches but no visible cracks.Additional Information: 19th/Early 20th Century Fijian wood spur-headed
0018: Fijian Wood Spur-Headed Kiakavo War ClubEst. US$300-US$600
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War Club Mace: Origin: Ambrym, VanuatuDimensions: 32.5 inCondition: Shows some scuffs and wear from original use. Some wood is chipped from the top but is believed to have happened so long ago that it has naturally
0019: War Club MaceEst. US$450-US$750
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War Club Mace: Origin: Banks Islands, Vanuatu Dimensions: 28 in.Condition: Shows some scuffs and wear from original use. Additional Information: This War Club Mace is believed to be from Banks Islands, Vanuatu and
0020: War Club MaceEst. US$450-US$750
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Pacific Island Samoan War Club: Origin: Samoan IslandsDimensions: 30x3.5x1.5 in. Condition: Light wear along the edges of the woodAdditional Information: A carved war club sword with a diamond pointed shape at the top and small
0021: Pacific Island Samoan War ClubEst. US$450-US$650
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Polynesian Samoan War Club: Origin: SamoanDimensions: 29x2.2x2 in. Condition: Light scuffs and wearAdditional Information: A Polynesian Samoan war club that is carved out of wood and has a dark patina. It has numerous stud-like
0022: Polynesian Samoan War ClubEst. US$450-US$650
Fijian Icula Ni Bokola Cannibal Fork: Estimated Value: $450-750Origin: Fiji, OceaniaDimensions: 16 long x1.75 in. in diameter Condition: One of the points on the end is slightly chippedAdditional Information: A carved
0024: Fijian Icula Ni Bokola Cannibal ForkEst. US$450-US$750Lot Passed
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Long Wooden Mace: Origin: Zulu nation, South Africa, 19th c.Dimensions: 61 in. longCondition: No cracks in wood.Additional Information: A knobkerrie or battle club. Long carved hardwood walking stick, mace or club.
0026: Long Wooden MaceEst. US$250-US$450
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Aboriginal Throwing Club: Estimated Value: $200-350Origin: Australia, Late 19th early 20th c.Dimensions: 15 in. Condition: All-natural wood no visible chips does show some slight cracking from age and use. Additional
0027: Aboriginal Throwing ClubEst. US$200-US$350