Papuan Gulf Gope Board Ex Evan Maurer Collection

Among the tribes of Papua New Guinea warriors are awarded gope boards for each act of bravery they perform in battle. Gope boards are carved in relief and then painted with lime powder, red ochre, and

Among the tribes of Papua New Guinea warriors are awarded gope boards for each act of bravery they perform in battle. The boards are often made from the remains of an enemy's canoe. Gope boards have a

A very finely carved Vesi wood Ritual dish (daveniyaqona) part of the ritual paraphernalia of Fijian priests who were charged with the dangerous duty of entering into communication with gods and spiri

large and impressive ceremonial basketry mask accented with red and orange ochre paint. Among the Abelam, baba tagwa masks are worn by men in costumes made from strips of leaves. During ritual ceremon

A Fine carved wooden headrest with classic form and design of the Zulu, though may in fact be from their neighbors the Swazi , who carve similar headrest in style to the appearance of the Zulu. Swazi

A carved wooden mask with a sweet and serene face and stylized and raised sun beam like coiffure. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 9 inches. A metal display stand may a

A carved wooden shield with precisely carved fluted linear designs and a flared or scooped edges to help deflect spears and arrows. The shield measures 25 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Evan Maurer colle

A Carved wooden black style headrest with well worn "Pillow" form and classic protruding finial. Rendille peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Headrest measures 9 x 6.5 inches. From the collection of art

A Fascinating traditional carved set of wooden idols from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings

A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

A very finely carved old wooden twin fetish idol with well handled surface and accented with indigo pigments. A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the

A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples. Abeokuta style, distinguished by wearing a loin cloth. In Yoruba tradition the mother provides ritual care to the figures, bathing

A carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is r

A carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 8 inches tall. Provenance: From the collectio

Spirit Boards in the Style of the Papuan Gulf Gope Boards. Late 20th Century, PNG. With ornate raised designs accented with kaolin clay and organic pigments. Size: Ranging from: 29.5'' x 8'' x 1.5'' (

A Senufo bird sculpture; and a Papuan Gulf gope board Length: 37 1/2in and 38 1/2in

FOUR ETHNOGRAPHIC CARVED PIECESConsisting of a Papuan Gulf Gope board, a colonial figure, a figure of a standing man and a figural staff. Gope board 39" length

10" long. Nicely beaded examples with excellent use-wear. Nicely tanned leather. Ex - Dr. Evan Maurer collection.

Greenstone example from the Northwest coast. Larger than usual example. Ex Dr. Evan Maurer Collection.

Elkhorn handle. Nicely made. Ex - Dr. Evan Maurer Collection. Late 1800's.

Nice necklace strung on cotton thread in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes. Ex Dr. Evan Maurer Collection.

Nice example with variety of bead sizes. Circa 1890-1910. Ex Dr. Evan Maurer Collection.

A PAPUA NEW GUINEA GOPE BOARD (BULL-ROARER). Elema people, Urama Island, Papuan gulf Papua New Guinea, circa 1900-1950. 55.5cm length x 5.7cm width. Provenance: Original purchase receipt from Tribalhu

Papuan Gulf Elema Tapa Bird Eharo Mask. Wood, bark cloth, raffia, lime, charcoal and ocher pigments. Provenance: Ex. collection of Anthropologist Dr. William H. Davenport, New Haven, Connecticut. Size