Sold2024Old Shell Tribal Papua NEW GUINEA ceremonial necklace on a standOld Shell Tribal Papua NEW GUINEA ceremonial necklace on a stand. An Overlapping Band Tribal Currency Shell Ceremonial Neck Ornament Brown Fiber Collar from .See Sold Price
Sold2022Antique Kina Shell Papua New Guinea NecklaceA Fine Old Kina Shell necklace , a crescent-shaped cut and polished clam shells of the yellow-lipped clam. They are worn by the men in the highlands of New Guinea as ornaments for the neck or chest anSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of 2 Old Shell necklace from the Papuan GulfTwo Conus shell disc necklaces. Likely Papuan Gulf, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Both made from sawn tops of conus shells, pierced and attached to fiber bands to wear as necklaces. One longer thanSee Sold Price
Sold2019Chambri Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Basket MaskOld tribal dancing Tumbuan ceremonial woven basket mask from the Sepik region of New Guinea. Features a hand woven form crafted from natural grasses and decorated with rich polychrome decoration and cSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of Two Kina Necklaces, Southern HighlandsTwo Highlands Kina necklaces, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.The necklaces of Yellow lipped clamshell, both entire shells with red trade-cloth necklace and fiber necklaces. Yellow-lipped clam shSee Sold Price
Sold2022PAPUA NEW GUINEA DECORATIVE CEREMONIAL MASK, SHELLOceania / Papua New Guinea, 20th century, oblong tribal mask with cowrie shell eyes, horns, and intricately carved features, apparently unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica HoSee Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Mendi Bailer Shell Necklaces, 2Mendi Peoples of Papua New Guinea Highlands bailer shell pectoral necklace ornaments, set of two, comprising one shell with braided rope strand and one shell with metal stand. Larger: 10" H x 6" W x 3See Sold Price
Sold2019Mindimbit Papua New Guinea Wood Ceremonial MaskFine tribal dance mask from the Mindimbit people of New Guinea. Features a figural form with a face below, embellished with natural cowrie shell inlay. Measures 28" x 8". Good overall condition with mSee Sold Price
Sold2022Papua New Guinea Pectoral NecklaceA large necklace made of cowie shells, mother of peal and wood beads on fiber backing, custom display stand included. 21 " HSee Sold Price
Sold2021Papua New Guinea Tribal Mwai Carved Ritual MaskHand carved tribal wooden ritual mask, carved in a Mwai (Mwei, Mvai) style, portraying a clan ancestor. Cowrie shell eyes, other natural materials. Original pigment, fine old vintage to antique patinaSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Double Garra Hook Mask Hunstein Mountains, PNGA Rare Old Double Hunstien Garra figure - Field collected by John C. Edler, C. 1988 in Papua New Guinea. This carved wooden mask like sculpture was kept within ceremonial houses among the Bahinemo peoSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rare Old Iatmul Bride Headdress, Oceanic Tribal ArtIatmul woven fiber and shell brides headdress, Middle Sepik River region, Papua New Guinea. Openwork headdress with dome shaped cap and long triangular flap along back. The thick woven fiber is covereSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Old Nkuma Washuk Mindja SculptureThis is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. ProvSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of Four Large Shell NecklaceFour large shell necklaces, Possibly Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. Each of cowrie shells sewn to fiber necklaces. Two pierced at the sides of the shells and attached with native fiber;See Sold Price
Sold2023Nkuma Washuk Mindja Sculpture Field Collected 1970 John Edler.This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. *ProSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Kiwai Ceremonial StaffA Kiwai ceremonial staff, Kiwai Island, Western Province, papua New Guinea. Of cylindrical form, the hardwood stick carved with geometric shapes at the top and bottom. Fine old patina. Similar exampleSee Sold Price
Sold2018Old Papua New Guinea Yam Cult mask with Tortoise shellVintage to antique hand woven rattan grasses and Tortoise shell dance mask adorned with shells and human hair. From the Sepik river region, Papua New Guinea. The mask measures 19 x 15 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2023Two Lots of Tribal Jewelry from the Papuan GulfTwo Conus shell disc necklaces. Likely Papuan Gulf, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Both made from sawn tops of conus shells, pierced and attached to fiber bands to wear as necklaces. One longer thanSee Sold Price
Sold2024(3) Old Papua New Guinea currency accessories(3) Old Papua New Guinea currency accessories, 20th c., likely Sepik River, incl. a man's necklace and (2) headbands/headdresses, woven materials decorated with shells, 15"h x 15"w (largest), 3.5"h xSee Sold Price
Sold2019Old Tribal Drum from Papua New GuineaA carved wooden cylindrical wooden drum with goat skin membrane stretched across one end and a painted design as well as painted tribal motifs, all carved from a single piece of wood. Sepik river tribSee Sold Price
Sold2023Papua New Guinea Ceremonial House Panel Painting 34x24"Old Papua New Guinea Men"s Ceremonial House Panel Painting.Pigments, Sago Palm Tree, fibers. It measures 32 1/2 inches high x 24 inches widest. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or conSee Sold Price
Sold2023Papua New Guinea Ceremonial House Panel Painting 34x22"Old Papua New Guinea Men"s Ceremonial House Panel PaintingPigments, Sago Palm Tree, fibers It measures 34 inches high x 22 1/2 inches widest. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique Abelam Shell Necklace, Papua New GuineaAntique Abelam Shell Necklace, Papua New Guinea. Displayed on board. Size: 19'' x 8'', 48 x 20 cm (object); 25'' x 13'', 64 x 33 cm (board). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2018Oceanic Papua, New Guinea Shell NecklaceOceanic Papua, New Guinea large shell necklace. Dimensions: 23" X 16"See Sold Price
May 22PiasaEngraved shell bracelet Papua New Guinea Shell Early 20th century H: 11 cm; D: 8-9 cm Provenance: Ex€200
May 19Leonard Auction, a division of The Leonard CompanyPapua New Guinea and Oceanic AssortmentUS$150