Early 20th C. PNG Shell & Fiber Headdress

African Kuba Headdress, DRC, Early/Mid 20th C. Fabric, cowrie shells, beads and plant fiber. Size: 5.5'' x 8.5'' x 8.5'' (14 x 22 x 22 cm); Height on Stand: 11" (28 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Col

Sepik Latmul Headdress Figure , PNG. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber, cowrey shell. Stand not included. Size: 33'' x 16'' x 12'' (84 x 41 x 30 cm). Private estate collection, Napa, CA.

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Lower Sepik River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A charming mask made from half a coconut shell and covered with a tightly woven fiber a

**Originally Listed at $100** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A hand-painted and finely woven vegetal fiber mask boasting a characteristically bold visage of larg

Papua New Guinea, Yangoru village, Boiken peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful talipun (literally "bride price payment") comprised of a woven circular medallion attached to the termi

Group of Antique Polynesian Fans, Early 20th C. Crafted from shell, fiber, feather, and straw, these fans originate from one of the Federated States of Micronesia, possibly Panape, Truk, or Kosrae. On

19thC to early 20thC. Pearl shell and plant fiber. Very good with age appropriate wear and minor chip losses. Measures approx. 6 1/4" wide x 4", width 2". Rope necklace measures 30".

Face mask (We peoples) Ivory Coast, West Africa. Early-mid 20th century. Wood with metal, fiber, shell and other organic elements; oil based paints. In very fine condition with minor losses from use a

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A large woven mask presenting large ovoid eyes with circular irises, perky round ears with fiber 'hairs' emerging from the centers

2 Carved Coconut Shell Vessels, Middle Sepik, PNG, Early 20th C. Iconographic motifs typical of the latmul culture; cross-form handle at the top of one vessel. Provenance: Marc Lisseaur Collection #15

Timor Hair Comb, Early/Mid 20th C. Carved wood, plant fiber and shell. Size: 3.5'' x 3'' x 5.75'' (9 x 8 x 15 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Large Early 20th Century Yoruba (Benin) Impressive Multi-Color Beaded and Nassa Shell Ceremonial Crown Headdress with King on Horseback and Guardian Figures Surmounted Top. Overall measures 27-1/2" x

Four African Kirdi Cache Sexe Aprons, Cameroon,Early/Mid 20th C. Beads, plant fiber and cowrie shells. Ranging in Size from: 4.5'' x 5'', 11 x 13 cm (object); 10'' x 11'', 25 x 28 cm (stretcher) to 7'

A group of three West African Figural Objects. 20th century. ++ Bamana Headdress. Fiber, cowrie shells. Mali. 16 1/2" x 6 1/4". With mount: 17 1/2". ++ Dan Style Mask. Wood, shell, fiber, cowrie shell

African Ejagham Headdress, Nigeria, 20th C. Carved wood, fiber, shells and pigment. Provenance: ex-collection of Samir Boro, Cote D'Ivoire. Size: 12'' x 5'' x 8'' (30 x 13 x 20 cm) Height on stand: 14

(lot of 4) Lady's hand fans, late 19th/ early 20th c., including: (1) Micronesian hand fan, Marshall Islands, woven plant fibers, center tortoise shell plaque, approx 13.5"l, 7.25"w, (1) Continental f

Sepik Latmul Tambaran Woven Plant Fiber Gable Mask, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th Century. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills, California. Size: 44'' x 35''

Sepik Latmul Figure, Sepik River, PNG. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber, cowrey shell. Size: 72'' x 14'' x 7'' (183 x 36 x 18 cm). Private estate collection, Napa, CA.

Sepik Latmul Men's House Gable Figure, PNG. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber and shells. Size: 52'' x 43'' x 22'' (132 x 109 x 56 cm). Private estate collection, Napa, CA.

Sepik Latmul Men's House Gable Figure, PNG. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber and shells. Size: 52'' x 43'' x 22'' (132 x 109 x 56 cm). Private estate collection, Napa, CA.

Early 20th C Borana Ppl Milk Jar. Borana people. Kenya/Somalia. Fiber and hide straps; cowrie shells. In very fine condition, overall. Good, used, aged patina. Provenance: old Florida private collecti

Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Madang Province, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large and finely carved wood mask depicting an elongated human visage donning a fanciful headdress adorned with two lo

African tribal headdress, 20th c., natural braided hair, cowrie shells, beads, and woven fibers, 15"h x 12"w

The carved and painted wood visage with shell eyes and elaborate headdress of various fibers is attributed to the people of New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea and their mortuary feast dance. Measu