19th c Polynesian Tappa Cloth

**Originally Listed At $7500** Polynesia, Samoa Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A remarkably well-preserved fan, also sometimes known as an eventail, the French word for fan (due to French colonial vent

Polynesia, Rennell Island, ca. 19th century CE. A large, handsome club carved from a strong, warm brown tropical hardwood, with a long body that slowly widens to a curved tip. The blade has a low, rai

Polynesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lengthy wooden spear, carved from lightweight toffee-colored wood, with a long shaft detailed with several sets of faces and arms as well as repeat

South Pacific, Polynesia, Tonga or Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden ceremonial club known as an 'akau tau in the shape of a canoe paddle inlaid with nacre shell and

South Pacific, Polynesia or Hawaii, ca. 19th century CE. Made of a smoothed grey-green basalt, with a rounded base and a slightly pronounced handle, this style of poi pounder is known as "knobbed". Si

French Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A fabulous and hefty pounder, hand-carved from pale-gray basalt, meant to pulverize the roots of the taro plant into poi. The to

South Pacific, Polynesia, Tonga or Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An attractive, hand-carved wooden tapa beater presenting a tubular handle and an elongated, 4-sided body that flares o

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ad

**Originally Listed At $1200** Oceania, Polynesia, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a hand-carved wooden stool for a child u

Oceania, Polynesia, Cook Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely adze blade of a sturdy form that is hand-carved from light gray basalt. The tapered tool exhibits a triangular handle with a rounded tip

**Originally Listed At $1000** Oceania, Polynesia, Fijian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning example of a tapa beater that is hand-carved from lustrous, burgundy-hued wood. The columnar implemen

Large 19th c. cloth doll, Late 19th c., sewn muslin stuffed with batting, on metal stand, 16"h x 5"w x 4"d (total) Provenance: Property from the Collection of a Media Executive

**Originally Listed At $400** Oceania, Polynesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful shallow bowl or tray woven from natural fibers, probably those of a coconut. Alternating direction

**Originally Listed At $1200** Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. This is a practical implement carved from a thick piece of wood with a long neck and an anchor shaped hook for bas

19TH C. POLYNESIAN CLUB : A smooth wooden club carved in geometric shapes at the handle. 28" $200 - $400 Shipping: We are unab

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Silk Ikat Shoulder Cloth, Palembang, Indonesia, 19th C. Cloth of weft ikat in silk with silk floss, with gold thread embroidery and sequins. An Indian style border of flowering plants. Size: 6'3'' x 2

Antique 19th C American Cloth Oil Paint Face Doll. Circa 1880, hand made cross stitch dress, leather shoes, purse. Oil painted face. Measures 27 inches in length. Original price tag of $1,650 still at

19th c gilt cloth, paper board books (16 pcs), including 1821 "Elizabeth, or the Exiles of Siberia"

German Portfolio of Doll Clothes Patterns "Dolls Mother Sewing School" translated from portfolio's title "Puppenmütterchens Nähschule“ by von Agnes Lucas, instructions and patterns, very g

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late 19thC painted cloth doll w all orig clothing & rosey cheeks - 16" tall