Abstract Mimika Ancestor Idol from Irian Jaya

A very care carved wooden Mimika ancestor figure, Mimika (Kamoro) people , with a open work design, and shown holding a shield or spirit board. A Very rare and desirable work from an area that few eve

Ancestor Figure Asmat Irian Jaya, West Papua, c. 1950s. Carved wood, with traces of white and red pigment. On stand. Provenance: Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes Estates, CA; Acquired by Ameri

Weathered and abstract Old Yaka Ancestor sculpture.A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized face, most notably the nose carved away from the face, elongated form and features. The Yaka will carve s

A very rare and monumental carved wooden panel from the Mimika (also known as the Kamoro / neighbors to the Asmat)South Coast of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This panel was Field collected by Mr Todd Barlin

A fine and rare Mimika (Kamoro) drum. Mikika (Kamoro) people, West Papua (Formerly Irian Jaya).Of simple form, the old drum of waisted hourglass shape with the top quarter carved in typical Mimika pat

This is a large and heavily eroded Korwar Figure, carved from a very heavy and dense wood and showing some excellent open-work design. Kowar peoples, Biak Island, Irian Jaya (West New Guinea). The ido

A handsome and interesting carved wooden idol with classic primitive face accented with kaolin clay and a wonderful abstract form with hand in the air. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measu

Valdavian Stone Abstract Idol Earliest Horizon, Ca. 2300 to 2000 BC. Ecuador, a carved abstract light green stone slab of triangular form with delineated eyes, nose and torso. Slight curve to right le

Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone idol, made from breccia, a sedimentary rock composed of broken mineral fragments naturally cemeted together. The idol

Papua New Guinea human skull, possibly Irian Jaya, late 19th Century Early 20th Century, having a handle of woven fiber, strongly attached to the front, used as a magical memento to worship or revered

Papua New Guinea human skull, possibly Irian Jaya, late 19th Century Early 20th Century, having a handle of woven fiber, strongly attached to the front, used as a magical memento to worship or revere

ANCIENT Anatolian Abstract Idol Early Bronze Age c.2700 BC. Size 1 3/4 inches high.+ stand. Fine carved marble Idol. Custom mounted. Provenance: Ex David Hendin collection

8 Asmat Drums, Central and Coastal Region, West Papua (Formerly Irian Jaya). Lengths ranging from 20'' (51 cm) to 46'' (117 cm).

Rare Korwar Dance Figure with Mask-Like Face, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Cenderawasih Bay, MacCluer Gulf Provenance: Originally acquired from an old collection in Oregon. Ex. Tad Dale, Santa Fe, NM. Size:

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. late 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. An abstract idol torso carved from hardstone of a dark green hue, perhaps chlorite. The top of the broad shoulders features a shallow

Old carved wooden human effigy sculpture from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Such sculptures were placed in front of burials as shrine figures and were adorned with clothing and acted as a mediu

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

Korwar Animal Form (Anteater) Headrest, Irian Jaya. Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Cendrawasih Bay (Geelvink Bay), Yapen Island. Provenance: Collection of David Vaughan Carnegie, UK. Size: 5'' x 13'' x 4'' (1

The Bontoc and Ifugao peoples of northern Luzon wore armbands such as this example constructed from wild boar or pig tusks, held together with rattan, and mounted by a carved wooden figure of a standi

A incredibly heavy and dense carved wooden ancestor sculpture with wonderful archaic style face and primitive form, and a well handled and well worn surface patina suggesting age and handling over man

2 Old Mimika Ancestor Figures, PNG. Including a transitional style example. Size: 1) 11.5'' x 3'' x 4'' (29 x 8 x 10 cm); 2) 14.5'' x 4'' x 4'' (37 x 10 x 10 cm).

A tall carved wooden plank like dance shield with ornate raised designs accented with kaolin clay and organic pigments. Asmat, Citak region,Irian jaya, Western Papua New Guinea. The shield measures 46

A very care carved wooden Mimika ancestor figure, Mimika (Kamoro) people , with a open work design, and shown holding a shield or spirit board. A Very rare and desirable work from an area that few eve

2 Asmat Plant Fiber and Feather Bags, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Size: 1)16'' x 9'', 41 x 23 cm 2) 13'' x 14'', 33 x 36 cm.