Sold202119th C. Indonesian Wood Ancestor Figure for a CanoeOceania, Indonesia, west New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), Poon village, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An impressive, hand-carved ancestor figure known as a korwar, shownSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. Indonesian Wood Figure in Human FormOceania, Indonesia, New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), ca. 1900 CE. Very attractive ancestor figure (korwar) carved from a single piece of wood - now with wonderful old patina.See Sold Price
Sold2019Early 20th C. Indonesian Wood Figure in Human Form**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Indonesia, New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), ca. 1900 CE. Very attractive ancestor figure (korwar) carved from a single piece of wood - nSee Sold Price
Sold2021Decorative Ancestor Figure in the Style of LakeDecorative Ancestor Figure in the style of Lake Sentani, West Papua New Guinea, Indonesia. 20th C. Size: 29'' x 8.5'' x 7'' (74 x 22 x 18 cm). Height on Stand: 30.25" (77 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2019Large Eroded Kowar Shrine Idol, Ex Volker SchneiderThis 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 idoSee Sold Price
2021Humboldt Bay Fern Idol Field Collected 1988 Todd BarlinObjects of this type are very rare. They seem to have been used in shrines to venerate ancestors or cultural heroes. The use of Fern Tree figures in west New Guinea is not well documented and only a fSee Sold Price
Sold2020Minja ancestor figure. 20th c.A Minja ancestor figure. 20th century. Middle Sepik River. Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. 49 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 1 3/4".See Sold Price
Sold2020Korwars and Korwar StyleKorwars and Korwar Style Art and ancestor worship in North-West New Guinea van Baaren, Th. P. The Hague - Paris: Mouton & Co (1968). ISBN: none English Text/Edition 104 pages 69 b/w illustrations HardSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome female ancestor figure wearing cloth loincloth with heart shaped face and hook nose. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and FloSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome male ancestor figure with arms at sides. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, FloridSee Sold Price
Sold2022Asmat Ancestor Figure, Papua New GuineaAsmat Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 51.75'' x 5'' x 5'' (131 x 13 x 13 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.See Sold Price
Sold2022Abelam Ancestor Figure, Papua New GuineaAbelam Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 18'' x 5'' x 5.5'' (46 x 13 x 14 cm); HeighSee Sold Price
Sold2016A polychrome ancestor figure.A polychrome ancestor figure, Papua New Guinea, Maprik. 20th century. 32" x 6". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.See Sold Price
Sold2016Board & figure from South Pacific. 20th century.A group of 2 South Pacific objects. ++ Ancestor figure, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River.20th century. ++ Gope Board, Papua New Guinea, Papua Gulf. 20th century. Provenance: From a Private Mid-Western CoSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure,A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Having fiber, feathers, twine and cowrie shell ornaments. H: 37 W: 16 D: 18 in. French Gallery in Papeete, Tahiti,See Sold Price
Sold2024Lower Sepik River PNG Ancestor FigureLower Sepik River carved wood ancestor figure. Papua New Guinea, 19th - Early 20th century. Standing on a pedestal, with a long nose or beak extending into the stomach and hands at its sides. WearingSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, PapuaA Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, With fiber twine, shells and feather decoration. H: 50 1/2 W: 8 D: 11 in. Paulian Association Gallery. Purchased by AnnSee Sold Price
Sold2018Large Mindimbit Ancestor Figure SepikLarge Mindimbit ancestor figure - Sepik - Papua New Guinea 2nd half 20th century Wood 50 cm Mindimbit figures are notable for the use of finely detailed carving accentuated with red clay and white limSee Sold Price
Sold2021New Guinea Ancestor FigureNew Guinea, ca. late 19th - early 20th century. A fine carved early Sepik hook figure. Custom base. MEASUREMENTS Height: 15 inches / 38 cm SHIPPING $35 flat-rate shipping in the continental U.S. (insuSee Sold Price
Sold2018Polychromed Papau New Guinea Ancestor FigureOceanic, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. A carved wood and polychrome ancestor figure and sea bird on staff. Unmarked. Approx. h. 39.875". Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Dick and Betty HoSee Sold Price
Sold2024Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure (33 1/2") & Woven Fibre Pig (18"L).Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure (33 1/2") & Woven Fibre Pig (18"L).See Sold Price
Sold2024Tall / Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Ancestor Figure**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik River region, Kararau, Iatmul, ca, early to early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wood figure with cowrie shell eyes and paintSee Sold Price
Sold2023Three New Guinea Ancestor Figurespainted wood and shell, middle Sepik region the smallest: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm.), the largest: 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm.) Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, purchased at the Didjeridu Shop, SynSee Sold Price
Sold2017SEPIK PAPUA NEW GUINEA OVER MOLDED HUMAN SKULLAncestor figure with skull Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik Iatmul people clay substance, skull, shells, and human hair. Dimensions: H 10.5" x W 7.5" x D 4.75" Condition: Wear. Some loss to hair.See Sold Price
2 days LeftGlobal Auctions CompanyCarved Wood Polychrome Female Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea Sepik AbelamUS$250
Jun 08Auktionshaus SchreiberAncestor figure from the Sepik region. Papua New Guinea. 1st half of the 20th century.€100