Figuerlicher Haken zum Aufhaengen von Lebensmittelvorraeten, Papua-Neuguinea, Middle Sepik River

Schale Sawos, Papua-Neuguinea, Middle Sepik River Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. Ø 27 cm. Provenienz: Martin Gross (1922-2017), Biel (1968 erworben). CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

IATMUL (MWAI) MASKPapua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River Region, Iatmul People, first half 20th century. Polychrome decorated carved wood mask having oblong face with elongated zoomorphic nose below a f

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, Iatmul people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved female ancestral figure basket hook with an anchor form at the base for suspending b

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a carved wood "food hook", that is guaranteed not a tourist piece! A (female?) figure, painted red with cream and blac

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, early-mid 20th century CE. This is an atl atl, a weapon with a tremendous history and that is still used today in Papua New Guinea and other places throughout the

1 Figürlicher Haken Iatmul, Papua-Neuguinea, East Sepik Provinz Ohne Sockel (base NOT included) Holz. H 103,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel (1977 in Papua-Neuguinea erworben). CHF 2

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Washkuk Hills, Kwoma people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. Impressive in both scale and skill - a magnificent hand-carved wood figural sculptu

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, ca. 1950 CE. Masks of this type were created to honor deceased ancestors and were thought to contain their sprits. Nicely carved and beautifully painted with trad

**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure of a crocodile's head. The carving is detailed, with raised r

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Washkuk Hills, Kwoma people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. Impressive in both scale and skill - a magnificent hand-carved wood figural sculptu

Oceanic Aibom Village Polychrome Pottery Sago Storage Jar, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, Chambri Lake Area, relief-molded with ancestral faces, h. 9 1/8 in. Provenance: Gene Willet, New Orlean

Unusually complex and pristine Karaut (Kara'ut) ornament from the Abelam people of New Guinea. While the abstracted figure with elongated head and dangling legs are the basis of the form, the meticulo

AN IATMUL NATURALISTICALLY OVERMODELED AND PAINTED HUMAN SKULL, MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the finely modeled clay covered skull with portrait like facial features flank

Haken Sepik, Papua-Neuguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 68 cm. Provenienz: Martin Gross (1922-2017), Biel (1968 erworben). Lt. Sammler-Inventar "Anabu", mit Inventarnummer versehen. CHF 600 /

An Early Trumpet Chambri Lakes, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (circa 1900) carved hardwood and cowrie shells 43 cm long PROVENANCE Wayne Heathcote, Sydney

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Middle Sepik River region, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautifully carved and painted figural head representing a spirit and/or ancestor, boasting a chara

Oceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua, New Guinea, Melanesia {Dimensions 39 x 26 x 13 inches} [some losses to cowrie shells and mask]

A Food Hook Yenischenmangua Village, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (circa 1900) carved wood 26 cm high PROVENANCE Wayne Heathcote, Sydney Acquired from a

Haken Sepik, Papua-Neuguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 78 cm. Provenienz: Martin Gross (1922-2017), Biel (1968 erworben). Rückseitig mit Inventarnummer versehen. CHF 400 / 800 EUR 344 / 688

Figürlicher Haken Sepik, Papua-Neuguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 36 cm. Provenienz: - vermutl. Maria Wyss, Basel. - Hannah Salathé (1924-2012), Basel. - Schweizer Nachlass Basel. - Hammer

Iatmul People, Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea. Modeled ancestor skull- wood, shells, human hair 8"h.

Crocodile-Shaped Prow, carved wood, conus shell, traces of pigment, Iatmul people, Papua New Guinea, Mindimbit village, Middle Sepik River. The prows of the large latmul war canoes were fashioned as h

An Iatmul Wood Skull Rack Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, Circa 20th Century A.D. Height 33 inches (84 cm). Property of the Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa Provenance: Dorothy Gol

Iatmul 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 covere