Group of Fiber and Shell Adornments, PNG

Group of Fiber and Shell Adornments, PNG. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills, California. Sizes ranging from: 7'' x 10'', (18 x 25 cm) to 20'' x 7.5'', (51 x 19 c

Breast, Display Ornament, Fofona, Western Highlands PNG. Worn in warfare and festivals, on chest or held in mouth, by initiated men. Present example with strong geometric patterns of woven/pigmented f

4 Indonesian Adornments, Papua New Guinea. Including two kina shell pectorals, a claw necklace and and shell and fiber object. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills,

Group (8) African style power figures, Including Songe and Kongo, carved wood with beads, shells, fiber, textile, glass and metal adornments, approx. 24"h (largest), 4.5"h (smallest) Provenance: Estat

A group of two Necklaces. Kina shell, tusks, and natural fibers. Papua New Guinea. Smallest: 13 7/8” x 7 3/4”. Largest: 19” x 5”. Condition: Abrasions. Provenance: From a Los A

Rare Cowrie Shell and Fiber Headdress, Sepik River, PNG. Traditionally this type of ceremonial headdress also served as a form of currency and for that reason they were often included in wedding dowri

Oceania Fertility Figure. Papua New Guinea. Carved wood, fiber, shell and pigment. Size: 32" x 42" x 20" (81 x 107 x 51 cm).

2 PNG Masks Iatmul and Keram. Sepik River region, Oceania. Carved wood, fiber, shell, pigment. Largest Size: 24'' x 7'' x 6'' (61 x 18 x 15 cm).

Abelam Dance Crest, PNG. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 28'' x 15.5'' x 1'' (71 x 39 x 3 cm). Together with a group of Irianjaya Bags and Other PNG Adornments. Including bags, necklaces, arm band, bel

A group of Three Democratic Republic of the Congo and Indonesian Style Objects. ++ Pende Hat. Natural fibers, shells. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 6 3/4" x 5 1/2". ++ Batak Style Container. Wood.

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 Figure with Regalia, Sepik River, PNG. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber, cowrey shell. Size: 46.5'' x 13.5'' x 12'' (118 x 34 x 30 cm). Private estate collection, Napa, CA.

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.

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

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.

hand carved & painted mask decorated with fiber, cowrie shells & cassowary feathers, 15"h x 5"w ( w feathers 27"h)

Ancestor Spirit (Tumbuna) Mask, PNG, Middle Sepik River. Wood, pigment; wicker; plant fibers; cowrie shells; guine hen feathers. Size: 20" x 10.5" x 3.5" (51 x 27 x 9 cm).

A group of seven ethnographic utilitarian and figural objects. 20th century. ++ Suku style standing figure. 7 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". ++ Dan/Guerre style mask with fiber and shell attachments. 7 3/4"

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

Indonesian Sepik Carved Wood Figure, PNG. Carved wood, pigment, cowrey shells and plant fiber. Provenance: Estate of Aviva and Jack Robinson, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Size: 16'' x 3.5'' x 2.25'' (4

Tall PNG spirit figure carved out of wood with pigment, cowrie shells, fiber, fur and feathers. The spirit figure appears to be leaned against a painted stool, with his phallus exposed and painted. Th

A group of three West African Style Objects. Includes Liberia Dan style spoon, West African figure, and a Nigeria Yoruba style head on a basket. Wood, pigment, natural fibers, cowrie shells, and metal

A group of four personal adornments. 20th century. ++ Shell pendant. Papua New Guinea. 6 1/4" x 4 1/2". ++ Kina shell pendant. Papua New Guinea. 8 1/2" x 6". ++ Maasai beaded necklace. Kenya. ++ Beade