Rare Shell and Fiber Bridal Headdress, PNG

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

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.

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

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

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

Papa New Guinea, Ambusap Bridal Cowrie Shell Headpiece, this veil is covered in shells, each pierced up to 2 times in order to be attached, demonstrating the tightest hand-bining technique, and great

A Toma mask Côte d'Ivoire Carved wood, the domed brow above recessed thin eyes, prominent cheekbones and an open triangular mouth, wearing an elaborate headdress of fiber netting, cowrie shell, beads

A very finely carved wooden mask with ornate incised designs, attached rattan and woven fiber headdress accented with sea shells, beads and a thick encrusted red earthen pigment. The mask measures 11

3 Bamana Chiwara Headdresses. Mali, Africa. Carved Wood, Fiber, Shells. Largest size: 43.5'' x 8'' x 8'' (110 x 20 x 20 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A very rare Old Carved wooden mask with bark cloth plant fiber headdress and shards of glass as eyes, and embellished with charcoal pigments and woven plant material. This mask was acquired during a "

Afghanistan Turkoman Wedding Bridal Headdress with central finial, silvered teardrops and hard stones attached to woven hat with long panel and tassels with shell beading. Together with a hand-carved

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.

Collector's Lot of African Masks and Headdress.Carved wood, textile, plant fiber, cowrie shell, hair. Stands not included. Size: Ranging from 8'' x 6'' x 4.5'' (20 x 15 x 11 cm) to 19'' x 9.5'' x 9.5'

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.

African Ejagham Headdress, Nigeria, 20th C. Carved wood, fiber, shells and pigment. Provenance: ex-collection of Samir Boro, Cote D'Ivoire. Size: 12'' x 5'' x 8'' (30 x 13 x 20 cm) Height on stand: 14

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

Lot 171 Bamana peoples, Mali Chiwara (Antelope) Headdress (20th Century) wood, jute fiber, cowrie shells 52 x 4 3/4 x 10 inches Provenance: from a Woodmere, NY Estate

A rare Hunter’s headdress from the Hausa people of Nigeria , west Africa. Carved wood, animal beak, leather and natural fiber. The Headdress measures 18 x 15 inches ( 22 inches on professional custo

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,

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).