Sold2016Standing male "malagan" figure - Papua New Guinea -wood ("Alstonia scholaris"), shell inlay ("Turbo Phetolatus opercula"), lime, red ochre, black pigment, hairdo from short cut brush-like plantfibre tufts, which were pressed in blackish mass, thin verSee Sold Price
2016Hook figure - Papua New Guinea - Koreworilight wood, matt black patina, red pigment, narrow lancet-shaped base carved with an anthropomorphic face, body formed by opposed hook shapes, dam., minor missing parts, cracks, strong abrasion of paiSee 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
Sold2022Maprik Figure, Papua New Guinea.A Maprik Figure. Wood, pigment. Papua New Guinea. 11" x 61 1/2". Provenance: From a Chicago, Illinois Private Estate.See Sold Price
Sold2019Early Bioma Figure Papua New GuineaBioma figure, Yupno Valley, Morobe Region, Papua New Guinea, ca. 19th-early 20th c. With an inscription in the Yupno language reading "Vatave Kimori” along the reverse of the figure. The figure is dSee Sold Price
Sold2017Carved ancestral figure, Papua New Guinea, 54"hCarved ancestral figure or "kumbianmu", Tigowi tribe, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, regarded as a dwelling place for ancestral spirits, rendering aid and good fortune to living family members, compriSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Standing Female Figure, Papua New GuineaWood, grass, cowry shells. Papua New Guinea, 20th C. Height: 50", Width: 13 1/2", Depth: 7 1/2". A large standing female figure carved from hardwood. Large cowry shell eyes and rust colored grass neckSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Old Yena Figure Papua New Guinea Ex Edler Coll.A Carved wooden Yena Figure with mineral pigment painted face and overall stylized form. Washkuk people, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea - Field collected by John C. Edler, C 1986. The Yena sculptureSee Sold Price
Sold2022Standing Oceanic Figure Papua New Guinea.Standing Oceanic Figure Papua New Guinea. Size 10 1/4 inches high. Ex. Alan R. Sawyer Collection.See Sold Price
Sold2023Oceanic Hook Figures, Papua New GuineaThis weathered wooden Papua New Guinea hook figure is mounted on custom stand: 11" W x 4" D x 23 1/2" H Another wonderful wooden hook figure depicting a female with scarification, braided hair (rope fSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Fine Old Yena Figure Papua New Guinea Ex Edler CollA Carved wooden Yena Figure with mineral pigment painted face and overall stylized form. Washkuk people, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea - Field collected by John C. Edler, C 1986. The Yena sculptureSee Sold Price
Sold2022Maprik Figure, Papua New Guinea.A Maprik Figure. Wood, pigment. Papua New Guinea. 12" x 61 3/4". Provenance: From a Chicago, Illinois Private Estate.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
Sold2022Malangan Burial Spirit Figure, Papua New GuineaMalangan Burial Spirit Figure. Papua New Guinea, New Ireland, late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with natural pigments, natural fibers replicating hair, measuring 53” high x 21”See Sold Price
Sold2022Wood Carved Figure, Papua New GuineaWood Carved Figure, Papua New Guinea Wooden Masked Figure. Approximately 17.8125H x 3.6875W x 3.0625D in.See Sold Price
Sold2022Bioma Spirit Figure Papua New GuineaBioma Spirit figure, Papua New Guinea, Gulf Province, Wapo/Era River, decorated in white and orange pigment with carved designs throughout, 27" hSee Sold Price
Sold2022Middle Sepik River Figure, Papua New Guinea.A Middle Sepik River Figure, possibly Iatmul Janus Figure. Wood, pigment. Papua New Guinea. 21 1/4" x 4 1/2". Condition: Cracks, pigment loss, and gouges. Provenance: From a Virginia Private CollectioSee Sold Price
Sold2016Tribal Spirit Figure, Papua New GuineaTribal spirit figure from Papua New Guinea. [36 1/2" H x 7 1/4" W x 9 1/2" D]. Overall good condition.See Sold Price
Sold20223 Sepik Yipwon Figures, Papua New Guinea3 Sepik Yipwon Figures, Papua New Guinea. Carved wood. On stands. Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York. Size: Ranging from 14'' x 3'' x 3.25'' (36 x 8 x 8 cm) to 20.5'' x 1'See Sold Price
Sold20193 Ethnographic Objects. 20th c.A group of three ethnographic objects. 20th century. ++ Sepik style wood figure. Papua New Guinea. 15 1/2" x 5" x 3 1/2". ++ Woven and embellished vest. West Africa. 26 1/2" x 14" x 4". ++ Vessel. 8"See 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
Sold2021A Washkuk minja figureA Washkuk minja figure, Papua New Guinea, having polychome pigment decoration, 72"h Provenance: ex. German collectionSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Sepik River Wood Standing Male Figure Height 34 1/2 (87.7 cm).A Sepik River Wood Standing Male Figure Papua New Guinea Height 34 1/2 (87.7 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Mr. Gerald Berenson, gifted in 1991 (Inv. no. 1991.46).See Sold Price
22 hrs LeftLeonard Auction, a division of The Leonard CompanyPapua New Guinea and Oceanic Assortment$75
5 days LeftCapitoliumart s.r.l.Pair of wood and plant fibre axes. New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea , late 19th century.€360
5 days LeftCapitoliumart s.r.l.Ancient and complete ceremonial axe from the Trobriand Islands. Papua New Guinea, 19th cent. .€400
BonhamsPAPUA NEW GUINEA HIGHLANDS, 1930s. 181 Silver gelatin print photographs, 1930-1934, most 4 x 5 i...$3,000
5 days LeftCapitoliumart s.r.l.Kina necklace carved from a single block of mother-of-pearl. Papua New Guinea, early 20th century. .€160
5 days LeftCapitoliumart s.r.l.War club made of wood and stone. Papua New Guinea, early 20th century.€120
Jul 09Hutchinson Scott AuctioneersA 19TH CENTURY MASSIM FIGHTING STICK TROBRIAND ISLANDS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA WOOD£100
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