Ceremonial Dance Paddle, probably Ra'ivavae or Tupua'i, Austral Islands

Austral Islands ceremonial paddle, 19th century, elaborately incised or chip-carved all over, these paddles were probably made to sell to 19th century sailors whaling in the South Seas and show the ca

Ceremonial/Tribal Paddle Austral Islands Circa 1820-1840 Dimensions: 42 x 10 1/2 inches Pommel carved with stylized depictions of the goddess Arununa in a squatting position. Overall carved intricate

wood, dark brown patina, delicate chip-carved patterns cover the blade and shaft, the conical handle terminus encircled by a row of human figures, slightly dam., minor missing parts (rim of the blade)

Austral Islands ceremonial paddle, on the longer example, the handle is round, with eight faces around, depicting abstract or stylized creatures, the shaft is round like a dowel or broomstick, but wit

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Polynesian Austral Island Dance Paddle, Mid-19th Century. Finely carved shaft and blade, with carved masks around the knobbed end. From old UK estate with Harrods Storage Label from early 20th. Shows

Solomon Islands Kokorra Ceremonial Dance Paddle.Decorated in low relief with representation of an anthropomorph called kokorra, typically depicted in a squatting position with hands raised with large,

Ceremonial dance shield. Dayak (probably Kenyah). Borneo Island, Indonesia. Wood, paint. H: 42.5", W: 12". Shipping costs noted below are estimates for USA locations via FEDEX ground. Actual costs may

Two 19th Century Austral Islands carved and intricately incised ceremonial wood paddles, 34 ½” & 40 ¼” long. (2)

late 19th/ early 20th c., good old color; one side decorated in black, red and aqua paint; the other side with finely carved design; top to handle scrolled; 26"NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve

Oceania, Austral Islands, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large, ceremonial club with swirling carvings and an anthropomorphic figure. Size: 10.5" W x 32" H (26.7 cm x 81.3 cm); 35.5" H (90.2 cm) on includ

Polynesian Austral Island Ceremonial Adze, Mid-19th Century. Large stone blade, Finely carved wood shaft, blade attached with sinnit (coconut string) bindings. On metal mount. Formerly from the collec

(lot of 2) North Malaita Islands, Soloman Islands, circa 1950's beautiful dance wands, bird shaped, largest: 11.5"h; Provenance: Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California

Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast (probably southern Alaska), Tlingit people, ca. 1870s to 1880s CE. A beautiful ceremonial paddle, hand-carved from fine-grained cedar, with an elegant presenta

Ceremonial dance shield with guardian face motif. Dayak. Borneo Island, Indonesia. Wood, paint. H: 43", W: 10". Provenance: Mark Johnson, Los Angeles

Title: A Northwest Coast Ceremonial Dance Mask Date/Period: Circa 1870, Repainted 1900-1910 Materials: Wood, paint, tanned hide, feather nubs. Size: Height: 8-1/2 inches. Description: Heiltsuk Tribe (

The flat diamond form blade with finely carved raised midline above a crosshatch and ring decorated double collar comprised of two concave diamond form bands with protuberances. H: 120.5 in., W: 3.5 i

REG DAVIDSON (SKIL KAAT'LASS) (1954-) HAIDA, MASSET Ceremonial Dance Drum and Beater, 2000 the drum: skin, wood, and acrylic, 3 x 20.25 x 20.25 in (7.6 x 51.4 x 51.4 cm) the beater: wood, hide, and co

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund To be sold subject to no reserve STYLE OF Ceremonial Dance Mask- of medium large size with carved wood face covered with red ochre, s

Two pieces on custom stands: Valdivian style owl figure, together with painted wood dance paddle (possibly) Hopi Paddle: 17" x 3 1/2"

A tall carved wooden mask with heavy incised linear designs and traditional form and style. This mask was used by the Kifwebe society as part of their ceremonial dances. Striated face masks known as k

James Wayne Yazzie (American 1943-1969) Ceremonial Dance- acrylic on cardboard, signed James Wayne Yazzie lower right. 20 x 31''

Cook Islands Ceremonial Hafted Adze, Mangaia, 19th century, squared shaft with geometric relief carving, the black basalt blade bound with sennit fiber and shark skin, lg. 40 3/4 in. Provenance: Priva

Charlie Willeto. Sun Dance Ceremonial Figure. Not signed or dated. Carved and painted cottonwood with sunburst on back. Natural wood splits and paint crazing, otherwise excellent condition. 20"h x 9"w