Stone Effigy Rapa Iti, Austral Islands

Central America and Polynesia, ca. 19th century or earlier. Rock crystal Olmecoid carving of a boy in classic style, along with a large obsidian blade, likely a spearpoint from the Austral Islands. ME

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

Moai Hava (“Dirty statue” or “to be lost”), Moai (ancestor figure), c. 1100–1600 C.E., 5.5 inches h, basalt volcanic ruff, Rapa Nui (Easter Island)Condition: very fine c

Taino. A tall superbly sculpted male, defining the Taino craftsman’s skills as carvers. This important piece is strangely reminiscent of the art of the Rapa Nui culture of Easter Island, a corr

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean Islands, Dominican Republic, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A large effigy figure known as a zemi carved from stone, depicting a figure lying on his back with hand

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

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

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)

Stone pipe 4.29” long 1.99” tall Pipe shows good patination but we have no provenance for it. All items well come with documentation of authenticity and transfer of ownership. And some items will

Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Aztec, ca. 1325 to 1475 CE. A large and fantastical carving made from basalt stone in the form of Xiuhcoatl, a mythical fire serpent. The sinuous body has a tapered tail

A prehistoric stone effigy pipe bowl The stone pipe bowl in the form of a human head, with old paper label, 'Very fine head pipe - H. coll #6 Found in mound #3 Mason Co. Ky. Ohio river near Maysville

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

A Cherokee Stone Effigy Pipe c. 1850 carved brownstone Length: 2 ¾ inches 
 
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Native American. 25 Carved Stone Effigy Pipes. All great condition. Largest is 10” h. Est. $500-800. Ship: $85

A remarkable ancient stone idol with classic treatment to the head and face, incised design, wonderful form. A very rare relic from Southwest Niger, Western Africa. This stone was carved by the Bura A

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

Tennessee, Native American stone human effigy pipe, figure of a seated man with headdress carved atop the pipe, carved details. Very good condition, wear consistent with age and material makeup. Prove

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

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

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful and incredibly rare hand-carved stone effigy of a lizard. The crouching reptile is formed from a dark green stone with a mottled

Mound Builder Stone Effigy Pipe of a double headed snake or serpent, Mississippi mound building culture, 800-1200 AD. This is a very large steatite pipe in a unique form. The Pipe measures 16.25 inche

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Guanacaste / Nicoya region, ca. 1 to 800 CE. An impressively large, carved volcanic stone effigy metate with decorative flying panels, presenting a grand and nicely curved t

Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A finely carved stone effigy hacha depicting a serpent. Hachas were believed to be ceremonial axe heads, hence the name, which means "axe" in Spani