19th C. Panamanian Kuna Island Wood Figure

Latin American, Panama, Kuna People, early 20th century CE. A wooden figure beautifully carved by the indigenous Kuna people of Panama and Colombia, known as a nuchu (uchu). As typical with nuchu, thi

BIDJOGO WOOD SEATED MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, BISSAGOS ISLAND, 19TH C., H 16 3/4":Carved as a seated male figure with staff. Measures H.16 3/4" x 6 1/4" x 5". Property of the Flint Institute of Arts. For

Large Antique Carved Wood Figure of Saint. Probably At Least 19thC or Earlier. Possibly Italian or South American. Condition: As Found. Dimensions: H: 40". Provenance: From a Long Island NY Home. Plea

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)

**Originally Listed At $2000** Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Luzon Island, northern mountain region, Ifugao Tribe, ca. second half of the 19th century CE. A beautiful, hand-carved wooden tower shie

Last quarter of the 19th century most likely. The painting on wood is titled on verso Sullivans Island, SC. The piece depicts a home of the mid to late 19th century in the region with figure on the po

Southeast Asia, Philippines, Luzon island, Ifugao culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden spoon known as a pakko with a figural handle depicting a figure with either two heads

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, North Sumatra Province, Nias Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fabulous wood architectural panel featuring a high relief carving of an ancestor figure seated in

Two Healer figures, Kuna, San Blas Island, Panama, Ealy 20th C. Carved wood. One on stand. Sizes: 1) Sizes: 1) 11.5'' x 3'' x 3.25'' (29 x 8 x 8 cm); 2) 8'' x 2.5'' x 2.5'' (20 x 6 x 6 cm); Height on

Kuna Indian Nuchu Shaman Healing Figures, San Blas Islands, Panama, Mid 20th C. Hand carved wood. Size: Range from 6.5'' x 1.5'' x 1.75'' (17 x 4 x 4 cm) to 13.75'' x 4'' x 3.25'' (35 x 10 x 8 cm).

19th century wood figure of St. Dominic, 11" H x 4 1/2" W. Paint and wood loss. Provenance: Estate of Robert Eigelberger, Palm Beach, Florida.

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Wuvulu Island (also known as Mary Island, Matty, Maty Island, Tiger Island, Tiger-Inseln and Wuwulu), ca. 19th century CE. A striking hand-carved wooden serving dish present

**Originally Listed At $1000** Oceania, Polynesia, Southern Cook Islands, Mangaia Island, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A beautiful openwork adze handle of distinctly ceremonial form known as a rua

Melanesia, Vanuatu Island, ca. 19th century CE. A dramatic puppet carved from wood and accented with dried red-brown mud applied to bamboo stalks to form a long, phallic nose and bulging eyes that pro

Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of carved, light wooden statues, each depicting a different Buddhist figure, each depicted with lotus flowers and sinuous curves. One is Buddha, d

Polynesia, Cook Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning, extremely rare example of a no'oanga, a curved stool masterfully carved by hand from a single piece of tropical hardwood. It stands on four pa

Seated wearing half-open robes in dhyanasana, the arms held in the lap in dhyana or samadhi mudra, a crown-like hat upon his head, and on an elaborate integral base. Measures 9 x 5 x 4.25 inches. We h

19th century carved wood figure of a (Cooley) Chinese man, 59" x 37". Provenance: Chula Vista, California collection.

South Pacific, Caroline Islands, Palau (also Belau or Beluu), 19th century CE. Hand carved from a fine grained wood of gorgeous caramel hues, a treasure box for storing and protecting a woman's valuab

South Pacific, Solomon Sea (Trobriand Islands), 19th century CE. An excellent wood adze with a flat metal blade bound to its end. The handle is shaped like the head of a long-necked bird, with carving

Oceania, Melanesia, northern Solomon Islands, North Bougainville District, Takuu Atoll (also Mortlock Islands or Marqueen Islands), ca. 19th century CE. A finely preserved adze of an elegant and minim

**Originally Listed At $1800** Oceania, Melanesia, northern Solomon Islands, North Bougainville District, Takuu Atoll (also Mortlock Islands or Marqueen Islands), ca. 19th century CE. A finely preserv

Oceania, Micronesia, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved wooden canoe model boasting fine form and intricate detailing. The round-bottomed canoe is

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A tall wooden statue in the style of the palace of Ikere, where all sculptures were made by Olowe of Ise in the first few decade