Native of the Papua Islands 1855

Rare Antique (over 100 years old ) Native PAPUA NEW GUINEA Wood Board Sculpture Figure. Large piece. Height :37 in. Width: 10 in . No Reserve!

(lot of 2) Alexander Dallas Bache (American, 1806 - 1867), South Farallon Island, 1855, and San Clemente Island, 1856, U.S. Coast Survey hand-colored copper engraved maps, overalls (with frames): 18"h

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island 1855 J.H. Colton.Dimensions: 11" X 14 1/4".Inv.16-17

Obsidian Knife and Spears, Admiralty Islands / Papua New Guinea, C.1900. Wood, parinarium putty nut paste, pigment, obsidian. From the collection of Joseph Salamanca. Size: Lengths ranging from 10'' (

Melanesian carved wood boat-shaped bowl, 19th/20th c., Most likely Papua New Guinea, Tami Islands used for large feast or ceremonial occasions. Measuring approx 32" wide x 16" deep and 7" tall. Some l

Tami Island, Papua New Guinea, mask, having a polychrome pigment-decorated strong face with stylized eyes, above an elongated nose with ring, 15"h Provenance: ex. German Colonial collection, ex. New Y

Splashboard, Trobriand Island, Papua New Guinea. Scrolling Avian head design elements, classic form. Size: 30'' x 24'' x 2'' (76 x 61 x 5 cm). Provenance: The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman, Pennsylvania.

O/V, SLR, 21 x 17", Henri Bouvier was a French trained artist that moved to Tahiti back in the 1930's. He went on to become a prominent political figure in Tahiti - especially in the 1970's. He also s

This woman doll is made of straw and cloth. It is in good condition with no known damage. 9in tall

Folio Copper Plate Published 1784 by Alexander Hogg, London for "A New Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages..." by George W. Anderson. Paper Size: 14.5 x 9 inch (37 x 23cm) Approx. Slight surf

The 18th/19th century carved wood feast bowl attributed to the Melansian People of Admiralty Island, Papua, New Guinea the bird form with pronounced head and openwork 'wing' handles, raised on four in

Massim people carved splashboard (lagim), Milne Bay Province, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, fragment from an indigenous canoe used to navigate the noted "Kula" inter-islands trading voyages, co

Tami Island Trading Bowl. Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th/ early 20th C. Carved hardwood. Size: 36.25"W x 17.25"D x 6.5"H (92 x 44 x 17 cm). PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHI

A fine Huon Gulf Feast Bowl, Huon Gulf; Tami or Siassi Islands; Papua New GuineaThe long ovoid bowl beautifully carved with thin walls and darkened, the sides with raised designs in the form of a styl

A very old hand carved and well used wooden bowl with elaborate tribal motifs around the edges, interlocking designs with serpents and geometric forms. Massim peoples, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Gui

A very nice older feast spoon from the Huon Gulf/Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea. The long wooden ladle features a finely carved ancestor head and well handled surface. The feast ladle measures 34 x 4.

A Pacific Islands mint hinged collection from the 1930's to the 1980's. Includes Norfolk Islands, Naura, Christmas Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Fiji, Tuvalu, Gilbert & Ellice Is

A Group of Sixteen Gorham Mfg. Co. Saxon Stag Pattern Partial Gilt Silver Serving Pieces, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1855 Marks: (lion-anchor-G), (various) 8 inches (20.3 cm) (longest) 19.59 troy

This is a very unusual figural hotel bell with a Polynesian theme, with an island native sitting on top of the bell with a hammer in each arm. When the left arm is extended, the right arm falls to rin

Merilys Walunga (also Marilys Walunga) (Native Alaskan, born 1955). An original St. Lawrence Island Native Alaskan Inuit carved mixed media baleen head bust sculpture. Produced circa 1985. Modeled as

An antique Northwest Coast / Vancouver Island, Native American Indian necklace, 19th century. The double strand necklace is composed of dentalium shells, some with incised decoration, alternating with

Trobriand Island Papua New Guinea ceremonial carved wood canoe paddle. Features a reticulated and carved wood handle with long narrow shaft and pointed flat paddle. Measures 64" x 7". Good overall con

Group Lot of Silver Items including 800 Silver Cup, 800 Silver Napkin Ring, and Grouping of Silver Charms mounted on Wood Display. Depicting Open Mouth Fish, Pineapple, Island Natives, Conch Shell, Ca

Young Native Woman, Friendly Islands. c1876. From the Coral Reef Boring Expedition headed by Professor W.J. Sollas. Light contrast and fair tonal range. Friendly Islands : 8.5 in. (21.59 cm) x 6 in. (