19th C. Fijian Wood Percussion Instrument- Lali Ni Meke

**Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. This is an interesting percussion instrument known as a paiban used as a clapper, constructed from 3

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful yet macabre memento from the days of tribally endorsed cannibalism, this hand-carved wooden fork was employed by servants or slaves t

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive example of a hand-carved wooden throwing club known in Fiji as an I Ula Tavatava. The club has a bulbous head with several protrudi

South Pacific, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A fine example of the distinctive double-headed kiakavo war club with a polished surface and a scored area on the underside of the curved h

**Originally Listed At $2000** Polynesia, Fiji, ca. 19th century CE. An enormous wooden kava vessel carved in the form of a sea turtle. The deep circular bowl is supported by six integral legs. Large

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. An intimidating throwing club known as an ula kitu (also i ula kitu) carved from hard, red-brown wood that is covered in lustrous patina. The den

**Originally Listed At $750** Oceania, Melanesia, Fiji, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A wooden pedestal dish, carved from a single piece in the form of a bird, the surface lustrous and smooth. Ef

**Originally Listed At $350** South Pacific, Fiji, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden tapa beater with four faces - one of which features incised vertical grooves that furthe

**Originally Listed At $1000** Oceania, Polynesia, Fijian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning example of a tapa beater that is hand-carved from lustrous, burgundy-hued wood. The columnar implemen

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY FIJIAN CARVED WOOD FIGHTING TRIBAL CLUB. 99 cm long.

**Originally Listed At $1200** Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. This is a practical implement carved from a thick piece of wood with a long neck and an anchor shaped hook for bas

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $1500** North America, United States

Central Africa, Dominican Republic of Congo, Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A mbira, also known as a finger harp, thumb piano, or sanza- a musical instrument and work of art popular throu

**Originally Listed At $200** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Basin, Iryan Jaya region, ca. 19th century CE. A wood and reed instrument used for shaping wood such as carvings and dugout canoes

DESCRIPTION: Antique gilt bronze crest from the Paramount Theater in New York featuring a foliage wreathed emblem emblazoned with woodwind and percussion instruments. CIRCA: 19th Century ORIGIN: USA D

Cantonese Percussion Opera Drum, 19th C. Wood, pigskin, metal, pigment. Size: 20'' x 11'' x 11'' (51 x 28 x 28 cm).

**First Time At Auction** South Pacific, Fiji, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A had carved wooden pounding tool for beating tapa with nice signs of use. The handle has a flared pommel and cylindrical sh

wind instrument, Büchel, alphorn shaped like trumpet, Switzerland, probably from the 19th century, wood bandaged, old restored places, with mouthpiece made of turned wood, was afterwards supplemented

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and ornate percussion instrument known as a kentongan (pentongan), a type of slit drum / gong. This was signaling and ce

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, 19th C, carved wood with mace form bulbous head and protruding knobs. With incised zigzagging design to the slender handle. L. 40.5 cm (16 in)

An Fijian Vesi Wood Oil DishCirca 19th Century A.D.Height 19 1/8 inches (48.26 cm).Property from the Estate of Alexander Brody, Honolulu, Hawaii Provenance: Acquired from Anthony JP Meyer Oceanic Art,

Antique Scientific Instrument The Continuous Calendar perpetual stick calendar USA, late 19th century wood, cardboard, printed paper 5 1/2"dia x 27 7/16"h Provenance: Property from the Collection of G

Four Antique Medical / Surgical Kits, One Scale(14) ebonized wood handled instruments, steel blades, 19th century German or French (rusted blades), no case: a portable stainless steel kit, early 20th

An antique musical box in working condition. Probably european, late 19th century. The wood case inlaid with a motif of instruments and flowers. Apparently un-marked. Approximate measurements:9"H x 20