A Middle Strickland River Drum

A Middle Strickland River drum, Samo, Bedamini or Gebusi people, Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Of nearly tubular form, the thin drum with flaring mouth in the form of a stylized crocodiles head

A Lower/Middle Strickland River drum, Kamula people, Western Province, Papua New Guinea.Of elongated and nearly cylindrical form, the drum with terminus flaring slightly with incised lines; the whole

A middle Sepik River crocodile drum. East Sepik province, Iatmul people, Papua New Guinea.Of typical hourglass shape the handle in the form of a crocodile with scaly back and elongated face with redde

This wooden kundu, Papua New Guinea drum, is featured with an hourglass shape, carved with tribal patterns in the middle of body and a mask handle. L: 18in(45.7cm)

A Fine and ornate Lower Sepik drum. Lower Sepik/Ramu River, Madang province, Papua New Guinea.Of ornate form, the beautifully carved drum with eight fully carved birds carved about the upper and lower

A Lower Sepik drum, Sepik or Ramu River, Madang province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical hourglass form, the drum with rounded handle and two stylized mask-like figures, the upper and lower quadrants wit

A fine and old Era River Drum. Era River area, Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical form, the drum of conical form tapering to a stylized crocodile’s mouth, the terminus inci

A group of two Melanesian drums. 20th century. Papua New Guinea. ++ Telefomin handheld drum. 36" x 5." ++ Sepik River handheld drum. Sepik River. 44" x 8."_x000D_ Provenance: From the Estate of Lynda

An Era River Drum. Era River area, Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical form, the drum of conical form tapering to a stylized crocodile’s head, the terminus incised with typi

A fine and old Era River Drum. Era River area, Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical form, the drum of conical form tapering to a stylized crocodile’s head, the terminus incis

BLUEBILL DRAKE by Charles Bryan, Middle River, MD. Very good original paint with some shelf scuffs. Appears to be in unused condition. Some minor staining. Retains weight and rigging

20th c. Carved wood, shells 31" x 8" x 4" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York There are mask-making villages all along the Sepik, but the Middle River is the most densely populated with over

Middle River, Maryland, 1920-2008. Signed. Carved decoys with original paint. Goldeneye, Redhead and Canvasback hen and drake (dated 1987). 15" to 16"l.

FINE PAIR OF RED HEADS by Charles R. Bryan Middle River, MD. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Both retain weights, rings and staples. Both signed and dated 1980 by maker. 300-400

FINE CANVASBACK DRAKE by Charles Bryan, Middle River, MD. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Subtle painted feather work to back. Retains keel weight, ring and staple. Retains John Hillman

CANVASBACK DRAKE by Charlie Bryan, Middle River, MD. Very good original paint showing some minor in-use wear. Retains keel weight and rigging. Notation on bottom: "Charles Bryan, Middle River, MD, 196

Vintage circa 1940's Hand Carved and Hand Painted Duck Decoy Drake Canvasback by Charlie Bryant, Middle River, MD. 8 inches x 17 inches (#52)

Unusually complex and pristine Karaut (Kara'ut) ornament from the Abelam people of New Guinea. While the abstracted figure with elongated head and dangling legs are the basis of the form, the meticulo

An Early Trumpet Chambri Lakes, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (circa 1900) carved hardwood and cowrie shells 43 cm long PROVENANCE Wayne Heathcote, Sydney

New Guinea Sepik River Slit Drum. An elaborately-carved "garamut", measuring approximately 40" X 9" X 10". The drum has a magnificent patina; suggestive of considerable age, and much use. The American

A finely carved wooden hook idol which were considered patron spirits of warfare and hunting. This small handheld example was carried in net bags by their owners to bring success in hunting and battle

A group of 7 Middle Fly River arrows, Suki or Zemakani, Middle Fly River, Western Province.An assortment of extremely rare arrows from the Middle Fly Anim cultures (though the Suki are linguistically

Pre-Columbian, Middle Cauca River Valley, Colombia, its culture also known as Quimbaya, AD 800-1200, depicting a sculptural seated female ceramic figure, slightly dry surface but intact, the seated fi

A group of 8 Middle Fly River arrows, Suki or Zemakani, Middle Fly River, Western Province.An assortment of extremely rare arrows from the Middle Fly Anim cultures (though the Suki are linguistically