Sold2023A Ramu River Ancestor FigureAhnen-Figur Ramu River, Papua-Neuguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 42 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Gérald Minkoff und Muriel OlesenSee Sold Price
Sold2021Mid-20th C. Papua New Guinea Ramu Wood Ancestor Figure**Originally Listed At $250** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Lower Ramu River region, ca. 1950s CE. A hand-carved wooden figure depicting an ancestor standing with feet fused to an integral semicircular pSee Sold Price
Sold20182 Papau New Guinea Sculptures2 Papau New Guinea Sculptures. A Ramu River "Hook" figure with repeated Hornbill bird beaks and anthropomorphic form; and a carved Abelam peoples panel, ancestor faces and bird forms. Ranging in sizeSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Ramu River FigureFigur Ramu River, Papua-Neuguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Kasuar-Federn. H 72 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Dr. Andreas Vontobel (1931-2011), Waltalingen. 2nd Half 20th Century / 2. Hälfte 20. JhSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Karawari Ancestor Sculpture Field collected 1978A rare carved wooden Karawari River Ancestor figure, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea -This sculpture is unusual for a Men's house figure as it was carved in full form as opposed to profile kamanSee Sold Price
Sold2022Large 20th C. PNG Sepik River Wood Ancestor FigureOceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Washkuk Hills, Kwoma people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. Impressive in both scale and skill - a magnificent hand-carved wood figural sculptuSee Sold Price
Sold2022Large 20th C. PNG Sepik River Wood Ancestor FigureOceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Washkuk Hills, Kwoma people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. Impressive in both scale and skill - a magnificent hand-carved wood figural sculptuSee Sold Price
Sold201620th C. PNG Sepik River Wood Ancestor Figure** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, ca. 1960. Large ancestor figure. Large, shield shaped, bird-like face.See Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome female ancestor figure wearing cloth loincloth with heart shaped face and hook nose. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and FloSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome male ancestor figure with arms at sides. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, FloridSee Sold Price
Sold2020(7pc) COLLECTION PAPUA NEW GUINEA CARVED FIGURESincluding Ramu River ancestral figures, including three or more attributed to the Misingi Village, as well as a Kadovar Island betel nut mortar h. 9 in. (largest) Provenance: from the estate of the laSee Sold Price
Sold2022(2) Ramu River carved wood figures(2) Ramu River carved wood figures, 19th/20th c., Northern Papua New Guinea, 9"h x 3.5"w x 2.5"d (slightly larger figure) Provenance: The Estate of Mary Ann Van Rensselaer Strong, NYCSee Sold Price
Sold2022Sepik River Style Figure, Ramu River, PNG.A Sepik River Style Figure. Wood. Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. 13" x 2 1/4". With mount: 14 3/4" x 2 7/8". Condition: Abrasions. Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.See Sold Price
Sold2015Sepik River Mindimbit Wooden Ancestor FigureDESCRIPTION: Large old tribal Mindimbit wood ancestor figure from Sepik River, New Guinea. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 22” tall. CONDITION: Cracked across the base and one cowry shell eye has been rSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, PapuaA Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, With fiber twine, shells and feather decoration. H: 50 1/2 W: 8 D: 11 in. Paulian Association Gallery. Purchased by AnnSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Hand Carved Ramu River Papua New Guinea FigureFine Oceanic tribal sculpture measuring 13 1/2" Tall......Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any conditiSee Sold Price
Sold2023Seven Papua New Guinea Figural SculpturesSeven wood carved sculptures from Papua New Guinea. Includes two Murik Lakes figures, three Ramu figures, two Sepik river figures. Some wear of patina, chips, and splits present throughout. 7.5"-13"See Sold Price
Sold2015A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure,A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Having fiber, feathers, twine and cowrie shell ornaments. H: 37 W: 16 D: 18 in. French Gallery in Papeete, Tahiti,See Sold Price
Sold2022African Mumuye Wood Standing Ancestor FigureAfrican Mumuye Carved Wood Standing Ancestor Figure, Upper Benue River Region, Nigeria, incised geometric designs, h. 13 3/4 in., w. 4 in., d. 4 1/4 in.; mounted on wood stand, overall h. 15 in. ProveSee Sold Price
Sold2021LARGE CARVED WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGURE, 45.5"HCarved wood ancestor figure, possibly Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, standing figure wearing a mask, decorated with red and black pigments, natural fiber fringe, approx 45.5"h Start Price: $100.00See Sold Price
Sold20186 Papau New Guinea Ethnographic Objects6 Papau New Guinea Ethnographic Objects. Carved wood idol with elongated beak, Ramu River; carved wood Trobriand Islands ancestor; terracotta head with incised designs, Sepik River; miniature Sepik RiSee Sold Price
Sold2022New Guinea kneeling ancestor figureNew Guinea kneeling ancestor figure, Upper Sepik River, nicely carved, pigment details, shell eyes, 18.25"h x 7.5"w x 7.25"d Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYCSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Eket Mask Ex Michael RhodesA carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment, movable lower jaw attached with string and adorned with a tall post like final featuring a finely carved ancestor figure. Eket peoples, Cross River regioSee Sold Price
Sold2021Sepik River Region Atl Spear Thrower, PNGSepik River Region Atl Spear Thrower with carved ancestor figure counterweight. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Tribal Art, November 18, 1997, Lot 302. Size: 38'' x 4'' x 2'' (97 x 10 x 5 cm). Note: TSee Sold Price
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359 Lots AwayHermann Historica GmbHA large Cameroonian ancestor figure of the Bamun tribeSee Sold Price