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A 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. Jh

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A 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 Olesen

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2 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 size

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(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 la

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(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, NYC

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Sepik 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.

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Rare 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 conditi

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Seven 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"

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Minias/Ramu Hunting Talisman Figure, Keram River, PNGMinias/Ramu Hunting Talisman Figure, Keram River, Papua New Guinea. Exquisite older finely executed example. Size: 5'' x 1.5'' x 2.25'' (13 x 4 x 6 cm). Australian Collection; From the Mike Warlow Col

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Mid-20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ancestral Bird FigureOceania, Papua New Guinea, Lower Ramu River region, ca. mid 20th century CE. A tall standing zoomorphic figure, hand-carved from hardwood, with a characteristically abstract presentation. This anthrop

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Mid-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 p

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A Ramu River Drum with Crocodile MotifA 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

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A Fine Ramu River Hunters CharmA highly stylized carved wooden effigy with an avian finial from the Ramu River in the Madang Province of New Guinea. Small figures like this one were kept in bilum bags and used by men during hunting

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Ramu River Hunters CharmA highly stylized carved wooden effigy from the Ramu River in the Madang Province of New Guinea. Small figures like this one were kept in bilum bags and used by men during hunting and for magic purpos

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A Lower Sepik or Ramu River DrumA 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 wi

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A Ramu River Drum Ex Ceaser CollectionA 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 wi

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Papua New Guinea Wooden Ancestor CarvingPapua New Guinea, Ramu River area, Wokam Village, early to mid 20th century CE. A small hand-carved wooden standing figure. The figure has an enormous head crest, a human-like bipedal body, and a long

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A Lower Sepik Kundu DrumA Lower Sepik drum, Sepik or Ramu River, Madang province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical hourglass form, the drum with decorated handle and a stylized figure seated on the bottom of the handle, the upper

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A Colorful Lower Sepik Drum Ex Rudi Ceaser CollectionA 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

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Excellent Old Lower Sepik DrumA 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

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A Lower Sepik Ceremonial DrumA 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

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Male initiation Figure**First Time At Auction** Papua New Guinea, Middle Ramu and Upper Keram Rivers Basin, near Guam River entry, Misingi Village, Romkun culture, ca. mid-20th century. A male initiation figure with oppose

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New Guinea Ramu River Shield, Ex Rockefeller CollectionNew Guinea Ramu River Shield, late 19th/early 20thc. Of oval form, the top with a thin triangular section carved in relief with spirit faces.  With holes on either side for the original cane bindin

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Ornate Ramu River Drum with Avian FinialsA 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

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