Sold2019Angoram Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Relief PanelVintage carved wood plaque from the Angoram people from the Sepik region of New Guinea. Features a hand carved scene depicting villagers with spears and houses as well as a fishing scene. Measures 16"See Sold Price
Sold2018Vibrant 20th C. PNG Painted Wood Panel w/ Birds100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $400** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, SepikSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Figural PanelOceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A dramatic, brightly painted wooden decorative carving of a seated figure. Presenting as a panel and painted on one sidSee Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Angoram Lower Sepik Mwai MaskPapua New Guinea Angoram Lower Sepik Mwai Mask, carved wood, tree resin, cassowary feathers, cowrie and nassa shells, depicting elongated male form face with nose extending down past the mouth with aSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Sepik Carved Wood PanelLarge Sepik, Papua New Guinea carved wood and painted panel; showing several masks and bird motifs; with inset cowrie shell eyes and raffia embellishments (stand not included); H: 65 3/4"See Sold Price
Sold2017Large Sepik Carved Wood PanelLarge Sepik, Papua New Guinea carved wood and painted panel; showing several masks and bird motifs; with inset cowrie shell eyes and raffia embellishments (stand not included); H: 65 3/4"See Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Lower Sepik Asmat Ceremonial ShieldPapua New Guinea Lower Sepik Asmat Storyboard War Ceremonial Shield (20th Century), carved wood and natural pigment a solid piece of wood with carved relief of nose pieces and a simple human face carvSee Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Four Sepik Painted Wood PanelsGroup of four Sepik, Papua New Guinea painted panels; three on bark, together with one on wood; L: 29 5/8" (longest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Four Sepik Painted Wood PanelsGroup of four Sepik, Papua New Guinea painted panels; three on bark, together with one on wood; L: 29 5/8" (longest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Taro StirrerOceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. early 20th century CE. A huge, hand-carved wooden stirrer with a delightful relief anthropomorphic face at the base of the paddle. A long, slightly cSee Sold Price
Sold201820th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Gope BoardOceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved, oval wooden panel called a gope board; this smaller example was probably made for an uninitiated boy. The surface has a low relief motifSee Sold Price
Sold202020th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Spear, Boat Prow Ornament**Originally Listed At $200** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine spear and canoe prow ornament, hand-built from several painted bark panels which are fastenSee Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Asmat War Ceremonial ShieldPapua New Guinea Lower Sepik Asmat Storyboard War Ceremonial Shield, carved wood and natural pigment a solid piece of wood with carved relief of abstract animal and human motifs with central crocodileSee Sold Price
Sold2018Large 1.6 Mtr Cult House Panel Wogamush Upper SepikLarge 1.6 MTR cult House panel - Wogamush - Upper Sepik - Papua New Guinea 2nd half 20th century Wood, pigments 159 cm House panels are used in Papua New Guinea to decorate homes for the cult ceremoniSee Sold Price
Sold2018Large Ancestors House Panel - Upper SepikLarge ancestors house panel - Upper Sepik - Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 150 x 32 cm House panels are used in Papua New Guinea to decorate homes for the cult ceremonies. Imagery on each platSee Sold Price
Sold2017Late 19th C. PNG Carved Wood Figural Panel**First Time At Auction** Papua New Guinea, probably Astrolobe Bay or Lower Ramu River / Sepik River, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, a marker depictinSee Sold Price
Sold2018Older Ancestor Spirit Figure from Angoram VillageOlder Ancestor Spirit Figure from Angoram village Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 37 cm Older Ancestor Spirit Figure from Angoram village, Sepik region. This ancestor figure have stood in the men’s houseSee Sold Price
Sold2019Sepik Papua New Guinea 19" Tambanum Tumbuan MaskNew Guinea carved wood trading mask. Features an oval exaggerated facial form with deep relief carving. Measures 19" x 6 1/2". Good overall condition with minor wear. In house, Hill Auction Gallery coSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Abelam PanelAn Abelam carving, Abelam people, Maprik hills, East Sepik province, Papua New Guinea.The tear-drop shaped carving in low relief with flat back, depicting a central head surrounded by bird imagery. BrSee Sold Price
Sold2024SEPIK RIVER NECKRESTSEPIK RIVER NECKREST PAPUA NEW GUINEA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY carved wood, snail shell and vegetal fibre, with relief carved ancestor masks to the ends, the reverse with incised design aSee Sold Price
Sold2021Barbed Spear with Fine Geometric ReliefBarbed spear with fine geometric relief, and dark patina. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik RiverCountry: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlierMaterial: WoodDimensions: H 56" Provenance: Louis PierreSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Carved Wood Platter from Papua New GuineaA finely carved wooden platter with zoomorphic head on one end and a ornate designs carved in relief on the back side. The plate or panel measures 23 x 6 inches. Papua new Guinea. There is no displaySee Sold Price
Sold2021Barbed SpearBarbed spear with fine geometric relief, and dark patina. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik RiverCountry: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlierMaterial: WoodDimensions: H 68" Provenance: Louis PierreSee Sold Price
Sold2016Rare PNG Murik Lakes Wood Mosquito MaskPapua New Guinea, Murik Lakes region, first quarter of the 20th century CE. Rare and quite exceptional carved wooden mask from the lower Sepik River. Long carved wooden panel with large raised foreheaSee Sold Price
1 day LeftBonhamsExceptional Male Hook Figure, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea$80,000
1 day LeftBonhamsSuperb Iatmul Ceremonial Lime Container, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea$16,000