Sold2021Diminutive Trobriand Islands Finger Drum, PNGDiminutive Trobriand Islands Finger Drum, PNG. Carved wood. On custom stand. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills, California. Size: 11.5'' x 2.25'' x 2.25'' (29 xSee Sold Price
Sold2018Canoe Prow Ornament, Trobriand Islands, PNGCanoe Prow Ornament, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Canoe prow ornament composed of small abstract bird head and larger element of stylized scrolling design with several openSee Sold Price
Sold2023Massim Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands, PNGMassim Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands, PNG. Large lime spatula carved with traditional Massim motifs, betel nut stains on blade end from use. Extended length typically associated with chiefly use. SiSee Sold Price
Sold2018Beautiful 20th C. Trobriand Islands Wood Hand DrumOceania, Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay Province, Trobriand Islands (sometimes Kiriwina Islands), Massim people, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful wooden drum, known as a kundu, with a long, gently curvedSee Sold Price
Sold20213 Trobriand Islands Style Objects, PNG.A group of Three Trobriand Islands Style Objects. Wood. Papua New Guinea. ++ Trobriand Islands Style Spatula. 1 1/2" x 13 1/2". ++ Trobriand Islands Style Paddle. 2 1/2" x 70 1/4". ++ Trobriand IslandSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Massim Drum Milne Bay ProvinceFine Massim drum, Trobriand Island group; Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Of classical elongated form, the drum carved form characteristic hardwood, the body narrow with a thing rib with raisedSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Massim DrumFine Massim drum, Trobriand Island group; Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Of classical elongated form, the drum carved form characteristic hardwood, the body narrow with a thin rib with raised hSee Sold Price
Sold2022Trobriand Islands Massim Canoe Splashboard, PNGTrobriand Islands Massim Canoe Splashboard, PNG. Carved and painted wood with scrolling avian head design elements, classic form. On stand. Size: 10.5'' x 20.5'' x 1.5'' (27 x 52 x 4 cm). Height on stSee Sold Price
Sold201720th C. Papuan Massim Wood / Lizard Skin Kundu Drum**Originally Listed At $500** Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay Province, Trobriand Islands (sometimes Kiriwina Islands), Massim people, ca. 20th century CE. A dark wood drum, known as a kundu, with a long,See Sold Price
Sold201719th C. Trobriand Islands Wood Adze w/ Metal BladeSouth Pacific, Solomon Sea (Trobriand Islands), 19th century CE. An excellent wood adze with a flat metal blade bound to its end. The handle is shaped like the head of a long-necked bird, with carvingSee Sold Price
Sold202120th C. Trobriand Islands Massim Wood Lime SpatulaOceania, Papua New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Massim, ca. mid-20th century CE. A delicately-carved dark wood lime spatula used to obtain powdered lime from burnt shell and coral remains and prepare itSee Sold Price
Sold2016Two piece lot including George III diminutive drumTwo piece lot including George III diminutive drum table with leather top and four drawers on pedestal base (ht. 26in., dia. 18in.) and an inlaid Henredon coffee table.See Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Kiwai Island DrumA fine Kiwai Island/Torres Traits drum; Kiwai Island, Western Province; Papua New Guinea.of classical elongated waisted form, the drum with incised designs to the handle and diamond patterns pigmentedSee Sold Price
Sold2016Trobriand Island War Shield.Trobriand Island, oval bowed wood tribal war shield, incised clan decoration with remains of color pigment. Woven cane grasp. 33 x 14 1/2 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2017A large canoe prow or wave-splitterA large old New Guinea canoe prow or wave splitter, Massim Culture, Trobriand Islands area, sea-weathered and eroded revealing a sweeping wood grain, traces of polychrome pigments, excellent curvilineSee Sold Price
Sold2018Papua New Guinea Shield & PaddleDESCRIPTION: Papua New Guinea shield and paddle. Includes: 1) Trobriand Island paddle with stand. Carved with red and black pigments. Mask design to one side. 61-3/4". Losses to tip of paddle. 2) LargSee Sold Price
Sold2021Nissan Island Fish Basket, PNG, Early/Mid 20th C.Nissan Island Fish Basket, PNG, Early-Mid 20th C. Nissan is a small coral atoll that lies between the southern tip of New Ireland and Buka Island of the North Solomon Islands. Women used these basketsSee Sold Price
Sold2021Monumental Slit Drum, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu, Ht. 157"Monumental Slit Gong / Drum, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu, early 20th c. The towering slit gongs of northern Vanuatu are among the largest musical instruments in the world. They are carved from the trunks oSee Sold Price
Sold2022Unusual Trobriand Massim Lime Spatula, PNGUnusual Trobriand Massim Lime Spatula, PNG. With surrealist Cubist Figure. Provenance: Faith Dorian-Wright collection, New York. The Wrights were mavericks in collecting oceanic art early on. Pieces fSee Sold Price
Sold2023TWO EASTERN ISLAND DECORATIVE STATUES, A DRUM AND AN POLYNESIAN STATUE, 20th century. - height: 35TWO EASTERN ISLAND DECORATIVE STATUES, A DRUM AND AN POLYNESIAN STATUE, 20th century. - height: 35 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2020CARVED COCONUT PAHU DRUM SIGNEDCARVED COCONUT PAHU DRUM W/SHARK SKIN MADE ON BIG ISLAND; SIGNED BY MASTER DRUM MAKER ROBERT BUDDY MAKALAU (PURCHASED AT THE MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL)See Sold Price
Sold2022Trobiand Islands Carved Wood Fish Sculpture PNGVintage Tiki abalone shell inlay wood carved fish sculpture from the Trobiand Islands. Measures 3 7/8" x 9" x 3"See Sold Price
Sold2021A Superb Tami Islands Paddle, Huon Gulf, MorobeA Superb Tami Islands Paddle, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, PNG. Cylindical handle with chalk filled finely carved pommel and blade with high relief ancestor figure. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, TribSee Sold Price
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