Papua, New Guinea old and much used heavy, thick

Papua, New Guinea old and much used heavy, thick carved wood mask, heavily patinated on back, pierced for feather attachments, 16"l. Provenance: Property from the estate of Thomas J. Perkins, San Fran

Papua New Guinea figural Gope board, old and used but somewhat eroded, 47"h x 11"w

This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. Prov

This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. *Pro

A well used old Telefolmin drum – Oksapmin language group, Star mountains, Sandaun province, Papua new Guinea. Of classical form, the elongated and narrow hour-glass shaped drum with well-patin

Papua New Guinea Dance Costume, used in manhood initiation rights. Woven plant material over a wooden frame, this costume is surprisingly heavy. Approx. 84" tall and 26" in diameter.

Large Fishermens fish amulet - Sepik - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 75 cm Fish carvings are used in special rites and ceremonies to provide good hunting. These Papua New Guinea items are old authentic h

Old Yena Head for Yam ceremonie - Sepik / Kwoma Papua New Guinea 1950 Wood 76 cm This old figure made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation rituals and ceremonies in honor of the c

Iatmul woven fiber and shell brides headdress, Middle Sepik River region, Papua New Guinea. Openwork headdress with dome shaped cap and long triangular flap along back. The thick woven fiber is covere

Very large and heavy Kwoma Mindja ancestor figure - East Sepik - Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 117 x 31 cm This engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation ri

A very rare old Washkuk, Yena Carving, Kwoma Washkuk, east Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Carved from a heavy dense wood and painted with mineral pigments. A supernaturally powerful food, yams cann

Old Kwoma Mindja Ancestor Figure - East Sepik Papua New Guinea 1950's Wood 67 cm This engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation rituals and ceremonies in honor of th

Old Kwoma Mindja Ancestor Figure East Sepik Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 50 cm This old engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation rituals and ceremonies in

Old Kwoma Dancing Mask - East Sepik Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 42 x 21,5 cm Old Kwoma dancing mask - East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. It was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation

Old Yena head for Yam harvest - Sepik - Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Very hard Wood 34 cm This old figure made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation rituals and ceremonies in

Origin: Washkuk Hills - Papua New Guinea Date: Mid 20th century Materials: Wood, very heavy and hard Size: 47 cm Additional Info: An old Yena with back hooks, Kwoma-Washkuk; Papua New Guinea. The Yena

Fine old reticulated basket hook. From the Kanganaman (Kanganamon) people from New Guinea. Basket or suspension hooks are used to hang net bags or baskets containing food or clothing and would be susp

Old Kwoma Mindja ancestor figure - East Sepik - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 50 cm This beautiful engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation rituals and ceremonies in h

Pre-Contact Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, old and apparently stone-carved spear thrower, atlatl, with bamboo shaft, resin remains, woven fiber ties, and a stone-carved wood traingle, 32.5"l

New Guinea Wooden Ceremonial Yau Figure. Tag Reads: The Yau (Or Warsei) Of Papua New Guinea, Used In The Ceremony For The Harvest Of Yams, It May Embody The Spirit Of Water And Sky, Also To Hang Up Va

Three Stone Axe Heads from Papua New Guinea, used for exchange or utility. One Massim hardstone axe head from Milne Bay, polished with chips. One obsidian axe head. One unused celt. 6"x3", 10.5"x3" 8.

Papua New Guinea, Mid 20th Century. Made of wood, straw, shell and feather by the Latmul people, Middle Sepik river region, Papua New Guinea. Used as a dance costume or on the wall of a ceremonial hou

East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Old Kwoma Mindja Pigmented Wood Ancestor Sprit Mask. Measures 34" x 8" x 5-1/4". Condition: Rubbing to the surface otherwise good condition. Estimate 100.00 - 500

A pair of carved wooden Tapa cloth beaters from Papua New Guinea, both heavy dense wood with well worn handles, the first has phallus shaped handle as well as incised designs and the name "Tonny Bain"