Spirit board "gope" - Papua New Guinea - Golf, Purari

wood, brown patina, remains of red and white pigment, carved in flat relief with the face of an ancestor spirit in the centre, holes on either side, old collection number "M 173" backside, slightly da

A fine Era or Purari region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of classical form the figure depicted as a number of sinuous geometric and curled lines in red on a w

Three Gope Ancestor boards from Papua New Guinea. Two figural Papuan Gulf boards, one Purari River board. Carved wood with natural pigments, 33"-36"

A fine Kikori area spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).The board of classical style for the region, with central stylized face surrounded by spiral motifs above and

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).of typical form for the type, the board in rust brown, black and white, the upper portion with the styliz

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of classical form, depicting a figure with rounded head and radiating linear designs with two curls possi

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century). Of classical form, the board with stylized head at top with eyes, nose, and mouth; The body heavily abst

An unusual Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of a typical form the board with primary face in the shape of a stylized diamond with eyes, the nose

An unusual Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of a typical form the board with primary face in the shape of a stylized diamond with eyes, the nose

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of classical form the board extremely well carved with face in the upper quadrant surrounded by multiple

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century). Of interesting form, the well-carved board with face at top with radiating designs emerging from the top

A fine Wapo /Era/Gope region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).A fine and typical board for the region, the figure depicted in white against a reddish-brown backgr

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of classical form, the heavy board with well delineated face at the top in red against the white backgrou

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).This fine and extremely large board with stylized head at the top, possibly of a turtle, the body made-up

A fine Urama area spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century). The board of classical style for the region, with central stylized face surrounded by spiral motifs above and

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of classical form the board depicting a clearly indicated head at the top surrounded by linear designs ra

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of unusual form, the primary figure in white against a red-brick background, the design elements somewhat

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).Of classical form, the board with stylized head at top with eyes, nose, and mouth; The body heavily abstr

A fine Wapo /Era region spirit board (Gope); Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. 20th Century).The well carved board with fully worked out face at the top above three stacked sets of geometric motifs

Together with a later Sepik River carved and painted drum (lacking skin), 2 pieces total Gope board: appx. 48-7/8"h x 8-1/4"w

(Older) Monumental Papua New Guinea Gope Ancestral Spirit Board, carved geometric details, colored with pigments. Marked 'Tovei Vil (village).' on reverse. Early 20th century. 30lbs Approx. Measuremen

Papua New Guinea Carved Ancestral Spirit Gope Board, carved geometric details, colored with pigments. 14lbs Approx. Measurements: 74 inches x 15 inches.Domestic Shipping: $

Papua New Guinea Carved Ancestral Spirit Gope Board, Wapo Creek, carved wood, natural pigments. 7.25lbs Approx. Measurements: 64.75 inches x 10.5 inches.Domestic Shipping: $

6 Papua New Guinea Gope Boards. Ancestry or spirit boards. Carved wood, pigment. Size: Longest 37.5" x 5" (95 x 13 cm).