Massim Lime Pot – bf851

Category: Utilitarian Objects

Louisiade Archipelago, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

An old Massim decorated lime pot. A large spherical hollowed out gourd complete with its woven bark fibre and pig tusk stopper. Pearl and bagi shell attachments with some small green plastic discs as a substitute for bagi discs. This is a great example and the weave on the stopper is extremely fine and incorporates a rim of bagi attachments around the base of the pigs tusk. The inside still bears some remnant lime. Overall this pieces is in fantastic condition and comes with with a perspex mount. Early 20th Century.

Dimensions: 26 x 18 cm or 10.2 x 7 inches.
Price: Sold

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Massim Ebony Sago Stirrer – bf838

Category: Utilitarian Objects

Louisade Archipelago, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

An elegant Massim sago stirrer. Carved from ebony wood, with the entire stem and terminal decorated with carved motif. Rounded softened edges from handling with a dark glossy patina, in excellent condition. Circa late 19th to early 20th Century. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Height: 63 cm or 24.75 inches.
Price: $1100.00 AUD

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Abelam Carved Coconut Cup – bf876

Category: Utilitarian Objects

Maprik area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

An old and beautiful Abelam coconut cup. Used during ceremonies to drink Yam soup. Highly carved on the outer surface in classic abstract motif with a stylised spirit figure in the centre wearing a ceremonial headdress. Fantastic glossy patina from extensive handling; in fine condition. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Dimensions: 10.5 x 12 cm or 4.2 x 4.75 inches.
Price: $700.00 AUD

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Murik Lakes Triton Shell Trumpet – bf878

Category: Other Objects

Murik Lakes, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

An ancient triton shell trumpet from the Murik lakes area, with an almost fossilised appearance. Dark glossy patina, with minor old loss evident around the mouthpiece, which bears evidence of a native repair. In overall excellent condition. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Height: 30 cm or 12 inches.
Price: $950.00 AUD

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Massim Ebony Sword Club – bf837

Category: Archive

D’Entrecasteaux Islands, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

An attractive Massim sword club. Carved from a beautiful piece of ebony; the distal end highly decorated in classic Massim motif and pierced for attachments. Minor loss evident on the tip, while the reverse bears the name “A Diko” most likely a previous owner. Deep glossy patina, in excellent condition. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Height: 53.5 cm or 21 inches.
Price: Sold

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Highlands Stone Food Pounder – bf880

Category: Archive

Highlands, Papua New Guinea

An ancient Highlands stone food pounder. Simple yet elegant form with a rim of scalloped ridges adorning the base of the stem. Used to prepare hard starchy staples like taro. The stone has taken on a smooth feel and appearance from extensive use; in excellent condition.

Length: 15 cm or 6 inches.
Price: Sold

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Abelam Female “Yuwibasari” Ancestor Figure – bf877

Category: Figures

Maprik Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

An impressive larger Abelam female ancestor figure. Known as a “Yuwibasari” this figure is said to represent women and their contribution towards the Yam planting and harvesting. Carved with great form, and decorated with natural pigments, shell earrings through pierced ears, and human hair attached to the head and genital area. Although not an ancient figure, most likely being carved in the 1980′s; she has fantastic traditional decoration; pierced ears and septum; which you usually only find on older sculpture. A fine looking figure in excellent condition. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Height: 140 cm or 55 inches.
Price: $2500.00 AUD

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Massim Circular Pig Tusk – bf879

Category: Other Objects

Louisiade Archipelago, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

A Massim circular pigs tusk. Highly valued amongst the Massim people as a form of traditional trade currency. This is a great example, with a smooth patina on the inside of the tusk from being worn around the wrist as an adornment. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Diameter: 10.5 cm or 4.2 inches.
Price: SOLD

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Ramu River Betel Mortar – bf808

Category: Archive

Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

An attractive Ramu betel Mortar. Carved with two opposing Mask faces, and two animal heads that appear to be flying foxes extending from each side of the bowl. Soft rounded edges and a glossy patina from handling; the inside of the bowl still nicely betel stained. In excellent condition.

Dimensions: 8 x 9 cm or 3.2 x 3.5 inches.
Price:SOLD

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Three Massim Nose Ornaments – bf854

Category: Adornments

Louisiade Archipelago, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

A collection of three Massim nose pieces. All are carved from clam shell, and bear a lovely golden patina from extensive use. These three date from the late 19th to the very early 20th Century, and are great examples in excellent condition. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Lengths: 12.5 – 16.25 cm or 5 – 6.5 inches.
Price: Sold

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