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Lower Ramu River, Madang Province, Papua New GuineaA great example from the lower Ramu. The tip adorned with a classic ancestor figure surmounted by a stylised crocodile at the very top. Traces of pigment decoration. Weathered from time in the water in great condition. Circa 1960′s. Custom mounted Height: 54.5 cm or 21.5 inches. |
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Choiseul Island, Western Province, Solomon IslandsAn ancient Chiosel island clam shell money ring. Carved from a section of giant clam shell the outer surface calcified from time spent in the elements. Used as a traditional form of currency. Encrusted patina, with some minor loss to the edges evident; in fine condition. Outside Diameter: 7 cm or 2.75 inches. |
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Java, IndonesiaA fine pair of ancient glass earrings. We acquired these at auction in Sydney a number of years ago; claiming that they were West Papuan glass trade beads. We have searched and searched but found no supporting evidence of this. We did find a reference in a book “A World of Earrings” by Anne Van Cuat Sem; plate 289. Stating that similar glass objects to these were excavated in Java; and dated from the 15th Century during the Majapahit Empire. Weather or not they were then traded with West Papuans is up to you. They are indeed beautiful with undoubted age. Custom mounted; in excellent condition. Width: 5 & 4 cm or 2 & 1.5 inches. |
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Burma / MyanmarA wonderful little catapult or slingshot as we call them in Australia. Carved form hard wood; the figure crouching with hands drawn under the chin in an almost “prayer” pose. Dark smooth patina in excellent condition. Mid 20th Century. Mounted on a custom stand. Width: 20.5 cm or 8.25 inches. |
