Huon Gulf Canoe Splashboard – tc71

Category: Utilitarian Objects

Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

A Huon Gulf canoe splash board. Well carved from heavy dense wood. Carved on both the front and reverse; the top section with decorative figural motif of either stylised birds or possibly grasshoppers; a face in the centre of the board, and incised linear motif. Traces of pigments still visible. Weathered from time at sea, with minor loss evident to the very tip of the carving; in overall great condition. Custom Mounted. Mid 20th Century.

Dimensions: 71 x 33 cm or 28 x 13 inches.
Price: $750.00 AUD

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Vibrant Wosera Baba Mask – tc69

Category: Archive

Kamge Village, Wosera District, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A vibrant Wosera Baba Mask. Tightly woven bark fibre, in helmet form and brilliantly decorated with layers of natural pigments. Notably are the eyes that project outwards from the face; these are surrounded by openwork weaving that reach almost to the tip of the nose. Worn by young men at initiation; and various Yam related ceremonies. In excellent condition. Mid 20th Century. Custom mounted.

Dimensions: 43 x 51 x 30 cm or 17 x 20 x 12 inches.
Price: SOLD

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Beautiful “Poli” Traditional Currency Kabwum Valley – tc68

Category: Other Objects

Kabwum Valley, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

An attractive traditional currency object known as “Poli”. Originating form the Kabwum Valley which lies in the Finisterre Ranges between Morobe and Madang Provinces. Skilfully constructed using a piece of coconut fibre as backing, with multiple lines of nassa shell attachments, in abstract motif. Still vibrant red and green applied pigments. Usually used as a form of payment in bride price transactions. Custom Mounted. Mid 20th Century.

Dimensions: 29 x 24 cm or 11.5 x 9.5 inches.
Price: SOLD

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Ramu River Hunting Charm Figure – tc82

Category: Archive

Ramu River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

A small Ramu hunting charm. These figures are carried by Ramu hunters in their bilum; as a kind of “magical lucky” charm. Carved from “limbum” or black palm wood; in classic form; the large bird-like head re-joining the body at the waist. The face with piercing raised eyes encircled by a rim of pecked motif that runs around the entire face. Weathered patina; in overall excellent condition. Custom mounted. Mid 20th Century.

Height: 24 cm or 9.5 inches.
Price: Sold

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2 Abelam Double Pronged Daggers with Claw Terminals – tc75

Category: Weapons

Maprik Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A pair of Abelam cassowary bone daggers. Most likely ornamental objects as opposed to weapons due to the fragile nature of the “blades”. Both with claw-like terminals, and double pronged blades. One is considerably more refined than the other with decorative incised linear motif, and stylised bird heads adorning the claw, while the other has a small section of motif just below the claw. Smooth dark handling patina; in excellent condition. Custom mounted. Mid 20th Century.

Lengths: 23 & 28 cm or 9 & 11 inches.
Price: $550.00 AUD

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Arapesh Male Ancestor Figure – tc76

Category: Figures

Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A charming Arapesh male ancestor figure. Rising from a circular base, with truncated arms and legs extending from the narrow body. The expressively carved face, with coffee bean eyes above a large flared nose, wearing a cap-like angular coiffure. Carved detail of genitals. Originally collected by Ed Boylan in the 1970′s however having been carved well before this; probably 1940′s. Weathered patina, with several ancient insect holes, minus the insects. In overall wonderful condition. Custom Mounted.
Ex C. Howarth Collection. Melbourne.

Height: 35 cm or 13.75 inches.
Price:$700.00 AUD

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Fine Tami Island Figural Food Scoop – tc74

Category: Archive

Tami Island, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

A fine and extremely well used old Tami Island food scoop. The stem bearing a classic ancestral Tami oblong face with pointed chin and exaggerated ears which wrap around the top of the scoop. The handle terminating in a stylised avian figure which once appeared to be surmounted by a second figure; that has vanished long ago. All over dark glossy patina from extensive use. Custom mounted. Circa Mid 19th Century. In overall excellent condition.

Height: 39 cm or 15.5 inches
Price:SOLD

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