Lot 0244

19th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Ancestor Hook

Similar Sale History

Sold

19th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Tapa Beater: **Originally Listed At $1000** Oceania, Polynesia, Fijian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning example of a tapa beater that is hand-carved from lustrous, burgundy-hued wood. The columnar implemen

202319th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Tapa BeaterSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Fijian Wood / Stone Ceremonial Battle Axe: Fiji, middle of the 20th century. Stunning wood and stone warrior's axe. Long wooden handle carved extensively with human figure at base, tribal patterns along entire length of shaft with working end

201620th C. Fijian Wood / Stone Ceremonial Battle AxeSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Polynesian Wood Coconut Grater (Child Size): **Originally Listed At $1200** Oceania, Polynesia, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a hand-carved wooden stool for a child u

202319th C. Polynesian Wood Coconut Grater (Child Size)See Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Polynesian Tokelau Wood Fishing Box / Tuluma: South Pacific, Polynesia, Tokelau Island (New Zealand territory), ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden container known as a tuluma, with a lid and sennit (coconut) fiber cord. The tu

202220th C. Polynesian Tokelau Wood Fishing Box / TulumaSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Polynesian Tonga Wood Paddle Club w/ Nacre: South Pacific, Polynesia, Tonga or Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden ceremonial club known as an 'akau tau in the shape of a canoe paddle inlaid with nacre shell and

202119th C. Polynesian Tonga Wood Paddle Club w/ NacreSee Sold Price

Sold

Impressive 20th C. Polynesian Samoan Wood War Club: **Originally Listed At $400** Oceania, Polynesia, possibly Samoa, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A splendid and sizable hand-carved wood war club presenting a lengthy body with a columnar handle th

2022Impressive 20th C. Polynesian Samoan Wood War ClubSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Polynesian Tonga / Samoa Wood Tapa Beater: South Pacific, Polynesia, Tonga or Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An attractive, hand-carved wooden tapa beater presenting a tubular handle and an elongated, 4-sided body that flares o

202219th C. Polynesian Tonga / Samoa Wood Tapa BeaterSee Sold Price

Sold

Mid 20th C. Wood Polynesian Bust and Tomb Figures: Center Art Deco style Polynesian wood carving of woman (Hawaiian) standing approx 15" tall and two wood carved tomb figures or statues as shown measuring approx 11" tall, see photos for details.

2022Mid 20th C. Wood Polynesian Bust and Tomb FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

2021Large 18th C. Hawaiian Wood & Sennit Fishing HookSee Sold Price

Sold

Polynesian tribal carved wood standing figure: 20th c., depicting a warrior carrying weapons in each hand, 14"hProvenance: The Arthur and Anita Kahn Collection

2019Polynesian tribal carved wood standing figureSee Sold Price

Sold

POLYNESIAN CANNIBAL FORK: 19th c. Fijian Cannibal Fork, used to ritually consume human flesh, with custom metal stand, fork only: 17 1/4" long, 2 1/4" x 1 7/8". Good condition. Provenance: Old Australian collection.

2018POLYNESIAN CANNIBAL FORKSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Polynesian Tahitian Basalt Poi Pounder: French Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A fabulous and hefty pounder, hand-carved from pale-gray basalt, meant to pulverize the roots of the taro plant into poi. The to

202319th C. Polynesian Tahitian Basalt Poi PounderSee Sold Price

Sold

A decorative polynesian wood sculpture of a tiki: A decorative polynesian wood sculpture of a tiki, depicted in typical form, 55"h Provenance: Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California

2020A decorative polynesian wood sculpture of a tikiSee Sold Price

Sold

SCARCE POLYNESIAN WOOD MASK: Ancestral Portrait Mask, Timor, Lesser Sundra Islands, in great age patina, 9" tall.

2023SCARCE POLYNESIAN WOOD MASKSee Sold Price

Sold

An Antique Polynesian Wood Bowl: An Antique Polynesian Wood Bowl. An old, hand carved bowl, possibly used in the consumption of taro, a starchy, root vegetable from which poi, and other traditional Polynesian consumables are made. Bo

2023An Antique Polynesian Wood BowlSee Sold Price

Sold

Large Burnt Wood Polynesian Wood Carving: Large Burnt Wood Polynesian Wood Carving. Used condition, 44" tall x 14" x 2"

2023Large Burnt Wood Polynesian Wood CarvingSee Sold Price

Recommended Items

19th C. Japanese Wood Ceiling Hook "Jizaigake": East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji Period, ca. 19th o early 20th century CE. A large ceiling hook for over a hearth known as a jizaigake, made from wood. The surface shows signs of being placed near or ov

6 days Left19th C. Japanese Wood Ceiling Hook "Jizaigake"

$400

70210&colon; A Northwest Coast Figural Halibut Hook c&period; 1875 : A Northwest Coast Figural Halibut Hook c&period; 1875 carved wood, iron, twisted cotton cord, custom metal stand Provenance&colon; Property of a Midwestern Collector Height&colon; 9

3 days Left70210&colon; A Northwest Coast Figural Halibut Hook c&period; 1875

$500

19th C. African Dogon Wood Granary Shutter w/ Figures: West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Dogon peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A carved wooden window shutter or small door used on buildings or storage facilities such as a granary, consisti

6 days Left19th C. African Dogon Wood Granary Shutter w/ Figures

$400

70460&colon; A Chickasaw Male Doll c&period; 1870 wood, accompanie: A Chickasaw Male Doll c&period; 1870 wood, accompanied by an index card, which states&colon; Chickshaw (sic) Elder figure ca 1870, collected Chickshaw (sic) Res&p

3 days Left70460&colon; A Chickasaw Male Doll c&period; 1870 wood, accompanie

$240

Richard Knight (British 20th C.) Oil on Canvas White Cross Gold Wheel, 1993: Richard Knight (British 20th Century) Abstract Oil on Canvas "White Cross Gold Wheel", 1993. Signed R. Knight to the verso. Framed in a modernist wood frame. The hooks are mounted to the frame for the

Jul 14, 2024Richard Knight (British 20th C.) Oil on Canvas White Cross Gold Wheel, 1993

$2,500

American Federal Period Carved Wood & Gold Leafed Eagle. c. 1800-1820. 18 3/8" x 9" tall: American Federal Period Carved Wood and Gold Leafed Eagle. Once the top to a federal round bullseye mirror. Circa 1800-1820. Measures 18 3/8" wide x 9" tall x 5" deep. Hook on back for hanging, does n

3 days LeftAmerican Federal Period Carved Wood & Gold Leafed Eagle. c. 1800-1820. 18 3/8" x 9" tall

$200

T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS (1905-1976): T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS (1905-1976) Pair of 'Klismos' Armchairs, circa 1950 Details T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS (1905-1976) Pair of 'Klismos' Armchairs, circa 1950 walnut, painted wood, resin, leather 35 1/

6 days LeftT.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS (1905-1976)

Preview Only

Oceanea, Polynesian Stone Adze (Axe): Time Period: 20th C. Origin: Polynesia Materials: Green Stone, Wood Haft, and Wicker Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Length: about 56cm. A lovely 20th Century Polynesian Adze, with a large beautif

10 hrs LeftOceanea, Polynesian Stone Adze (Axe)

CA$250

Pr Chinese 18th C Pale Celadon Jade Urns & Stands: Pair Chinese 18th Century Pale Celadon Jadeite Hu Vase & Covers with Fu Lions, one retaining carved chain to small dragon handles at neck; together with a pair of carved root-work suspension Stands wi

Jun 09, 2024Pr Chinese 18th C Pale Celadon Jade Urns & Stands

$500

Shona Stone Sculpture of a Face, Zimbabwe: Shona Stone Sculpture of a Face, Zimbabwe. Signed "N Solomon." Size: 9 1/2 X 4 X 19 1/2 in. #5356 . The art of stone carving in Africa goes back many centuries, with the akwanshi (?stone of dead ances

Jun 08, 2024Shona Stone Sculpture of a Face, Zimbabwe

$50

WEST AFRICAN NIGERIAN EKET SUN WOOD ANCESTOR MASK: A rare early 20th century West African Nigerian Eket hand crafted double face wood ceremonial mask. The mask has narrow eyes, big lips, and decorated with a figurine depicting the Sun with facial feat

Jun 08, 2024WEST AFRICAN NIGERIAN EKET SUN WOOD ANCESTOR MASK

$30

Mario Buccellati Italian 800 Silver Octopus Figure on Fossilized Wood c. 1970: Circa 1970 Mario Buccellati Italian 800 silver octopus sculpture mounted on fossilized or petrified wood, minerals have replaced all organic materials of the wood. Octopus signed M Buccelati for Mario

1 day LeftMario Buccellati Italian 800 Silver Octopus Figure on Fossilized Wood c. 1970

$25,000

Halibut hook: Northwest Coast 7" wood halibut hook, good cond ca.1900

Jun 13, 2024Halibut hook

$110

(7 Pc) Smoking Pipes Grouping: DESCRIPTION: (7 Pc) A grouping set of smoking pipes, in carved wood, and in carved wood with bakelite, with assorted motifs and sizes. Includes: two (2) M. Linkman and Co. (M.L.C.) wood and bakelite p

Jun 11, 2024(7 Pc) Smoking Pipes Grouping

$50

Adesso Imports Studio Line: Mid Century-Style Geometric Room Divider: contemporary; stained wood, with hooks for hanging 96 x 96 x 2 1/2 in. (243.8 x 243.8 x 6.4 cm.) Provenance: Property from The Private Collection of International Architect and Designer Selma Cisic of

Jun 08, 2024Adesso Imports Studio Line: Mid Century-Style Geometric Room Divider

$850

16th C. German Hard Wood & Wrought Iron Coffer Chest, Ex Sotheby's: DESCRIPTION: Antique hard wood, four footed coffer chest fastened and secured by wrought iron edges, rivets, and lockable clasps. Half of top forms hinged lid revealing an interior featuring three cub

5 days Left16th C. German Hard Wood & Wrought Iron Coffer Chest, Ex Sotheby's

$1,000

19th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Ancestor Hook

Item Details

Description

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. This is a practical implement carved from a thick piece of wood with a long neck and an anchor shaped hook for baskets and food items to store off the ground. The bulbous head is wrapped with a length of sennit fiber cord for tying to a house beam or ceiling for suspending baskets that contained food or valuables to protect them from rodents or other pests. Often these hooks are decorated with ancestor spirits or clan symbols that the household could commune with, and it was believed the spirits that inhabited the hooks also protected the food and slowed spoilage. Size: 6.5" L x 2.75" W (16.5 cm x 7 cm); 8.25" H (21 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 1995 to 2010

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping..

#168533

Condition

Fire and heat damage across the wood and cord, charred, but intact and very good. Abrasions to high pointed areas.

Buyer's Premium

26.5%

19th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Ancestor Hook

Name: 19th C. Polynesian Fijian Wood Ancestor Hook
SKU: 131014273
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $1,000

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,318 Reviews

7,966 Followers