A Iatmul Ancestor Head

Ahnen-Kopf Iatmul, Papua-Neuguinea, Sepik Gebiet (Neuguinea Insel) Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kaurischnecken. H 24 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf

Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1950 CE. Elongated solid carved head with long forehead, inset eyes once with shell inlay, prominent nose with flared nostrils. A very striking figure! Size: 12.25"

Abelam ancestor head, Middle Sepik, Papau New Guinea. Surmounted by Hornbill bird, incised designs accented with various pigments. Size: 25'' x 5'' x 6'' (64 x 13 x 15 cm), 32'' x 7'' x 8'' (81 x 18 x

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle/East Sepik River Region, Korewori River area, ca. 1920s to 1940s CE. A hand-built red clay stone head representing an abstract ancestral figure. The head is of a mini

This is a fine older Luba game board carved from a heavy and dense wood which shows a beautiful rich smooth patina due to years of use. Known as Wari, Mancala or Mankala, the game boards range from ev

Taino PreColumbian Heavy Portrait head of an ancestor or deity made from Jade. Very nice proportions, simple but expressive. Top of the head is carved in a tabular oblique fashion, with duck head ear

Kopf, Zeremonienzaun-Element Iatmul, Papua-Neuguinea Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Schnur. H 75 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Ferralli, Solothurn. CHF 300 / 600 EUR 258 / 516

3 containers with ancestor head stopper 2 bamboo containers: 12 cm (4,8”) ; 19,5 cm (7,9”) 1 coconut container: 14 cm (5.7”) Weight: 220 g together 1 Container made from coconut shell, 2 contain

A rare carved wooden slit drum from the lagoons region of west Africa. This Drum or wood block percussion instrument comes from a region known as the lagoons, which is coastal Ivory Coast and Ghana. L

**Originally Listed At $400** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Toraja people, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden head depicting a stylized anthropomorphic visage with deep eye caviti

Date: 1970's Origin/Tribe: Papua New Guinea Material: Wood Dimensions: 43 Additional Information: These staffs were designed as a ceremonial object after those carried by traditional dancers. They are

Ceremonial dance staf with ancestor head - Sepik - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 40 cm These staffs were designed as a ceremonial object after those carried by traditional dancers. They are carved, paint

This is a rare Old carved wooden image of an ancestor from the Dan peoples of Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. The sculpture is quite old and the form is very interesting, with an overall well handled surf

This is a very rare and unusual find from the Ibibio peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A carved wooden headdress with three ancestor heads and Black and white kaolin clay pigment accents. A wonderful a

Ahnenfigurenkopf / An Ancestors Head Figurine, Baule, Elfenbeinküste Material: Holz mit schöner, teilweise mit krustiger Patina, anbei Metallständer, Höhe: 23 cm, Zustand: Kopf von großer Figur a

Dance shield Geelvinckbay (korwar-ancestor head on top). Made of wood, dating to the early/mid 20th Century. Country of origin: North Papua New Guinea. Size: 122 cm (49 inches). Private collection the

A Rare Old Igbo Okwanazu Chalk dish with elaborate ancestor head finial on handle. According to the Igbo traditions white lime or chalk powder is a special symbol of purity, health, beauty, morality a

A very old and well used hand hammered iron bell or gong with carved wooden ancestor head and signs of use over many years. The Gong measures 23 inches tall and will include a simple wooden base. Bamu

A Carved wooden slit drum or gong with half moon shape, handle and embellished with metal tacks and anthropomorphic ancestor head. Mangbetu peoples, Congo/ DRC/ central Africa. The drum has a well han

A Very fine Old and well used Dance crest with a proud ancestor head and stylized dread like coiffure. The headdress has an old rattan basketry weaving on the bottom with remnants of green paint. Idom

A Tall carved wooden slit drum with elaborate ancestor head on top and well worn surface suggesting field use over many years. The Drum features the head on an ancestor with a highly ornate coiffure a

A carved wooden stool featuring a finely carved ancestor head that would act as a handle, incised designs, and a golden honey colored surface patina suggesting great use and handling over many years.

Two Lower Sepik canoe prows. Lower Sepik River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the prows with well-carved ancestor head in mask-like style terminating in a reptilian head possibl

A carved wooden handle with ancestor head on the end, embellished with hand hammered metal ( aluminum) strips and forged steel blade with incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The