Sold2018Abelam Ancestor Head, Middle Sepik, Papau New GuineaAbelam 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 xSee Sold Price
Sold20183 Abelam Yam Harvest Masks, Middle Sepik, PNG3 Abelam Yam Harvest Masks. Middle Sepik, Papau New Guinea. Ranging in size from 9'' x 6'' x 5'' (23 x 15 x 13 cm) to 14'' x 8'' x 6'' (36 x 20 x 15 cm). Provenance: The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman, PeSee Sold Price
Sold20161950s PNG Iatmul Carved Wooden Ancestor HeadMiddle 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"See Sold Price
Sold20186 Papau New Guinea Ethnographic Objects6 Papau New Guinea Ethnographic Objects. Carved wood idol with elongated beak, Ramu River; carved wood Trobriand Islands ancestor; terracotta head with incised designs, Sepik River; miniature Sepik RiSee Sold Price
Sold2016Late 19th C. PNG Painted Wood Ancestor Figure HeadOceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Middle Sepik River region, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautifully carved and painted figural head representing a spirit and/or ancestor, boasting a charaSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Stone Ancestor HeadOceania, 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 miniSee Sold Price
Sold20188 Papau New Guinea Ethnographic ObjectsLot of 8 Papau New Guinea Objects. 3 Middle Sepik "Mai" masks. 1 Asmat carved handle, 1 Latmol flute stopper, 1 latmol flute bamboo (split), 1 wood paddle, 1 sm carved head. Poor condition all. ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2023Abelam Karaut Figure, Middle Sepik River, Papua New GuineaUnusually complex and pristine Karaut (Kara'ut) ornament from the Abelam people of New Guinea. While the abstracted figure with elongated head and dangling legs are the basis of the form, the meticuloSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ceremonial Dance Staf With Ancestor Head SepikCeremonial 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, paintSee Sold Price
Sold20184 Abelam basketry masks. 20th century.A group of four Abelam basketry masks. 20th century. Abelam Middle Sepik River. Papua New Guinea. 18" x 13", 20" x 15", 15" x 12", 10."See Sold Price
Sold20182 Abelam Middle Sepik River yam pegs. 20th century.A group of two Abelam Middle Sepik River yam pegs. 20th century. Abelam Middle Sepik River. Papua New Guinea. Largest: 19."See Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Abelam Middle Sepik Yam MaskA Papua New Guinea Abelam Middle Sepik River carved yam mask, carved wood and natural pigment paint, depicting a male face with headdress and collar painted in red, yellow, black, and white natural piSee Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Abelam Middle Sepik Yam MaskPapua New Guinea Abelam Middle Sepik Yam Mask, woven fiber and natural pigment paint, wood, mask having a oval concentric woven design with red and white painted circles on a custom stand.See Sold Price
Sold2024Papau New Guinea Sepik River Ancestor Mask & Shield, 15 3/4" & 23 3/4".Papau New Guinea Sepik River Ancestor Mask & Shield, 15 3/4" & 23 3/4".See Sold Price
Sold2017Oceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†MaskOceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua, New Guinea, Melanesia {Dimensions 39 x 26 x 13 inches} [some losses to cowrie shells and mask]See Sold Price
Sold2020Minja ancestor figure. 20th c.A Minja ancestor figure. 20th century. Middle Sepik River. Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. 49 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 1 3/4".See Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Iatmul Middle Sepik Savi Head CarvingA Papua New Guinea Iatmul Middle Sepik Savi Head Carving carved wood, natural fiber, cowrie shell, having double sided anthropomorphic polychrome painted face with animal motifs including crocodiles.See Sold Price
Sold2020Mid-20th C. Papua New Guinea Abelam Wood Male Figure**Originally Listed At $200** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Abelam peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden male figure standing with wide-spread legs and delineaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome female ancestor figure wearing cloth loincloth with heart shaped face and hook nose. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and FloSee Sold Price
Sold2023Papua New Guinea Yipwon Ancestor CarvingIatmul People, Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea 1960s or later. Carved think openwork abstract Yipwon type charm used to promote successful hunting. Big and decorativeSize: 35-3/4" H + custom mount. ProSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome male ancestor figure with arms at sides. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, FloridSee Sold Price
Sold20182 Papau New Guinea Sculptures2 Papau New Guinea Sculptures. A Ramu River "Hook" figure with repeated Hornbill bird beaks and anthropomorphic form; and a carved Abelam peoples panel, ancestor faces and bird forms. Ranging in sizeSee Sold Price
Sold2017SEPIK PAPUA NEW GUINEA OVER MOLDED HUMAN SKULLAncestor figure with skull Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik Iatmul people clay substance, skull, shells, and human hair. Dimensions: H 10.5" x W 7.5" x D 4.75" Condition: Wear. Some loss to hair.See Sold Price
Sold2017SEPIK PAPUA NEW GUINEA OVER MOLDED HUMAN SKULLAncestor figure with skull Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik Iatmul people clay substance, skull, shells, and human hair. Dimensions: H 8.5" x W 8" x D 5.25" Condition: Few fracture lines. Wear.See Sold Price
2 days LeftGlobal Auctions CompanyCarved Wood Polychrome Female Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea Sepik Abelam$250
Jun 08Auktionshaus SchreiberAncestor figure from the Sepik region. Papua New Guinea. 1st half of the 20th century.€100
![Oceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†Mask: Oceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua, New Guinea, Melanesia {Dimensions 39 x 26 x 13 inches} [some losses to cowrie shells and mask]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/103159/52841151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1493331921)
