Betel-nut mortar - Papua New Guinea - Huon Gulf, Tami

wood, dark brown patina, foot in shape of a stylized human ancestor figure with crocodile at his back, linear ornaments, white pigment in the deepenings, slightly dam., abrasion of paint H: 22,5 cm, H

Oceania, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Huon Gulf Region, Tami Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wood bowl in the form of a boat, the exterior carved with relief and incised

**Originally Listed At $200** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ramu River region, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mortar for grinding betel nuts. The bowl of the mortar is supported by two abs

A very nice older feast spoon from the Huon Gulf/Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea. The long wooden ladle features a finely carved ancestor head and well handled surface. The feast ladle measures 34 x 4.

including Ramu River ancestral figures, including three or more attributed to the Misingi Village, as well as a Kadovar Island betel nut mortar h. 9 in. (largest) Provenance: from the estate of the la

**Originally Listed At $125** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ramu region, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mortar for grinding betel nuts. The bowl of the mortar stands atop two identical ant

Collection of twelve mortars and three pestles for grinding betel nuts, from various tribes of Papua New Guinea. Wood, carved, 4"-8" in height. 20th century.

A fine Huon Gulf Feast Bowl, Huon Gulf; Tami or Siassi Islands; Papua New GuineaThe long ovoid bowl beautifully carved with thin walls and darkened, the sides with raised designs in the form of a styl

2 Tami Islands Ceremonial Bowls, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea Sizes: 1) 4.5'' x 20.5'' x 9.25'' (11 x 52 x 23 cm); 2) 4'' x 23.5'' x 9'' (10 x 60 x 23 cm).

Title: Authentic Massim betel nut mortar - Trobriand Islands, Massim province - Origin: Papua New Guinea Date: 1970 Materials: Bamboo, Wood, Feathers. Size: 50 cm Ancient, authentic Massim betel nut m

A Fine Huon Gulf drum, Huon Gulf, Morobe province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical style, the drum with simple handle opposite a complex openwork midrib, the entire drum covered with intricate patterns in

A Fine Huan Gulf drum, Huon Gulf, Morobe province, Papua New Guinea.Of typical style, the drum with simple handle opposite a complex openwork midrib, the entire drum covered with intricate patterns in

Mathias Kauage (Papua New Guinea, 1944-2003) "Woman with a Bunch of Betel Nut." Seated woman wearing a headdress and holding a stick of betel nuts.1995. Mixed Media on paper, framed. Inscribed and sig

**Originally Listed At $250** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Tami Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden ceremonial ladle with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic figur

Oceania, Indonesia, west New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), Poon village, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An impressive, hand-carved ancestor figure known as a korwar, shown

Oceania, Indonesia, New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), ca. 1900 CE. Very attractive ancestor figure (korwar) carved from a single piece of wood - now with wonderful old patina.

**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Indonesia, New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), ca. 1900 CE. Very attractive ancestor figure (korwar) carved from a single piece of wood - n

Melanesian carved wood boat-shaped bowl, 19th/20th c., Most likely Papua New Guinea, Tami Islands used for large feast or ceremonial occasions. Measuring approx 32" wide x 16" deep and 7" tall. Some l

Bioma Spirit figure, Papua New Guinea, Gulf Province, Wapo/Era River, decorated in white and orange pigment with carved designs throughout, 27" h

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Gulf Province, Tovei Village, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. Sizeable to say the least, an expressive dance mask woven from colorful plant fibers, the body prese

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Gulf Province, Tovei Village, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. HUGE and full of personality, a lively dance mask woven from colorful plant fibers, the body present

A group of 2 South Pacific objects. ++ Ancestor figure, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River.20th century. ++ Gope Board, Papua New Guinea, Papua Gulf. 20th century. Provenance: From a Private Mid-Western Co

Rare Amulet Mask Carved from a Galip Nut Iatmul - Sepik Papua New Guinea 1950 Nut Canarium tree, glass beads, casuari feathers 4,5 cm It was made by an old man in Tambunum village (Iatmul village, mid

3 Betelnussmörser und 3 Stössel Papua-Neuguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 9 - 19,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 100 / 200