lake Sentani Ancestor Idol

Carved from a dense heavy wood with classic facial features, form and style. Lake Sentani or related ethnic groups, North Western Papua New Guinea. The figure is well handled and worn, small chip out

Headrest, Lake Sentani, PNG (Pupuan Side)Stylized crocodile form with a male and female ancestor figure placed at the head and the tail. Incised scroll design, typical of the Lake Sentani Region carve

Decorative Ancestor Figure in the style of Lake Sentani, West Papua New Guinea, Indonesia. 20th C. Size: 29'' x 8.5'' x 7'' (74 x 22 x 18 cm). Height on Stand: 30.25" (77 cm).

A tall slender carved wooden hook idol with highly stylized form, opposed concentric circular like rib forms, ancestor face and one leg, stylized hands to face. Known as a Kamangabbi , this Hook serve

A Lake Sentani Feast Bowl Irian Jaya, Indonesia, c. early to mid 20th century Long pointed oval of blackened wood, with the convex side covered with swirling forms suggestive

Reserve Reduced! Title: Lake Sentani - West Papua - Tapa Maker: Sentani Tribe Origin: Papua New Guinea Date/Period: 2010 Materials: Tree Bark Dimensions: Length 270cm / 106 inches, width 58cm / 23 inc

Old carved wooden human effigy sculpture from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Such sculptures were placed in front of burials as shrine figures and were adorned with clothing and acted as a mediu

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

The Bontoc and Ifugao peoples of northern Luzon wore armbands such as this example constructed from wild boar or pig tusks, held together with rattan, and mounted by a carved wooden figure of a standi

A incredibly heavy and dense carved wooden ancestor sculpture with wonderful archaic style face and primitive form, and a well handled and well worn surface patina suggesting age and handling over man

Wooden lime sticks were commonly used in West Papua. The stick was inserted into a container made of a gourd, which contained lime powder, used for chewing betel nut. This collection of sticks, from L

Carved wooden figure of a King or Chief from the Dengese peoples, within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DRC / Congo, Africa. This highly stylized example features finely incised geometric designs , and m

Carved from a dense heavy wood, this anthropomorphic effigy features classic Timor style treatment to the face and form, large open eyes, flat nose and large ears , the figure stands with hands to his

A very old (19th century?) carved wooden effigy with a well weathered anthropomorphic form and remains of a floral design on the best, which is decayed though what remains is quite beautiful. The scul

A very care carved wooden Mimika ancestor figure, Mimika (Kamoro) people , with a open work design, and shown holding a shield or spirit board. A Very rare and desirable work from an area that few eve

A very well handled and well worn wood sculpture of ancestor with ceremonial cap and a very well handled surface patina , stylized form, and feet worn away, perhaps from field use and wear. Luba or He

This is a very old, weathered and eroded wood sculpture from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Truly a impressive old example, and although much is lost, what remains is a powerful display of I

A Superb Lake Sentani paddle with classical raised carved designs and dry weathered surface. Provenance: Field collected by Todd Barlin, C. 1980's. The Paddle measures 63 inches long x 5.5 inches wide

The Art of Lake Sentani The Museum of Primitve Art Kooijman, S. New York: University Publishers, Inc. (1959). ISBN: none English Text/Edition 64 pages 117 b/w illustrations Hardcover with dust jacket

Merton Simpson Inventory # 8943 A tall ancestor idol carved from a very dense heavy wood with reddish pigments and elaborate designs, classic facial features and overall style. According to literature

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

A fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, was

A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements a