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Auction House:
Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A Maori Turuturu (weaving peg), late 19th/early 20th century, the conical instrument of carved wood, with a rounded terminal, heavily decorated and pierced. 46.5 cm long ***
*** A rare Philippine Islands Ifugao Bulul stool, early 20th century, carved from solid narre wood as a stool with solid base and top supported by four carved Bulul figures, each depicted standing with hands on thighs, the whole covered in a rich deep… ***
*** A Kamanggabi cult hook, Arambak Tribe, Karawari river, This large and impressive cult figure known as Yipwon are from the lower Karawari river area, carved from a single large piece of timber, the whole figure is seen in profile, the large head at the top… ***
*** An Aboriginal brass breast plate (King plate) (New South Wales, 19th century) crescent shaped with holes at either end to support a chain, off centre is the inscription 'Jackey Lewis. Chief of the Bathurft (sic) Tribe'. Height 13 cm. Width 14.5 cm ***
*** An Aboriginal brass breast plate (King plate) (New South Wales, 19th century) crescent shaped with holes at either end to support a chain, beneath each hole respectively is a naive impression of an emu and a kangaroo and centred is the inscription 'Tommy… ***
*** A pair of Luzon Island 'Bulul' wooden rice guardian figures, Ifugao people, Philippines, 19th/early 20th century, carved as seated male and female figures, on a integral waisted square section plinth, with fine old patina. The larger figure 43 cm high, 10… ***
*** A 19th century Maori patu onewa, basalt club with a ridged grip and circular hole for suspension, repaired, 43 cm long ***
*** A pair of Philippine Islands wooden guardian figures 'Bulul', Kababuyan Ifugao people, early 20th century, carved in narre wood as two standing figures on integral rectangular plinth bases, one male and one female, each approximately 48 cm high, 15 cm… ***
*** A Santa Cruz Islands Tevau money roll, red parrot Feathers, feathers worn, it is used for major purchases, such as commissioning the building of a canoe, bride price, purchase of pigs or labor ***
*** An Aboriginal brass breast plate (King plate) (New South Wales, 19th century) crescent shaped with holes at either end to support a chain, beneath each hole respectively is a naive impression of a kangaroo and an emu and centred is the inscription 'Wilson… ***
*** A Mendi, Southern Highlands fighting shield, Tigiri village, Papua New Guinea, triangle motif edged with perforations for Bilas 134.5 x 35.5 ***
*** A New Britain Tolai ceremonial dance axe, at top tribal star & grass motif carved both sides, old painting, 132.5 cm long. Provenance: acquired from an old European collection ***
*** A large Philippine Islands wooden ceremonial spoon, Ifugao people, 19th/early 20th century, carved with a standing human figure finial, with a fine old patina. Together with a black metal stand, the spoon 24 cm high, 8.5 cm wide. With stand 24.5 cm high.… ***
*** An Iatmul Mwai mask, middle Sepik river, 20th century, elongated nose ending with a small birds head, minor wood damage on side as visible ***
*** An 18th century Fijian cannibal fork, old breaks, 35 cm long ***
*** A Luzon Island 'Bulul' wooden rice guardian figure, Ifugao people, Philippines, early 20th century, carved as a seated male figure with a cavity on top of the head, on a integral plinth base. 42 cm high, 13 cm widethe. Provenance: Bonhams, 'Art of the… ***
*** A Rennel Island carved wooden club, 40.5 cm long ***
*** A Cook Islands ceremonial adze, Mangaia Island, handle carved in four square stems joint at top and bottom, carved with typical double triangle motif, with anvil shaped black basalt axe, 90 cm total length. Provenance: acquired from an Old English… ***
*** A carved Luguru Chieftain's chair, East Tanzania, late 19th century, the panel back with a carved human head terminal and having a pair of breasts between two bands of geometric relief ornament, the circular seat on three integral carved legs, height 116… ***
*** An Aboriginal Wanjina bark painting George Jameri (circa 1822-2890) 44 x 34 cm ***
*** A Santa Cruz Islands Tema/Kap Kap, ground clam shell disc with turtle shell fret work symetrically arranged terminating in a stylized bird, 10.5 cm diameter ***
*** A Philippine Islands twin-handled zoomorphic wooden bowl, Ifugao people, 19th/Early 20th century, the ovoid bowl resting on four integral feet, the handles at either side in the form of dog faces, 15 cm high, 33.5 cm wide ***
*** A carved ceremonial drum Slit gong (Atingting Kon), Ambrym Island Vanuatu, carved in typical form, weathered and split from being kept outside, 215 cm high ***
*** A chiefly stool, Fanti Tribe, Ghana, West Africa, early 20th century, made for chiefly use, the base of the seat of the stool carved in the form of a standing male lion, an animal of great power and majesty, the curved seat with native repair and a worn… ***
*** A Fijian pineapple head club (Totokia) (early to mid 20th century) carved wood, natural woven fibre the bulbous carved and pointed head to a cylindrical shaft with geometric incised patterns at the handle with a knobbed end, with 59 finely braided natural… ***
*** An Aboriginal brass breast plate (King and Queen plate) (Queensland, 19th century) crescent shaped with holes at each end, inscribed 'Tom and Lilly King and Queen of Reedy Springs', applied verso is a label that reads in part, 'Tom and Lilly worked for… ***
*** A finely worked New Ireland butterfly totem dance mask, tapa and rattan, elongated eyes, large carved central nose, 38 cm, base not measured ***
*** A large sickle shaped Solomon Islands Parrying club, with mother-of pearl inlay both sides, 119 cm long ***
*** A Tongan neckrest, narrow arching legs with small feet under top ledge, legs lashed to top with vegetable fibre, 25 x 19 cm ***
*** A large Dayak ancestral guardian, late 19th / early 20th century, mounted on granite pedestal, 110 cm high ***
*** A Kamindibit village female fertility figure, Sepik Region, a torso holding her breasts, shell eyes, a boar's tusk as nose decoration, carved tattoo marks on arms and torso, raffia loin cover, 61 cm high ***
*** An African Kenty flag in a wood framed glass case ***
*** Coastal Sepik ancestor figure C.1930 carved wood with ochre pigment paint 102 cm (height) ***
*** A Buka paddle, Solomon Islands, an ancestral head carved on blade, 157 cm long ***
*** A Marquesas Islands chieftain's staff, extensive intricate geometric carvings, some minor chips, 124 cm long ***
*** A Philippine Islands ceremonial spoon, Ifugao people, 20th century, carved with a double standing figure finial, with a fine old patina. Together with a black metal stand, the spoon 20 cm high, 7 cm wide. With stand 20.5 cm high. Provenance: Gordon Menzie… ***
*** A middle Sepik suspension hook, female figure, carved boar's tusks on upper lip, chin extension underneath carved tattoo motifs and carved suspension loop at back, 71 cm high ***
*** A Fijian pole Bowai club, with decorative geometric design, 88 cm long ***
*** A Nakanai ceremonial shield with a spear and carved object, shield signed and dated: 11.7.64 District Officer, Sheild height 141 cm, spear height 234.5 cm, object height 34.3 cm. Provenance: 'Wybalena', Hunters hill, Sydney ***
*** A huon Gulf Neckrest, at either side a stylised kneeling figure, 16.5 cm high ***
*** A New Ireland Tantanua mask, carved wooden face with rattan frame white tree pith with painted scroll at sides, 40.5 x, 38 cm in total ***
*** A Balinese carved 'Keropok' offering figure of a Makara, 19th century, carved as a crouching mythical sea creature with a long snout, and elephant like tusks and a fish's tail, with wings, wearing elaborate jewels, with remanant polychrome and gilding.… ***
*** Two Kelantan canoe decorations, both of carved floral motif. The largest 116.5 x 81 cm ***
*** An Ifugao carved wood 'Bulul' figure, Luzon, Philippine Islands, early 20th century, carved as a seated figure, clasping the arms around the knees. Fine old patina, 46 cm high. ***
*** A bronze Buddha, possibly Java Indonesia 13th century, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with hands in dharmachakramudra, wearing a sanghati, 33 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE ***
*** A Santa Isabela, Solomon Islands dancing shield, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a handle at back, 88 x 25 cm ***
*** A Mortlock Island fishing hook, carved wood, lashed with vegetable fibre, 27 cm long ***
*** A large ancestral figure, middle Sepik river, Papua New Guinea ***
*** A Maori greenstone tiki, New Zealand, paua shell rings around central pupils, circa 1960, 8 cm long ***
*** A Dayak baby carrier, Kenyah people, early to mid 20th century, intricately decorated with glass beads in a mask and scroll motif with applied cowrie shells. 28 cm high, 37 cm wide, 17 cm deep. Other Notes: the Dayak baby carrier fulfils several functions… ***
*** A Philippine Islands carved wooden ceremonial spoon, Ifugao people, 19th/Early 20th century, carved as a spoon with anthropomorphic handle in the form of a man with his hands on his thighs. Together with a black metal stand, 18 cm long, 6.5 cm wide. With… ***
*** A Mendi highland war shield (first half 20th century) natural earth pigments, wood, grass fibre 71.5 (height) x 26 cm (width) ***
*** A Massim Region canoe Splashboard, circa 1950, heavily carved with incised scroll motif to top, old damage to back, 71 cm ***
*** A new Hebridean Battle club, Epi Island, old breaks, acquired from an old collection, 96.5 cm long ***
*** A 19th century Fijian sperm whale tabua, one side hole chipped, 16 cm wide ***
*** A pair of Javanese garnet inset gold ear ornaments, Majapahit Empire, circa 14th century, each of delicate construction, set with two shaped garnets. 2.7 cm & 2.9 cm high. 3.5 gm weight ***
*** A Batak Chieftains staff, the finial a carved horse and rider with feathered headdress, a small carved totem figure and snake to staff, 95 cm hgh ***
*** A Batak Shaman's buffalo horn, at tip a figure riding a crocodile, totem figure finial with a goat hair tuft on head held by wound cloth, 48 cm high ***
*** Four Papua New Guinea Kap Kaps, each with tortoise shell fretwork, 12.5 cm diameter ***
*** A Malaita, Solomon Island club, mother-of-pearl inlay both sides, 58 cm long ***
*** A Balinese carved figure of the winged Demon Wilmana, 19th century, modelled as standing winged figure, with rothful demonic expression wearing an elaborate headdress and jewels, with significant remnant polychrome and gilding, 79.5 cm high, 53.5 cm wide,… ***
*** A Shona stone sculpture of a spirit animal, Zimbabwe, in the form of a standing mythical spirit animal with hands held to its mouth, carved from a single piece of mottled green stone, 21.5 cm high. Provenance: Irving sculpture gallery, Sydney, 1985 ***
*** Comprehensive collection of Aboriginal and contemporary prints (one framed), including Florrie Watson Napangardi, Tanyinki, woodblock, 11/40 45 x 55 cm (signed lower right), Raelene Kerenauia, Paddy Ordam, and others.; ***
*** Rosie Karedada Born c. 1930, Wandjina Story, earth pigments on bark inscribed with artist's name and Waringarri Arts cat no. AK438 verso 90 x 45 cm (irregular) ***
*** A Papua New Guinea Blackwater river Region ancestor figure, looped nose, cassowary feather hair, rattan arm and knee bands, bark loincloth, fibre and shell strings at ears, 53 cm high ***
*** A Solomon Islands dance staff, with crouching ancestor figure, both arms holding jaw, carved teeth, 54.5 cm long ***
*** A Balinese carved 'Keropok' offering figure of a tiger, 19th century, carved as a crouching tiger on a rectangular base with polychrome decoration including stripes to the side, the figure hollowed out and with a long rectangular lid to the top, 34 cm… ***
*** A Balinese carved wooden figural group, 19th/Early 20th century, consisting of two figures dressed in cotton sarongs within a shaped surround, fixed to a perspex base, the figural group 33 cm high, 21.8 cm wide, 22.2 cm deep. The perspex stand 20.6 cm… ***
*** An old war shield, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, ochre on wood with feathers, 152 x 63 x 14 cm (not including feathers) ***
*** A pair of Sumba Island ancestral figures, in seated position, horn-disc eyes, carved diamond design around top of bases, 91 cm high ***
*** A Manam Island ancestor mask, large looped nose, a subsidiary ancestral face between nose and small mouth, shell disc eyes, raphia beard, 71 x 25.5 cm ***
*** A large middle Sepik mens house gable mask, Timbunke village, plaited rattan with bamboo frame visible at back, wooden ears & teeth, field collected 1964, 96.5 x 81 cm ***
*** A Balinese carved figure of a lion, 19th century, carved as a lion walking on a rock, wearing Royal jewels, decorated with intricate polychrome work and gilding, 42 cm high, 46 cm wide, losses to ears, minor cracks, wear to the polychrome and gilding,… ***
*** A Balinese 'Geringsing' cloth, 20th century, the double ikat hand-loomed ceremonial/ritual cloth with geometric designs in red, yellow and black. 168 cm long, 45 cm wide ***
*** A New Guinea carved and painted Asmat shield, with all over relief carved design, decorated in ochre and white, height 186 cm, width 56 cm ***
*** A Sepik river house post (20th century) carved wood, traces of trade paint carved with male and female ancestral figures and faces on opposing sides 422 cm (height) ***
*** A Kalimantan Hudoq mask, a stylised pigs head, articulated lower jaw, old painting, 38 x 28 cm ***
*** A Southern Highlands Timbuwarra ancestor figure, Papua New Guinea, plaited vegetable fibre, facial features in clay/resin mixture, 142 cm high ***
*** A Gilbert & Ellice Islands shark tooth knife, set with two rows of sharkteeth, some missing, 50 cm long ***
*** A Sepik river totem, a carved figure of a woman standing on a mound decorated with a mask and swirls. Mounted by a mythical lizard. On metal stand. Height 197 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Four finely painted Hollow Logs and didgeridoos, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, ochre on wood, 173 cm, 141 cm, 134 cm, 106 cm (height) (4) ***
*** A bronze totem staff, Tanimbar Island, face and stylised birds at top, open work, lower part hollow, 112 cm long ***
*** A New Guinea Highlands Lumi Region fighting shield, carved regional tribal markings of sexual totem motif, some insect damage, 58 cm ***
*** A pair of Balinese figures of dancers, circa 19th century, the male and female figures modelled as dancers on an integral base, dressed in elaborate robes with remnant polychrome decoration, 28 cm x 9 cm &, 27 cm x 8.5 cm. Both figures with multiple… ***
*** A clay head, probably Majapahit Era, Indonesia, Depicted with typical expression, 12.5 cm high including base ***
*** A Sepik gable mask, Nangissap village, serrated beard-line, protruding lower lip arching to chin ***
*** A Masandanai village ancestor mask, Sepik river, 72 x 21.5 cm ***
*** A Massim Region canoe prow Splitter with Its canoe ornament, Taburi, the ornament served a protective function, 111.5 cm high with ornament. ***
*** An old middle Sepik ancestor mask ***
*** A Balinese Thousand-Coin temple wall hanging 'Kepeng Lamak', 19th/Early 20th century, composed of many Chinese antique coins, woven together with string, applied with mirrors, the hanging device at the top of carved and gilt wood. 122 cm high, 35 cm wide ***
*** A carved wooden Yaoure mask, early to mid 20th century, ivory coast, Africa. overall height 51 cm ***
*** 19th century Fijian tabua with inscription ***
*** Two Solomon Islands shell body ornaments and a Boiken village Papua New Guinea shell money disc, ***
*** A Mendi village, Southern Highlands, shoulder shield, a repair by native owner 149.5 x 48 cm ***
*** A Fijian Ula throwing club, bulbous head, handle has partial carved zig-zag motif, 45 cm long ***
*** An Aboriginal lonka lonka, Kimberley region, engraved pearl shell with two spirit figures ***