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Lots 961—1056 Found 14,109

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An outstanding Burmese temple elephant, c.18th century, Alaunpaya Dynasty, sculpted from teak, weathered, mounted on display…
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A 19th century taiaha, fine 19th century taiaha with detailed carving to the upoko. The arero of this weapon has been…
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A pounamu pekapeka, pendant with countersunk suspension hole named pekapeka after the native New Zealand bat which they…
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Rare cross river stone, of ovoid abstract form with anthropomorphic face and body, carved from a volcanic boulder by grinding…
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A metal 'Phantom' shield, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, on beaten metal made from a flattened 44 gallon petrol drum.…
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A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the female figure with chin moko, a cloak with…
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A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village Rotorua her chin with moko traces, a cloak with…
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A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, of small rounded rectangular form, the suspension hole with heavy countersinking to the…
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Collection of coral jewellery, yellow gold ring with organic shaped coral, stamped '18K 750', yellow gold ring with cabochon…
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19th century pounamu pekapeka, polished tangiwai (bowenite) variety stone. Recessed eyes. Provenance: belonged to Annie Shasky…
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A Pre-European patu paraoa (whalebone hand club), traditional broad spatulate blade, reducing to the grip section, with a…
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Tongan neck rest (Kali Hahapo), fine 19th century example of elegant arching form. Carved from a single piece of wood with…
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A fine old Wunda shield Western Australian hardwood incised with classic fluting and lineal bands front and rear with natural…
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Djawida Nadjongorle, (circa 1943 - 2008) Australian, crocodile, natural earth pigments on bark, 183 cm high, 82 cm wide
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A Fijian lotus club (Gugu), 86 cm length
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Extremely rare yellow Pounamu adornment, both beautiful and powerful, this adornment would have signalled the mana and high…
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Fine Patu Onewa - stone short hand club, long formed Patu Onewa in classic style emphasising the extended form and grace of the…
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A large pre-European Maori carved pounamu damaged hei tiki, showing evidence of fire discolouration, pale to mid-grey tone with…
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Waigin Djanghara (b. 1929). Wandjina, 1990's. Ochre on bark panel, 39 x 26.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes. Labels:…
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Ian McMillan carved whalebone wahaika hand club, a figure carved to the middle lower back blade section, mask carved butt. Of…
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A large Philippine Islands wooden ceremonial spoon, Ifugao people, 19th/early 20th century, carved with a standing human figure…
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A Shona ruby verdite carving of a white rhino, signed to base 'Clement Kupara'. Length 56 cm
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An early Bioma figure, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, wood with natural ochres. Provenance: Collected by Roy Hedlundin 1961.…
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Rare and beautiful Maori wood and 9ct gold cigar Pipe carved tattooed faces with tiny paua shell eyes, the two gold bands…
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19th century Maori Flax (Muka) rain cape
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Fine kiwi kete superb kiwi-feather kete. Double-pair twining with kiwi feathers attached on every second aho (weft). The muka…
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Superb Fijian war club Sali, heavy yet superbly balanced, made from a single piece of vesi (ironwood). Cylindrical shaft leads…
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Greenstone Hei Tiki, well formed, head inclined to right. Deeply carved, red sealing wax in eyes. Length 8 cm.
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A nail-headed club, Queensland (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and hob-nails, 70.7 cm high. Provenance: Private…
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A rare fishing boomerang, possibly South Australia, carved hardwood, 59.1 cm high. For two related examples see Philip Jones,…
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A fine coolamon (piti), Central Australia (circa 1900), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 43.3 x 19.3 cm. Provenance:…
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An early club, South East Australia (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and binding, 55.5 cm high. Provenance: Private…
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Two early beehive ended clubs, South East Australia (nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 64 cm; 60.5 cm high (2). Provenance:…
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An early engraved boomerang, South East Australia (early nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 51.5 cm high. Provenance:…
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A house post, Sepik River Region (early twentieth century), natural earth pigments on carved wood, 146.7 cm high. Provenance:…
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An early wunda shield and boomerang, Western Australia (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 60.5…
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A boomerang-club (lil-lil), New South Wales (nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 63 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection,…
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A Food Hook, Kanganaman Village, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, (early twentieth century), carved hardwood, 45 cm high.…
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Early fine inlay rootstock club, Vunikau, Fiji Islands. Carved and engraved hardwood and sperm whale tooth. Vunikau, of classic…
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Superb Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. This wunda shield is elongated ovoid…
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A Maori abalone inlaid eel club, late 19th century
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A superb Inuit sculpture, of openwork walrus tusk, Nunivak Island, Alaska, 52 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Paul Goldstein,…
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A rare 19th century large kiwi feather bag (kete). Woven flax in superb condition. Length 39 cm. Width 37 cm. Depth 35 cm
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Aboriginal club with sterling silver presentation plaque' to Oscar Asche, Esq. From members of Melbourne Savage club.…
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A large dark green pounamu carved boulder bowl, the top hollowed out as a bowl, the underside river worn with natural surface…
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Cook Island or Maori stone crop god, ex Auckland, Theosophical Society. Height 19 cm
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An rare April river shield, carved from massive log rather than buttress root, of overall large proportions, the elliptical and…
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Mushroom head club, south-East Australian origin, dark 19th century patina, pinch tip handle, minor chips and splitting to…
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Gope board, Papuan Gulf region, stylised spirit face with deep incised markings, black and white colouring, triangular shape…
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Patu onewa, 19th century stone hand club, of traditional form, rounded base with a few very small chips off one side of blade.…
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A large modern quality Maori greenstone mere (mere pounamu), the large spatulate blade of good proportion, narrowing to a…
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Incised parrying shield, New South Wales. Of bi-convex section and elongated triangular profile, solid cut handle, the front…
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Lipundja Gupapuyngu (C.1912 – 1968), Mokuy spirit figure, C.1963. Carved and engraved softwood and natural earth pigment.…
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Rare early incised club, South East Australia. This is an unusual club, the shaft and head are adorned with finely incised…
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19th century Dayak Mandau sword. Kalimantan Dayak headhunters sword with high quality, old blade. Single-edge blade, concave…
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Kamasan, Bali, star calendar (Palelintangan), Tabing, early 20th century, pigment on Balinese cotton cloth, 211 x 138 cm. Other…
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A miniature Mbitoro, Mimika, this carving though small in scale is a very fine example of a miniature Mbitoro ceremonial pole,…
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A Malaita Island Supe club, Eastern Solomon Islands, 19th century; of classic diamond shape striking section, tapering handle…
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A fine old Massim Ghena wealth spatula, 19th century; in the Louisiade Archipelago there are crescent-shaped wealth spatula…
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Aboriginal painted shield. Acrylic on wood length 69 cm
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Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s, synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on carved and incised…
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Fine example of a cult hook. Yiman people Karawari or Blackwater river region East Sepik Province, New Guinea. Early 20th…
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Four Aboriginal shields, comprising a Kimberley leaf-shaped shield with painted front, and three Central Australian mulga…
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An Iatmul Mwai mask, middle Sepik river, 20th century, elongated nose ending with a small birds head, minor wood damage on side…
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Rare wahaika 19th century, male carved figure to back with long protruding tongue, four ridges to butt, square hole, length 35…
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Two Marupai magic charms, carved wood with remains of piped clay and natural fibre string, Papuan Gulf, 13 cm and 12 cm long
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19th century Maori wooden small comb (Heru Mapara). Extremeley rare, made of separate wooden teeth lashed together with flax…
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Contact period Maori wooden club (kotiate). Fiddle shape with good patina, stone carved human head motif with paua shell eyes…
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18th century rare Maori fish hook (matau). Wooden shank that is extended to form the point limb with a short bone point. Carved…
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A carved Maori double barrel Shotgun, with ramrod. By James W Rosier. Stock carved all over in a rauponga pattern and haliotis…
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Superb Royal mask, Cameroon, of hollowed form, an expressive face with parted lips baring teeth, the broad nose framed by large…
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A good early 19th century wahaika (carved wood hand club), traditional hooked blade with carved wheku figure to the inner blade…
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Patu Okewa, rare Chatham Island curved stone okewa [hand club], bird shape, oval cross section. Worn oval knob on the top of…
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Toki - adze, large dark green pounamu toki, straight blade with sharp corners, steep short bevel with marked chin. Straight…
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New Britain three piece shield, incised and pigment painted in black and white with rattan binding, 140 cm x 32 cm
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A good old (early 20th century) Maori greenstone mere (hand club), good dark green tone with paler inclusions, traditional wide…
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Late 18th century Maori stone patu (Onewa) thick body and good grip to handle. Carved spiral ridged butt. Excellent hourglass…
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Aboriginal King plate. Crescent form, brass with rustic engraving 'King Jack Dales Creek.' Thought to be hunter Valley. Scratch…
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Bamana headdress Chiawara rare example of an equestrian figure with rider dominating his mount. Raised facial features, with an…
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Solomon Island feast bowl, large scale feast bowl, hollowed with a blackened patina, the carved decorative ends beautifully…
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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley. The front of the bowl carved with a wahine and child the stem issuing from the…
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A superb rare large argillite Pre-European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross-section form reducing to the pole section.…
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19th century Pake ( rain cape), double pair twining. Robust plaited finish at top edge and with red and blue dyed coloration.…
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A fine wooden Fijian headrest, of large rare form created from a single piece of hardwood. A curved top supported by the ovoid…
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A large Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone, poll uneven, rounded lateral edges, slightly rounded cutting edge but…
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A large and impressive pre-European black basalt toki (adze), quadrangular form, long tapered bevel, part in good polish, broad…
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A paddle club 'akau-ta, Tonga. The ' akau-ta was a symbol of rank as well as a weapon. This example differs in its shape, the…
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A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Maunga. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of storytelling for Maori…
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Finely carved 19th century Mangaia ceremonial adze, the wood base of quadrangular pedestal form, each face composed of square…
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18th century rare Maori fish hook (matau) wooden shank that is extended to form the point limb with a short barbed bone point.…
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19th century Maori feather and flax cloak with a large taniko border and four rows of feathers
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Superb toki pounamu - adze finished adze with smooth edges evident on all sides. Pre-European kawakawa nephrite. Fracture…
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Fine Niue war club hardwood club of rare form, the flattened head with raised medial ridge gently tapers to a cylindrical shaft…
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Hei tiki Pounamu, a fine example in an orthodox stance, with strongly ridged head tilting to the left, two pierced hour glass…
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A fine and early boomerang, Darling River, South West Queensland, 19th century, carved hardwood, reverse decorated with fine…
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A rare double figural club, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu, 19th century, carved wood and remains of piped clay, 75 cm long, Note…