A good Australian Aboriginal bark painting of a spirit figure. This item was acquired 'second hand' in the UK in the 1990s and was probably painted during the 1980s. Condition there is wear and losses to the paint. 16 inches (41cm) high, 9.5 inches (24cm) wide.
A sepik river, Papua New Guinea mask consisting of the carapace of a tortoise decorated with cowrie shells, boars tusks and bird of paradise feathers. This item was probably made during the 1970s.
Condition - very good - no losses.
9 inches (23cm) High x 7 inches (18cm) wide
- excluding feathers.
A rare carved Sepik River Mask decorated with applied cowrie, other shells and human hair. This item is 'old' by Papua New Guinea standards having been made pre 1970. There are losses to the applied decoration (some having been re-glued) and one of the boars tusks is missing from the nose.
16.5 inches (42cm) Long.
An unusual, attractive and skilfully carved bird from Indonesia - probably Bali. This striking creature is well patinated and was made circa 1880-1930. Condition - very good.
15 inches (38cm) High.