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Figural Betel Nut Crusher, Java Indonesia Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Artifacts: Pre 1950 item# 993679 (stock# TI-45pg)
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A betel nut crusher with a well carved wood handle depicting a Demon. Nice patina on the iron crusher blade. Some wear from use and very slight cracking on the handle but in overall good condition.

Cirebon, Java, Double Kris Board Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Weapons: Pre 1960 item# 1002733 (stock# TI-511sg)
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A double Kris board for mounting on the wall, inside the door. On entering the house the owner places his or her kris upright in its sheath through the loops on the board. It is thought that this may be to protect the house from evil spirits. Carved in the classic Cirebon style with tendrils and leaves, with the addition of Wayang figures including a Naga at the feet of the standing figures. The wood in excellent condition. The kris loops are missing. There is some white residual around the figu ...click for details

Kris, Bali Indonesia Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Weapons: Pre 1950 item# 994674 (stock# TI-521ph)
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From a Phoeniz, Az. collection, an attractive Indonesian Kris from Bali. in very good condition with no rust or damage to the blade and a prominent pamor and well crafted greneng. The fine quality hilt is in the form called Cicikahan found on Bali. The hilt and sheath are undamaged with only minor denting and abrasion to the sheath. Kris overall 22.25", blade 18", In sheath, 25.25. Early to Mid 2Oth C

Sowash ceremonial clay cooking pot, Kowait PNG Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Pottery: Pre 1960 item# 1013194 (stock# TNG-1-lm)
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Built by the coil method, often by women potters in the Sowash villages of Kowait and Kamangawi on the Sepik plains, these low fired pots are covered with a design which is owned and handed down thru generations. Each pot is unique to a particular family. Highly valued, they are not only used in preparing sago pancakes for an honored quest, they are also deemed valuable trade items and gifts. Our example does have some soot staining and loss of design pigment but is in all other ways almost perf ...click for details

Papua New Guinea, Skull Rack Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Sculpture: Pre 1980 item# 1005840 (stock# TNG-5mt)
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A fine, large skull rack from Kanganamon Village, Middle Sepik region. The figure depicts a fierce female ancestor figure with a well carved crocodile on her back. She stands on the rack which has an additional ancestor image carved in its face. The wood is in good shape, with no damage or apparent losses. The contact areas show wear and there is a dark patina to the wood. From a 1970"s collection. H: 37.5", W; 9".

New Guinea Highlands War Shield Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Weapons: Pre 1950 item# 994187 (stock# TNG-6-lm)
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A hardwood war shield in the style of the Hunstein Mountain region. The top has twine lacing for the placement of cassowary feathers or other enhancements. Both the grip and sling appears to be of a well used, rope like material. The traditional, regional pattern was applied with pigment and commercial paint and shows losses from use. There are areas that appear to be impregnated with wood smoke. Some minor edge losses but in overall good condition. Size, 51.5"H x 16"W. Mid 20th C

A fine old Baba helmet mask, Southern Abelam People PNG Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Pre 1960 item# 1013292 (stock# TNG-6-lm)
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A fine old, Baba or Baba Takwa helmet mask that shows the effect of use and age. Some traces of the pigment appled to the mud and resin surface of the cheeks remains. The same is true of the cassowary feather crown. The basketry helmet itself is in good shape for the years of use and the ears are original. The Baba has several roles in Abelam practice. Usually noted for its association with the bush spirits called Wale, it is used in the early phases of the cycle of initiation ceremonies. The p ...click for details

Chest Ornament called Moka Kina, Papua New Guinea Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Artifacts: Pre 1950 item# 1011966 (stock# TNG-538.sf)
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A very striking chest ornament, or pectoral worn by men during certain festivals in the Wihgi Valley, Western Highlands, usually associated with the killing of a large number of pigs which are roasted and eaten. This is a fine old tribal piece from the Mark Siedler collection. Siedler lived in New Guinea in the 1970's managing a hotel there. He became very intrigued by the culture and amassed a large, well chosen collection. We were fortunate to acquire a few items from him over a decade ago ...click for details

Kardawar Ancestor figure, Schoten Islands PNG Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Sculpture: Pre 1970 item# 1011951 (stock# TNG-563.sg)
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A very good example of a seldom encountered Kardawar ancestor figure. Seated with legs and arms drawn up in an almost fetal position. The upper arms are adorned with bands and raised, with hands to his chin and resting on his chest. The expressive face has a fringe beard and detailed features. Adz carved and with a nice patina. There is an age crack running vertically on the right side, as shown. Very good condition in all other respects. ex: Michael Hamson 1998. H: 9.75" ...click for details

Mendi People War Shield, Papua New Guinea Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Weapons: Pre 1970 item# 994192 (stock# TNG-565-lm)
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From the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a hard wood war shield in traditional Mendi style. The somewhat ovoid shaped shield has a medial ridge, culminating in a spike at the top. The traditional pattern on the face of the shield is applied with pigment and ash. The concave back shows a grip of a hemp like material which appears to be original. Edge wear but no cracks or losses. Ex. Edward Sklar Collection. Size 47"H x 17.5W. C. 1970

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