Ethnographic Antique Carvings

Large flat plate. Central concentric-circular design,possibly a campfire or waterhole,with semi-circular designs around.

Nice pearly lustre that doesn't show well in photos. Old and amazing when held up to sunlight. upon an old freshwater inland mussel shell.

Very nice wooden carving papua new guinea 1985.

Traditional Fijian Tanoa used for the ceremonial preparation of Kava. Large, solid timber, hand-carved bowl, with 6 legs, coconut fibre rope decoration with 3 white cowrie shells. Carved in one piece.

Very nice wooden carving birds papua new guinea.

Very Large Flat Engraved & Painted Old Stone Plate. this stone shows signs of later colour restoration-over the original. Was part of a bigger-probably oval large flat stone of great significance. Other side has a central similar concentric circles design with 2 semi-circular designs at each end.

Old Papua New Guinea Head Hunter Carving, a beautiful and unique inlaid collection piece… Look at the eyes…! Old Papua New Guinea Head Hunter Carving. We cannot fix a problem we do not know about. A blue-water yachtsman, he sailed his own 60ft yacht, the "Moana Vahine", from Hong Kong to Southern Turkey, down the South China Sea, across the Indian Ocean, and up the full length of the Red Sea, via Singapore, Panang, Sri lanki, The Maldive Islands, and French Djibouti.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning very large (1.15M tall) well carved ritual and ceremonial spirit carving from the Kwoma Waskuk Upper Sepik region of Papua New Guinea.

This carving is part of a wonderful collection amassed by this individual (who wishes to remain anonymous) and her husband over a 25 year period and brought back to Australia in the early 90's. Over 600 pieces in total.

This carving is part of a wonderful collection amassed by this individual (who wishes to remain anonymous) and her husband over a 25 year period and brought back to Australia in the early 90's. Over 600 pieces in total.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning beautifully carved old Cassowary Bone dagger from the Wosera region, Papua New Guinea.

This carving is part of a wonderful collection amassed by this individual (who wishes to remain anonymous) and her husband over a 25 year period and brought back to Australia in the early 90's. Over 600 pieces in total.

This is a fine old sculpture and of far higher quality than is usually found and is truly a museum quality organic piece. The estimated age of the piece is between 1930’s to 1940’s. This is a stunning collectors piece.

Gope Boards are wooden ritual objects made in the Papuan Gulf of New Guinea. They represent spirits which can protect clans from sickness, evil spirits, and death. Also, warriors are awarded gope boards for each act of bravery they perform in battle (often made out of the enemies canoe).

This carving is part of a wonderful collection amassed by this individual (who wishes to remain anonymous) and her husband over a 25 year period and brought back to Australia in the early 90's. Over 600 pieces in total.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning beautifully carved old Cassowary Bone dagger from the Abelam People, Papua New Guinea.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning beautifully carved old Cassowary Bone dagger from the Boiken People, Papua New Guinea.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning Cassowary Bone dagger from the Wosera region, Papua New Guinea.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning beautifully carved old Cassowary Bone dagger from the Asmat region, Papua New Guinea.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning beautifully carved old Cassowary Bone dagger from the Abelam People, Papua New Guinea.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning beautifully carved old Cassowary Bone dagger from the Abelam People, Papua New Guinea.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning Cassowary Bone dagger from the Maprik region, Papua New Guinea.

Collected in the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years living and working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is a stunning beautifully carved old Cassowary Bone dagger from the Abelam People, Papua New Guinea.

Old African Kuossi Congo Fetish Witch Doctor Carving, a unique collection piece… Kuossi fetishes are related to those of the neighboring Yombe and Bakongo peoples. A fetish is a statue or object with magical power, like an amulet, talisman or good luck charm.

Present well.

Old Papua New Guinea Very Large Carved Wooden Food Hook. A blue-water yachtsman, he sailed his own 60ft yacht, the "Moana Vahine", from Hong Kong to Southern Turkey, down the South China Sea, across the Indian Ocean, and up the full length of the Red Sea, via Singapore, Panang, Sri lanki, The Maldive Islands, and French Djibouti.

Old Papua New Guinea Abelam Carved Ox Bone Dagger. New Guinea, Africa and. He has also lived and worked in the jungles of. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records.

Old Papua New Guinea Papuan Gulf Spirit / Gope Carving, a unique collection piece… From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ; Gope Boards are wooden ritual objects made in the Papuan Gulf of New Guinea.

A superb old carved Aboriginal walking staff stick Flinders Ranges made in the 1930's by Adnyamathanha at Nepabunna with entwined snakes and native fauna motifs. Longer than a standard walking stick.

Wonderful old Aboriginal woman's carved wooden digging stick (for digging out roots, yams, etc). North Western Australia. 60 cm long and 2.3 cm wide at the middle. There is also an age related crack to one part of the wood - see photos.

I have never seen another piece like this, it is truly stunning. This piece is part of a wonderful collection amassed by this individual (who wishes to remain anonymous) and her husband over a 25 year period and brought back to Australia in the early 90's.

VERY LARGE / QUITE OLD PNG HIGHLANDS TRIBAL MASK / DISPLAY. CARVED WOOD. Exact age unknown but more than likely dates to the early to mid 1900’s. Quite large 92cms high x 42cms wide, good condition, no splits.

Old Papua New Guinea Abelam Carved Ox Bone Dagger. New Guinea, Africa and. He has also lived and worked in the jungles of. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records.

Old Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik Long House Carving. New Guinea, Africa and. He has also lived and worked in the jungles of. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records.

Papua New Guinea Food Hook. Papua New Guinea. A blue-water yachtsman, he sailed his own 60 ft yacht, the "Moana Vahine", from Hong Kong to Southern Turkey, down the South China Sea, across the Indian Ocean, and up the full length of the Red Sea, via Singapore, Panang, Sri lanki, The Maldive Islands, and French Djibouti.

New Guinea, Africa and. He has also lived and worked in the jungles of. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records. New Guinea, he has organized and/or participated in photographic expeditions in.

LOVELY HAND CARVED BOWL.

New Guinea. They represent spirits which can protect clans from sickness, evil spirits, and death. Also, warriors are awarded gope boards for each act of bravery they perform in battle (often made from the enemy’s canoe).

I'm not 100% certain of where this is from, but it is from one of the Pacific Islands, most likely around PNG, like the Trobriand Islands or Tami Islands, who are both highly renowned for their carved bowls.

Old Asmat Carved Wooden Shield with Two Heads Handle Western Papua New Guinea, a beautiful Collection Piece. New Guinea, Africa and. He has also lived and worked in the jungles of. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records.

Authentic Rare Papua New Guinea. Made in Papua New Guinea. Crocodile Carving.

A Powerful Carving.

VINTAGE SOLID TIMBER CARVED KIWI BIRD FIGURE NICE ITEM WELL CARVED CAN NOT SEE THE NAME OF PERSON HOO CARD OR MADE ITEM ON FIGURE  SIZES IN PHOTOS ARE IN CM 21 CM LONG X 21 CM HIGH. NICE PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS AS THEY ARE THE MAIN PART OF MY DESCRIPTION I DO COMBINE SHIPPING

For sale is a very large Kava bowl from around the 1950's - 1960's. There is a chip to the wood (as shown in the photo). Otherwise in solid condition. Great addition to an outdoor or indoor space.

Old Timor Carved Wooden Fighting Shield. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records. …or pick up from. We cannot fix a problem we do not know about. They include Turkish rugs, copper and brass, and artifacts from.

Old Papua New Guinea Sepik River Carved Slit Drum. New Guinea, Africa and. He has also lived and worked in the jungles of. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records.

“Papuan Woman”. …with ceremonial necklace. New Guinea, Africa and. He has also lived and worked in the jungles of. New Guinea for over two years while collecting material for his books and records. New Guinea, he has organized and/or participated in photographic expeditions in.