TitleOLD COWRY VEST for Ibeji Twin Figure, YorubaType of ObjectVestCountry of OriginNigeriaPeopleYorubaMaterialsvegetal fibers, cotton, cowrie shells.Approximate AgeMid 20th centuryDimensions5.5 inche

 

PALEMBAI VILLAGE, MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA A TOTEMIC SPIRIT BIRD ATTACKING A SNAKE BUT THE SNAKE IS ALSO BITING THE BIRD CARVED WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL PAINTED WITH CLAN DESIGNS THE

 

A collection of 14 stone spearheads, all in good condition, sharp edges and fine points. Collected by John Benny during 1949-68, and on display in his museum for many years. All 14 inscribed with plac

 

Painted Perfection: The Pottery of Dextra Quotskuyva by Martha H. Struever. Published in 2001, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, Santa Fe, New Mexico, in conjunction with the exhibition held.

 

Please see my other listing of vintage artefacts I am selling as well. Field collected in the 1960’s from the Highlands of PNG. This particular dagger is beautifully simple and unadorned with a gorg

 

The resin on this small point is completely round and joined together, which indicates it's purpose was more as a knife/implement, rather than a spear point. Grey stone with a good point and edges, an

 

2of2 Antique Tribal Decorated Wooden Ladle Dr Parvin Hawaiian Coll Maui Hawaii Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Multiple Auctions: We can combine most auctions to save you money on

 

This Tikuna Tribe fertility figure was used during fertility rituals (according to the museum tag on the bottom). The original museum tag on the bottom of the figure indicates that it was once held by

 

I have purchased a large Collection of Inuit Eskimo art from a dealer that was retiring. Most of the items were collected in the 1980's or earlier. Most of these Inuit items have been hidden away for

 

A Lovely Ancestor mask Lower SEPIK Papua New Guinea Size: 38 cm or 15 inches shipping in Europe 22 dollar worldwide 32 US dollar MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-AR