"String Yar": Ceremonial "money", 64" long on sennit (coconut fiber) wrapped cotton rope with 5 mother of pearl oyster shells suspended (average 6" diameter). Collected by University of Guam 1970 but

 

IATMUL PEOPLE, MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA A SPEAR TRHOWER. IT HAS WAS LOOKS TO ME AS A SPIRIT ANIMAL IN THE MIDDLE. AGE 30 + YEARS LENGTH 27 3/4 INCHES SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCA

 

This is a unique ancestor figure from the Adan tribe of Ghana. Patina has remnants of white kaolin pigment throughout which is a symbolic connector with the dream world . The patina is well developed.

 

Vintage Carving Tribal African Mask With Ritual Smiley Face Tribal Culture: Probable Grebo Age: Vintage Middle 20th CenturyMedium: Wood and Pigment Locale: Africa - LiberiaMeasurements: 11 inches tall

 

This is a fine 18thC Akan gold measuring weight. Ex European collection. Rare form. Has a refined lead addition too. This is sculpturally striking and larger than one would expect from the photo. At 6

 

The item is a genuine ancient agate hair pendant. It dates from the beginning of 20th century and originates of Mauritania.Description for U.S. and international shipping: the item will be sent in int

 

Samuel CollectionNo Reserve Fine Art AuctionsOverview: This is an original antique vintage metal and wood African execution sword. From the Ngombe people of Zaire. I recently purchased a collection of

 

This small figurative ladle comes from the Huon Gulf of Eastern New Guinea. The top of the handle has a full figure depicted squatting over the handle. The piece has a dark red colour and measures 35c

 

SMALL VINTAGE SEPIK CARVED WOODEN MASK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, IMBRANDO VILLAGE, PNG Up for auction is this lovely, small, vintage mask from Imbrando Village, the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Th

 

These very early well used pre contact tools fit well in the hand. These rich stone colours are beautifully formed from generations of use. They are large and heavy.The indent was used for cracking na