Fish-shaped bowl with cats eye stone eye and decorative patterning
Trobriand Islands bowl, carved in the form of a fish, with decorative patterning to tail and fins, set with cats eye stone for eye, length 50 cm
Massim Lime Spatulas: Trobriand Islands' Impressive 83 cm Length
Two large Massim lime spatulas, Trobriand Islands, the largest 83 cm long
Trobriand Islands Ceremonial Paddle: 153 cm of Traditional Artistry
A ceremonial paddle, Trobriand Islands, 153 cm high
Lime Inlaid Trobriand Islands Hardwood Figure (H28 cm)
Papua New Guinea Trobriand Islands carved and lime inlaid hardwood figure. (H28 cm
Trobriand Islands Lime Spatula with Scrolled Handle
Papua New Guinea, Trobriand Islands tortoiseshell lime Spatua, with scrolled handle, length 15 cm
Trobriand Kula Trade Canoe with Incised Decoration
Papua New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Kula trade, canoe wave cutter, with incised decoration and painted in natural pigments of white, black and red, 68 cm x 32 cm
Trobriand Island Feast Bowl with Metal Work
A large wooden Trobriand Island feast bowl, with incised pattern and metal work, 37 cm diameter
Trobriand Island Elliptical Feast Bowl from Nigel Hillind Collection
Trobriand Island elliptical wooden feast bowl, Provenance: Nigel Hillind Collection
Serpentine Carved Wooden Bowl from Trobriand Islands
A large and impressive bowl, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, carved from a single piece of wood. The bowl has a wide flat rim that is carved with designs of spiralling snakes, height 14.5 cm, width 74 cm, depth 43.5 cm
Trobriand Islands Ancestral Female Figure Carving
An ancestral figure carving, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. Carved from a single piece of wood and coloured with a rich brown patina. The figure depicts a female wearing a conical hat and a girdle. The figure stands in a closed posture…
Fish-shaped serving bowl with mother of pearl inlay
A Fish-Shaped bowl, Trobriand Islands, used for the serving of food. This bowl is carved from a single piece of wood in the form of a fish. The wood has been highly polished and the rim has been decorated with an intricate mother of pearl inlay. Height 5…
Trobriand Island Sword Club
Papua New Guinean sword club, rich dark patina, saw teeth carved to the handle, large carved band inlaid with limestone to the shaft. Trobriand Islands. 66 cm length
Trobriand Islands Massim Carved Wood Figure Group
A Massim carved wood figure group, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 19.5 cm high, 40 cm long
Trobriand Grass Skirt Making Board
Trobriand Islands grass skirt Making board with incised design, Massim Region, Papua New Guinea, a grass skirt Making board with incised design, Massim Region, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, old glossy patina. Provenance: Collection of a scholar who…
Trobriand Islands Ancestral Hardwood Bust
Figure, probably Papua New Guinea a hardwood ancestral bust, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 15 cm, width 9 cm
Trobriand Island Massim Lime Spatula
Massim lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved hardwood, dark glossy patina. Spatulas were used by preparing betel nut. The betel nut and leaf were mixed with chalk so it was chewable. Spatulas with human figures were used…
Trobriand Islands Canoe Splashboard
Massim canoe Splashboard (Lagim), Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved wood and natural pigments. Wooden canoe prow splash board, intricately carved on one face, plain on other, splash board placed transversely across the prow behind…
Trobriand Islands Massim Stool
Massim stool, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved hardwood, length 58 x 24.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales
Engraved Massim Figure from Papua New Guinea
Large Massim figure, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved hardwood, length 70.5 x 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales
Trobriand Islands Massim Figure
Massim Figure, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Slight loss to nose. Height 48 cm
Trobriand Island Sword Club with Lime Inlay and Fibre Attachment
An old Trobriand Island sword club, lime inlay to the carving, pierced row of holes to the base with fibre attached, length 65 cm.
Trobriand Shell-Inlaid Wood Bowl
A large Trobriand bowl, Papua New Guinea. Carved from a single piece of wood. The bowl has a wide flat rim that is carved with designs spiral designs and open work with shell inlays. Height 11.6 cm, depth 44 cm
Spiral Inlay Trobriand Wood Bowl
A Trobriand bowl with shell inlay. Carved from a single piece of wood, this bowl has a wide rim creating a rectangular shape. The rim is decorated with spiral designs with open work. Small inlays of shell around the rim. The bowl sits on a thin circular…
Trobriand Islands Feast Bowl with Incised Designs
A large Trobriand Islands feast bowl, coconut wood decorated with incised spirals and geometric designs to the outer boarder. 80 x 45 cm
Massim Pig Figures from Trobriand Islands, PNG
Fine pair of Massim pig figures, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Pig sculptures have been made on Kiriwina Island to sell Western visitors as early as 1880. The use of pre-contact pig figures is uncertain; its function as an item of value used for…
Massim Lime Spatula with Protective Human Figures
Fine Massim lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Spatulas were used by preparing betel nut. The betel nut and leaf were mixed with chalk so it was chewable. Spatulas with human figures were used by magicians as protection during Kula travels…
Massim Lime Spatula with Human Figures
Large Massim lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Spatulas were used by preparing betel nut. The betel nut and leaf were mixed with chalk so it was chewable. Spatulas with human figures were used by magicians as protection during Kula…
Massim Adze Handle from Papua New Guinea
An adze handle, Massim Region, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 48 cm, width 19 cm
Massim Headrest and Figurative Carving from Papua New Guinea
A Massim headrest in the form of an ancestral animal and a Massim figurative carving, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea (2), from the style and patination we believe these pieces to be from the early part of the twentieth century or possibly nineteenth…
Early Massim Ancestral Animal Headrest
An early Massim headrest in the form of an ancestral animal, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, from the style and patination we believe this piece to be from the early part of the twentieth century or possibly nineteenth century. For a similiar example…
Trobriand Totemic Carved Bowl
Papua New Guinea Trobriand carved bowl. Early 20th century spindle form bowl with edge, and medial base carvings with totemic terminals. Length 68 cm
Trobriand Islands Massim Food Bowl
Massim food bowl Trobriand Islands. Platter style with ric-rac carved rim (loss under). On raised reticular carved foot, one piece. Height 14 cm, diameter 31 cm
Intricately Carved Trobriand Islands Feast Dish
A delicately carved Trobriand Islands feast dish, Papua New Guinea, carved from dense wood, of elliptical form raised on a small base with symmetrical abstract leaf-shaped lobes, meticulously decorated with incised spiral and scrolls motifs on the rim.…
Trobriand Islands Feast Bowl
An impressive Trobriand Islands feast dish, Papua New Guinea, carved from dense, heavy wood, hollowed-out deeply. Of elliptical form raised on a small base, ornamented with incised undulating geometric designs on the rim. Beautiful grain with the natural…
Trobriand Islands Woven Body Ornaments Collection
A collection of woven body ornaments including 'Kwasi' woven arm bands, woven belts, boar's tusks & a nose bone, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964, stand not included. Provenance: collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian…
Trobriand Island Hair Comb with 10 Tines
A fine & unusual hair comb with ten tines on a woven haft, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964. Provenance: collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina,…
Squatting Ancestral Figure and Wooden Beater
An ancestral figure in squatting form, Indonesia & a wooden beater, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 18 cm
Trobriand Island Blackwood Comb with Whorl Patterns
A Trobriand Island blackwood comb decorated with whorl patterns, some damage, height 27 cm.
Ancient Ebony Lime Spatula from Trobriand Islands
An ancient ebony lime spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Collected by Rev William Fellows, the first missionary on the Trobriand Islands (1885-1890) ex-William Dunmall collection. Aquired from the grandson of Rev Fellows in WA in…
Trobriand Lime Gourd with Pig Tusk Stopper
A lime gourd, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, with incised design and pigs tusk to stopper. Used to store lime for betel nut chewing, height 25 cm
Mother of Pearl Canoe from Solomon Islands
A model canoe, mother of pearl inlay, the Solomon Islands. Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964 and 1965, length…
Broken Boom Canoe from Mortlock Islands, PNG
A model ocean-going canoe, Mortlock Islands, Papua New Guinea, boom is broken 18 cm from stern end but portion extant. Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina…
Kwila Massim Finger Drum from Papua New Guinea
A Kwila Massim finger drum, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964. Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea,…
Kiriwina Walking Stick and Ebony Pot Stirrer
A walking stick and an old ebony pot Stirrer, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964 (2). Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina, Trobriand…
Miniature Splash Board and Ebony Ancestral Figure
A Minature splash board and a carved ebony ancestral figure, Massim, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea (2), length 8-10 cm
Wanis Lime Spatula from Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
A Wanis lime spatula, Massim, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, length 26 cm
Massim Finger Drum and Neckrest from Papua New Guinea
A finger drum and an old Neckrest, Massim Region, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea (2), height 40-28 cm
Trobriand Island Tools, 1964
A hand Drill, an axe handle and a lime spatula, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 1964 (3), break to lime spatular. Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia…
Trobriand Islands Leaf Bowl
A Trobriand Islands feast bowl, Papua New Guinea, leaf-shaped, decorated meticulously with incised geometric motifs on the rim. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail height 11.5 cm, length 64 cm, width 37 cm
Trobriand Islands Feast Dish
An impressive Trobriand Islands feast dish, Papua New Guinea, of elliptical form with carved lobes, raised on a circular base, ornamented with incised stylised designs on the rim representing fish, snakes, birds, stars and rainbows. Provenance: from the…
Restored Trobriand Islands Carved Wood Splash Board
Trobriand Islands splash board carved wood, restored
Trobriand Lime Spatula - Carved Timber, 36cm
Trobriand land carved timber lime spatula, length 36 cm
Trobriand Islands Canoe Prow
A Trobriand Islands carved and painted canoe prow, height 89 cm, width 53 cm
Trobriand Islands Priest's Staff
19th century Trobriand Islands priest's staff. Staff head carved with 2 squatting back to back human figures. Provenance: ex collection of Capt W Campbell Thomson, Pickles Auctions Sept 5th 1986, lot 143. Catalogue included, length 137 cm
Trobriand Island Dance Shield
A Trobriand Island dance shield, Papua New Guinea, with incised and painted design to face, height 69 cm
Trobriand Island Anthropomorphic Stool
A Trobriand Island hand carved stool, Papua New Guinea, incised top surmounting two anthropomorphic figurines, height 49 cm
Massim Splash Board with Female Reproductive Organ Design
A Massim splash board, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, with a finely incised and decorated design representing elements of the female reproductive organs, some wear and marking from use
Ochre-Decorated Massim Panel from Trobriand Islands
A Massim panel, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, with incised design decorated with natural ochres
Decorated Trobriand Island Lime Gourds
Two small lime gourds from the Trobriand Islands, collected by Reverend Goodenough, variously decorated.
Trobriand Kula Canoe Splashboard with Figure Crest
Trobriand Kula canoe Splashboard. Pierced and carved with small figure to crest, height 77 cm
Trobriand Wooden Mallet - 37.5 cm Length
Trobriand wooden mallet Trobriand Islands, PNG; length 37.5 cm
Trobriand Walking Sticks with Figural Carvings
Two Trobriand walking sticks, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, domed pommels and figurally carved canes (2)
Vintage Trobriand Islands Carved Hardwood Walking Stick
A vintage Trobriand Islands carved hardwood walking stick, traditional banded scrolling decoration, of good patina and weight. Length 99 cm
Trobriand Hardwood Stool with Stylised Figure Decoration
A Trobriand hardwood stool, the disc form top and base with a stylised figure between, traditional liniel and notch carved decoration, some repair. Height 48 cm
Intricate Massim Splashboard from Trobriand Islands
A Massim Splashboard, with intricate sweeping design to top decorated with store paints, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: D.G. Mills, Sanaroa Plantation, Welles Island, 1970s, 55 x 46 cm
Large Ebony Adze from Trobriand Islands
An old adze with a large ebony figure, Trobriand Islands, length 27 - 45 cm
Trobriand Islands Carved Hardwood Staff
A hardwood staff, profusely carved and inlaid design of mother of pearl shell, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, length 79 cm
Massim Ebony Staff with Mother of Pearl Inlay
An Massim ebony staff, profusely carved and with inlaid mother of pearl, on custom metal stand, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 87 cm
Trobriand Islands Massim Sword Club
A Massim sword club, with incised pattern and glossy patina on handle, on metal stand, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 66 cm
Trobriand Islands Fish Platter
A Trobriand Islands food platter in the form of a fish, with shell eye, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, length 64 cm
Trobriand Islands Lime Spatula and Hand Server
A lime spatula and serving Implement, sever in the form of an out stretched hand and spatula with profusely carved handle, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea and Africa, length 36 cm [hand]
Trobriand Islands Bird Bowl
A finely crafted food bowl, incorporating an elegant bird neck and head design, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 15 cm, L 44 cm
Trobriand Islands Incised Side Table
A Trobriand Islands side table, in hard wood with glossy patina and incised design to rim, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 46 cm
Massim Female Side Table from Trobriand Islands, PNG
A Massim female figure, in the form of a side table, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 51 cm
Trobriand Islands Canoe Splashboard
A canoe Splashboard 'Lagun', Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Provenance: ex. David Baker collection Sydney, 95 x 56 cm
Massim Canoe Bailers from Trobriand Islands, PNG
A pair of Massim canoe Bailers, signs of wear conducive with use, Trobriand Islands, PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 42 - 44 cm
Worn Massim Canoe Bailers from Trobriand Islands, PNG
A pair of Massim canoe Bailers, both exhibiting wear from use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 31 - 32 cm
Massim Canoe Bailer with Stylised Face, Trobriand Islands
A Massim canoe Bailer, in the form of a stylised face, signs of use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 39 cm
Anthropomorphic Massim Canoe Bailer from Trobriand Islands
A Massim canoe Bailer, in anthropomorphic form, signs of use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 47 cm
Massim Canoe Bailer Anthropomorphic Form Trobriand Islands PNG
A Massim canoe Bailer, in anthropomorphic form, signs of use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 54 cm
Island Implements and Stirring Sticks Collection
Two Trobriand Islands implements & a Sepik Stirring stick, finely crafted Kiriwina axe handle, a Trobriand sago stirrer, and a small Sepik cooking implement. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 48 - 89 cm
Trobriand Islands Ebony Staff with Outward Gazing Figures
A Trobriand Islands staff, in the form of two outward gazing figures, one male one female, ebony, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 102 cm
Trobriand Island Women's Weathered Paddles
Two Trobriand Island woman's Paddles, of weathered appearance, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 161 - 163 cm
Trobriand Splashboard with Pink Enamel Paint
A Splashboard, incised design to top, portion of base painted with pink enamel paint, signs of extensive use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, length 78 cm
Twin Spiralled Splashboard from Trobriand Islands
A Splashboard, incised with twin spiralling traditional designs, wear consistent with considerable use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 63 cm
Trobriand Splashboard with Traditional Designs
A Splashboard, with incised traditional designs, wear consistent with considerable use, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 53 cm
Trobriand Island Platter for Cone Shell Presentation
An old wooden platter, on purpose built stand, used to present cone shells (new mwali) to Kaileuna Chiefs at end of the communal cone fishing competiton Vinau, purchased from Chief Katubai on Kaileuna Island, Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea, mentioned…
Massim Finger Drum and Figure from Trobriand Islands
A Massim finger drum and figure, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, height 31 cm
Trobriand Skirt Making Board with Traditional Designs
A Trobriand skirt Making board, used to impress traditional designs onto the grass used in the making of skirts, hardwood with deep patina, one side heavily incised, Trobriand Islands PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection,…
Trobriand Bowl with Incised Figures
Trobriand bowl with figures, bowl rim and both figures with finely incised design. Provenance: ex. Leo Fleischman collection, Trobriand Islands,Papua New Guinea. Diameter 22 cm. Height 14 cm
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