Tongan/Fijian Contact Period Carved Neck Rest, Age and Design
An old Tongan or Fijian contact period neck rest, showing good age, circular spoked support to the curved bar form top with various carving to the flared ends, rectangular platform base with partial crack, length 44 cm
Fijian Yagona Dish from Ratu Vuniani Vuki Collection
An important early 19th century Fijian Yagona dish from Western Vitlevu, elongated elliptical shape with a pierced tapering handle. Carved from sacred vesi wood which was typically used for religious vessels. This vessel, historically belonged to the…
Hiapo Masi with Natural Dyes and Floral Patterning
A Masi, Fiji, made from the inner-bark of Hiapo (mulberry tree) and decorated with natural dyes. A long panel featuring floral patterning. 206 x 28 cm
Fijian Flesh-Eating Fork for Chiefs and Priests
A Culanibokola fork, Fiji. A ritual flesh-eating fork for chiefs and priests. Carved from a single piece of wood. Featuring a long shaft handle and four prongs. In a red-brown patina. Length 31 cm, width 2 cm
Fijian Kali Headrest
A Kali headrest, Fiji, Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping. Elegantly carved from a single piece of wood. With a long and faintly-curved crosspiece over an upright ring support on a rectangular base. Smooth hardwood and a…
Fijian Bamboo Headrest
A Kali ni Bitu headrest, Fiji, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. A composite form comprising of a bamboo (bitu) shaft for the neck rest and triangular palm wood feet that are lashed with coconut…
Impressive Fijian Spear with Graduated Barbs and Sennit Binding
A large and impressive Fijian spear, with multiple graduated barbs and with sennit binding to the shaft, 320 cm length
Fijian Chief's Kali with Marine Ivory Inlay
A 19th century Fijian Chief's headrest (Kali), the gently curved wooden top bar inlaid with marine ivory to each side. Raised on a circular support issuing from a flat base. Made from a single piece of sacred vesi wood. 45 cm width
Modernist Fijian Figural Carving
A Fijian figural carving, modernist form in Fijian hardwood, angular profile. Shell inlaid eyes. Height 60 cm, width 11 cm, depth 10 cm
Fijian Beaked Battle Hammer - 90cm
A Fijian Beaked Battle hammer (Totokia Titobu), the shaft tapering to the notched grip section, 90 cm length. Provenance: collected by Dudley Smith. Buried village collection, 91 cm length
18th Century Fijian Ceremonial Fork with Lobbed Finial
Rare 18th century Fijian ceremonial fork (Cula ni bokola), with four tines and a baluster form handle terminating in a lobbed finial, Chipping to the tines and one broken at the end section, 33 cm length
Rare Fijian Chief's Headrest with Whalebone Feet
A rare 19th century Fijian Chief's headrest (Kali), with rectangular wooden top section with slight curvature, the underside with medial ridge. The ends inlaid with pearl shell discs. Raised on triangulated whalebone feet attached by sennit binding, this…
Fijian Lali-Ni-Meke Dance Drum
19th century Fijian lali-ni-meke dance drum. Used to accompany action songs, carved in the form of a miniature slit drum with fine dark patina. Accompanied by original auction catalogue. Length 40 cm. Provenance: Pickles Auctions, the 1986 sale of Captain…
Fijian Tapa Cloth, 19th Century, Geometric Design
A fine Fijian tapa cloth, early 19th century example decorated with complex geometric patterns in alternating bands of black, white and brown, 86 x 127 cm
Fijian Priest's Oil Dish, 19th Century
Fijian priest's ritual oil dish (Dari Ni Waiwai Ni Bete), early 19th century, classical spade form, raised on three tapering feet, repair to one foot, 47 x 37 cm
Fijian Sennit Neck Rest
Fijian neck rest, 19th century, flattened rectangular slightly curved top, raised on triangulated feet with attached sennit cord binding, 46 cm length
Fine 19th Century Fijian Spear
A important fine 19th century Fijian spear, Fiji Islands. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Ex Toast & Rohu Collection, Sydney, c.1904. Approx. length 268 cm
19th Century Fijian Dart Tips Collection
A collection of 19th century Fijian dart tips, four dart heads, made of hardwood, two are male type and equipped with a projecting spike carved in the solid, which would fit into the end of a ree shaft and two are female type with an orifice cut into…
Fijian Masi Beater with Incised Lines
A Masi beater, Fiji Islands, Quadrangular hardwood beater with tapering handle, three of the beating sides with incised lines, the fourth side uncarved. Fine dark-brown patina with wear indicative of significant use and age. The masi, also called tapa in…
Fijian Beaked Battle-Hammer with Patina
A late 19th century Fijian totokia (beaked battle-hammer), the long cylindrical handle with swollen multi-spiked 'pineapple' head with long tapered protruding beak, good old patina, the butt with short flared mildly domed end, length 84 cm. Provenance:…
Fijian Pit Fired Pot with Raised Decoration
A Fijian pit fired pot, squat baluster shape with raised decoration, height 28 cm Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
Ephemera Carton with Racing, Travel, and Collectibles
Ephemera carton including racebooks (3) 1938 VATC, 1948 VRC Spring Carnival - Last Day & 1956 Royal Ascot with invitation to visit the Queen's Stables; ephemera from 1950s & 1960s trips to Europe; ticket for 1958 Kooyong 'Tournament of Champions'; travel…
Fijian Wooden Headrest with Unique Design
An old Fijian wooden headrest of large uncommon form created from a single piece of hardwood. The mildly curved top two main cylindrical supports and elegant diagonal cross structures. Rich brown patina. The top broken away and re-fixed, length 52.5 cm.
36.5 cm Fijian Ula with Spherical Rootstock Head
A Fijian ula, with small spherical rootstock head on a slender shaft, length 36.5 cm
Fijian Ula with Notched Decoration, 40cm
A Fijian ula, with rootstock head with natural fissures, the slender shaft with notched decoration at the grip, length 40 cm
Fijian Lapita Pottery Vessel with Sgraffito Decoration
A large old Fijian Lapita pottery vessel, squat spherical form with tapered short rim, sgraffito engraved geometric branch form decoration to the neck, traditional gum (makadre) glaze with dribble effect, pit-fired. Note: In 1960 Hanna recorded the work…
Fijian Lapita Pottery Water Vessel with Incised Decoration
An old Fijian Lapita pottery water vessel (Saqa Moli), four lobed earthenware with single spout, knobbly effect to the top, incised decoration to the body. Height 9 cm
Fijian Cannibal Fork with Star Decoration
A Fijian cannibal fork (Ai cula ni bokola), an early example with deep carved star form decoration to the handle and a bulbous head leading to four prongs. Length 29 cm
Fijian Wood Headrest with Carved Legs and Top Decoration
Rare Fijian headrest constructed of wood with three carved legs and raised decoration to top, dry mid brown patina, height 14 cm x, length 72 cm
Patent Graphoscope with Assorted Slides
A Patent Graphoscope by Rows Ellis, complete with assorted slides depicting images of Solomon Island Natives, The Great War, Bondi Beach, Port Moresby, Fiji and the Australian Landscape
Collection of Rugby Union Badges
Rugby Union Badges, wonderful collection, noted Nswru 1925, Queensland Rugby Union 1934, All Blacks (12), British lions (10), Australia (5), Springboks (11), France (7), Ireland (7), Argentina (3), Fiji (2), Japan, Tonga, Wales (2), Scotland (5), England,…
Fijian Priest Dish with Carved Handle (8 words)
Fijian carved Priest dish. Carved handle. Length 30 cm
Pacific Island Tapa Cloth, Late-20th Century
Fiji or Tonga, painted bark tapa cloth, late-20th century, 128 x 105 cm
Dark Patina Fijian Pounder - 840cm Length
Fijian Pounder. Double tapered shaft with a rich dark patina. Length 840 cm. Width 6.5 cm
Grooved Fijian Tapa Pounder - 40cm x 5cm
Fijian Tapa Pounder. Grooves carved into three of four sides. Length 40 cm. Width 5 cm
Fijian Tapa Pounder with Grooves and Hatching
Fijian Tapa Pounder. Grooves and diagonal hatching carved into three of four sides. Length 36 cm. Width 4.8 cm
Fijian Whales Teeth, 1900
Two Whales Teeth, Probably Fiji (circa 1900), whales tooth, 18 cm; 11 cm long
Polynesian Tapa Cloths: Fijian and Tongan Collection
Two large Fijian Tapa cloths and a large Tongan Tapa cloth, various sizes. (3)
18th Century Fijian Cannibal Fork - Antique Collectible
An 18th century Fijian cannibal fork, old breaks, 35 cm long
1975 Fiji $25 Sterling Silver Proof Coins (Set of 5)
5 1975 Fiji $25 sterling silver proof coins. Minted by the Royal Canadian mint, each in presentation case. Wt.3750 (grains)
Rare Fijian Cannibal Fork from 19th Century
A Fijian Cannibal fork (Culanibokolo) 19th century Used only by chiefs and priests, a rare original example. Length 30 cm. Found in an antique shop in Wagga, NSW. Ex Melbourne collection
Fijian Ula with Woven Sennit Binding
Fijian Ula classic form, bulbous head. Shaft with attached woven sennit binding. Mid-brown patina. Length 40 cm. Width 11 cm
Bulbous Head Fijian Ula with Decorative Carving
Fijian Ula, traditional form, bulbous head. Decorative carving to shaft end. Mid-brown patina. Length 39.6 cm. Width 10.8 cm
Rich Brown Fijian Comb - Classic Traditional Design
Fijian comb classic traditional form with a rich brown patina. Length 18 cm. Width 11 cm
Fijian Outrigger Canoe Model
Model canoe single hull with outrigger wooden canoe with woven sail bound with string and natural sennit fibre. Light brown patina. Fiji. Length 36 cm. Height 58 cm
Fijian Carved Spear - 252cm
A long Fijian spear, with remnants of twine to top and carving at middle top. Length 252 cm
Fijian Twine-Wrapped Spear with Spiked Tip
A long Fijian spear, with spiked tip and twine wrapping. Length 238 cm
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