Cook Islands ceremonial adze with intricate carvings and stone blade
Polynesia, Cook Islands adze, ceremonial Ruatangaeo pedestal adze from Mangaia circa late 19th century hardwood intricately carved with geometrical incised patterns, black stone adze (perhaps basalt) and finely plaited sennit cord. 46 cm height x 16 cm…
Omai: Polynesian Ambassador to England, 1774
Clark, Thomas Blake Omai, first Polynesian Ambassador to England [San Francisco: the Colt press, 1940]. 4to. Cloth spine, bark paper over boards. (IV), 114, (1) pages. One of 500 copies. An account of Omai's visit to England in 1774 with Captain cook and…
Polynesian Hardwood War Club from Tonga or Fiji, 19th Century
Polynesian hardwood 'Pole' war club, Tonga or Fiji. Early example, 19th or early 20th century, length 106 cm
Polynesian Carved Implements from the Ray Hughes Estate
Polynesian 20th century. . Nine carved implements (9), largest length: 36 cm; smallest length 24 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
French Polynesian Beaded Hanging with Diamond Pattern, 1800s Origin
A French Polynesian (?) old ornately beaded hanging, woven natural fibre top and base fringe. Diamond patterned fine bead work. Beads of glass & shell. Reputedly brought to New Zealand by priest in 1800
Polynesian Fishhook: Wood Shank, Bone Barb (14cm)
A Polynesian fishhook with wooden Shank and bone barb, 14 cm length
Polynesian Race & Ancient Hawaiian History
Abraham Fornander - an account of the Polynesian race Its migrations and the ancient history of the Hawaiian people to the Times of Kamehameha I. London: Trubner & Co, Ludgate hill. 1878. Vol. I, II.
Lord Freyberg's Rare 19th Century Wakahuia with Polynesian Influence
A rare and important early 19th century Wakahuia collected by Lord Freyberg, oval rounded elongated form. The body of the box uncarved. Each side carved with figures in high relief. One figure with robust body with arms to the sides with open mouth,…
Polynesian Hardwood Bowl with Mother of Pearl Border
A Polynesian hardwood bowl, with a border of repeated mother of pearl motifs. Height 13 cm, diameter 24 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest
Ethnic Wooden Animal Figures with Cracks, 79-90cm Length
A Hawaiian figure; a Yirrkala crocodile and a Central Australian wooden goanna, some cracks as per image A/F, length 79 cm to 90 cm
Polynesian Root-Stock Club with Irregular Spur Head
An old Polynesian root-stock club the head with irregular root spurs, the shaft with notched detail at the terminal end, length 90 cm
Polynesian Hardwood Mask with Metal and Reeded Headdress
Polynesian hardwood mask, with woven reeded headdress and metal inserts
Polynesian Shell Fishing Lure
A fishing lure, Polynesia. Shell carved hook bound to shellk body with fine string binding and attached line fragment. Length 11 cm
Hawaiian Bar Stools with Floral Upholstery
A pair of retro 'Hawaiian' bar stools, in nice condition, of hourglass form with fivepoint cane bases and floral upholstery to seat pads
Signed Pollock Hawaiian Bowl/Calabash
A Hawaiian Bowl/Calabash, signed 'Pollock' to base, height 12.5 cm, diameter 24.5 cm
Polynesian Root-Stock Club with Irregular Spur Head
An old Polynesian root-stock club, the head with irregular root spurs, the shaft with incised detail below the head and notched detail at the terminal end. Length 100 cm
Polynesian Root-Stock Club with Irregular Spur Head
An old Polynesian root-stock club, the head with irregular root spurs, the shaft with notched detail at the terminal end. Length 90 cm
Elegant Tongan Headrest with Sacred Significance
A fine Tongan headrest, of elegant and slender arching form with flaring terminals, creating a graceful curve. Delicate wedge-shaped feet support the lower edge. Small chip on one of the feet's corners. Old weathered patina. Since the head was the most…
Punu-Lumbo Okyui Mask
An African Punu-Lumbo (Gabon) mask for the okyui dance ceremony, with remnant white clay, height 24.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
African Tribal Mask with Woven Hair and Fibre Decoration
An African tribal mask, with pronounced facial features, woven hair, fibre decoration, on wood stand, height 42 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
African Yoruba Mask with Carved Wood Finial
An African carved wood mask, bright painted, surmounted by a Yoruba mask finial, height 66 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
African Boule Tribal Mask with Horn Headdress
An African Boule tribal mask, horn headdress and pronounced facial features, old paint finish, height 49 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
Fijian Ula Missile Club
A Fijian ula (missile club), with squat spherical fluted head and notched gip. Dark stained, length 52 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
Solomon Islands Food Bowls with Carved Decorations
A Solomon Islands food bowl and another, the oval bowl with lime decorated carved rim, the other with asymmetrical scalloped ends and inverted side rims. L430 and 54 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian…
Pacific Stump Leg Stool
A Pacific stool, bowed rectangular platform top, raised on short stump legs, W.50 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
Tongan Headrest with Elegant Hourglass Shape
An elegant Tongan headrest, of refined form, slightly tapered hourglass shape creating a graceful curve, raised on two bowed supports bound with plaited plant fibres, medial serrated ridge to underside, beautiful smooth patina. Since the head was the most…
Hand Plaited Coir Rope from Michael Higgs' Estate
A massive hank of hand plaited coir rope. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
Coconut Grating Stool from Caroline Islands, Micronesia
A coconut grating stool, possibly Caroline Islands, Micronesia, lanceolate seat on three legs with coir binding, length 69 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies…
Kiribati Coconut Wood Swords with Shark Teeth and Jawbones
Five various Kiribati coconut wood weapons (swords), four set with shark's teeth, the fifth with small jawbones (fish/eel?). All with decorative woven leaf bindings. Longest length 112 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal…
Melanesian Carved Wood Stool with Female Figure
A Melanesian carved wood stool, the circular top supported on a female figure with a baby carried on her back, height 37 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies…
Tribal Artifacts Collection from Michael Higgs Estate
A cassowary feather fly whisk, a kupesi tapa tablet of fibrous bark and stitched palm ribs, and a Solomon Islands spatula with figural handle, length 39 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts,…
Pitcairn Island Carved Flying Fish by Radley Christian
A Pitcairn Island carved wood folk art flying fish, with open mouth, the wings stamped 'From Pitcairn Island / Made by Radley Christian, length 37 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private…
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:…
Polynesian Club Collection from Michael Higgs Estate
A Vanuatuan penis shaped club and a Tongan seven-sided club, length 55.5 cm and 50.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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)
19th Century Tongan Coconut Leaf-Stalk Club
A 19th century Tongan coconut leaf-stalk club apa'apai. Warfare was an essential aspect of Tongan societies and long clubs were among the favoured weapons. Made of very dense wood, toa (ironwood or casuarina equisetifolia), the club is long and flares out…
Austral Islands Ceremonial Paddle with Intricate Carvings
An Austral Islands ceremonial paddle, of elegant elongated form with a slightly concave teardrop-shaped blade, a raised central ridge which leads to a slender shaft terminating in a circular hilt with, originally, eight protruding ancestral faces (some…
Polynesian War Club with Incised Decoration
Polynesian hardwood war club. with incised decoration. Length 136 cm
Rare Easter Island Gorget with Bearded Male Heads
Easter Island Gorget of great Rarity. Eastern Polynesia, c1850. This large crescent shaped breast pendant, with opposing bearded male heads at the tips, eyes inlaid with volcanic glass, & with an undercut toggle for suspending the gorget. Wood bone and…
Elongated-necked Fijian Kiakavo Club with Carved Spur
Fine Fijian Kiakavo club of aberrant form with elongated neck and well carved spur to top, old Museum label attached, length 101 cm. Provenance: Leo Fortress collection, Hawaii
Hawaiian Teak Totemic Figure - 32cm Height
A Hawaiian carved teak totemic figure, modelled in flexed stance with hands to thighs. Height 32 cm.
Sandwich Islands Canoe Model with Painted Design
An early 19th century Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian) canoe model, the wooden single hull with small adze/chisel markings and remnants of decorative painted designs. The terracotta brown, white and blue painted design to the prow and stern includes a…
Royal Hawaiian Feather Lei, c. 1800
Very rare Royal Hawaiian lei hulu - feather lei c. 1800, made from red apapane and green ou feathers. Provenance: by descent from Chieftainess Kipikane (Granddaughter of Kamehameha I), appraised by Johanna Cluney in 1966. As above
Rare Royal Hawaiian Feather Lei from 1800
Very rare Royal Hawaiian lei hulu - feather lei c. 1800, made from oo feathers. Provenance: by descent from Chieftainess Kipikane (Granddaughter of Kamehameha I), appraised by Johanna Cluney in 1966. The Cummins family subsequently moved to New Zealand…
Antique Polynesian Hair Combs Collection
Collection of three antique Polynesian hair combs, 21.5 cm, 21 cm, 17 cm
Collection of 19 World Bank Notes from Thailand, Cambodia, and French Polynesia
Nineteen world bank notes, Thai, Cambodia & French Polynesian
Polynesian Hardwood Carved Club
A club, Austral Islands, Polynesia (mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, 108.5 cm
Tapa Wallace from French Polynesia - Mitchoutchkine Collection
A fine old Tapa Wallace or Fortuna Island, French Polynesia. Provenance: Nicolai Mitchoutchkine collection (1929-2010). Mitchoutchkine had a large Oceanic Art collection that toured Europe, the USA and Japan in the 1980's, he made two publications;…
Polynesian Fan and Rennell Island Bag
An old woven Polynesian fan, together with a finely woven Rennell Island bag. 58 x 37 cm, 30 x 28 cm (2)
Marquesan Stone God Figure
Carved stone God figure, Marquesas Islands French Polynesia, 20th century. 27 cm high, 15 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
Polynesian Carved Hardwood Spear
An early spear, probably New Hebrides, Polynesia, (late nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 198.5 cm high. For two related examples from New Hebrides see, Steven Hooper, Art and Artifacts of the Pacific, Africa and the Americas: The James Hooper…
Tongan Hardwood Neckrest
A neckrest (kali hahapo), Tonga, Polynesia (late nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 51.2 x 13.5 x 12.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Melbourne
Assorted Fabric Panels Collection
Over 24 panels of fabric over twenty four panels of fabric including 1980s French floral painted cotton, 1980s brown Italian silk chiffon, colourful French synthetic jersey (A/F), yellow French cotton voile, bright plaid linen, white French voile with…
Bracken Fern Pounder: Tool for Food Preparation
Patu aruhe, the patu aruhe (bracken-fern-root pounder) is associated with food preparation; signs of considerable age. Reminiscent of Polynesia tapa beater forms. Length 34 cm. Width 3.4 cm
Polynesian Fishing Tackle Box, Tokelau, 20th Century
Polynesian fishing tackle box, Tokelau, early 20th century. 31 cm
Polynesian Triangular Carved Bowl on Oval Feet
Fine Polynesian bowl, circular bowl with a shallow, hollowed dish. Sitting on three oval feet. Surface decorated with triangular carved decoration. Length 28 cm. Width 33 cm
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