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Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on
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Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 35 in W 21 in D 10 in
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. Yam is the main agricultural produce and a major food resource
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Natural Fiber, Acrylic

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and powerfully carved Ceremonial Mask from New Guinea. In mineral paints with Cowrie Shell
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea
Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea

Iatmul People "Mei" Mask Sepik River New Guinea

H 37 in W 9 in D 5 in
Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large woven painted basketry wall mask created in Blackwater Rivers area, Papua New Guinea. With
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea
Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea

Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea

H 24 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven painted basketry yam helmet style mask from Papua New Guinea. Hollow woven form with traces
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea

H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 12.5 in
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early woven painted basketry yam mask from Papua New Guinea. Bug eyed or bird faced mask with heavy
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

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Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Basketry mask acquired in the 1950s from the Sepik River Valley of Papua New Guinea.
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Clay, Wood, Feathers

Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea
Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea

Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 32.5 in W 14 in D 16 in
Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Elaborately crafted Abelam mask from the late 20th century. The Abelam people in Papua New Guinea
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Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Wicker

Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Sepic River Tribal Masks on Base
Located in New York, NY
Tribal Masks from Sepic River, New Guinea. Priced individually.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Materials

Iron

Sepic River Tribal Masks on Base
Sepic River Tribal Masks on Base

Sepic River Tribal Masks on Base

H 11.23 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
New Ireland Malagan Mask
Located in Hershey, PA
A mask made in a monumental size.
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Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Clay, Pigment

New Ireland Malagan Mask
New Ireland Malagan Mask

New Ireland Malagan Mask

H 46 in
Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Intricately woven Yam ceremony mask from the Sawos People with earthen white pigment and feathers
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask
Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask

Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask

H 26 in W 17 in D 29 in
Decorative Objects in the Style of Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A striking tribal mask with a beard of natural fibers that add a human quality to the starkness of
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Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Masks

Decorative Objects in the Style of Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea
Decorative Objects in the Style of Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea

Decorative Objects in the Style of Sepik River Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 36 in W 12 in D 6 in
Tribal Yam Mask on Stand
Located in Toronto, ON
ceremonies of Papua New Guinea.
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Tribal Yam Mask on Stand
Tribal Yam Mask on Stand

Tribal Yam Mask on Stand

H 12 in W 5.25 in D 6 in
Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A impressive mask, it was mine for the last twenty five years, It look scary, but actually it is
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1990s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Shell

Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village
Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village

Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village

H 32 in W 10 in D 7 in
Vintage Baining Fire Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia. Made out of bark cloth, bamboo cane, pigment and raffia. Mounted on
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Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Bamboo, Raffia

Vintage Baining Fire Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea
Vintage Baining Fire Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea

Vintage Baining Fire Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea

H 44 in W 14 in D 31 in
Large Antique Mask, Papua New Guinea Oceanic, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
, perhaps from the Papua New Guinea region but to be perfectly honest are having a tough time placing its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Masks

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Mask, Papua New Guinea Oceanic, 19th Century
Large Antique Mask, Papua New Guinea Oceanic, 19th Century

Large Antique Mask, Papua New Guinea Oceanic, 19th Century

H 15.25 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Heavy Oceanic Papua New Guinea or African Carved Wood Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
Gore Vidal who was an avid collector of tribal masks and artifacts. It was listed as being from Papua
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

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Wood

Heavy Oceanic Papua New Guinea or African Carved Wood Mask
Heavy Oceanic Papua New Guinea or African Carved Wood Mask

Heavy Oceanic Papua New Guinea or African Carved Wood Mask

H 11 in W 9 in D 7 in
Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Studio City, CA
of wood and decorated with traditional pigments. This particular mask is from the collection of
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea
Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea

Large Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 34 in W 12 in D 6 in
Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
From a private collection comes this great Oceanic Papua New Guinea gable figure. This piece is
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Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Masks

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Wood

Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea
Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea

Oceanic Sepik River Gable Figure Sculpture from Papua, New Guinea

H 28.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask
Located in Rochester, NY
An Abelam Papua New Guinea finely woven yam mask decorated with vegetable based pigment paint over
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Clay, Organic Material, Paint

Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask
Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask

Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 5 in
Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven basketry yam helmet mask from Papua New Guinea. Flat form with projecting nose and eyes
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face
Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face

Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 3 in
Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven basketry figural pectoral chest ornament with from Papua New Guinea. Woven yam mask style
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks
Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks

Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks

H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design
Located in Point Richmond, CA
carved palm frond, from the Maprik peoples of Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century. From private collection
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design
Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design

Rare New Guinea Maprik Painted Mask on Palm Frond, Geometric Design

H 11 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century extra large yam mask from Paupa New Guinea. Wonderful ceremonial mask on a
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Reed

Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea
Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea

Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea

H 24 in W 10 in D 14 in
Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two small tightly woven Basketry New Guinea Yam masks, with incrusted paints and surfaces. Used to
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints
Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints

Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints

H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Papua New Guinea Miniture Mask, Early 20th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Papua New Guinea miniature mask, early 20th century Vars collection, hew haven, CT.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Papua New Guinea Miniture Mask, Early 20th Century
Papua New Guinea Miniture Mask, Early 20th Century

Papua New Guinea Miniture Mask, Early 20th Century

H 8 in W 7 in D 6 in
New Guinea ceremonial mask.
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A carved , painted and adorned New Guinea ceremonial mask . Please see our other posting for some
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint, Feathers, Shell

New Guinea ceremonial mask.
New Guinea ceremonial mask.

New Guinea ceremonial mask.

H 28 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A fairly rare ceremonial woven grass mask from New Guinea . Probably the Abelam region. Please read
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask
New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask

New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask

H 20 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
One of four New Guinea tribal masks that we recently acquired at an estate auction , from the
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask
New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask

New Guinea ceremonial woven grass mask

H 18 in W 16 in D 9 in
Maprik Basketry Mask, Papua New Guinea
Located in Asheville, NC
Sepik river Basket mask, A large Maprik basketry mask, Papua New Guinea, of upright form with
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Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Maprik Basketry Mask, Papua New Guinea
Maprik Basketry Mask, Papua New Guinea

Maprik Basketry Mask, Papua New Guinea

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A fantastic and huge ceremonial mask from New Guinea , possibly lower Sepik region. Please read our
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Wood, Shell

Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask
Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask

Large New Guinea Ceremonial Mask

H 64 in W 14 in D 5 in

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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Samuraï Maeda Armor
Samuraï Maeda Armor

Samuraï Maeda Armor

H 90.56 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea creatures with decorative in...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Kaolin, Wood

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

H 4 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...
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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

H 7.49 in W 84.65 in D 64.97 in
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, rare and important Meiji period, late 19th century, Japanese lacquer cabinet Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century In three parts, designed with asymmetric sections of open...
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

H 78 in W 59 in D 13 in
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

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Wood

Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys

Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys

H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, g...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

H 18 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Masks
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Pacific Northwest Native style masks, hand carved and painted by sculptor, circa 1990s. They measure: Top row, left to right: 9"H x 8"W, 6.5"H x 5"W, and 7"H x 5"W. Bott...
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1990s Canadian Tribal Masks

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Wood

Masks
Masks

Masks

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 2 in
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Papua New Guinea: Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region  Northern Papua New Guinea, 20th Century  A fine example of the rich cultural heritage of Papua New Guinea is this extraordinar...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

H 23 in W 13 in D 4 in
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

H 32.5 in W 15 in D 17.5 in
Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large dark brown carved wood mask with underlying traces of red pigment, from New Guinea Sepik River Area. Strong downward looking expression, carved fringe edges. Signs of wear an...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face
Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face

Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face

H 26 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...
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Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

H 37 in Dm 6 in
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who traveled to Asia in the 1940s-19...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks

H 5.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
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Papua New Guinea Masks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Papua new guinea masks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and paint, all Papua new guinea masks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Papua new guinea masks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Papua New Guinea Masks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,410, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $4,800 highest priced.

Finding the Right Masks for You

Today, art enthusiasts and venturesome interior designers find a lot to love and appreciate about antique and vintage masks, particularly as they have earned a distinct place amid a collection of folk art and other collectibles and curiosities in contemporary homes.

Folk art refers to art that people, not classically trained, created for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it is typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition. Masks, as part of this history, have been used in carnivals, theater, medicine, therapy, religion and more. The use of masks in rituals and sacred ceremonies goes back thousands of years, and masks in general are believed to be much older. And all kinds of other uses have been found for masks and face coverings over time. We have enlisted these accessories for protection, to signal modesty, facilitate flirtation, enable licentiousness or simply to look cool.

Archaeologists found a mask in Palestine that is believed to be 9,000 years old, a Neolithic-era stone mask that may have been part of rituals associated with the worship of ancestors. Some tribal masks are worn as an offering to the gods. Masks are among the most important African art forms, for example, and traditional African masks can be used to lend a concrete form to an invisible spirit. Dancers donning wooden tribal masks celebrate important events to honor their deceased ancestors. These masks are also very important devices for storytelling and sharing the oral history of a community.

For Asian artists, specific colors are used in masks to convey different values and ideas. In Japan, a red Oni mask worn by performers during a festival might signify anger, while in China’s Peking Opera, a mask that has been hand-painted gold would be worn by an immortal.

Mexican craftspeople make masks for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater. A common symbol of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is a skull, which is widely represented in masks (although the innumerable activities associated with the holiday are by no means universal).

We’re inviting you to explore and pay respect to the long folk-art traditions that underpin mask-making by introducing antique and vintage masks to your space. Find an exciting collection on 1stDibs today.

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