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Pre-contact baler shell public cover, Papuan Gulf, PNG .

Pre-contact baler shell public cover, Papuan Gulf, PNG

Small Oro head rest circa 1900, ex-David Baker Collection. .

Small Oro head rest circa 1900, ex-David Baker Collection.

Finely carved Huon Gulf or Tami Island paddle with figural terminal.

Finely carved Huon Gulf or Tami Island paddle with figural terminal

A large Kula canoe splashboard, Trobriand Islands..

A large Kula canoe splashboard, Trobriand Islands.

Tiwi kajawor dance hat , Mornignton Island, Australia .

Tiwi kajawor dance hat , Mornignton Island, Australia

Two old Trobriands bone lime spatulas in the Kula style.

Two old Trobriands bone lime spatulas in the Kula style

Rare Serue beaded apron, Geevink Bay, West Papua .

Rare Serue beaded apron, Geevink Bay, West Papua

Old Oro Province headrest from Tuffi..

Old Oro Province headrest from Tuffi.

AntiqueTrobriands twin figure carving circa 1940..

AntiqueTrobriands twin figure carving circa 1940.

Elegant 19th century head rest, Collingwood Bay.

Elegant 19th century head rest, Collingwood Bay

Rare and magnificent old Mwali armband used in the ritual Kula exchange, Vakuta Island, Trobriands Archipelago,.

Rare and magnificent old Mwali armband used in the ritual Kula exchange, Vakuta Island, Trobriands Archipelago,

Superb and unusual Lake Sentani bowl resting on two human figures, West Papua..

Superb and unusual Lake Sentani bowl resting on two human figures, West Papua.

Impressive Trobriands 1960s lime spatula, opposed figures..

Impressive Trobriands 1960s lime spatula, opposed figures.

Authentic Aboriginal boomerang, 1930s or 1940s..

Authentic Aboriginal boomerang, 1930s or 1940s.

Old Oro lime spatula, exceptionally fine engraved patterns. .

Old Oro lime spatula, exceptionally fine engraved patterns.

Gogodala men�s bag featuring the Owala clan insignia..

Gogodala men�s bag featuring the Owala clan insignia.

Rare Gogodala dance mask, Ligale, Aramiah river,.

Rare Gogodala dance mask, Ligale, Aramiah river,

Superb etsjo ancestor figure from an Asmat funerary canoe..

Superb etsjo ancestor figure from an Asmat funerary canoe.

Elegant Yipwon figure, Yimam people, Kariwari Mountains..

Elegant Yipwon figure, Yimam people, Kariwari Mountains.
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Large I940s Massim figural betel nut mortar..

Large I940s Massim figural betel nut mortar.

Outstanding Yangaru Boyken talipun bride price..

Outstanding Yangaru Boyken talipun bride price.

Gogodala ceremonial hook.

Gogodala ceremonial hook

Old Boiken talipun bride price.

Old Boiken talipun bride price

Aboriginal fluted club, South East Australia..

Aboriginal fluted club, South East Australia.

Rare Oro lime spatula with grooved handle..

Rare Oro lime spatula with grooved handle.

Large PNG boar tusk pectoral or armband.

Large PNG boar tusk pectoral or armband

Authentic Trobriands ritual cricket bat and ball. .

Authentic Trobriands ritual cricket bat and ball.