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AntiqueTrobriands twin figure carving circa 1940..

AntiqueTrobriands twin figure carving circa 1940.

A large Kula canoe splashboard, Trobriand Islands..

A large Kula canoe splashboard, Trobriand Islands.

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

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

Rare Serue beaded apron, Geevink Bay, West Papua .

Rare Serue beaded apron, Geevink Bay, West Papua

Elegant 19th century head rest, Collingwood Bay.

Elegant 19th century head rest, Collingwood Bay

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

Finely carved Huon Gulf or Tami Island paddle with figural terminal

Fine old Trobriands pedestal table, circa 1950, two human figures and a pig..

Fine old Trobriands pedestal table, circa 1950, two human figures and a pig.

Old Oro Province headrest from Tuffi..

Old Oro Province headrest from Tuffi.

Two old Trobriands bone lime spatulas in the Kula style.

Two old Trobriands bone lime spatulas in the Kula style

Outstanding Yangaru Boyken talipun bride price..

Outstanding Yangaru Boyken talipun bride price.

Impressive Trobriands 1960s lime spatula, opposed figures..

Impressive Trobriands 1960s lime spatula, opposed figures.

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

Gogodala men�s bag featuring the Owala clan insignia.

Superb etsjo ancestor figure from an Asmat funerary canoe..

Superb etsjo ancestor figure from an Asmat funerary canoe.

Rare Gogodala dance mask, Ligale, Aramiah river,.

Rare Gogodala dance mask, Ligale, Aramiah river,

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.