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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.

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.

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

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

Elegant 19th century head rest, Collingwood Bay.

Elegant 19th century head rest, Collingwood Bay

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

AntiqueTrobriands twin figure carving circa 1940..

AntiqueTrobriands twin figure carving circa 1940.

Old Oro Province headrest from Tuffi..

Old Oro Province headrest from Tuffi.

Impressive Trobriands 1960s lime spatula, opposed figures..

Impressive Trobriands 1960s lime spatula, opposed figures.

Outstanding Yangaru Boyken talipun bride price..

Outstanding Yangaru Boyken talipun bride price.

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.

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

Gogodala men�s bag featuring the Owala clan insignia.

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.