Ethnographic Antiques

Wandjina image painted on an old stone artefact.

For sale is an old original forged head Plains Indian Oglala Sioux tomahawk. Circa 1840, a very early example and its in really fine shape for its age. Hardwood haft, probably ash, is strong and sturdy.

If you have aP.O.

It is carved from hardwood and has a lobed head with an overall shine to the surface.

A beautifully carved ebony walking stick from the Trobriand Islands in New Guinea.

Collected in the Solomon's in the 1950's this early walking stick or staff has been carved with two snakes and a goanna in relief with tiny red beads inset for eyes - note one is missing. The top has a round ball supported by four arms in openwork carving.

A very old Salampasu cutting object from Congo showing a great handle and heavily forged iron. 61 cm long. Provenance: an important Belgian tribal arms collection ( NOT recently from the dark continent! ).

There is damage to the wire work. Approx 66cm long. Any questions please ask. Please look at my other listings. Happy bidding, hope you win.

Item may have museum catalog number attached or written directly on the object.

Mounted on a custom made stand.

OHNE SOCKEL/WITHOUT STAND.

This has calligraphy to the blade and a silvered wooden handle. The condition is shown in the photos. Approx 27cm long. Any questions please ask. Please look at my other items. Happy bidding, hope you win.

Very striking mask. Made of wicker frame with bark cloth(?), paint, feathers, red cloth, trade beads and grass fibre. Zoomorphic form - looks like a pig (with clear snout). Mask itself 22 x 17 x10cm - grass fibre front takes overall length to c.100cm. See photos for details. Not sure of precise origin. New Britain has been suggested, but I wonder whether might be Vanuatu. Suggestions welcome.

Fine Abelam headdress, made from cord, shell, boar tusk, feathers, etc. 48 x 39cm approx. Slight damage to some feathers, otherwise very fine condition. See photos for details.

Originates from Kintore, Northern Territory. Dull in colour. Part of an old collection that's no longer wanted acquired throughout early 20th Century. Made of slate stone.

Material : African bronze. Otherwise, no withdrawal is possible. Origin : Mali.

There is a mark to either side of the blade. 33cm long with sheath. Any questions please ask. Please look at my other items. Happy bidding, hope you win.

This is a mystery object. Approx 48cm long. Any questions please ask. Please look at my other listings. Happy bidding, hope you win.

Blade has snapped off and two rings are missing from each side. This would be approximately 43 cm long if it all fit together. The blade is approx 24cm long. Please look at my other items. Any questions please ask. Happy bidding, hope you win.

A VINTAGE / ANTIQUE NEW ZEALAND MAORI HAND CARVED MINIATURE WEAPONS AND ARTEFACTS FRAMED DISPLAY SOUVENIR. IT IS MADE FROM HARDWOOD, PAUA SHELL AND GRASSES. THERE ARE 2 LARGE AND 2 SMALL CLUBS AND A 2 ENDED SPEAR WITH A GRASS AND PAUA SHELL ROUNDEL IN THE MIDDLE AND A TASSLED GRASS APRON AT THE BOTTOM. THE WOODEN FRAME HAS A COTTON BACKING WITH CARD AROUND THE EDGES. THE FRAME IS APPROX. 34.5cm x 17cm. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH A SMALL PIECE OF PAUA SHELL AND ONE OF THE SMALL CLUBS LOOSE IN THE DISPLAY AND THE CENTRAL ROUNDEL HAS MOVED SLIGHTLY AGAINST THE BACKING.

Buy quality art - it appreciates in value !

Buy quality art - it appreciates in value !

A fine axe. In very good condition. One of Two I have up for auction. Approx 60cm long. Any questions please ask. Please look at my other listings. Happy bidding, hope you win.

Old antique African Trible masks set of 2 carved out of wood hand painted decorated with hair, shells, braided straw, metal, and beads.  Approximately 30" tall and 10" wide. One is wider than the other one. Very nice to add to a collection or hang on a wall as decorative decor good condition for their age one of them looks like it is missing hair back of the hat has some wear look at pics. THANK YOU for looking have a wonderful day

This Kpinga was given to my father in the 50's by well known London antiquarian John Hewett. He acquired it from The Wellcome Collection. It appears to have a very old weld near the handle. This is not your ordinary Kpinga! This is a part of history. Wellcome Collection is part of the Wellcome Trust, founded by Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome (1853–1936). An extensive and enthusiastic traveller, Henry Wellcome amassed a huge collection of books, paintings and objects, on the theme of historical development of medicine worldwide. There was an earlier Wellcome Historical Medical Museum at 54a Wigmore Street, housing artifacts from around the world.[3] Here is an example of the Kpinga: https://youtu.be/AMUD_cm6fbY

Traditional lao'niassi from Are' Are lagoon , Malaita, Solomon Islands. 9cm high, aged.

This unusual stick has a carving of native African woman as the handle. The stick is about 90 cm long and appears to be made of a dark hard wood.

One of the rings has snapped off but has been tied on a long time ago. A small amount of bending/squashing to the end of the scabbard. Approx 44cm long. Please look at my other items. Any questions please ask. Happy bidding, hope you win.

Traditional lao'niassi from Are' Are lagoon , Malaita, Solomon Islands.

This fine example features a Thunderbird and a human holding a seal. His work is widely represented in the museum settings and highly sought after by collectors. This large totem by one of the premier early makers ,makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.