7 Results: new guinea carvings in Australia

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Papua New Guinea (Trobriand Islands) hardwood decorative lime spatula, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from 1950’s to 1980’s. The design features a stylised lime spatula form (which were originally thicker, being made for practical use), with both sides having incised decoration. These carvings represent traditional Trobriand Island spirit/ancestor beings. In very good original condition. Over time there is some light patination, which reflec

A Beautifully Carved 19thC wooden Tribal Artefact. We are unsure of origin, but possibly New Guinea, The Pacific Islands or Oceania. It measures 41cm Wide x 33cm Tall. In Good Condition.

Offered for sale is this large vintage 20th Century Papua New Guinea (Massim/Trobriand Islands) carved hardwood bowl, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from 1950’s to 1970’s. Given the scarcity of native tropical hardwoods through over-logging, pieces of this size (and depth) are now extremely hard to find as materials are very limited. Before collectors recognise this rarity and prices jump (as they should for such interesting work) the time to buy good pieces such as this example is now!

Offered for sale is this collection of vintage Papua New Guinea/Trobriand/Massim Islands carved wooden items, all post-WW2 and most likely dating from the 1960-80’s. Offered for sale is: - An unusual statue form depicting two female figures, carved from a single piece of ebonised hardwood. The topmost figure is wearing a head-dress and earings, with the carver using fine notchwork to define limbs and tattoo markings. This figure has a powerful face with great dignity. The supporting figure is

Offered for sale is this stunning vintage Papua New Guinea/Trobriand/Massim Islands carved wooden serving tray, post-WW2 and most likely dating from the 1960-80’s. Shaped from a single piece of hardwood(!), this bowl references classical elements of high quality carving from Papua New Guinea/Trobriand/Massim Islands. The carver has skilfully crafted a highly-stylised, anthropomorphic form of an elongated fish with headprow (in the shape of a spirit/totemic sea creature grasping a fish). A po

Vintage carving from New Guinea

110 cm long. Weight 2.7 kilo. Has been part of a “dovetailed box” . Not sure which country or islands. Probably New Guinea. Wood is very old and cut by hand. Please mention postage upfront when negotiating.