This item has been SOLD. A large and often used, carved wooden feast ladel from the Huan Gulf region. The finial is an ancestor image who will keep evil away from the food  More »

This item has been SOLD. A large and often used, carved wooden feast ladel from the Huan Gulf region. The finial is an ancestor image who will keep evil away from the food offered to an honored guest. The clean, elegant form is enhanced by the somewhat serpentine forms on the upper rim of the ladel where the handle joins. The leading edge shows wear from use, as shown. Nice patina and in very good overall condition. Accompanied by a custom metal display stand. Height,16,25" Circa 1970. ex: Michael Hamson   « Less

A very good example of a seldom encountered Kardawar ancestor figure. Seated with legs and arms drawn up in an almost fetal position. The upper arms are adorned with bands  More »

A very good example of a seldom encountered Kardawar ancestor figure. Seated with legs and arms drawn up in an almost fetal position. The upper arms are adorned with bands and raised, with hands to his chin and resting on his chest. The expressive face has a fringe beard and detailed features. Adz carved and with a nice patina. There is an age crack running vertically on the right side, as shown. Very good condition in all other respects. ex: Michael Hamson 1998. H: 9.75", W: 3". Accompanied by a custom metal display stand.   « Less

From the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a hard wood war shield in traditional Mendi style. The somewhat ovoid shaped shield has a medial ridge, culminating in a  More »

From the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a hard wood war shield in traditional Mendi style. The somewhat ovoid shaped shield has a medial ridge, culminating in a spike at the top. The traditional pattern on the face of the shield is applied with pigment and ash. The concave back shows a grip of a hemp like material which appears to be original. Edge wear but no cracks or losses. Ex. Edward Sklar Collection. Size 47"H x 17.5W. C. 1970   « Less

This item has been SOLD. From the Middle Sepik River area, a large spirit House mask with extended nose and charcoal blackened, prominent nostrils. Sold by Butterfield and  More »

This item has been SOLD. From the Middle Sepik River area, a large spirit House mask with extended nose and charcoal blackened, prominent nostrils. Sold by Butterfield and Butterfield in 1998 as part of the A.C. Johnson collection, field collected in the 1950's by Johnson. This piece has a hand written and crumpled tag attached which states, Mask of a face which I got for a comb at the village of Chipendai on the right bank of the Sepik River, July 12, 1954. While there is some slight grain separation in the wood from dehydration, much of the original ochre, charcoal and kayolin color remains om this fine, large house mask. There is slight loss to the tip of the nose and the rafia surround is long since missing as are the cowrie shells which were once inset in the eyes. This is a classic Iatmul house mask and with the collection tag an exciting addition to any New Guinea collection. Accompanied by a custom metal display stand. 1940's. Size 24.5" x9". Height 31' on stand.   « Less

A pair of Spirit Poles signed by the Artist. Unfortunately the signature is unreadable. The poles were purchased from an Art Gallery located In Laguna Hills, California in  More »

A pair of Spirit Poles signed by the Artist. Unfortunately the signature is unreadable. The poles were purchased from an Art Gallery located In Laguna Hills, California in the 1990's. They appear to be hand hewn and painted. Price: $2,800 Condition: good Dimensions: 6'9.5"H Medium: wood and paint   « Less

Early 20th century carved Burmese wooden court dancer. Material carved Teak wood with pigments. These figurative carvings were once hung by string around the top of  More »

Early 20th century carved Burmese wooden court dancer. Material carved Teak wood with pigments. These figurative carvings were once hung by string around the top of structural suports in special buildings, to include temples, community structures, and court houses. Wonderful folk art from Burma.Size Overall Dimensions 27" H X 13" W X 7" D 68.6cm H X 33.0cm W X 17.8cm D.   « Less

How cute! Carved stone pendant in animal form of what appears to be almost of Inca canopa (llama effigy usually thrown into the fields to insure healthy crop and livestock)  More »

How cute! Carved stone pendant in animal form of what appears to be almost of Inca canopa (llama effigy usually thrown into the fields to insure healthy crop and livestock) accented by varying sizes of beads and spondylus shell. Materials ca 1200 to 1400 AD, recently strung, ready to wear. Necklace portion is about 20"L, pendant itself measures 1" x 3/8". Category:Chimu Material:Shell Dimensions:20"L Condition:Intact   « Less

From the south coast of Peru, Inca, ca 1400 AD. Ancient woven armband used in battle with small sticks and padding woven into for support. Piece itself measures 9-3/4"L x  More »

From the south coast of Peru, Inca, ca 1400 AD. Ancient woven armband used in battle with small sticks and padding woven into for support. Piece itself measures 9-3/4"L x 5-3/4"W, not including fringe, framed size is 12-1/2"H x 12"W x 3/4"D, intact/excellent, ready to frame or hang. Professionally cleaned/conserved and mounted. Category:Incan Material:Textile Dimensions:9-3/4"L x 5-3/4"W Condition:Intact   « Less

Another beautiful ancient Inca textile from the Pachacamac site, southeast of Lima, Peru, ca 1400. Woven of camelid fibers against a native cotton background, depicting seven  More »

Another beautiful ancient Inca textile from the Pachacamac site, southeast of Lima, Peru, ca 1400. Woven of camelid fibers against a native cotton background, depicting seven standing llamas, each with what appears to be a bird upon its back. Very vibrant and wonderfully woven! Professionally cleaned and mounted on museum-grade linen stretched against wood frame, ready for hanging or framing. 13-1/4"W x 3-1/4"H, in excellent condition. Category:Inca Material:Textile Dimensions:13-1/4"W x 3-1/4"H Condition:Excellent   « Less

Item condition:Used Origin:Native American Type:Pottery Tribal Affiliation:Navajo

Item condition:Used Origin:Native American Type:Pottery Tribal Affiliation:Navajo   « Less