Ethnographic

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Decorated Mendi War Shield

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Decorated Mendi War Shield

$1,999

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Decorated Mendi War Shield SoutherHighlands Papua New Guinea Mendi war shield is carved from hardwood and decorated with natural earth pigments (red and white). The Shield stands at 166cm and weighs 9kg. No...

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Mendi War Shield #3

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Mendi War Shield #3

$1,999

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Mendi War Shield Highlands Papua New Guinea Mendi war shield is carved from hardwood and decorated with natural earth pigments (red and white). The Shield stands at 158cm and weighs 11kg. No overseas...

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Decorated Mendi War Shield #2

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Decorated Mendi War Shield #2

$1,999

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Decorated Mendi War Shield Highlands Papua New Guinea Mendi war shield is carved from hardwood and decorated with natural earth pigments (red and yellow). The Shield stands at 160cm and weighs 11.3kg...

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Narrow Mendi War Shield

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Narrow Mendi War Shield

$1,999

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Narrow Mendi War Shield Highlands Papua New Guinea Mendi war shield is carved from hardwood and decorated with natural earth pigments (red and white). The Shield stands at 159cm and weighs 11kg. No...

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Mendi War Shield

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Mendi War Shield

$1,999

c.1930 Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Province Mendi War Shield Southern Highlands Province Papua New Guinea Mendi war shield is carved from hardwood and decorated with natural earth pigments (red and white). The Shield stands at 140cm and weighs...

C.1800s Antique Chinese / Korean Rice Paddy Boots as Art Sculpture

C.1800s Antique Chinese / Korean Rice Paddy Boots as Art Sculpture

$599

C.1800s Antique Chinese / Korean Rice Paddy Boots as Art Sculpture C.1800s Antique Chinese / Korean Rice Paddy Work Boots. Worn over shoes before entering the fields, Large metal studs to base. The leather is very hard due to age. 42cm tall, 28cm wide...

"Prehistoric Cutting Stones” Large Display Board.

"Prehistoric Cutting Stones” Large Display Board.

$399

"Prehistoric Cutting Stones" Large Display Board. Ex estate so unfortunately no history is known about the items. They appear to be 100% genuine & not copies. The large axe head is particularly nice & measures 22.5cms long. The...

Vintage 1990s Embera Wounaan Natural Fibre Basket Small Size Height 7cm

Vintage 1990s Embera Wounaan Natural Fibre Basket Small Size Height 7cm

$550

Vintage 1990s Wounaan Geometric Basket Small Size Height 7cm The intricate baskets created by Wounaan artists have gained popularity all over the world, the Wounaan are revered for their basketry techniques. Originally designed for practical purposes...

Mid Century Amazonian Yanomami Indigenous Artisan Woven Gathering Basket H 31cm

Mid Century Amazonian Yanomami Indigenous Artisan Woven Gathering Basket H 31cm

$1,999

Mid Century Amazonian Yanomami Indigenous Artisan Woven Gathering Basket 31cm The Yanomami are indigenous to the Amazonian regions of Brazil and Venezuela. Renowned for their unique, nomadic way of life with distinctive social structure and diverse...

Vintage Peruvian Hand Carved Gourd Lama & Shepard Scene 12cm Diam

Vintage Peruvian Hand Carved Gourd Lama & Shepard Scene 12cm Diam

$60

Vintage Peruvian Hand Carved Gourd Lama & Shepard Scene 12cm Diam This is a unique and beautifully carved handcrafted object. The gourd is vintage and dates to around the 1950s. Depicted around the gourd are farmers and lamas with flowers and leaves...

Mid Century Amazonian Yanomami Indigenous Artisan Woven Gathering Basket H 37cm

Mid Century Amazonian Yanomami Indigenous Artisan Woven Gathering Basket H 37cm

$2,300

Mid Century Amazonian Yanomami Indigenous Artisan Woven Gathering Basket Red Hue The Yanomami are indigenous to the Amazonian regions of Brazil and Venezuela. Renowned for their unique, nomadic way of life with distinctive social structure and diverse...

Trio of Mid Century Amazonian Ye'kuana Indigenous Artisan Woven Baskets

Trio of Mid Century Amazonian Ye'kuana Indigenous Artisan Woven Baskets

$2,995

Trio of Mid Century Amazonian Ye'kuana Indigenous Artisan Woven Baskets The Ye'Kuana or Makiritare as they are also known, are an indigenous group living in the Amazonian, Orinoco Basin in Southern Venezuela. Although estimates vary, the...

Handmade Vintage Multi-strand Cowrie Shell & Mother of Pearl Necklace 54cm

Handmade Vintage Multi-strand Cowrie Shell & Mother of Pearl Necklace 54cm

$119

Handmade Vintage Multi-strand Cowrie Shell & Mother of Pearl Necklace 54cm This stunning necklace will make you feel like you are walking on the beach on a summers day. The large cowrie shell centrepiece with cascading mother of pearl beads and baby...

Rare Unused c1910 Dance of Samoan Head Hunters.

Rare Unused c1910 Dance of Samoan Head Hunters.

$119

Rare Unused c1910 Dance of Samoan Head Hunters. Local Brisbane pick-up welcomed. Always happy to combine postage where possible & practical. HNCO are not responsible for import duties or customs charges. This is the buyers / importers...

Great Clarity. Early 1900s Photograph of Australian Aboriginal Man & Humpy.

Great Clarity. Early 1900s Photograph of Australian Aboriginal Man & Humpy.

$50

Great Clarity. Early 1900s Photograph of Australian Aboriginal Man & Humpy. HNCO have just acquired a rare large collection of First Nation / Australian Aboriginal black & white photos, some of which have been reproduced from the original...

2 x 1800s Photographs of Aboriginal Police & Native Trackers Escorting Muderers.

2 x 1800s Photographs of Aboriginal Police & Native Trackers Escorting Muderers.

$50

2 x 1800s Photographs of Aboriginal Police & Native Trackers Escorting Muderers. HNCO have just acquired a rare large collection of First Nation / Australian Aboriginal black & white photos, some of which have been reproduced from the original...

Vintage Handmade 20 Boars Tusks Twine Strung Tribal Ethnographic Necklace.

Vintage Handmade 20 Boars Tusks Twine Strung Tribal Ethnographic Necklace.

$149

Vintage Handmade 20 Boars Tusks Twine Strung Tribal Ethnographic Necklace. 72cms long, ex estate so exact age & country of origin unknown. Local Brisbane pick-up welcomed. Australian buyers only

Scarce Vintage USA “Native American Indian” Cast Metal Oblong Pipe ? Dish.

Scarce Vintage USA “Native American Indian” Cast Metal Oblong Pipe ? Dish.

$199

Scarce Vintage USA "Native American Indian" Cast Metal Oblong Pipe ? Dish. Research found only one similar & it was described as a pipe dish / stand. Unsure about that until another is found or described. A quality made large item...

cLATE 1800s MIDDLE HILLS AREA HIMALAYAN CARVED LARGE WOODEN MASK, IMPRESSIVE! #5

cLATE 1800s MIDDLE HILLS AREA HIMALAYAN CARVED LARGE WOODEN MASK, IMPRESSIVE! #5

$299

cLATE 1800s MIDDLE HILLS AREA HIMALAYAN CARVED LARGE WOODEN MASK, IMPRESSIVE! #5 Part of a large Ethnographic collection recently purchased, this is one of several Himalayan masks that are being listed on eBay. Long undervalued, Himalayan masks are...

VINTAGE NIGERIAN COWRY SHELL LONG DOUBLE ROW MONEY BELT.

VINTAGE NIGERIAN COWRY SHELL LONG DOUBLE ROW MONEY BELT.

$159

VINTAGE NIGERIAN COWRY SHELL LONG DOUBLE ROW MONEY BELT. Ex USA coin dealers estate, 100% genuine, Very long, 90cms, note that a few shells are loose. Looks to date to the 1940s / 1950s.

Australian Aboriginal Carved Pokerwork Goanna Figure.

Australian Aboriginal Carved Pokerwork Goanna Figure.

$45

Australian Aboriginal Carved Pokerwork Goanna Figure. Priced to sell !! Ex recently acquired Ethnographic collection. Crudely carved, 32cms long x 7.5cms wide. Very nice condition. Local Brisbane pick-up welcomed. Always happy to combine postage...

2 Balinese Carved Wall Hangers.

2 Balinese Carved Wall Hangers.

$75

2 Balinese Carved Wall Hangers. Priced to sell !! Ex recently acquired Ethnographic collection. Exact ages are unknown. The large colourful one is 56cms high, the smaller 44cms Very nice condition. Local Brisbane pick-up welcomed. Always happy to...

c1905 Postcard. Group of Zulu Men, Women and Children in Kraal

c1905 Postcard. Group of Zulu Men, Women and Children in Kraal

$25

c1905 Postcard. Group of Zulu Men, Women and Children in Kraal

1908 Postcard. Village Scene, Ovalau, Fiji.

1908 Postcard. Village Scene, Ovalau, Fiji.

$50

1908 Postcard. Village Scene, Ovalau, Fiji.

1908 Postcard. BAU, The Native Capital of Fiji.

1908 Postcard. BAU, The Native Capital of Fiji.

$60

1908 Postcard. BAU, The Native Capital of Fiji

Rare c1905 RPPP Real Photo Unused Postcard Sudanese Woman. Deep Scars to Face.

Rare c1905 RPPP Real Photo Unused Postcard Sudanese Woman. Deep Scars to Face.

$70

Rare c1905 RPPP Real Photo Unused Postcard Sudanese Woman. Deep Scars to Face.

1910 Postcard. Port Darwin Natives / Aboriginals. Posted from Weltevreden, Java

1910 Postcard. Port Darwin Natives / Aboriginals. Posted from Weltevreden, Java

$99

Some small surface losses to the front.

Vintage Trobiand Islands Large Carved Wooden Pendant / Amulet.

Vintage Trobiand Islands Large Carved Wooden Pendant / Amulet.

$119

Irregular in shape, it measures 11.3cms x 7cms x 2.5cms thick & weighs 90 grams. There are two holes at the top for the necklace. Its exact age & meaning / significance is unknown. Possibly depicts a birds head.

Archaic in Appearance / African Carved Wooden Figurine / Back to Back Figures.

$199

A most intriguing piece !! Ex estate so no history is known about the item. I’ve also tried researching its meaning / purpose but with no results. Looks quite aged, possibly 1800s. Measures 17.5cms high x 11.3cms wide 4.7cms deep,...

ORIENTAL EXPORT / TOURIST WARE / VINTAGE BOXED SET 8 CARVED NEPHRITE ETC STONES.

ORIENTAL EXPORT / TOURIST WARE / VINTAGE BOXED SET 8 CARVED NEPHRITE ETC STONES.

$199

Various scenes / images depicted Floral, People, Fish. All have a rounded / domed top, various heights ranging from 35mm to 48mm, widths vary from 28mm to 48mm. 2 have some small carvings to the rear. Stones are a mixture of low grade Nephrite &...

RARE VERY LARGE VINTAGE TAMI ISLANDS DECORATIVE CEREMONIAL WOODEN FEAST BOWL.

RARE VERY LARGE VINTAGE TAMI ISLANDS DECORATIVE CEREMONIAL WOODEN FEAST BOWL.

$359

Supposedly bought back to Australia after WW2 but we have no way of confirming this. Measures 79cms long x 29cms wide x 12cms high. Cracks to one end with the central piece between the 2 cracks loose and fragile, as seen in the photos, untouched in...

EARLY 1900s ASIAN / INDIAN SET SCALES in CARVED WOODEN ELEPHANT STORAGE CASE.

EARLY 1900s ASIAN / INDIAN SET SCALES in CARVED WOODEN ELEPHANT STORAGE CASE.

$229

The metal components of the scale are unmarked, no makers mark. The box measures 20.7cms long x 9.6cms high x 3.3cms thick. The pans are 5.8cms in diameter, the string needs untangling, the lid opens & closes ok.

c1900 RARE HUGE / VERY HEAVY HIGHLY CARVED AFRICAN CHESS DRAUGHTS BOARD.

c1900 RARE HUGE / VERY HEAVY HIGHLY CARVED AFRICAN CHESS DRAUGHTS BOARD.

$599

JUST SUPERB !!! 52cms in diameter x 1.5cms thick, it’s extremely heavy, approx 5 kilo’s at a guess. It's made of a dense / very hard wood, possibly African Blackwood or African Leadwood, but unsure. A few antique dealers were of the opinion...

1700s / 1800s SUPERB HEAVY DECORATIVE BRONZE AFRICAN “MANILLA” CURRENCY BRACELET

1700s / 1800s SUPERB HEAVY DECORATIVE BRONZE AFRICAN “MANILLA” CURRENCY BRACELET

$459

“Manillas" were used extensively as currency in West Africa from the 15th to the 20th century. During the Transatlantic slave trade Manillas were a frequent medium of exchange for slaves. Ex estate with a note tied to it that...

cLATE 1800s MIDDLE HILLS AREA HIMALAYAN CARVED WOODEN MASK, VERY IMPRESSIVE! #3

cLATE 1800s MIDDLE HILLS AREA HIMALAYAN CARVED WOODEN MASK, VERY IMPRESSIVE! #3

$359

Long undervalued, Himalayan masks are gradually establishing a strong niche in the Ethnographic market, quality masks have risen nicely in price over recent years. This particular mask is 100% genuine and may be earlier than...

Antique Japanese Ceremonial Lacquer Wooden Taiko Drum Meiji period

Antique Japanese Ceremonial Lacquer Wooden Taiko Drum Meiji period

$950

Antique Japanese Ceremonial Lacquered Wooden Drum, The two heads are made with animal skin, measures 17.5cm long x 19cm approx at the widest point. Has a nice deep tone. Ex local estate. Circa Meiji period 1862-1912...