Abelam Sepik Head Rest

Constructed of wood, with bound cane leg supports, the piece has detailed sculpted ancestor heads at both terminals and carved motif on the under section. Smooth glossy patina from ongoing use throughout.

Bridal Headdress

This is a fine latmul headdress, a most treasured heirloom of a Sepik woman's wedding. Small shells are attached to woven bush twine. This headdress displays various larger shells and fine circular pieces of turtle carapace attached to both sides.

Barak Mask

The Barak mask is from the Turubu region, west Sepik. This mask represents the utmost power in a village, responsible for success in warr. The mask is predominately black with traces of red pigment. Piercings for attachments are in both ears.

Kubalia Dance Mask

Large stone carved Kubalia Dance Mask with piercings through the ears, and outer rim for attachments. Intricate design on the forehead.

Abelam Yam Mask

This sweet tightly woven Abelam Yam mask from the Wosera region has the classic headdress stucture with protruding facial features.The piece has remnants of natural pigments throughout.

 Ramu River Ancestral Figure

A well preserved Ramu River Ancestral Figure with minimalist stylized features. With concave facial structure, conjoined arms, and basic detailing, this piece has encrusting throughout and is a beautiful example of an abstract ancestral figure.

Abelam Kina Ring

Large Kina Rings are used in traditional ceremonial payments throughout the Sepik region. This well used piece has been adorned with colored twine, shells and fiber.

Yangoru Ancestral Figure

This finely carved figure is from the Yangoru region in Papua New Guinea. The piece has the features of a classical ancestral figure with circular arms and coffee-been eyes. There is a beautiful patina throughout and evidence of age 1930’s.

Turubu Stone Carved Mosquito Mask

This stone carved “Mosquito” mask is not as commonly seen as the classical Barak mask. From the Turubu region, this piece is raw in form yet displays artistic characteristics with its large extended pointed nose and protruding circular eyes. With nice remains of pigments and good solid age and use, this mask is a unique find.

Boiken Figure

This unique piece features heavy wood with a thick layer of black paint, encrusted in some areas. Inserted within the nose is a wooden spike and twine has been threaded through the ears. The piece also features a second face upon the crown. Location: Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region.

Boiken Dance Mask

This old hard wood Boiken Dance Mask, a variation of the Brag Mask, with the nose carved curving down instead of straight out, has been painted a number of times for ceremonial use with red, blackand white  earth pigments. Piercings through the outer rim for attachments and a patina from on going use are evident.

San Francisco Tribal's 8th Annual Art Show 2nd - 4th November 2012.

  Museums Exhibiting Oceanic and Tribal Art

Australia

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

National Gallery of Australia

South Australian Museum

Western Australian Museum

Canada

Musee de la Civilisation, Quebec

 

France

Museums in France

Musee Dapper Paris

Musee du Quai Branly Paris

Germany

Munich State Museum of Ethnology

Museums in Germany

New Zealand

Auckland Museum, New Zealand

Switzerland

Museum der Kulturen, Basel

Musee d'Ethnographie de Geneve

United Kingdom

British Museum

USA

American Museum of Asmat Art

Bowers Museum

DeYoung Museum - Collections

Denver Art Museum

Fowler Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art

Peabody Museum  

Abelam Yam Mask

This very unique tightly woven yam mask has its own individual distinct look. Hollow within, the mask has simple features adorned with a central head piece. There is a glossy patina throughout.

Abelam Yam Mask

This old yam mask with layers of original bold pigments includes carved balsa bird like figures woven into the central piece. This piece has been used in ceremonies over time with many layers of pigment applied.