Ethnographic Antiques

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.

A fine rare early Northwest Coast Nootka Nuu-chah-nulth hand carved and painted red cedar model totem dating from the very early 1900's. The totem makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.

The handle is a rare bird man form. The top of the handle features bird style eyes and a beak. The bird head has extensive line carving nderneath and all around the beak. The handle has carving all around it.

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.

Originates from Pintupi, Central Australia. Old antique aboriginal Club. Old stained and shiny timber.

The tail has broken off the handle but has been perfectly glued back in place. There are a few age lines and one small chip but overall a lovely handle. Very long silver ferrule. The blade exhibits a bold active pattern.

Mounted on a custom made stand. Stands 17 cm high. ( thus no fake! ).

A fine older Northwest Coast Haida or Tlingit Indian hand made ceremonial dance drum. This drum makes a beautiful rich sound when tapped with relative ease. The drum is unpainted and in its natural form with light evidence of use.

Material: wood. We will resolve it for you in 24 hours. Weight: ( 428)g.

ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE SABRE. BROUGHT BACK FROM THE BRITISH COLONIAL WARS ERA. TRIBAL SWORD. THIS ANTIQUE SWORD REQUIRES COMPLETE RESTORATION. UNIQUE AFRICAN HAND FORGED IRON SWORD. LATE 1800s - EARLY 1900s.

Originates from around South East Queensland. Part of an old collection that's no longer wanted acquired throughout early 20th Century. Old stained, shiny & smooth timber, from a lot of use.

Part of a larger collection of Maori clubs recently sold.

A superbly carved and large Pende palmwine cup from Congo.

Originates from the Central Desert, Kintore. Sharp on both sides. Part of an old collection that's no longer wanted acquired throughout early 20th Century.

Originates from the Central Desert, Kintore. Sharp on both sides.

Complete with leather carry strap - t hought to be Turkana origin - see photos. UK £8.

It is carved from a heavy hardwood and the upper section of the club flares to a large bulbous head with areas of ribbing to the surface.

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

Blue, white and Cobalt blue glass ethnic Trade beads. Old; sold as is

Age: late 19th C or beginning 20th C. Materials: forged iron, yellow copper, wood and copper studs. 39 cm long.

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

This is a fine and very old antique club or axe handle which I think is most likely of African and Fang origin. The hole through which the axe head would have passed has been filled and is very hard to find and there is a small loss / chip to one end of the axe (see photos below).

A fine large classic Eastern Woodlands birch bark model canoe dating from the very early 1900's. Simple red and blue painted wave design around the periphery. The canoe makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.

It is made with an indigo cotton and rattan basketry fiber. I took a photo of the back, front, top, each side and the inside. It also has a simple necklace and two short strands of beads.

Clearly it was not intended for use but it is very well carved and is of an earlier period than many of the tourist examples you see. GOOD OLD ANTIQUE MAORI NEW ZEALAND CARVED WOODEN PADDLE HEAD W/ TIKI DESIGN NR.

This is a very fine old antique Maori carved softwood paddle or dance club with superbly realised interlocking carved notch design to the front and back. It dates to the late 19th or early 20th Century and is one of a group of Maori pieces I bought and is probably the pick of the bunch as the quality is just a little higher.

With stand included. ref : W O Oldman collection.

This mask was acquired around 1960-1970 so it can be older. The mask is in good condition and it is very heavy. It is in good condition overall. There is a collection of galley mark/number on it. Scroll down to see all the pictures.

Has a small extension from the top of the handle and this has been wrapped in brass wire. The forte of the blade starts with thick section that is six sided. The midrib begins to separate and run down along the edge of the blade.

An old Ngombe cutting object from Congo showing extra features. ( engravings and copper dot inlays ). 55 cm long.

The spatula's were part of a collection brought back to Australia in the 1950's and have evidence of use prior to collection.

SHERPA TRIBE. This SUPERB HIGH AGED AND ORIGINAL USED MILK PITCHER consists of wood and shows a wonderful cylindric shape with carved bands with symbolic endless knot patterns. TOP ANTIQUE HIGH AGED AND ORIGINAL USED LARGE TRIBAL HIMALAYAN DECORATED MILK PITCHER.

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Possibly an Assegai spear?. - has a hard paper cover with M R TRAVES in ink - see photos. REST OF THE WORLD £15.

Tribal Flower Bracelet, Eastern India, late 19th century. Silver content unknown. to view thePREMIUM collection of antique textiles, antique jewelry and antique folk art.

OLD SHONA KNIFE. 26,5 cm.

Traditional fishing float with wooden hook, string, from Temotu Province, SOLOMON ISLANDS. traditional motive sea spirit.

This is a good old Maori carved softwood paddle head with tiki and carved notch design.

This is a very cool hand forged double edge spear head in excellent overall condition. The mounting spike appears to have a sinew residue that I left on it so you will get it the way that I received it!