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$14.50 Shipping Location: Fort Myers, United States This exquisite hand-carved wooden piece originates from the Trobriand Islands and features intricate depictions of two turtles with mother of pearl inlay ... moreon the outside of a bowl centerpiece. With its unique history and beautiful design, this piece is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States nice basket hook from Papua. New Guinea. Used to hang from beams in homes to keep the critters out of the food. I have a human face and wonderful crocodiles ... morecarved on the sides and front. Size: 28" high x 7.5" wide
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$12.45 Shipping Location: San Diego, United States Finely carved with nice style and details. Excellent condition. See all pictures for exact details.
$38.34 Shipping Location: Niddrie, Australia SUPERB DETAILED CARVING & MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY - FINE PACIFIC OCEANIC ART.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Grand plat traditionnel en bois, nacre et coquillage collecté sur les îles Trobriands en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée. Trace d'usage dans le fond du plat ... more: Tarif en conséquence. Big traditional wooden dish and mother-of-pearl and shell collected on the Trobriands Islands in Papua New Guinea.
$22.47 Shipping Location: Niddrie, Australia SEE PHOTOS FOR GUIDE. 35.5 CM LONG x 16.5 CM x 6 CM HIGH.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Plat traditionnel en bois et nacre collecté sur les îles Trobriands en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée. Traditional wooden dish and mother-of-pearl collected ... moreon the Trobriands Islands in Papua New Guinea.
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$52.22 Shipping Location: Brighton, Australia This group consists of three staff/canes. The brown example is from the 1970s and was collected in the Trobriand Islands. It has intricate design work ... moreand is in exceptional condition. length 103cm.
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$24.92 Shipping Location: Annandale, Australia Hand carved ebony crocodile from the Trobriand Islands. The crocodile is a totem animal of the Lukwasisig clan. Tokwalu Crocodile Totem.
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Trobriand Islands Massim Crocodile figure statue Ebony wood mother of pearl MOP
Trobriand Islands Massim Crocodile figure statue Ebony wood mother of pearl MOP This little crocodile is made of magnificent black ebony. It measures 374mm long 33mm wide and 15mm thick. It is beautifully carved in Massim style with mother of pearl inlay one piece of MOP is missing from one of his front legs. Any queries please call Arron on 0425771894 Pickup from Black Rock is Welcome International Customers paypal. Thank you for looking at this auction. I have a number of other items on Ebay so please do take a look at them. If shipping charges are not listed High bidder should send their address after the close of the auction to allow me to calculate shipping charges. I estimate for small items. But I need to check your address and figure in insurance for larger items. I am very fair with shipping charges and I will combine shipping on ... moremultiple orders. 1. Refunds and/or exchanges are handled at the discretion of the seller. We encourage you to bid responsibly and do your research as we do not offer refunds in cases where the buyer changes his/her mind. All shipping costs as a result of approved refunds will be covered by the seller in all cases. 2. No responsibility is taken by Arete-Antiques for damage of goods in transit. All care is taken to package and send your item to your specified location. However we cannot guarantee the way your package is delivered or handled by the appropriate postal service. Therefore we encourage you to take out insurance for an additional charge in order to recoup your expenses should any accident occur. 3.Paypal payments take a few days to clear to Australia- 3-5 days an i will often post before the transfer is completed but sometimes i will have to wait for the process to complete before i can post your item. So early payment and bank transfer is preferred because i cannot post every day of the week. In or about January 2013 I caused certain comments to be published on ebay advertisment item number 170823942639. Which impugned the personal and professional integrity of Mar
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Melanesian Massim Trobriand Ebony Oceanic Art Hand Carved Fish Mother Pearl 1A37
Item 1A37 in our inventory. Rosewood hand carving. Unique seen on first 9 photos For more information on this piece scroll down for details Rare Oceanic art item. A masterpiece of hand carving from an artist from a very primitive culture: Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved Ebony wood Rock Fish statue. Effigy 6.5" X 3" X 1,25" high. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) wood carving of reef bottom fish. seen on photo 1 to 12 with many inserts of circles of mother of pearl these little circles of pearl shell are glued with natural gum glues or sap obtained from trees after an insert is first created to fit them, collected in the isolated Trobriand islands Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we ... moretook when we go there. And other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly perfect considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful art pieces are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the field in these remote rarely visited islands north of Papua New Guinea. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as
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Melanesia Oceanic Art Trobriand Ebony Mother Pearl Crocodile Gator Statuette 1A5
Very Rare item: Oceanic Art Item 1A5 seen up to photo 9. Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved ebony wood(with many inlays of mother of pearl) Crocodile alligator intense carving 12" long. S ign of power and strength. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) variegated ebony piece seen on all photos from the isolated Trobriand Island chain. Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there. And other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularly when we have time. Amazingly perfect work considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or ... morean animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, in order to produce a sheen on the wood. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful art pieces are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the remote Massim region. In the Trobes, which are north of Papua New Guinea. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we will list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as dragons or mystical figures. Some of these items have very important meanings as they are used as part of the Kula ring trade system that has existed between the islands for centuries. The Kula ring is a system of exchange involving annual inter-island visits between trading partners who exchange highly valued shell
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Melanesian Massim Trobriand Ebony Oceanic Art Hand Carved Fish Mother Pearl 1A35
Item 1A35 in our inventory. For more information on this piece scroll down for details Rare Oceanic art item. A masterpiece of hand carving from an artist from a very primitive culture: Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved Ebony wood Rock Fish statue. Effigy 4 3/4" long x 2.5" x 2" high This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) wood carving of reef bottom fish. seen on photo 1 to 12 with many inserts of circles of mother of pearl these little circles of pearl shell are glued with natural gum glues or sap obtained from trees after an insert is first created to fit them, collected in the isolated Trobriand islands Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there. And other examples of Trobriand ... morehand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly perfect considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful art pieces are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the field in these remote rarely visited islands north of Papua New Guinea. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as dragons or mystical figures. Some of these item
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Melanesian Massim Trobriand Ebony Oceanic Art Hand Carved Fish Mother Pearl 1A38
Item 1A38 in our inventory. Rosewood hand carving. Unique seen on first 9 photos For more information on this piece scroll down for details Rare Oceanic art item. A masterpiece of hand carving from an artist from a very primitive culture: Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved Ebony wood Rock Fish statue. Effigy 5.25" X 3" X 2,5" This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) wood carving of reef bottom fish. with many inserts of circles of mother of pearl these little circles of pearl shell are glued with natural gum glues or sap obtained from trees after an insert is first created to fit them, collected in the isolated Trobriand islands Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there. And other ... moreexamples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly perfect considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful art pieces are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the field in these remote rarely visited islands north of Papua New Guinea. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as dragons or mystical figures
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Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand Kwila Oceanic Art Carved Fish Mother Pearl 1A15
Item 1A15 in our inventory. For more information on this piece scroll down for details Rare Oceanic art item. A masterpiece of hand carving from an artist from a very primitive culture: Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved Kwila wood Rock Fish statue. Effigy 12 1/2" long x 6" x 2" high This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) kwila carving of reef bottom fish. seen on photo 1 to 9 with many inserts of circles of mother of pearl these little circles of pearl shell are glued with natural gum glues or sap obtained from trees after an insert is first created to fit them, collected in the isolated Trobriand islands Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there. And other examples of Trobriand ... morehand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly perfect considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful art pieces are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the field in these remote rarely visited islands north of Papua New Guinea. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as dragons or mystical figures. Some of these items
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Melanesia Massim Oceania Kula Trobriand Rare Handcarved Bowl Mother of Pearl 2A1
Item 2A1 in our inventory. Unique hand carved Trobriand Serving bowl with mother of pearl inlays. Rare Melanesian art entirely handcrafted. For more information on this piece scroll down for details This is a traditional Pacific art bowl created by hand in the remote Trobriand Islands. North of Papua New Guinea all hand carved out of local tropical kwila wood and with a few inserts of mother of pearl and seen on first 6 photos. Terrific value for a very rare art bowl creation These bowls are used to pound nuts or betel and other ingredients no 117 or 2A1 in our inventory. Reduced for quick sale 7"x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) Rosewood Bowl seen on photo 1 and following photos up to photo 7 included. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs ... moreon border from the isolated Kula trade islands, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available, and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used on the premises such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skins or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding tools which will produce a rich sheen on the wood. In perfect condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such colletables unless you go there. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the which are north of. Next to. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila, rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we will list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extrem
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Trobriand Island - Ebony Carved Alligator (Broken Tail) Mother of Pearl Inlay
From the Trobriand Island- Ebony Carved Alligator w/Mother of Pearl Inlay 11" Long x 1 3/8" Wide(Broken Tail- Price Reflects This Minor Damage) PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS* Wonderful Information About the Trobriand Islands. Check out"My Other Auctions" for more great collector items! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD"AS IS" PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK RATING& BID WITH CONFIDENCE! ``d.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E%60%60d-1402e0b9988-0x109-
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Trobriand Island - Carved Bowl w/Mother of Pearl Inlay - 14" Long x 7" Wide
From the Trobriand Island- Fabulous. Intricate Carved Trobriand Island- Carved Bowl w/Mother of Pearl Inlay 14" Long x 7" Wide x 2 1/4" Deep Great Condition~! PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS* Wonderful Information About the Trobriand Islands. Check out"My Other Auctions" for more great collector items! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD"AS IS" PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK RATING& BID WITH CONFIDENCE!
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Trobriand Island Carving w/Mother of Pearl Inlay -Couple Holding Up Baby
Fabulous. Intricate Carving from Trobriand Island- w/Mother of Pearl Inlay Couple Holding Up Baby 8 3/8" Tall- 1" Wide x 2 1/4" Deep Great Condition~! PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS* Wonderful Information About the Trobriand Islands. Check out"My Other Auctions" for more great collector items! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD"AS IS" PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK RATING& BID WITH CONFIDENCE!
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Ebony Chief Staff w/Mother of Pearl Inlay - Trobriand Island Carving
Ebony Chief Staff Mother of Pearl Inlay- Fabulous. Intricate Carving from Trobriand Island 34 1/2" Tall- 1 3/4" Wide Great Condition~! PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS* Check out"My Other Auctions" for more great collector items! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD"AS IS" PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK RATING& BID WITH CONFIDENCE!
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Variegated Ebony Chief Staff w/Mother of Pearl Inlay - Trobriand Island Carving
Variegated Ebony Chief Staff Mother of Pearl Inlay- Fabulous. Intricate Carving from Trobriand Island 36" Tall- 1 3/8" Wide Great Condition~! PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS* Check out"My Other Auctions" for more great collector items! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD"AS IS" PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK RATING& BID WITH CONFIDENCE!
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Ebony Chief Staff Mother of Pearl Inlay - Fabulous Carving from Trobriand Island
Ebony Chief Staff Mother of Pearl Inlay Fabulous. Intricate Carving from Trobriand Island(Known for being some of the best carvers in the world) 36" Tall- 2 1/4" Wide Ebony wood is known for its beautiful deep black color. It is a heavy. Dense wood used in making a vast variety of items. From musical instruments to buttons and handles for utilitarian use. Stick shafts. Canes and handles need a strong wood, for strength and durability. Because of the hardness, Ebony is a difficult wood to carve. Therefore. Ebony trees are normally reserved only master carvers. Being relatively small, the ebony trees are found in the tropical rainforests of Africa, India, Malaysia& Indonesia. The inner portion of the tree is where you find the fine grained wood. Dark colored, heavy& dense. Ebony wood has been prized for many centuries and ... morevaries from black to dark red. With a variety of rich dark shades. Heartwood may display dramatic and irregular striping of bright brown, gray or greenish black on a deep black background. No Chips or Cracks- Great Condition~! PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS CAREFULLY. TROBRIAND ISLAND WikiTravel Information: The Trobriand Islands(also known as the Kiriwina Islands) are a group of raised coral atolls in the north of Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea. Ever since the anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski wrote about the courtship and marriage ritual of Trobriand Islanders in the 1920s. In books such as“The Sexual Life of Savages in North-Western Melanesia” these islands have been visited by men hoping to be dragged into the bushes by topless, grass-skirted girls, particularly during the yam harvest when there is said to be a tradition that couples are permitted to have a fling with others. Although not easy to get to, the“Islands of Love” attract a steady stream of visitors for other reasons too. The Trobriands, which is part of the Kula Ring, have a matrilineal culture that revolves around cultivation of the yam; a unique version of the game of cricket, originally introduced by Methodist m
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Trobriand Island Carved Female Mermaid, Crane & Swan w/Mother of Pearl Inlay
FABULOUS Trobriand Island Carving- Female Mermaid. Crane& Swan w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay 11 3/4" Tall x 1 1/2" Wide x 2" Deep Great Condition- No Chips or Cracks* PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS CAREFULLY* Wonderful Information About the Trobriand Islands. Check out"My Other Auctions" for more great collector items! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD"AS IS" PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK RATING& BID WITH CONFIDENCE! EBay Rule: COMBINED SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS WHEN YOU USE THE"SHOPPING CART" FEATURE~! PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR ITEM SHIPPED 1ST CLASS(UP TO 4 LBS) or GROUND(2 TO 9 DAYS) INSTEAD OF PRIORITY, BEFORE PAYING. JUST SEND ME A NOTE& WAIT FOR ME TO SEND YOU AN INVOICE WITH ... moreTHE SHIPPING CHANGED THIS WILL REALLY HELP CUT DOWN ON YOUR SHIPPING FEES. ESPECIALLY FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS~! FEEDBACK: Feedback is a very important part of EBay. For both BUYERS& SELLERS We would appreciate BUYERS leaving Feedback when the item arrives. As a way of letting us know your package arrived safely. If for ANY reason. You feel you cannot leave"Positive" Feedback, Please contact us to discuss any problem. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE FEEDBACK FROM OUR CUSTOMERS& ALWAYS RETURN FEEDBACK ONCE WE'VE HEARD FROM YOU~!
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Trobriand Island Carved Ebony Figure Holding a Heart w/Mother of Pearl Inlay
Trobriand Island Carving- Ebony Wood Figure Holding a Heart w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay 7 3/4" Tall x 1 1/8" Wide x 1 1/4" Deep Great Condition- No Chips or Cracks* Ebony wood is known for its beautiful deep black color. It is a heavy. Dense wood used in making a vast variety of items. From musical instruments to buttons and handles for utilitarian use. Stick shafts. Canes and handles need a strong wood, for strength and durability. Because of the hardness, Ebony is a difficult wood to carve. Therefore. Ebony trees are normally reserved only master carvers. Being relatively small, the ebony trees are found in the tropical rainforests of Africa, India, Malaysia& Indonesia. The inner portion of the tree is where you find the fine grained wood. Dark colored, heavy& dense. Ebony wood has been prized for many centuries and ... morevaries from black to dark red. With a variety of rich dark shades. Heartwood may display dramatic and irregular striping of bright brown, gray or greenish black on a deep black background. Wonderful Information About the Trobriand Islands. Check out"My Other Auctions" for more great collector items! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD"AS IS" PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK RATING& BID WITH CONFIDENCE! EBay Rule: COMBINED SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS WHEN YOU USE THE"SHOPPING CART" FEATURE~! PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR ITEM SHIPPED 1ST CLASS(UP TO 4 LBS) or GROUND(2 TO 9 DAYS) INSTEAD OF PRIORITY, BEFORE PAYING. JUST SEND ME A NOTE& WAIT FOR ME TO SEND YOU AN INVOICE WITH THE SHIPPING CHANGED THIS WILL REALLY HELP CUT DOWN ON YOUR SHIPPING FEES. ESPECIALLY FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS~! FEEDBACK: Feedback is a very important part of EBay. For both BUYERS& SELLERS We would appreciate BUYERS leaving Feedback when the item arrives. As a way of letting us know your package arrived safely. If for ANY reason. You feel you cannot leave"
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Rare Oceanic Art Melanesia Kula Trobriand Mother Pearl Handcarved Wood Fish 1A21
Item 1A21 in our inventory and seen up to picture 7. Exquisite unique rare Fish art with mother of pearl inlays. Lovely wood grain with shadows. Size: 9”x 6” x 5” For more information on this piece scroll down for details. Check Dominique Rice Oceania Store in Sun Sentinel Newspaper. Fort Lauderdale, for information on our collection and authentic art. If you have any questions. Contact us or call for documents and further information on pieces. All our collector and rare items come with pages and pages of research about provenance. And with history of the tribes and photos as well, depending on item and whenever possible. When shipping internationally, we group ship multiple purchases to save you money, and find the best rates. If you have any questions or want to see research conducted on this piece and photos of tribes, email or call us. ... moreWe have artifacts and architectural accents up to 10 ft tall that we will put on upon request because shipping has to be calculated accordingly with trucking company Rare large unique Pacific Oceanic work of art a masterpiece of hand carving by very primitive culture: Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand all hand carved Kwila wood with inserts of mother of pearl everywhere: Large Reef Fish statue. The tail was carved separately and added on by the artist. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) kwila piece seen on photo 1 to 8 with many inserts of circles of mother of pearl. These little circles or tears of pearl shell are glued with natural gum glues or sap obtained from trees after an insert is first created to fit them. From the isolated, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularly when we have time. Amazingly perfect considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks f
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Melanesia Massim Oceania Kula Trobriand Rare Handcarved Bowl Mother Pearl 2A38
Item 2A38 in our inventory and seen on first 8 pictures. Unique hand carved Trobriand Serving bowl with mother of pearl inlays. Rare Melanesian art entirely handcrafted. For more information on this piece scroll down for details This is a traditional Pacific art bowl created by hand in the remote Trobriand Islands. North of Papua New Guinea all hand carved out of local tropical rosewood and with inserts of mother of pearl decorations Terrific value for a very rare art bowl creation These bowls are used to pound nuts or betel and other ingredients 2A38 in our inventory. Reduced for quick sale 10 1/2"x 4 1/2" This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) Rosewood Bowl seen on photo 1 and following photos up to photo 8 included. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border from ... morethe isolated Kula trade islands, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available, and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used on the premises such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skins or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding tools which will produce a rich sheen on the wood. In perfect condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such colletables unless you go there. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the islands north of Papua New Guinea. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we will list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely sk
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Melanesia Oceanic Art Trobriand Mother Pearl inlays Hand carved Unique Bowl 2A7
Item 2A7 in our inventory and seen on first 7 pictures. For more information on this piece scroll down for details Terrific value for a very rare item A large Massim handcarved and hand inlaid with mother of pearl dish or bowl seen on all the pictures and created out of a solid piece of kwila wood also heavily decorated with inserts of mother of pearl and typical incised Trobriand designs 12" long. 4 3/4" wide and 2" high and also number 115 in our inventory. We have reduced all our rare Melanesian bowls to less than 1/2 for quick sales. This is a completely hand crafted item created out of 1 piece of precious wood. The remaining photos are of other pieces created by these remote tribal people and of some of the people and yam houses. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) bowl ... moreseen on photo 1 and following photos. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border and adorned with inserts of mother of pearl all over, from the isolated, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. In perfect condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such colletables unless you go there. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the which are north of. Next to. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila, rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we will list wheneve
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Melanesia Hand carved Rare Oceanic Art Kwila Trobriand Mother Pearl Bowl 2A16
Terrific value for a very rare hand crafted item: 2A16 seen up to photo 7 included. From the remote Massim region. Melanesia, a detailed hand carved(with amazing traditional detail and hand inlaid with mother of pearl) dish or bowl, seen on all the pictures and created out of a solid piece of kwila wood, also decorated with inserts of mother of pearl and typical incised Trobriand designs. 4" diameter. 1 3/4" high. and number 2A16 in our inventory. We have reduced all our rare Melanesian bowls to less than 1/2 for quick sales. This one was already on sale and we reduced it more when listing it here. This is a beautiful completely hand carved(hand crafted) out of one piece of precious wood Melanesian(remote Massim region) bowl seen on photo 1 and following photos. With hand incised motifs on border and adorned with inserts of mother ... moreof pearl all around, beautifully carved by a local master carver considering the basic rudimentary tools used by the natives such as pieces of broken shells, rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and for a final polish: sea ray or shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth(among other sanding materials) And the wood has obtained a polished sheen. Very rare and hard to come by unless you travel to these far away hard to reach remote islands. The remaining photos are of other pieces created by these isolated tribes and of some of the people and yam houses who live around the Kula ring and that we took when we were there. All our handcrafted or rare collector items come with pages and pages of research. About provenance, with history of the tribes and photos as well, depending on item and whenever possible. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the Trobriands which are north of Papua New Guinea and part of the Kula ring trade. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ri
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Melanesia 3 Hand Carved Mother Pearl Kula Bowls Trobriand Oceanic Art 2A9,10,11
You are getting 3 for less than the value of one! 3 for 1 value: Items 2A9. 2A10, 2A11 in our inventory. These pieces are rare and entirely handcrafted by a great sculptor For more information on these pieces scroll down for details On Special: 3 bowls for $125.99( more than 2/3 off! Terrific value for 3 very rare items 3 nice Massim hand carved and hand inlaid with mother of pearl dishes or bowls seen on all the pictures. Blond kwila wood or rosewood Also heavily decorated with inserts of mother of pearl and typical incised Trobriand designs. Our normal retail is over 99.00 each as these are rare pieces and completely hand crafted items with lots of hand sculpting minute details. Each created out of 1 piece of wood. Sizes are 9" x 4 1/4" x 1 1/4" 7 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/4" 8 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" ... moreIn great condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. Handcrafted in Melanesia(remote Massim region) seen on photo 1 and following photos. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border and adorned with inserts of mother of pearl all over, from the isolated Trobriand Islands, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We also show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and often of other examples of Trobriand hand carved art, also available and that we will be listing regularly when we have time. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them in the field. North of Papua New Guinea as well as other carvings(created out of kwila, rosewood and ebony) as well as costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we will l
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Melanesia Pacific Kula Oceanic art Trobriand Wood Bowl Mother Pearl inserts 2A20
Item 2A22 in our inventory. Superb craftmanship and wood grain. All hand carved with intense detail and primitive tools. For more information on this piece scroll down for details We are closing our doors so everything has been reduced! Terrific value for a very rare item A large Massim hand carved and hand inlaid with mother of pearl dish or bowl seen on all the pictures. I think it is mahogany. Gorgeous wood and wood grain, also heavily decorated with inserts of mother of pearl and typical incised Trobriand designs 10 1/2" long, 5 1/4 wide and 2 1/2" high. We have reduced all our rare Melanesian bowls to less than 1/2 for quick sales. This is a completely hand crafted item created out of 1 piece of precious wood. The remaining photos are of other pieces created by these remote tribal people. and of some of the people and yam houses ... moretaken while there. All our handcrafted or rare collector items come with pages and pages of research. About provenance, with history of the tribes and photos as well, depending on item and whenever possible. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) bowl seen on photo 1 and following photos. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border and adorned with inserts of mother of pearl all over, from the isolated, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. In perfect condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such colletables unless you go there. These
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Pacific Oceanic Art Trobriand Mother Pearl Crocodile Alligator Hand Carving 1A40
We are closing our doors so everything has been reduced! Item 1A40. In our inventory, a crocodile seen on most of the pictures, size: 18" X 3" X 1 1/2" price. Spendid example of melanesian art. Great unique original carving with mother of pearl inlays collected direct in the remote Trobiand islands. For more information on this piece scroll down for details In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as dragons or mystical figures. Very Rare item: Oceanic Art Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved wood(with inlays of mother of pearl) Crocodile alligator carving S ign of power and ... morestrength. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) piece seen on most of the photos from the isolated Massim region north of papua new Guinea. Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularly when we have time. Amazingly perfect considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. Some of these items have very important meanings as they are used as part of the Kula ring trade system that has existed between the islands for centuries. The Kula ring is a system of exchange involving annual inter-island visits between trading partners who exchange highly valued shell ornaments and other things during year long sea travels. In
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Melanesia Outstanding Wood Hand Carving Trobriand Bowl Mother Pearl inserts 2A28
Terrific value for a very rare item. A large Massim(hand carved and hand inlaid with mother of pearl) dish or bowl seen on all the pictures and item 2A28, I believe it is rosewood, also heavily decorated with inserts of mother of pearl and typical incised Trobriand designs: 14" long, 7" wide by 2 1/2” high. We have reduced all our rare Trobriand bowls to a fraction of retail. This is a completely hand crafted item created out of 1 piece of precious wood. All our handcrafted or rare collector items come with pages and pages of research. About provenance, with history of the tribes and photos as well, depending on item and whenever possible. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) bowl seen on photo 1 and following photos. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border and ... moreadorned with inserts of mother of pearl all over, from the isolated Trobriand Islands off the coast of Papua New Guinea, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth. Among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. In perfect condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the Massim region. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we will list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they
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Melanesian Massim Trobriand Ebony Oceanic Art Hand Carved Fish Mother Pearl 1A31
Item 1A31 in our inventory. For more information on this piece scroll down for details Rare Oceanic art item. A masterpiece of hand carving from an artist from a very primitive culture: Melanesia Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved Ebony wood Rock Fish statue. Effigy 9 1/2" long x 4" x 2" high This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) wood carving of reef bottom fish. seen on photo 1 to 12 with many inserts of circles of mother of pearl these little circles of pearl shell are glued with natural gum glues or sap obtained from trees after an insert is first created to fit them, collected in the isolated Trobriand islands Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there. And other examples of Trobriand ... morehand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly perfect considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful art pieces are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the field in these remote rarely visited islands north of Papua New Guinea. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila. Rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as dragons or mystical figures. Some of these items
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Melanesia Hand carved Rare Oceanic Art Kwila Trobriand Mother Pearl Bowl 2A23
Item 2A23 in our inventory. For more information on this piece scroll down for details Terrific value for a very rare item. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted with primitive tools Melanesian(remote Massim region) Rosewood Bowl seen on photo 1 to 11 with delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border and adorned with inserts of mother of pearl all over from the isolated. Beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools such as seashells and rusted nails from shipwrecks. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there. And other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. 7x4.5x1,5" our retail is $220.00 Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken ... moreshells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. In perfect condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such colletables unless you go there. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. We collected them while in the which are north of. Next to. We collected many beautiful pieces while in the Trobriands from carvings(created out of kwila, rosewood and ebony) to costumes, drums and Kula ring exchange items that we will list whenever we have time. In these islands which are rarely visited. Outside influence is at a minimum. The extremely skilled carvers inspire themselves from what is around them as they have access to nothing else: the natives, birds, fish, pigs, marine turtles, snakes and whatever they see in their dreams such as dragons or mystical figures. Some of these items have very important meanings as they are used as part of the Kula ring trade system that has existed between the islands for centuries. The Kula ring is a system of exchange in
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Melanesia Pacific Kula Oceanic art Trobriand Wood Bowl Mother Pearl inserts 2A8
Item 2A8 in our inventory. Terrific value for a very rare item A nice delicate Massim hand carved and hand inlaid with mother of pearl wooden dish or bowl. seen on all the pictures. I think it is mahogany. Gorgeous wood and wood grain, also heavily decorated with inserts of mother of pearl and typical incised Trobriand designs 7 1/2" long, 4 1/2 wide and 2" high. We have reduced all our rare Melanesian bowls to less than 1/2 for quick sales. This is a completely hand crafted item created out of 1 piece of precious wood. The remaining photos are of other pieces created by these remote tribal people. and of some of the people and yam houses takern while there. All our handcrafted or rare collector items come with pages and pages of research. About provenance, with history of the tribes and photos as well, depending on item and whenever ... morepossible. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) bowl seen on photo 1 and following photos. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border and adorned with inserts of mother of pearl all over, from the isolated, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken shells. Rusted nails from shipwrecks found on the beaches, and sea ray, shark skin or an animal horn or tusk rubbed for days against the surface till all is smooth, among other sanding materials, and to produce a sheen on the wood. In perfect condition and a great value at that price. It is very hard to come across such collectables unless you go there. These beautiful receptacles are rare items of the Kula ring. While in Melanesia. We collected many beautiful pieces, in the Trobriands among other remote islands, from carvings(created out of kwila, ros
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Melanesia Pacific Kula Oceanic art Trobriand Wood Bowl Mother Pearl inserts 2A33
Item 2A33 in our inventory seen up to photo 9 included. Terrific value for a very rare item A nice delicate Massim hand carved and hand inlaid with mother of pearl wooden dish or bowl, seen on all the pictures: I apologize for the rectangle stain showing remnants of glue from the inventory tag inside the dish. It will be removed, i took the picture before hand not realizing it was going to show so much on the photo, a lot more than in real in fact, we clean out these marks before shipping when they occur, it is just glue still sticking on the wood. Gorgeous precious wood and wood grain. Either rosewood or kwila which ressemble each other, also heavily decorated with inserts of mother of pearl and typical incised Trobriand designs 10.5" X 5,25"X 2" We have reduced all our rare Melanesian bowls to less than 1/2 for quick sales. ... moreThis is a completely hand crafted item created out of 1 piece of precious wood and it looks much better in real. I had trouble taking good pictures of this one for some reason, maybe because the wood grain kept me from being able to focus. The remaining photos are of other pieces created by these remote tribal people. and of some of the people and yam houses taken while there. All our handcrafted or rare collector items come with pages and pages of research. About provenance, with history of the tribes and photos as well, depending on item and whenever possible. This is a beautiful completely hand carved hand crafted Melanesian(remote Massim region) bowl seen on photo 1 and following photos. With delicate time consuming hand incised motifs on border and adorned with inserts of mother of pearl all over, from the isolated, beautifully carved by a local master carver with rudimentary tools. We show pictures of people and yam houses we took when we go there, and other examples of Trobriand hand carved art on the following photos, also available and that we will be listing regularely when we have time. Amazingly beautiful considering the basic tools used such as pieces of broken sh
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