Solomon Islands Fern Wood Comb with Orchid Fiber Binding
A fine early 20th century Solomon Islands comb. Fern wood tines decoratively bound with yellow-orchid fibers and red coloured coconut palm frond fiber. Height 6.69 in.
Solomon Island Feast Bowl with Abalone Inlay and Handles
A large Solomon Island feast bowl. Carved ebonised elliptical form with decorative side handles and intricate abalone shell inlay. Length 33.46 in.
Solomon Islands Stone Head Hammer: Bamboo and Cane Encased
Solomon Islands stone head hammer. Stone encased in bamboo and cane, length 13.78 in.
Santa Cruz Island Canoe Dance Club: Floral & Geometric Design
Santa Cruz Island dance club, Napa, classical canoe shape with painted floral and geometric decoration. Split to handle and center section. Length 36.61 in.
Vintage Solomon Island Long Spear with Notched Head, 270cm Length
A quality vintage old Solomon Island long spear with notched fine head, some minor losses. Fine plaited details, length 106.30 in.
Vintage Solomon Island Long Spear with Spiked Fine Head
A vintage quality old Solomon Island long spear with spiked fine head, length 91.73 in.
Solomon Islands Old Malaita Short Club: Quadrangular Head, Circular Guard
Old Malaita short club, from the Solomon islands, quadrangular head with circular guard detail, length 15.75 in.
Solomon Islands Carved Coral Head: Almond Eyes, Provenance Collection
A Solomon Islands carved coral head, conforming to the original material shape, with almond eyes, height 6.89 in. Provenance: collection of Denis L. Dutton (1944 - 2010), then John F. Perry (1943-2021), thence to our vendor/collector who has exhibited this
Solomon Islands Hardwood Club: Malaita Province, 19th/20th Century
Solomon Islands hardwood club (Kila). Malaita province, 19th/early 20th century, length 46.06 in.
Solomon Islands Carved Hardwood Canoe Paddle with Leaf Blade
Solomon Islands canoe paddle, in carved hardwood, with leaf shaped blade, evidence of pigment decoration, length 45.67 in.
Solomon Islands Inlaid Trade Axe
Good Solomon Islands hafted inlaid trade axe, from rainforest hardwood, iron, shell and putty nut, length 40.16 in. catalogue note: professionally restored by David Said from relic condition for his private collection.
Solomon Islands Bone Fishhook
Solomon Islands fishhook, bone and tortoise shell, 4.72 in. length
Solomon Island Oar: 145cm Length
A Solomon Island oar, 57.09 in. length
Solomon Paddle Club: Connecting Community Through Water Sports
A Solomon Island paddle Club
Kapkap Breastplate from Santa Cruz Islands
A large Kapkap breastplate, Santa Cruz Solomon Islands, Kapkaps were often worn by high status individuals due to their precious materiality. Made from a polished clam shell disc. With a central overlay in tortoise shell of a stylised frigate bird below de
Solomon Islands Wood Carved Food Bowl with Human Figures
A wood carved food bowl, Solomon Islands, carved from a single piece of wood. In an oval form on a rectangular base. With human figures on either end of the bowl. Including a letter from the Auckland Institute and Museum dated 17/7/1979. The letter notes t
Shell and Tortoise Hook Fishing Lures from Solomon Islands
A pair of fishing lures, Solomon Islands, each with a shell shank and tortoise shell hooks with lashing. Largest length 3.94 in., width 0.59 in., depth 1.06 in.
Wicker Shield with Bamboo Center, Solomon Islands
A wicker shield, Solomon Islands, 19th century. With two bamboo lengths running up the centre of the shield. The shield body is composed of horizontal ratan stripes that are densely woven together. On the reverse is a wood carved handle. Length 61.61 in.,…
Santa Cruz Lepau Tapa with Frigate Bird Designs
A Lepau tapa, Santa Cruz, High-ranking men of Santa Cruz would wear lepau on their body. Made from the inner-bark of Hiapo (mulberry tree) and decorated with natural dyes. With hand painted designs of geometric bands in eight block panels. Featuring frigat
Alofolo Club with Raised Fins and Geometric Patterns
An Alofolo club, Malaita, Solomon Islands, late 19th century. Carved from a single piece of wood, this club features a flat rectangular blade enlivened by a raised fin on each side. Delicate incised detailing of geometric patterns at the blade. A long shaf
Barbed Spears from Solomon Islands
A pair of barbed spears, Solomon Islands, each carved from wood. With pointed tips and barbs running down the upper section to two sides. The grip section has remnants of a woven plant fibre handle
Solomon Islands Hardwood Paddle
A paddle, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. This paddle has a long and slender leaf-shaped blade. Length 66.14 in., width 5.12 in.
Sickle-Shaped Roromaraugi Parrying Club for Combat
A Roromaraugi parrying club, Solomon Islands. The roromaraugi is used to warding off attacks in combat. The club features a sickle-shaped head with raised ridges to the sides. The long shaft terminates in point tip with a figure carved above the tip. Evide
Erenge Shell Currency from Solomon Islands
Erenge shell currency, Solomon Islands, made from the upper portions of shell of a Tridacna, a species of large clam. Diameter 4.84 in., depth 0.75 in.
Kapkap Breastplate from Santa Cruz Islands
A Kapkap breastplate, Santa Cruz Solomon Islands, Kapkaps were often worn by high status individuals due to its precious materality. A polished clam shell disc. With incised detailing and black pigment around the edges of the disc. With a central overlay i
Malaita Island Stone Adze with Hand Guard
A stone adze, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands. A ceremonial adze of heavy proportions. A long handle with a hand guard encircling the rounded blade. A raised ridge to each side of the blade echoes the form of the adze. Length 11.22 in., width 4.72 in.…
Malaita Island Stone Hand Adze
A stone hand adze, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands. A ceremonial adze of heavy proportions. A long handle with two protruding hand guards, the blade features a deep notch to each side. Incised designs to the sides of the blade echo the form of the adze. Le
Solomon Islands Ceremonial Axe Head
A large stone ceremonial axe head, Makira Island, Solomon Islands, carved in a circular form, the axe head would have been lashed to a wood shaft handle. A central grooved haft wouth have cradled the handle. At the butt of the blade is a carved an anthropo
Solomon Islands Stone Pestle with Lizard Relief
A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Used for grinding foods and plant fibres. Carved from a single piece of stone, this pestle is of a long cylindrical form with a slight flare running down to the rounded end. In raised relief
Solomon Islands Stone Pestle
A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Used for grinding foods and plant fibres. This pestle has been carved from a single piece of stone. It is a long cylindrical form with a gradual flare runnning down to the curved end. The han
Solomon Islands Stone Pestle
A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Used for grinding foods and plant fibres. This pestle is carved from a single piece of stone with a faint curvature to the shaft. Patterns have been deeply incised around the head of the pest
Rennell Island Mace Head
A ceremonial Mace head, Rennell Island, 19th century. Laboriously carved from a single bruised piece of stone. The blade is sickle shaped with small lossess suggesting use. The two sides of the blade each feature a medial ridge running down its length with
Rennell Island ceremonial mace head
A ceremonial mace head, Rennell Island, 19th century. Laboriously carved from a single stone and highly polished. The neck of the mace is white with carved notches running up two sides, a flaring collar sits below the fluted head. Length 12.01 in., width…
Solomon Islands Fish Bow with Nine Arrows
Solomon Islands bow with nine fish arrows, palmwood, bark string, palm leaf arrows. Provenance: Owen Mapp collection, 60.24 in. length
Napa Dance Club from Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Napa dance club, with fine painted decoration. Santa Cruz. 33.07 in. length
Solomon Island Tortoise Shell Fish Hook - Barnes Collection
Solomon Island tortoise shell fish hook. Provenance: Barnes collection, 2.76 in. height
Solomon Islands Frigate Bird Pipe
Solomon Islands frigate bird pipe, carved wooden bowl on a bamboo stem. 22.44 in. length
Frigate Bird War Shield from Solomon Islands
A rare Solomon Islands war shield with frigate bird motif, wicker made from rattan, with rounded top and bottom. 33.86 in. height
Solomon Islands Parrying Club
Solomon Islands parrying club, Medial ridge to the blade, tapering shaft. San Christobel. Reference: 'The sheilds of Melanesia' (pp. 253). 47.24 in. length
Rennell Island Calabash with Sennit Casing
Calabash with woven Sennit casing from Rennell Islands, Solomon Islands. 9.06 in. height
Anthropomorphic Solomon Island Stone Adze, 17cm
Solomon Island stone adze, anthropomorphic form. 6.69 in. length
Lord Freyberg's Rare 19th Century Wakahuia with Polynesian Influence
A rare and important early 19th century Wakahuia collected by Lord Freyberg, oval rounded elongated form. The body of the box uncarved. Each side carved with figures in high relief. One figure with robust body with arms to the sides with open mouth, decora
Ancestral Parrying Shield from Solomon Islands
A parrying shield Qauata, San Christobel, Solomon Islands, carved with an ancestral figure at the base of the handle., 50.39 in. long. Provenance: Sotheby's, Melbourne, Aboriginal & Oceanic Art, 15-16 November 2005, Lot 17, Sold Hammer $8,500
Solomon Islands Hair Comb with Yellow-Orchid and Geru Fibres
A large fine Solomon Islands hair dance comb (fa'a) Malaita late 19th/early 20thC, fern wood tines decoratively bound with yellow-orchid fibres and geru (red) dyed coconut palm frond fibre, on plant resin filler. Small faults, height 8.86 in.
Turtle Bone Breadfruit Splitter with Sennit Binding, Solomon Islands
A fine turtle bone bread fruit Splitter, Solomon Islands, with fine sennit binding, length cm 19.29 in.
Solomon Islands Canoe Paddle with Arching Handle and Scorched Blade
Superb canoe paddle, Nggao District, Santa Ysabel, Solomon Islands. Carved hardwood and natural pigment (handle restored) with arching crossbar handle, the leaf-shaped blade scorched and carved in shallow relief with narrow bands of repeating devices and c
Solomon Islands Carved Stone Head with Nguzunguzu Scarification
A Solomon Islands carved stone head, collected Morovo Lagoon area, first half 20thC. With scarification patterns to the face that resemble a nguzunguzu, and dramatically distended earlobes with disc earrings. The coiffure as a ribbed and segmented close ca
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Double Bowl from Solomon Islands
A double bowl with mother of pearl inlay, Solomon Islands, with sunken relief to the rim of the bowl and plaited dried pandanus wrappings. Height 6 0.31 in., width 37 0.31 in., depth 10.43 in.
179 cm Decorated Solomon Island Paddle
Old Solomon Island Paddle- decorated 70.47 in.
Spiral Seashell Necklace from Solomon Islands
A Seashell necklace, Solomon Islands, used for personal adornment. Made up of rings of spiral shaped seashells that are densely layered on a thin fibre cord. Length 9.45 in. Preveiously of the Leslie Adkin collection
Shell Disc Necklace with Blue Glass Beads
Tafuliae Currency necklace, Solomon Islands, a necklace made up from hundreds of shell discs that ave been hand carved and pierced. On a finely woven fibre cord. The necklace also features blue glass beads. Length 15.35 in. Preveiously of the Leslie Adkin…
Soloman Islands Lobed Club
A Soloman Islands club, either Rennell or Bellona Island. Lobed to the upper and woven handgrip to the lower. Rich, dark patina. Length 23.62 in., depth 4.72 in.
Refined Santa Cruz Ancestral Figure with Dark Patina
A Santa Cruz (Solomon Islands) ancestral figure, refined, elegant form with a rich dark patina. Height 17.72 in., width 3.94 in., depth 3.94 in.
Solomon Islands Shell Inlaid Hardwood Bowl
A 20th century Solomon Islands bowl, made from a hardwood with shell inlay, height 6.69 in., width 21.46 in.
Solomon Island Kapkap: Frigate Bird and Fish Design
A Solomon Island kapkap, the disc of tridacna gigas (giant clam) shell overlaid with a filigree tortoiseshell design of a frigate bird and fish. Minute chips to disc, diameter 4.72 in.
19th Century Solomon Islands Trade Axe with Sorby Blade
A 19th century Solomon Islands trade axe, Marovo Lagoon area, New Georgia Archipelago, with trade blade by Robert Sorby, Sheffield, England on a dark hardwood shaft, with shaped terminal and elongated teardrop detail at the head. Length 35.83 in.
Solomon Islands Hardwood War Club
A war club, carved hardwood, Solomon Islands, 19th/20th century, a€‹41.73 in. long
Solomon Islands Carved Hardwood War Club - 116cm Long
A paddle shaped war club, carved hardwood, Solomon Islands, 19th/20th century, 45.67 in. long
Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu Canoe Prow Ornaments
A pair of Nguzu Nguzu canoe prow ornaments, carved stone, Solomon Islands, 20th century, 5.12 in. and 5.91 in. high
Mother of Pearl Turtle Lure from Solomon Islands
A Trolling lure, Solomon Islands. Mother of pearl body, carved turtle shell brab fastened with woven fibre line. Length 4.72 in.
Solomon Islands Walking Stick with Shell Inlay
A walking stick, Solomon Islands. A smooth black patina. A long cylindrical shaft with a widening upper section with white shell inlay. Length 31.30 in.
Solomon Island Tear-Shaped Club with Woven Handle
A Solomon Island club. The club has a long shaft with a tear shaped head. Both sides of the head has a raised medial line running down. The shaft has a woven cane handle wrap that is damaged. Length 46.85 in., width 4.33 in.
Carved Alafolo Club with Lime Pigment Design
An Alafolo club, Solomon Islands. A delicately carved club with flat rectangular blade enlivened by a raised fin on each side. The shaft terminates with a double-flange pommel. The wood has a blackened patina that contrasts with a lime pigment design fille
Tortoise Shell and Clam Shell Necklace
A neck adornment, Solomon Islands. Made from a large clam shell centred with a delicately cut tortoise shell overlay. On the reverse is two strings of tridacna shells. The neck cord is made from braided plant fibre. Length 8.86 in., width 7.32 in., depth…
Solomon Island Geometric Club
A Solomon Island club. Carved from a single piece of wood and coloured dark brown. The head of the club has incised geometric patterns that have been coloured with white pigment. Length 34.76 in., width 3.58 in., depth 1.97 in.
Qauata Parrying Shield from Eastern Solomon Islands
Eastern Solomon Islands parrying shield, Qauata, length 64.96 in.
Inlaid Frigate Bird Carving with Fish
A Solomon Island frigate bird, carved with a fish in its mouth, raised on a rectangular section base, extensively inlaid with cut shell decoration. 14.17 in. length
Solomon Island Lime Containers with Shell Inlay and Carvings
Two Solomon Island lime containers, each inlaid with shell decoration, one carved with two opposing heads the other with two outward facing figures
Golden Pearl Shell Pendant with Frigate Bird Necklace
Solomon Island golden lipped pearl shell pendant, crescent shape with an attached carved tortoiseshell frigate bird held on a cut red shell necklace
Solomon Islands Offering Bowl with Figure and Mask Carvings
A Solomon Islands ceremonial offering bowl, the blackened oblong bowl carved with a figure in relief with outstretched arms to each side. The underside carved with a mask in low relief. Traces of white pigment across the surface of the bowl. 17.72 in.…
Solomon Islands Canoe with Bonito Shark and Nautilus Inlay
A large Solomon Islands canoe model, the interior carved with a bonito shark modelled in high relief. Inlaid extensively with nautilus shell, 37.01 in. length
Bonito Dance Staff from Solomon Islands
A dance staff in the form of stylised Bonito, Solomon Islands, height 35.43 in., width 3.74 in.
Pearl Inlaid Canoe from Solomon Islands
A model canoe with pearl inlay, Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands, height 12.20 in., length 21.65 in.
Antique Mother of Pearl Fishing Hook with Lure
Old Solomon Islands fishing hook. Early 20th century hook from mother of pearl, barb lashes with rustic twine and incorporates a fibrous lure style tail.
Rennell Island Elder's Vesi Wood Tapering Staff
Solomon Islands Elders staff. Rennell Island tapering staff with neatly formed rounded head carved from vesi wood. Woven sennite foot ring. Length 50.39 in.
Solomon Island Trade Axe with European Metal Head
19th century Solomon Island trade axe. With European trade metal axe head. Very good age/use patina to haft. Length 31.50 in.
Bamboo Rattan Comb from Solomon Islands
19th century Solomon Islands comb. Bamboo and woven rattan. Length 7.28 in.
Oval Head Club from Rennel Island - 86cm
Rennel Island, Solomon Islands club. Oval head, good age patina. Length 33.86 in.
Mother of Pearl Blade Club
Solomon Island club ridges to opposing sides of diamond form blade, mother of pearl 'eye' to top, flared handle. Length 36.61 in.
Dark Chocolate Cross Club
A Western Solomon Islands club, made of dense, heavy wood with an elegant teardrop-shaped flattened blade and raised medial ridge that extends into a tapering shaft terminating with a geometric pommel. Intense dark chocolate glossy patina. Decorated with a
19th Century Solomon Islands Whale Teeth
A pair of 19 century whale's teeth, the Solomon Islands. Provenance: collected by a missionary in the 1960s, length 10-5.91 in.
Solomon Islands Adzed Palmwood Paddle Club (9 words)
A Solomon Islands paddle club of adzed palmwood, length 40.16 in.
Solomon Islands Kapkap Shell Disc
A Solomon Islands kapkap, a tridacna clam shell disc centrally drilled and bound with fine plated fibre, width 5.12 in.
Solomon Islands Food Bowls with Carved Decorations
A Solomon Islands food bowl and another, the oval bowl with lime decorated carved rim, the other with asymmetrical scalloped ends and inverted side rims. L430 and 21.26 in. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian…
Repaired Barava Clamshell from Solomon Islands
A clamshell, Barava, the Solomon Islands, 20th century, the Barava was broken across its centre and professionally repaired, 14.96 in. x 6.69 in.
Solomon Islands Nguzu-nguzu Canoe Ornament with Inlay and Carvings
A Nguzu-nguzu canoe ornament, mother of pearl inlay and three carved face panels, the Solomon Islands (4). Provenance: Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina, Trobriand I
Solomon Islands Food Bowl
A food bowl, the Solomon Islands, 16.93 in. x 11.02 in.
Solomon Islands Canoe Paddle with Carved Handle
A canoe paddle, Santa Ysobel, the Solomon Islands, with a finely carved handle terminus, height 61.02 in.
Wicker Shield and Arrows from Solomon Islands with Display Case
An early wicker shield and six arrows, the Solomon Islands, with custom wood and glass display case, minor damage to rattan as per image. Provenance: Tyrrells Book Store, Sydney, 1941, Fred Breakwell, Purchased from above, 1996, height 28.74 in.
Alafolo Fighting Club from Solomon Islands
An Alafolo fighting club, Malaita, the Solomon Islands. Provenance: Ex Chris Boylan collection, length 35.83 in.
Solomon Islands Shell Double Bowl - 60cm
A shell adorned double bowl, the Solomon Islands, length 23.62 in.
Erenge Wealth Shell from Solomon Islands
A wealth shell, Erenge, the Solomon Islands. Provenance: Missionary collected 1960's from Morova Lagoon, diameter 3.94 in.
Solomon Islands Pectoral Insignias from Judith Wood Collection
Two chief status pectoral Insignias, clamshell on a turtle shell base, Bokolo, the Solomon Islands (2). Provenance: Ex Judith wood collection, diameter 14-5.91 in.
Solomon Islands Shell Money Necklace
A ten strand shell money necklace, Afi I Oiya, with black spacers, the Solomon Islands. Provenance: Ex Judith wood collection, length 36.22 in.
Solomon Islands Clam Shell Pectoral
A large clam shell pectoral Tema or Kap Kap, Santa Cruz, the Solomon Islands. Provenance: Ex Judith wood collection, diameter 6.69 in.
Solomon Islands Eight Strand Shell Necklace with Bone Spacers
An Afi i Oiya eight strand shell necklace, the Solomon Islands, with old white bone or shell spacers. Provenance: Ex Judith wood Collection, 43.31 in.
Afioliya Shell Money Necklace with Fish Teeth Inset
A fine old Afi Afioliya eight strand shell money necklace, Malaita, the Solomon Islands, fish teeth inset in the centre. Provenance: Ex Judith Wood collection. Judith lived in Vanuatu for more than 25 years and field collected frequently in the Solomon Isl
Tribal Artifacts Collection from Michael Higgs Estate
A cassowary feather fly whisk, a kupesi tapa tablet of fibrous bark and stitched palm ribs, and a Solomon Islands spatula with figural handle, length 15.35 in. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts…
Solomon Islands Stone Axe/Pounder
Large stone ceremonial axe or pounder, Solomon Islands. Length 11.02 in. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
Solomon Islands Shell Pectoral with Bird Emblems
Rare and old Solomon Islands shell pectoral, worn by the man, carved with bird emblems and cowrie shell necklace,. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, then private collection Sydney