Michael Hamson Oceanic Art buys and sells Tribal Art from New Guinea, Polynesia and the South Pacific. New Guinea & Oceanic art for sale.
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Sculptures, pottery and arts of PNG Ancient pre contact, wood carved Janus ancestral figure from central Abelam area, Kalabu Village As with most primitive traditional aesthetics, the art of Papua New Guinea is closely connected to their culture. Due to the diversity of languages (more then 700) and regions in PNG , the different tribes all have uniquely styled, identifiable art. Their artifacts being distinguished by features such as clan totems, clan symbols, deities, animals and ancestor spirits. The colours and themes depend on the individual artist, the availability of materials, local traditions as well as the unique styles
Oceanic or Pacific Islands Papua New Guinea Art refers to the creative artworks made by the indigenous people of the Pacific Islands and Australia. The areas are often broken down into four separate regions: Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia, and Australia. Here at the Oceanic Arts Australia Gallery, we have for sale beautiful and powerful artworks from the indigenous people of Australia and the Pacific Islands including; Papua New Guinea, West Papua Irian Jaya, The Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia’s Kanak People, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, The Cook Islands & French Polynesia The Marquesas Islands and the Maori People of New Zealand.
A Fine Old New Guinea Gable Mask off a Ceremonial House Middle Sepik Area Papua New Guinea This beautiful old Gable Mask is made from sago spathe over a
Wood, paint Murik people, Karau village Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik region Papua New Guinea 19th - early 20th century Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC
Lower Sepik sculpture Papua New Guinea
Lower Sepik sculpture Papua New Guinea
The diversity of artistic styles in the art creation by the people of the Sepik region in Papua New Guinea is overwhelming. The carvers and weavers from numerous villages along the Sepik river create art objects that are used in ceremony, ancestral representation, spiritual protection and everyday use. The objects that have been created are nothing less than world class. Ewa Oceanic Sepik Art Gallery aims to provide a glimps into the art diversity of Papua New Guinea with new arrivals to our Ubud gallery being featured below. Abelam Karawut Warrior Back Adornment - This is a fine tightly woven Abelam Karawut, which is worn to adorn the backs of male warriors. The woven face has a pierced nasal septum for adornment and the body of the piece is filled with herbs and bone believed to assist and protect the warrior in tribal warfare. This is a well used piece with nice age and classic form. For further information on this piece contact us at [email protected]. www.ewaoceanicgallery.com/adornment_karawut_107.html Abelam Woven Amulet - Abelam Maprik Amulet. This is a beautiful old fine woven amulet from the Maprik region. Mud and pigment encrusted this tightly woven piece with its endearing face is truly unique. Created as a means of protection, the artistic style with its delicate interwoven spikes is a representation of a spiritual form unique to it's wearer. For further information on this piece contact us at [email protected] www.ewaoceanicgallery.com/Abelam%20Male%20and%20Female%20Figures%200128.html Oceanic Art - Papua New Guinea Art - Old Rare Lower Sepik Dance Mask. Dance masks from this region often represent powerful spirits. This specific mask has an elegant artistic form with fine engraving above the eyes with a delicate nose and ears. The outer rim is pierced for attachments and the nose has evidence of much handling. The mask is stone carved from dense hard wood with the underside heavily encrusted. For further information on this piece contact us at [email protected]. Abelam Woven Amulet - Abelam Maprik Amulet. This is a beautiful old fine woven amulet from the Maprik region. Mud and pigment encrusted this tightly woven piece with its endearing face is truely unique. Created as a means of protection, the artistic style with its delicate interwoven spikes is a representation of a spiritual form unique to it's wearer. For further information on this piece contact us at [email protected].
Michael Hamson Oceanic Art buys and sells Tribal Art from New Guinea, Polynesia and the South Pacific. New Guinea & Oceanic art for sale.
