Auction Charles Ratton, 14 rue de Marignan Paris

Lot n° 1

Nice paddle, Austral Islands, Micronesia. Its...

Nice paddle, Austral Islands, Micronesia. Its entire surface is engraved with geometric motifs typical of the style, and the outer face is engraved with representations that appear to be suns. The handle is surmounted by eight faces of the goddess Raivavae. A...

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Lot n° 2

Very rare finola ceremonial bowl,...

Very rare finola ceremonial bowl, Kaniet Islands, Micronesia. Decorated with an abstract anthropomorphic motif with finely serrated contours, it is shaped like a pirogue. A coconut fiber handle was used to hang it. Wood with very old crusty patina, coconut...

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Lot n° 3

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga,...

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga, Kiribati archipelago, Micronesia. These cuirasses were made of braided coconut fiber and knotted with a bone needle. The geometric decorations were generally made of women's hair. Slightly missing H = 1.03 m Provenance:...

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Lot n° 4

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga,...

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga, Kiribati archipelago, Micronesia. These cuirasses were made of braided coconut fiber and knotted with a bone needle. The geometric decorations were generally made of women's hair. Slightly missing H = 1.03 m Provenance:...

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Lot n° 5

Rare pahu drum, Marquesas Islands,...

Rare pahu drum, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia. The upper part is decorated with horizontal stripes. The lower part is decorated with geometric motifs typical of the Marquesas Islands, including the unusual detail of tiki faces. Pahu drums were generally...

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Lot n° 6

Beautiful paddle-shaped parahua...

Beautiful paddle-shaped parahua club from the Marquesas Islands, Polynesia. The handle ends in a crescent shape at the base, depicting a stylized phallus. This part is surrounded by fiber ties, probably made of coir, which enclose small strands of hair....

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Lot n° 7

Ritual cane top decoration, Marquesas...

Ritual cane top decoration, Marquesas Islands. Extremely fine coconut fiber braid decorated with two crocodiles or lizards. One slightly damaged. H = 13.5 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 8

Jet ula club with finely chiseled...

Jet ula club with finely chiseled mass of large proportions. Wood with very fine patina of use Chips on the bottom of the handle. H = 42 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 9

Six-legged kava tanoa cup with...

Six-legged kava tanoa cup with stylized face, Fiji Islands, Polynesia. These cups were used to share the fermented drink kava, made from the root of a local pepper tree. This example shows a great finesse of execution, highlighted by a beautiful patina...

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Lot n° 10

Large ten-foot kava bowl with stylized...

Large ten-foot kava bowl with stylized face, Fiji Islands or Samoa. Diameter 70 cm. Nice patina. Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 11

Ritual bowl, Fiji Islands. Patinated...

Ritual bowl, Fiji Islands. Patinated wood. Old crack, chipping. L = 32 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 12

I culani bokola fork, Fiji Islands,...

I culani bokola fork, Fiji Islands, Polynesia. These forks were used by chiefs and priests, whose lips and hands were not allowed to touch the food. This usage seems to have been particularly relevant to cannibal meals. Patinated wood. H = 34 cm Provenance:...

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Lot n° 13

Ridge arrow with two opposing faces,...

Ridge arrow with two opposing faces, Kanak, New Caledonia. Both faces have exaggerated cheeks, and the tongue is drawn over the chin. The forehead is protruding, surrounded by the ears. The bust is adorned with a kind of knotted necklace. These ridge...

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Lot n° 14

Very rare small Kanak votive mask,...

Very rare small Kanak votive mask, New Caledonia, central Grande Terre. A rare representation of the god of the underwater land of the dead, this type of mask, which combines the concepts of life and death, was presented on the fifth day of the funeral...

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Lot n° 15

Beautiful talé hut frame, Kanak,...

Beautiful talé hut frame, Kanak, New Caledonia It is concave, following the shape of the trunk from which it is carved. The upper part features a face with a disproportionately large nose and mouth, sculpted with great power. The rest of the surface is...

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Lot n° 16

Kanak star-shaped club, New Caledonia....

Kanak star-shaped club, New Caledonia. The base is engraved with beautiful motifs. Acquired from Monsieur Dehondt in 1936. Inv. n° 1373. Hardwood with beautiful patina. Misses, chips. H = 102 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 17

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It...

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It is decorated with numerous engraved figures and animals, as well as hut figures. H = 96 cm. Inscribed at the top in ink: RATTON II Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 18

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It...

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It is decorated with numerous engraved motifs, mainly triangular, and a row of rifles. Slightly missing, cracks. H = 82 cm. Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 19

Kanak coloquinte gourd, New Caledonia....

Kanak coloquinte gourd, New Caledonia. It is surrounded by a fiber braid with a handle. Bears an inventory number 2241 (acquired in 1937 from Coseron). Diameter = 22 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 20

Skull hook featuring a stingray...

Skull hook featuring a stingray (?), Iatmul people, New Guinea. The body includes a stylized double face and a head pierced with two suspension holes. Wood with beautiful shiny patina on the hook, pigments. Small chips. H = 76 cm Provenance: Charles ...

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Lot n° 21

Marupai magic charm, Purari delta,...

Marupai magic charm, Purari delta, Gulf of Papua, New Guinea. These amulets were particularly intended for hunters, to bring them good luck, but also to protect humans against acts of witchcraft, or to intercede with the spirit world. This example is...

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Lot n° 22

Beautiful crocodile headdress,...

Beautiful crocodile headdress, Iatmul, Middle Sepik region, New Guinea. The fearsome crocodiles were considered an important clan symbol. These headdresses were worn by young brides, and the animal's head, shown here with two cowrie shell eyes above a...

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Lot n° 23

Votive mask from Bas-Sépik, New...

Votive mask from Bas-Sépik, New Guinea. Wicker, overmodelled turtle shell, shells. H = 34 cm Inventory number: 5582. Acquired from RMPC, Melbourne, October 22, 1961. Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 24

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea. Basketry...

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea. Basketry covered in places with pigments H = 33 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 25

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea Wickerwork...

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea Wickerwork covered in places with pigments. h = 41 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 26

Axe and a necklace made of a braid...

Axe and a necklace made of a braid with shells attached. H = 56 cm for the axe Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 27

Beautiful thruster, Sepik, Papua...

Beautiful thruster, Sepik, Papua New Guinea. It is decorated with a stylized face in profile. H = 74 cm. Wood, bamboo, rattan. Nice patina. Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 28

Yina Nukuma figure, Washkuk Hills,...

Yina Nukuma figure, Washkuk Hills, Upper Sepik, Papua New Guinea. It consists of a hollowed-out face surmounted by a motif that may represent the rib cage. These sculptures were used for yam harvesting rituals. Wood with beautiful patina, white and ochre...

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Lot n° 29

Palette, Trobriand Islands, New...

Palette, Trobriand Islands, New Guinea. canoe head, New Guinea is inscribed on the handle in fine script. Wood, pigments. H = 55 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 30

Statuette, Trobriand Islands Massim,...

Statuette, Trobriand Islands Massim, New Guinea Wood, shell (eyes) H= 31.5 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 31

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Lot n° 32

Very old dance apron, Admiralty...

Very old dance apron, Admiralty Islands Bears an old label: 3156 Iles Amirauté Buschan II men's dancing apron fig. 68. Reported in 1856. An in-situ photo of a woman from the Admiralty Islands wearing this type of apron appears in Buschan Book I (1934)...

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Lot n° 33

Spoon, Admiralty Islands Coconut,...

Spoon, Admiralty Islands Coconut, wood. H = 20 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 34

A New Ireland panel carved with...

A New Ireland panel carved with various motifs and a face in profile in high relief. Wood, pigments, turbo lid Missing parts visible L = 55 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 35

Ceremonial paddle, Buka, Solomon...

Ceremonial paddle, Buka, Solomon Islands. Carved with two heads highlighted with red pigments at the top and adorned with a woven rattan tie. Wood, pigments, rattan. Misses and chips. H = 118 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 36

A large bowl, Salomons Islands. It...

A large bowl, Salomons Islands. It is decorated with a bird's head and inlaid mother-of-pearl motifs. Blackened wood, mother-of-pearl. It bears a small label 5732. Slightly missing, the bird's head needs to be refixed. L = 70.3 cm Provenance: Charles...

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Lot n° 37

Woomera thruster, Australia. These...

Woomera thruster, Australia. These instruments were used to project spears during hunting and warfare. This one is finely engraved with beautiful wave and stripe motifs. One end is covered with resin, the other with an attached spur. Wood with beautiful...

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Lot n° 38

Boomerang, King George Sound, Western...

Boomerang, King George Sound, Western Australia. Wood with beautiful patina. H = 78 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 39

Thruster, Western Desert, Australia....

Thruster, Western Desert, Australia. Finely engraved with zig-zag motifs. Wood with fine patina, resin. H = 60 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 40

Boomerang, Australia Wood with...

Boomerang, Australia Wood with beautiful patina. Old label 163. H = 56 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 41

Sabre club, with a handle with...

Sabre club, with a handle with remnants of resin. Cardwell and Bloomfield regions, North Queensland, Australia. Patinated wood, resin. H = 134 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 42

Rare aboriginal shield. The inner...

Rare aboriginal shield. The inner part is engraved with fine striations. The wood veins are in naturally undulating waves, forming a decorative pattern on the outer surface, decorated only with four striations. H = 79 cm. An old number 4 is painted white. Slightly...

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Lot n° 43

Betel ladle, Bali/Lombok, Indonesia. Horn. Misses, surface...

Betel ladle, Bali/Lombok, Indonesia. Horn. Misses, surface of back damaged. H = 19 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 44

Stone scraper, Long Bay, New South,...

Stone scraper, Long Bay, New South, Australia. H = 26.5 cm Engraved wood, stone. It bears an old label stone scraper from Long Bay New South Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 45

Aboriginal shield, Australia. It...

Aboriginal shield, Australia. It is engraved with grooved square motifs. The interior features a carved handle. A number 5702 is affixed. Wood with black patina. H = 40 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 46

Ritual cup, Bahau, Dayak, Borneo,...

Ritual cup, Bahau, Dayak, Borneo, Indonesia. Very attractive, elaborate form. Wood with beautiful reddish-brown patina L = 30 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 47

Nazca funerary rite statuette,...

Nazca funerary rite statuette, Peru Grey-stained wood, tooth necklace. It appears on a Charles Ratton archive photo captioned "South America", along with three other objects. H = 33 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 48

Bagobo shield, Philippine Islands. Blond...

Bagobo shield, Philippine Islands. Blond wood decorated with beautiful black motifs. A shell adorns the center. H = 105 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Lot n° 49

Exceptional and extremely rare...

Exceptional and extremely rare side-opening bem horn, Munduruku culture, Brazil. Made of wood, partly covered with vegetable ties, rattan and a beautiful work of feathers, some bluish, and locks of hair. A side opening allows the instrument to be sounded....

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Lot n° 50

Model of a bark canoe decorated...

Model of a bark canoe decorated with painted geometric motifs and stars. It has five seats. North America Minor chips and damage. L = 230 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Auction Charles Ratton, 14 rue de Marignan Paris - Paris

Bid on the lot list Paris Enchères - Collin du Bocage : 15 September 2023 - Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot - Paris

Charles Ratton, 14 rue de Marignan Paris

Nice paddle, Austral Islands, Micronesia. Its...

Nice paddle, Austral Islands, Micronesia. Its entire surface is engraved with geometric motifs typical of the style, and the outer face is engraved with representations that appear to be suns. The handle is surmounted by eight faces of the goddess Raivavae. A...

Very rare finola ceremonial bowl,...

Very rare finola ceremonial bowl, Kaniet Islands, Micronesia. Decorated with an abstract anthropomorphic motif with finely serrated contours, it is shaped like a pirogue. A coconut fiber handle was used to hang it. Wood with very old crusty patina, coconut...

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga,...

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga, Kiribati archipelago, Micronesia. These cuirasses were made of braided coconut fiber and knotted with a bone needle. The geometric decorations were generally made of women's hair. Slightly missing H = 1.03 m Provenance:...

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga,...

Impressive armor cuirass, Te Otanga, Kiribati archipelago, Micronesia. These cuirasses were made of braided coconut fiber and knotted with a bone needle. The geometric decorations were generally made of women's hair. Slightly missing H = 1.03 m Provenance:...

Rare pahu drum, Marquesas Islands,...

Rare pahu drum, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia. The upper part is decorated with horizontal stripes. The lower part is decorated with geometric motifs typical of the Marquesas Islands, including the unusual detail of tiki faces. Pahu drums were generally...

Beautiful paddle-shaped parahua...

Beautiful paddle-shaped parahua club from the Marquesas Islands, Polynesia. The handle ends in a crescent shape at the base, depicting a stylized phallus. This part is surrounded by fiber ties, probably made of coir, which enclose small strands of hair....

Ritual cane top decoration, Marquesas...

Ritual cane top decoration, Marquesas Islands. Extremely fine coconut fiber braid decorated with two crocodiles or lizards. One slightly damaged. H = 13.5 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Jet ula club with finely chiseled...

Jet ula club with finely chiseled mass of large proportions. Wood with very fine patina of use Chips on the bottom of the handle. H = 42 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Six-legged kava tanoa cup with...

Six-legged kava tanoa cup with stylized face, Fiji Islands, Polynesia. These cups were used to share the fermented drink kava, made from the root of a local pepper tree. This example shows a great finesse of execution, highlighted by a beautiful patina...

Large ten-foot kava bowl with stylized...

Large ten-foot kava bowl with stylized face, Fiji Islands or Samoa. Diameter 70 cm. Nice patina. Provenance: Charles RATTON

Ritual bowl, Fiji Islands. Patinated...

Ritual bowl, Fiji Islands. Patinated wood. Old crack, chipping. L = 32 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

I culani bokola fork, Fiji Islands,...

I culani bokola fork, Fiji Islands, Polynesia. These forks were used by chiefs and priests, whose lips and hands were not allowed to touch the food. This usage seems to have been particularly relevant to cannibal meals. Patinated wood. H = 34 cm Provenance:...

Ridge arrow with two opposing faces,...

Ridge arrow with two opposing faces, Kanak, New Caledonia. Both faces have exaggerated cheeks, and the tongue is drawn over the chin. The forehead is protruding, surrounded by the ears. The bust is adorned with a kind of knotted necklace. These ridge...

Very rare small Kanak votive mask,...

Very rare small Kanak votive mask, New Caledonia, central Grande Terre. A rare representation of the god of the underwater land of the dead, this type of mask, which combines the concepts of life and death, was presented on the fifth day of the funeral...

Beautiful talé hut frame, Kanak,...

Beautiful talé hut frame, Kanak, New Caledonia It is concave, following the shape of the trunk from which it is carved. The upper part features a face with a disproportionately large nose and mouth, sculpted with great power. The rest of the surface is...

Kanak star-shaped club, New Caledonia....

Kanak star-shaped club, New Caledonia. The base is engraved with beautiful motifs. Acquired from Monsieur Dehondt in 1936. Inv. n° 1373. Hardwood with beautiful patina. Misses, chips. H = 102 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It...

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It is decorated with numerous engraved figures and animals, as well as hut figures. H = 96 cm. Inscribed at the top in ink: RATTON II Provenance: Charles RATTON

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It...

Kanak bamboo, New Caledonia. It is decorated with numerous engraved motifs, mainly triangular, and a row of rifles. Slightly missing, cracks. H = 82 cm. Provenance: Charles RATTON

Kanak coloquinte gourd, New Caledonia....

Kanak coloquinte gourd, New Caledonia. It is surrounded by a fiber braid with a handle. Bears an inventory number 2241 (acquired in 1937 from Coseron). Diameter = 22 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Skull hook featuring a stingray...

Skull hook featuring a stingray (?), Iatmul people, New Guinea. The body includes a stylized double face and a head pierced with two suspension holes. Wood with beautiful shiny patina on the hook, pigments. Small chips. H = 76 cm Provenance: Charles ...

Marupai magic charm, Purari delta,...

Marupai magic charm, Purari delta, Gulf of Papua, New Guinea. These amulets were particularly intended for hunters, to bring them good luck, but also to protect humans against acts of witchcraft, or to intercede with the spirit world. This example is...

Beautiful crocodile headdress,...

Beautiful crocodile headdress, Iatmul, Middle Sepik region, New Guinea. The fearsome crocodiles were considered an important clan symbol. These headdresses were worn by young brides, and the animal's head, shown here with two cowrie shell eyes above a...

Votive mask from Bas-Sépik, New...

Votive mask from Bas-Sépik, New Guinea. Wicker, overmodelled turtle shell, shells. H = 34 cm Inventory number: 5582. Acquired from RMPC, Melbourne, October 22, 1961. Provenance: Charles RATTON

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea. Basketry...

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea. Basketry covered in places with pigments H = 33 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea Wickerwork...

Yam mask, Maprik, New Guinea Wickerwork covered in places with pigments. h = 41 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Axe and a necklace made of a braid...

Axe and a necklace made of a braid with shells attached. H = 56 cm for the axe Papua New Guinea. Provenance: Charles RATTON

Beautiful thruster, Sepik, Papua...

Beautiful thruster, Sepik, Papua New Guinea. It is decorated with a stylized face in profile. H = 74 cm. Wood, bamboo, rattan. Nice patina. Provenance: Charles RATTON

Yina Nukuma figure, Washkuk Hills,...

Yina Nukuma figure, Washkuk Hills, Upper Sepik, Papua New Guinea. It consists of a hollowed-out face surmounted by a motif that may represent the rib cage. These sculptures were used for yam harvesting rituals. Wood with beautiful patina, white and ochre...

Palette, Trobriand Islands, New...

Palette, Trobriand Islands, New Guinea. canoe head, New Guinea is inscribed on the handle in fine script. Wood, pigments. H = 55 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Statuette, Trobriand Islands Massim,...

Statuette, Trobriand Islands Massim, New Guinea Wood, shell (eyes) H= 31.5 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

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Very old dance apron, Admiralty...

Very old dance apron, Admiralty Islands Bears an old label: 3156 Iles Amirauté Buschan II men's dancing apron fig. 68. Reported in 1856. An in-situ photo of a woman from the Admiralty Islands wearing this type of apron appears in Buschan Book I (1934)...

Spoon, Admiralty Islands Coconut,...

Spoon, Admiralty Islands Coconut, wood. H = 20 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

A New Ireland panel carved with...

A New Ireland panel carved with various motifs and a face in profile in high relief. Wood, pigments, turbo lid Missing parts visible L = 55 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Ceremonial paddle, Buka, Solomon...

Ceremonial paddle, Buka, Solomon Islands. Carved with two heads highlighted with red pigments at the top and adorned with a woven rattan tie. Wood, pigments, rattan. Misses and chips. H = 118 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

A large bowl, Salomons Islands. It...

A large bowl, Salomons Islands. It is decorated with a bird's head and inlaid mother-of-pearl motifs. Blackened wood, mother-of-pearl. It bears a small label 5732. Slightly missing, the bird's head needs to be refixed. L = 70.3 cm Provenance: Charles...

Woomera thruster, Australia. These...

Woomera thruster, Australia. These instruments were used to project spears during hunting and warfare. This one is finely engraved with beautiful wave and stripe motifs. One end is covered with resin, the other with an attached spur. Wood with beautiful...

Boomerang, King George Sound, Western...

Boomerang, King George Sound, Western Australia. Wood with beautiful patina. H = 78 cm Provenance: Charles RATTON

Thruster, Western Desert, Australia....