Polynesian Carved Wood Figure, 19th century, Easter Island, Moai Kava Kava, the emaciated form slouched forward, with shell and obsidian (? ) inlaid eyes, (wood loss), ht. 9 3/4 in. Provenance: Charles and Blanche Derby collection.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-05-10
Polynesian Carved Wood Male Figure, Easter Island, Moai Kavakava, c. 1850s, the slouched figure with long slim arms and hands to the hips, the ovoid Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-05-10
Polynesian Carved Wood Male Figure, Moai Kavakava, Easter Island, c. last quarter 19th century, the emaciated form with slouched posture, hands to the sides, prominent Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-09-23
Polynesian Carved Wood Stilt Step, Marquesas Island, c. late 18th century, hollow tapered form decorated with a crouching tiki figure, with short legs, relief-carved arms Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-09-15
Polynesian Carved Wood "Lizard Man" Figure, Easter Island, Moaimoko, c. 19th century, an unusual standing male form with hand/claws to the upper chest, the upward Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-01-15
Polynesian Carved Wood Club, Tonga, c. 19th century, the Lanceolate blade and squarish shaft chip-carved overall with alternating zigzag and linear patterns, with one small Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-09-20
Polynesian Carved Wood Stilt Step, Marquesas Islands, 19th century, the unusual stylized tiki with upraised arms supporting the platform and with parallel geometric incising on Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-15
Polynesian Carved Wood House Panel, Maori, c. last quarter 19th century, classic stylized human and animal forms with abalone eyes, mounted in an old box, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-09-23
Polynesian Carved Wood and Stone Adze, Maori, c. last quarter 19th century, the handle a stylized figure holding the tail of a lizard (?), with Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-05-22
Polynesian Carved Wood Treasure Box, Maori, 19th century, the lidded oval form with incised scroll designs, with stylized Tiki figure on one end and Tiki Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-09-26
Two Polynesian Carved Wood Clubs, Fiji, c. 19th century, a throwing club with chip-carved handle and compressed head with carved lozenges, and a "gunstock" form Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-09-23
