Aboriginal + Oceanic Art Auction

carved in hardwood, of tapering form, the triangular face decorated on both sides with engraved diamond pattern designs in eight sections with traces of old white andred pigment infill, with tapering ends and deep cut lughandle, bears old museum label with inscription ‘Shieldcalled Eelimun, Neela or Murriga’, old patina overall

carved in hardwood, the striking section with fine adze markings,the shaft decorated with linear designs to the top section and roughly pecked designs at the handle, old shiny patina overall

19th Century of plano-convex section and crescent shape, with extensive fiddleback markings to both surfaces, old shiny patina

hand-built stoneware with incised designs decorated with slip and oxide

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

synthetic polymer powder paint on board

synthetic polymer powder painton composition board

natural earth pigments on cardboard

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on board

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on board

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

digital image printed on duraclear, mounted on 6mm acrylic

bleach on fabric on canvas

cibachrome print on perspex

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

natural earth pigments on canvas

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

watercolour on paper

watercolour on paper

watercolour on paper

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

slipcast, white earthenware, glazed with polychrome abstract design

slipcast, white earthenware, glazed

(i) When My Step Brother Passed Away..., 2006
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
91.5 x 122.0 cm
signed and dated lower right:Ian. W. Abdulla 2006
(ii) That Night I Got Pissed..., 2006
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
91.5 x 122.0 cm
signed and dated lower right: Ian. W. Abdulla 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

natural earth pigments on canvas

natural earth pigments on ironwood

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

hard-ground etching, printed from one copper plate

(i) A Bark Basket, 1970s
53.0 cm height
(ii) A Mourning Band, 1960s
28.0 cm height

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on hollow log

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on hollow log

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

Riji and Jakoli, incised with traditional designs and pierced at the top for attachment, in-filled with natural earth pigments

Riji and Jakoli, incised with traditional water design, in-filled with natural earth pigments, pieced at the top for attachment

in-filled with natural earth pigments

Riji and Jakoli, incised with traditional designs, attached to a dyed string belt

natural earth pigment on shaped softwood

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

(i) Female Figure natural earth pigments on carved and shaped soft wood
70.0 cm height
(ii) Male Figure natural earth pigments on carved and shaped softwood
63.0 cm height

natural earth pigments on hollow log

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

carved wood and decorated with natural earth pigments

natural earth pigments on hollow log

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

(i) 68.0 x 26.0 cm (irregular)
(ii) 50.0 x 18.0 cm (irregular)
inscribed verso: artist’s name, tribe and story on Oenpelli label, along with cat. JL83 / OE01 / TPOH

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

(i) synthetic polymer paint on paper
63.0 x 50.0 cm
(ii) synthetic polymer paint on paper
63.0 x 50.0 cm

synthetic polymer paint on paper

synthetic polymer paint on paper

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer poster paint and PVA on composition board

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

(i) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
50.0 x 22.0 cm
(ii) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
51.0 x 21.0 cm
(iii) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
40.5 x 23.5 cm
(iv) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
38.0 x 22.0 cm

(i) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
55.0 x 27.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist’s name and cat. P5577-IRT / ITT
(ii) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
37.5 x 15.5 cm
inscribed verso: artist’s name: IGNATHIA / IGNEWSHA [sic] and cat. P4249/HEE

natural earth pigments on softwood

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments, feathers and string on carved softwood

a sceptre of natural earth pigments on cypress wood with string and feathers

natural earth pigments on wood with string and feathers

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on hollow log

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

woven fibres

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark log

lawyer cane and reed grass

carved in relief with natural earth pigments

natural earth pigments on carved wood

extensively carved wood with red and white pigments applied throughout

as this is from an extremely remote area in Papua New Guinea not a lot is known about this striking mask. It is thought to represent an avian ancestral spirit

pierced in the back for attaching to a small hunting magic bag, pierced ears, septum and beard for decorative attachments, mother of pearl eyes, bush twine and cowrie shell ear adornments and painted in red ‘trade paint’

a variation of the Brag Mask, with the nose curving down instead of straight out, painted for ceremony with red and black earth pigments. Scooped surface to the rear of the mask and original bite stick still attached. The perimeter pierced overall for attachments with evidence of ceremonial use. Probably attached to the Tumbuan costume for a ceremony that takes place every ten to fifteen years.

(i) A Sepik Mask from Passam No. 1 village with red, white and black painted decoration and beak like nose, c1970s
synthetic polymer paint and enamel on carved wood
60.0 length

the Tolai “Lorr” Mask is carved from light wood with bright trade pigments and a coconut fibre headdress

two with finely carved heads, one with bulbous rootstock head, all with incised pattern to hand grip, old patina

of elegant tapering form, the paddle shaped head with a thin finely carved longitudinal ridge line on each side

ceremonial hand club, made of light wood and carved overall, the handle features a male and female tiki figures embracing in the act of copulation. The end of the handle has a mask with protruding tongue, some old damage to the feet of the male figure, shell insets missing from the handle and other small dents accumulated over time. The subject matter shows complete disregard for the missionary mind set that neuters most figures carved at this time.

finely carved in the form of a human face, carved pieces of pearl shell inlaid for eyes, and in patterns surrounding the eyes, on the cheeks and chin area, and in a circular pattern on the elongated ears. The arms are bent with a post supporting the chin, the open mouth showing bared teeth, the nose pierced with a large tooth, possibly canine. The forehead is bound with plaited fibre under which is human hair. Pierced on the reverse for attachment and old patina overall.

the shaft carved with incised designs at the bulbous handle, adorned with a coconut fibre tail

with bulbous rootstock headsand incised pattern to handgrip

(i) A Gunstock Club, Kiakavo
carved from hardwood, with slightly flared head with roughened panel,with long curved spur above and dark glossy patina overall
89.0 cm length

intricately incised overall, the leaf shaped blade, carved with chevron designs, the circular shaft similarly decorated with a scalloped band at centre, the bulbous handle carved with a ring of ten faces, old dark patina overall

carved from hardwood,the deep cut bowl topped by an anthropomorphic head, shiny patina

the gourd with intricately woven sheath and carved stopper in the representation of a Janus figure

carved in ironwood, one figure cross legged, the other sitting

of elegant form, the leaf like paddle section with and simple curvilinear designs with traces of lime infill, the gently tapering shaft terminating in carved handle with engraved curvilinear designs, old patina

both of typical form, with elegant leaf like paddle section, one with fine raised longitudinal ridge terminating with a boss end and simple curvilinear designs, the other undecorated, old patina

all with finely carved handles and top of paddle section

balsa wood carving of a female figure with a hornbill

carved hardwood with akimbomale figure supporting seat

intricately carved and decorated with bands of totemic figures and birds

carved from hardwood, with opposing incurved hooks, the nose pierced. Traces of white and red pigment and old wear, smooth patina from handling, an old collection label to the reverse

the face decorated with natural earth pigments and the back incised with traditional designs and in-filled with natural earth pigments

figure bearing hornbill on head, natural earth pigments on carved softwood

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

carved with opposing hooks, the centre with a stylised face, decorated with natural earth pigments

of rectangular form, the three logs linked by four split cane strings, overall incised decoration of spirals and bands; black, red and white pigment, deep cut loop handle

both with incised linear adze markings and old shiny patina

two of typical design with tapering shafts, the striking section with incised grid design, one with notched grip, the third club with bulbous striking section decorated with rough carved grid design and notched handle grip, old patina

both of elegant leaf like form, the first with resin handle and peg attached by sinew and spinifex resin, the second missing peg and old repair to body, both with old shiny patina

of elegant design with old shiny patina

of plano-convex section, the entire surface replete with adze markings and decorated on both sides with bands of white pigment

of convex section, the front decorated with criss-cross and linked elongated ovoid patterns with a central band of horizontal striations, the reverse with fine engraved lines, old patina overall

of bi-convex section, the front decorated with intricately incised traditional designs, the reverse with longitudinal fluting, old patina overall

of elongated leaf like form, the front incised with fine linear zig-zag designs, the reverse with delicate adze markings and two incised lines, old patina overall

of leaf like form, tapering to a knob handle at the base encrusted with spinifex resin, a wooden peg attached at the top with spinifex resin and sinew, the front decorated with linear zig-zag design and indentations, the reverse with adze makings, old repair to the top and old patina

of elongated leaf like form, tapering to a knob handle at the base encrusted with spinifex resin, the wooden peg attached at the top with sinew, the front decorated with traditional linear designs, the reverse with rough adze makings, old patina

carved in hardwood of elongated ovoid form, the front engraved with broadly fluted zig-zag design, in-filled with alternating bands of pink and orange synthetic pigment, pierced to the upper right for bush repair, the reverse with fluted linear design and decorated with four bands of pink and orange pigment, loop handle

carved in hardwood, of elongated ovoid form, the front engraved with broadly fluted zig-zag designs, infilled with alternating bands of red and white natural pigments, the back decorated with longitudinal fluting and well worn carved loop handle, aged patina overall

carved in hardwood, of elongated ovoid form, the front engraved with broadly fluted zig-zag designs, infilled with alternating bands of red and white natural pigments, the back undecorated, with carved loop handle

unusually large, of ovoid form with fluted designs to the interior and exterior, applied red ochre pigments throughout

comprising a parrying shield and four clubs, all unadorned with old patina

carved from hardwood of bi-convex section and elongated tapering form terminating in a bulbous handle, traces of circular designs in dark pigment to both sides

carved from hardwood, of circular section and elongated form tapering gently at both ends, the hand grip distinguised by pecked spiral designs, dark shiny patina overall

the front decorated with traditional geometric designs in-filled with red and yellow natural earth pigments

of elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with broad vertical fluting and decorated with red ochre and thin horizontal bands of white ochre, the reverse with vertical fluting and deep cut well worn handle, old shiny patina overall

carved from hardwood, undecorated with deep cut lug handle, the handle showing evidence of wear, old patina

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

watercolour on board

watercolour on foamcore board

synthetic polymer paint on linen

synthetic polymer paint on linen

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

decorated with totemic marine creatures natural earth pigments on shaped hardwood

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

natural earth pigments and bush resin on eucalyptus bark

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

(i) Untitled, c1960
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
44.0 x 36.5 cm

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

carved wood with extensive red, white and black pigments applied throughout

carved wood

cassowary feathers and carved wood

of elongated ovoid form, long beaknose and carved topknot, remnants of brown pigment throughout

carved wood with bulbous eyes at the centre point, crested beak nose with remnants of white and brown pigment

all six carved from hardwood, four of elongated leaf like form, most with pegs and resin handles, one with remnants of bi-valve handle

(i) fine old hardwood of elongated leaf like form with resin handle and peg attached by sinew and spinifex resin old shiny patina
60.0 cm length

of typical form, all with fine vertical striations and notched grips, old shiny patina overall

of typical form, with fine vertical striations, tapering from the hitting section to roughened hand grip, old shiny patina overall

(i) A Parrying Shieldcarved hardwood
49.0 cm height
(ii) A Throwing Stickcarved hardwood
65.0 cm length
(iii) A Throwing Boomerang of bi-convex section, both sides decorated with incised zig-zag design infilled with red ochre
61.0 cm length

of typical form carved from hardwood

all of carved hardwood, four of which are decorated in enamel and synthetic polymer paint