Fine Tribal Aboriginal Art and International Antiquities

A FINE SOLOMON ISLANDS BODY ORNAMENT (kap kap), the circular tridacna shell section pierced with open work shell frame attached with threaded shell se

A SOLOMON ISLAND BODY ORNAMENT, (kap kap), the circular shell section with pierced centre, the anterior with figurative open work shell frame attached

A SOLOMON ISLAND BODY ORNAMENT, (kap kap), the circular shell section with pierced centre, the anterior with geometric openwork shell frame attached w

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC SOLOMON ISLAND WEALTH ORNAMENT, the polychrome shell beads threaded on a woven fibre string, PNG, 196cm

A COLLECTION OF TEN SOLOMON ISLANDS FISH HOOKS, the classic fibre bound shell sections, old usewear evident, 6-10cm (10) ProvenanceFrom an Australian

A SOLOMON ISLANDS BODY ORNAMENT, the woven fibre band embroided with five diminuitive kap kaps, 110x6cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian collection

TWO SUPERB MALAITA ISLAND BODY ORNAMENTS, of finely woven sennet with polychrome shell sections usewear evident, 88-8cm (2) ProvenanceFrom an Australi

A COLLECTION OF SIX MASSIM SHELL BODY ORNAMENTS, c.19th Century, the slender bands worn as earings with projecting clasps, smooth patina, Trobriand Is

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC MASSIM LIME SPATULA, of wood in slender section, the apex with classic opposing ancestor motifs, remnant white pigment infill, usewear

A FINE AND EARLY MASSIM WALKING STICK, of wood in slender tapering circular section, decorated with classic figurative ancestor motifs, smooth glossy

A FINE AND EARLY MASSIM WALKING STICK, of wood in slender tapering circular section, decorated with classic figurative ancestor motifs, smooth glossy

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC MASSIM SAGO SCOOP, of wood, the circular section shaft decorated with incised motifs above a narrow projecting terminal, old sennit bi

A RARE TORRES STRAIT SCULPTURE, c.1950s, of wood in the form of a dugong, smooth glossy patina, 25x7cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian collection

A SUPERB AUSTRAL ISLANDS CEREMONIAL PADDLE, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in classic form, decorated with ancestor heads in relief at grip termina

A SUPERB MALAITA ISLAND BATTLE CLUB (alofolo), c.early 20th Century, of wood, decorated with incised geometric motifs and stylised ancestor visage at

A SUPERB MALAITA ISLAND BATTLE CLUB (alofolo), c.early 20th Century, of wood, decorated with incised geometric motifs and stylised ancestor visage at

A RARE NEW CALEDONIAN BATTLE AXE, c.19th Century, the tapering wood shaft with notched grip below an iron axe blade stamped with American manufacturer

A SUPERB MAORI SCULPTORS ADZE, c.late 19th Century, of wood, decorated with ancestor motif at apex, inset with shell eyes, the green stone blade hafte

A FINE ADMIRALTY ISLAND OBSIDIAN DAGGER, the flaked vitreous stone blade hafted to a resin grip decorated in incised geometric motifs and polychrome p

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC NEW HEBRIDES CLUB, c.19th Century, of wood in minimalist form, the curved circular section tapering shaft with flaring apex, usewear e

A FINE MALAITA CEREMONIAL BOWL, c.early 20th Century, of wood, sculpted with projecting ancestor figures and geometric motifs in relief, usewear evide

AN EARLY NGELLA ISLAND MORTAR, of wood sculpted with multiple raised ancestor visage motifs above a tapering base with flared pedestal, smooth glossy

AN EARLY SOLOMON ISLANDS MORTAR, c.19th Century, of wood, decorated with resin set geometric shell inlay below lip at apex, usewear evident, old encru

A FINE MASSIM BOWL, of wood in diminutive form, the outer rim decorated with incised motifs, remnant white pigment infill, smooth glossy patina, Trobr

EMILY KANE NGWARREYE (c.1910-1996) Alalgura 1992 Acrylic on Linen 154x124cm Artist Name and Delmore Gallery Catalogue No 92E019 inscribed verso Proven

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI (c. 1926 -1998) Dingo Dreaming at Myunmanu c. 1997 Acrylic on canvas 125 x 90cm ProvenanceFrom a private Australian collect

LYNETTE CORBY NUNGURRYI Walpiri, Mount Liebig Honey Ant Dreaming 1989 Acrylic on Canvas 132x271 ProvenanceFrom an Australian Collection, comissioned b

Munandjiwuy Munyarryun Untitled (c.1940s) Ochres on bark 130x35cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian collection ex-collection Robert Steele, Adelaide Plaza

Artist Unknown Murrunga Island School Untitled Ochres on bark Old label verso 72x29cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian collection, ex-collection A Philips

BOBBY BUNNINGURR (b.c.1947) Swamp Scene 1979 Ochres on bark 37 x 89cm ProvenanceFrom a private Australian collection

JACK GABANABUI (Blyth River) Murritjilla, The Esturine Crocodile, c.1960s Ochres on bark 77x28cm Old label verso ProvenanceFrom an Australian collecti

A SUPERB NORTH QUEENSLAND RAIN FOREST SHIELD, c.early 20th Century, of wood sculpted from a buttress root of a fig tree, the anterior with raised cent

A CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN CEREMONIAL SHIELD, of wood, decorated with polychrome ochres, the rear with robust raised grip, 68x13cm ProvenanceFrom an Austral

A FINE WEST AUSTRALIAN BODY ORNAMENT (lonka lonka), of pearl shell, the anterior incised with classic curvilinear motifs, infilled with ochre, pierced

A FINE WEST AUSTRALIAN BODY ORNAMENT (lonka lonka), of pearl shell, the anterior incised with classic curvilinear motifs, infilled with ochre, the ape

A FINE CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN CEREMONIAL BOARD, of wood in slender ovoid form decorated with incised esoteric motifs, pierced apex, ochre covering below s

A FINE WEST AUSTRALIAN CEREMONIAL BOARD, of wood, in slender ovoid form, the anterior decorated with curvilinear motifs in relief, pierced apex, ochre

A FINE CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN CEREMONIAL BOARD, of wood in slender ovoid form decorated with incised esoteric motifs, pierced apex, ochre covering below s

AN EARLY YOLNGU SOUND TUBE (didgeridoo), c.1960s, of wood, the termite hollowed tube decorated with polychrome ochres, remnant resin at apex, Arnhemla

A TIWI CEREMONIAL POLE (pukumani), c.1970s, artist unknown, of wood, decorated with polychrome ochres, 130cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian collection

A SPLENDID INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.11-13th Century, in the form of a dancing Devi, the naked torso in sinuous posture adorned with jewels, weari

A RARE JAIN BUST, c.11th Century AD, sculpted in classic minimalist form, the naked torso with central icon in relief below a visage of fine features,

A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE RELIEF, c.12-13th Century, of museum quality in the form of a seated female deity above a mythical lion and standing attenda

AN EXCEPTIONAL INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE OF SHIVA, c.12-13th Century, the deity standing in relief with the bull at base, the left leg raised above t

A FINE MARBLE SCULPTURE OF KRISHNA, c.19th Century, standing above a square pedestal, his hands raised as if playing a flute, dressed in a loose fitti

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 130x44cm Provena

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, in the form of Gajasurasamharamurti, decorated with polychrome oil base

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief in the form of Bhuvarahah, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, R

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 130x45cm Provena

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 132x45cm Provena

A FINE INDIAN BATTLE SHIELD, c.19-20th Century, of hide in circular form, the convex anterior with six raised copper alloy bosses, the rear with metal

TWO NORTH INDIAN WINDOW SHUTTERS, of wood with iron and brass fittings, weathered patina, Rajasthan, 78x27cm (2)

A SPLENDID RBONZE SCULPTURE OF DAKINI, c.17th Century, cast in superb detail, dancing above a double lotus platform, her right foot resting above a sm

A SUPERB GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF TARA, c.17th Century, standing above a separately cast flat lotus base inscribed to the rear and a separately cast m

A SUPERB GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF TSONG KHAPI, c.17th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus platform with beaded rim, his hands in vitark

A SUPERB GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF JAMBHALA, c.15th Century, seated in lalitasana above a lotus base with beaded rim, his right foot resting above a lo

A RARE BRONZE TIBETAN GAU SHRINE, c.17th Century, cast in two sections, decorated with gilt scroll work in relief and inset with turquoise and coral,

A COLLECTION OF THREE BUDDHIST SUTRA MANUSCRIPTS, c.14th Century, the waxed Mulberry paper, inscribed with gold ink on both sides, 68x27cm (3) Provena

A MAGNIFICENT NORTHERN QI LIMESTONE SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.550-577 AD, of museum importance, superb detail and quality, standing above a separate lotu

A FINE NORTHERN QI LIMESTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, c.550-577 AD, of museum quality, sculpted in superb detail the visage of serene expression with downcast

A SPLENDID TANG DYNASTY MARBLE BUDDHA, c.618-906 AD, of museum quality, seated above a tiered base, his left leg resting above a lotus platform, dress

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.618-906 AD, of museum quality, of stone in classic seated posture wearing a diaphanous robe buckled at th

A BEAUTIFUL YUAN DYNASTY QUANYIN, c.1279-1369 AD, of museum significance, sculpted from stone seated above a lotus platform dressed in a classic flowi

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY STELE, c.618-907 AD, of exceptional quality and detail, in the form of two recessed buddhas seated above pedestals below an arch

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.618-907 AD, in the form of a Turkish, warrior dressed in armour standing above a pedestal, exceptional deta

A FINE TANG DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.618-907 AD, in the form of a courtesan, dressed in formal robes, with elaborate headdress, the visage of fine

A SUNG-YUAN DYNASTY MARBLE SCULPTURE, 969-1368 AD, in the form of a lion, seated above a domed pedestal of excellent detail and quality, consistent ev

A SUNG-YUAN DYNASTY MARBLE SCULPTURE, 969-1368 AD, in the form of a lion, seated above a domed pedestal of excellent detail and quality, consistent ev

A FINE GANSU YANGSHAO NEOLITHIC STORAGE JAR, c.3rd Mill. BC, the ceramic vessel of ovoid form flanked by two lug grip projections, decorated with poly

A FINE NEOLITHIC CHINESE STORAGE VESSEL, c.1st Mill. BC, the ceramic jar with two projecting circular handles tapering to a flat base, decorated with

A FINE WARRING STATES CERAMIC VESSEL, the coiled pot decorated with classic minimalist incised linear motifs, old encrustaceans, intact, China, 30x23

A RARE HAN DYNASTY CERAMIC VESSEL, c.206BC-220AD, in two sections decorated with green glaze, intact and stable, China, 14x5cm ProvenanceFrom an Austr

A FINE LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC VESSEL, c. 907-1125 AD, of high fired glaze in the form of an ewer, intact, China, 19x15cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian co

A FINE LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC VESSEL, c. 907-1125 AD, of high fired glaze in the form of a teapot, intact, China, 24x16cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian c

A FINE LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC VESSEL, c. 907-1125 AD, of high fired glaze in the form of a jar, intact, China, 12x14cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian coll

A FINE LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC VESSEL, c. 907-1125 AD, of high fired glaze in the form of an ewer, intact, China, 25x12cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian co

A LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC VESSEL, c. 907-1125 AD, in the form of an ewer, decorated with a figurative motif of a bird in flight, remnant green glaze, sec

A LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC VESSEL, c. 907-1125 AD, in the form of an ewer, decorated with a figurative motif of a bird in flight, remnant green glaze, som

AN OUTSTANDING LARGE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE PI DISC, c.3rd Mill. BC, either Liangzhu or Logshan culture, of classic large proportions and exceptional

AN OUTSTANDING SHANG DYNASTY CEREMONIAL JADE BLADE, c.1600-1050 BC, pierced with two circular apertures decorated with raised section to edge and insc

A FINE CHINESE NEOLITHIC VOTIVE AXE, c.2rd Mill. BC, the translucent ground jade section pierced with two apertures and edge ground blade, exceptional

A FINE CHING DYNASTY PI DISC, c.18th Century, the translucent circular jade section with central pierced aperture, exceptional smooth finish, 22x8cm P

A FINE CHING DYNASTY JADE SCULPTURE, c.20th Century, the openwork jade in the form of super positioned multiple monkeys, smooth glossy patina, China 1

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY BRONZE MIRROR, c.618-907 AD, the anterior sculpted with exceptional detail of birds, fish, frog and floral motifs in relief, ver

A FINE BRONZE ORDOS ORNAMENT, c.1st Mill. BC, the diminutive saddle ornament in the form of a deer, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone,

A WARRING STATES STYLE BRONZE DAGGER, c.20th Century, the scabbard of open work dragon motif, the double edged blade below a coiled serpent grip, verd

A HAN STYLE BRONZE DAGGER, c. 20th Century, decorated with figurative motifs in relief, verdigris encrusted, China, 22x7cm ProvenanceFrom an Australia

AN EARLY CHING DYNASTY SILVER VESSEL, in diminutive form, decorated with incised figurative motifs, China, 7x12cm ProvenanceFrom an Australian collect

AN OUTSTANDING MANDALAY SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.19th Century, of monumental form and museum quality, the papier-mâché temple sculpture seat...

A RARE ARAKAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.16-17th Century, Mrauk-u period, seated in dhyanasana and dhyana mudra holding a kalasa on a flat cushion

A RARE ARAKAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.16-17th Century, Mrauk-u period, seated in dhyanasana and dhyana mudra above a double lotus platform, with

A FINE SHAN ALABASTER BUDDHA, c.18th Century, of fine features and good detail seated in dhyanasana above a raised pedestal decorated with central flo

AN OUTSTANDING SHAN HEAD OF BUDDHA, c.18th Century, of museum quality and monumental form, of papier-mâché, the fine featured visage with ...

A FINE MANDALAY ALABASTER SCULPTURE, c.19th Century, in the form of a kneeling monk dressed in a diaphanous robe with floral borders, above a low plat

A SHAN SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, of papier-mâché seated in dhyanasana above a decorated platform wearing a flowing sanghati, the visage of fine...

A SPLENDID LAOS TEMPLE BUDDHA, c.19th Century, of teak sculpted in tall slender lithe form, standing above a short pedestal, the fine featured visage

A FINE BRONZE UTONG BUDDHA, 19th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a waisted platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features wit

A FINE KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD, c. 12-13th Century, of museum quality and significance, the visage of good detail and serene expression flanked by elonga

A SUPERB KHMER SCULPTURE OF GANESH, c.12th Century AD, of museum quality and importance, the sandstone elephant deity seated above a truncated platfor

A SUPERB KHMER SANDSTONE TORSO, c.12th Century Angkor Wat Period, of museum quality, sculpted in male form, with exposed upper body above an elaborate