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SING-SING FESTIVAL, CLAN INITIATION, COMING OF AGE CEREMONIAL APPARATUS

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KUNDU is a pidgin name used in Papua New Guinea for an hourglass shaped drum, used to accompany formal occasions, religious ceremonies & celebrations such as the Sing-Sing. This type of drum is emblematic of P.N.G and is represented on the country coat of arms and flag.

CEREMONIAL RAMU BOWLS: Papua New Guinea Festival Platters

BRIDE PRICE KINA, BALERS & TUSKS: Tribal Currency Collectibles & Big Men perctoral adornments, rare.

LAKE CHAMBRI POTTERY, AIBOM PEOPLE. very rare

UNIQUE PRIMITIVE TOOLS, SPOONS: (Coconut, Bone or Buffalo Horn) Etc...

DECORATED GOURDS (LAKE SENTANI & BALI): Betel & Lime paraphernalia.

Bilas Melomelo Tribal Baler, Cymbium Shell Called Gam by the Primitive Mendi Tribe’s “Big Men” that wear them as Penis cover & pectoral Adornment, Currency, Bride Price, Boat Bailer, Collected in Mid 1900’s, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea BAL1

Bilas Melomelo Tribal Baler, Cymbium Shell Called Gam by the Primitive Mendi Tribe’s “Big Men” that wear them as Penis cover & pectoral Adornment, Currency, Bride Price, Boat Bailer, Collected in Mid 1900’s, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea BAL1

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Rare Old “Big Man” Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP8C, Good patina. Protective Ancestor handle

Rare Old “Big Man” Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP8C, Good patina. Protective Ancestor handle

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Rare Old “Big Man” Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP4C, Good patina. Frogmouth handle

Rare Old “Big Man” Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP4C, Good patina. Frogmouth handle

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Rare Old “Big Man” Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP1C, Good patina.

Rare Old “Big Man” Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP1C, Good patina.

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HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE OR LIME SCOOP VERY LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE ETC... COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA , BETEL NUT PARAPHERNALIA, ITEM 250E: 10” X 4” ANCESTOR FACE HANDLE

HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE OR LIME SCOOP VERY LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE ETC... COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA , BETEL NUT PARAPHERNALIA, ITEM 250E: 10” X 4” ANCESTOR FACE HANDLE

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Very Rare Older Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP3C comes with metal custom stand, highly collectible.

Very Rare Older Coconut Shell Cannibal Spoon or Ompi from the Azera (Adzera) People, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Papua New Guinea. Private Collection, Mid 20th Century. ITEM SP3C comes with metal custom stand, highly collectible.

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VINTAGE HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE SCOOP WITH DISPLAY STAND, VERY LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE AND SUCH, COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA

VINTAGE HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE SCOOP WITH DISPLAY STAND, VERY LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE AND SUCH, COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA

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VINTAGE HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE SCOOP WITH DISPLAY STAND, VERY LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE AND SUCH, COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA

VINTAGE HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE SCOOP WITH DISPLAY STAND, VERY LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE AND SUCH, COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA

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LAST OF THE STONE AGE HUMAN ARTIFACTS: EXTREMELY RARE HEAD HUNTER “OMPI” BONE SPATULA, ADZERA (ADERA) CULTURE, MARKHAM VALLEY. MOROBE PROVINCE, EAST SEPIK, NEW GUINEA, MID 20TH CENTURY. 7 ¼” X 1 ½

LAST OF THE STONE AGE HUMAN ARTIFACTS: EXTREMELY RARE HEAD HUNTER “OMPI” BONE SPATULA, ADZERA (ADERA) CULTURE, MARKHAM VALLEY. MOROBE PROVINCE, EAST SEPIK, NEW GUINEA, MID 20TH CENTURY. 7 ¼” X 1 ½

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NEW GUINEA PRIMITIVE MUSEUM TRIBAL ART: LAKE CHAMBRI, OLD CERAMIC POTTERY FROM THE AIBOM PEOPLE: EARTHTONES SERVING DISH FOR SAGO , BETEL OR GRUB, 16” x 7 1/2” COLLECTED IN THE LATE 1900’S

NEW GUINEA PRIMITIVE MUSEUM TRIBAL ART: LAKE CHAMBRI, OLD CERAMIC POTTERY FROM THE AIBOM PEOPLE: EARTHTONES SERVING DISH FOR SAGO , BETEL OR GRUB, 16” x 7 1/2” COLLECTED IN THE LATE 1900’S

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Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Wood Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 22" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A17. Mid to Late 20th C.

Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Wood Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 22" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A17. Mid to Late 20th C.

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Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Wood Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 28" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A3. Mid to Late 20th C.

Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Wood Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 28" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A3. Mid to Late 20th C.

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Rare One of a Kind Bigman Tribal Older Wood Kundu Hourglass Hand Held Drum, Hand Carved Percussion Instrument with Dried Palm Tassels decorations, original monitor skin, Huon Gulf, Eastern New Guinea 1980's, Melanesia 42A6

Rare One of a Kind Bigman Tribal Older Wood Kundu Hourglass Hand Held Drum, Hand Carved Percussion Instrument with Dried Palm Tassels decorations, original monitor skin, Huon Gulf, Eastern New Guinea 1980's, Melanesia 42A6

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Tribal Mengar Pectoral Necklace or Ornament, also Kina Currency, Large Mother of Pearl Drop Pendant (6” long) with Shells Decorations & Seed Beads Band, Ethnic Shell Art from Kimbaku Village, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea KD4

Tribal Mengar Pectoral Necklace or Ornament, also Kina Currency, Large Mother of Pearl Drop Pendant (6” long) with Shells Decorations & Seed Beads Band, Ethnic Shell Art from Kimbaku Village, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea KD4

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Rare Wood Polychrome Kundu Tribal Hourglass Drum, One of a Kind Hand Carved & Hand Painted Percussion Instrument, collected in the 1990’s in the Sepik River region, Papua New Guinea. 42A4

Rare Wood Polychrome Kundu Tribal Hourglass Drum, One of a Kind Hand Carved & Hand Painted Percussion Instrument, collected in the 1990’s in the Sepik River region, Papua New Guinea. 42A4

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Rare Older & unique handmade primitive Tribal Dani Shaman Head hunter collecting Bag, Bride price Currency strap handle, Baliem Valley Artifact, Irian Jaya, West Papua. Collected in the 1900’s.

Rare Older & unique handmade primitive Tribal Dani Shaman Head hunter collecting Bag, Bride price Currency strap handle, Baliem Valley Artifact, Irian Jaya, West Papua. Collected in the 1900’s.

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Rare One of a Kind Tribal Older Wood Kundu Hourglass Hand Held Drum, Hand Carved Percussion Instrument with Motifs Enhanced with White Lime (Still Apparent), Siassi Islands, Papua New Guinea 1980's, Melanesia 42A3

Rare One of a Kind Tribal Older Wood Kundu Hourglass Hand Held Drum, Hand Carved Percussion Instrument with Motifs Enhanced with White Lime (Still Apparent), Siassi Islands, Papua New Guinea 1980's, Melanesia 42A3

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Bilas Baler Melomelo or Mero Amphora, Prestigious Male Ornament: Groin Penile Cover “Gam” or Pectoral Display, owned by Tribal Chief Warrior, Also Mendi Exchange Currency, BAL8. Collected in late 20th Century, Gulf of Carpentaria, New Guinea. 9"x 8"

Bilas Baler Melomelo or Mero Amphora, Prestigious Male Ornament: Groin Penile Cover “Gam” or Pectoral Display, owned by Tribal Chief Warrior, Also Mendi Exchange Currency, BAL8. Collected in late 20th Century, Gulf of Carpentaria, New Guinea. 9"x 8"

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Rare Body Art : Dani “Big Man” Pectoral Trophy, Bride Price, Currency, Feud Payment, Highly Collectible: Ammonite, Boar Tusks, Cassowary, Seed beads, Bark Twine etc… Custom framed, 28” x 24 ½”, Collected in the late 1900’s. Museum Quality, New Guinea.

Rare Body Art : Dani “Big Man” Pectoral Trophy, Bride Price, Currency, Feud Payment, Highly Collectible: Ammonite, Boar Tusks, Cassowary, Seed beads, Bark Twine etc… Custom framed, 28” x 24 ½”, Collected in the late 1900’s. Museum Quality, New Guinea.

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OLDER VERY RARE & UNIQUE ETHNIC PRIMITIVE DRINKING BOWL OR SCOOP WITH FESTOONED HANDLE, TRIBAL SPOON HAND CARVED OUT OF A COCONUT SHELL, TAMI ISLAND, HUON GULF, SOUTH SEAS, PNG, NEW GUINEA. SP6C. GOOD PATINA

OLDER VERY RARE & UNIQUE ETHNIC PRIMITIVE DRINKING BOWL OR SCOOP WITH FESTOONED HANDLE, TRIBAL SPOON HAND CARVED OUT OF A COCONUT SHELL, TAMI ISLAND, HUON GULF, SOUTH SEAS, PNG, NEW GUINEA. SP6C. GOOD PATINA

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Rare Old Luba Ceremonial Albino Cowrie Shell, Nassa, Rattan Necklace from the Ngada Tribe, Flores Island, Indonesia. Collected in the late 1900's. Jai Dance FLO4

Rare Old Luba Ceremonial Albino Cowrie Shell, Nassa, Rattan Necklace from the Ngada Tribe, Flores Island, Indonesia. Collected in the late 1900's. Jai Dance FLO4

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Very Rare Huge Old Ethnic Hunting & Gathering Water Gourd, Calabash Decorated with Woven Bark Strips, Nassa Shells & Seed Beads, Dani Tribe, Baliem Valley, Irian Jaya, West Papua, 30" Long, collected in late 20th Century

Very Rare Huge Old Ethnic Hunting & Gathering Water Gourd, Calabash Decorated with Woven Bark Strips, Nassa Shells & Seed Beads, Dani Tribe, Baliem Valley, Irian Jaya, West Papua, 30" Long, collected in late 20th Century

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Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 23 1/2" Lg, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A11, Late 20th C.

Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 23 1/2" Lg, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A11, Late 20th C.

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Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 28" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A16, Late 20th C.

Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 28" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A16, Late 20th C.

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Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 25" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A15. Late 20th C.

Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 25" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A15. Late 20th C.

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New Guinea Art, Older Sing-Sing Festival Unique Ceremonial Hand Carved large, Signed by maker owner, Ramu Platter Betel Lime Grub Bowl Sago Dish used during initiations, rites of passage, Ramu River 60A10, Papua New Guinea Late 20th C.

New Guinea Art, Older Sing-Sing Festival Unique Ceremonial Hand Carved large, Signed by maker owner, Ramu Platter Betel Lime Grub Bowl Sago Dish used during initiations, rites of passage, Ramu River 60A10, Papua New Guinea Late 20th C.

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Older Rare beautiful Authentic Sago or kava Tool, Large Oceanic Scoop or Spoon, Hand Carved Wood with Nice Patina, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Collected in the late 1900’s from a local tribesman

Older Rare beautiful Authentic Sago or kava Tool, Large Oceanic Scoop or Spoon, Hand Carved Wood with Nice Patina, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Collected in the late 1900’s from a local tribesman

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Rare Wood Polychrome Kundu Tribal Hourglass Drum, One of a Kind Hand Carved Hand Painted with Natural Pigments Percussion Instrument, collected in the 1990’s in the Lower Ramu River region, Papua New Guinea. 42A1

Rare Wood Polychrome Kundu Tribal Hourglass Drum, One of a Kind Hand Carved Hand Painted with Natural Pigments Percussion Instrument, collected in the 1990’s in the Lower Ramu River region, Papua New Guinea. 42A1

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VINTAGE HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE SCOOP, LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE & SUCH, FEMALE ANCESTOR MOTIF, COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA 250D

VINTAGE HAND CARVED ETHNIC TRIBAL BUFFALO HORN RICE SCOOP, LARGE SPOON USED DURING FESTIVITIES, RITES OF PASSAGE & SUCH, FEMALE ANCESTOR MOTIF, COLLECTED ON THE PREMISES LATE 20TH CENTURY, INDONESIA 250D

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Bilas Baler Melomelo, Mero Amphora (Gulf of Carpentaria), Prestigious Male Phallus Ornament: Groin Penile Cover “Gam”, owned by Tribal Highlands Warrior, Also Mendi Exchange Currency, BAL10. Collected in late 20th Century, Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Bilas Baler Melomelo, Mero Amphora (Gulf of Carpentaria), Prestigious Male Phallus Ornament: Groin Penile Cover “Gam”, owned by Tribal Highlands Warrior, Also Mendi Exchange Currency, BAL10. Collected in late 20th Century, Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

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Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Wooden Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 28" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A7. Late 20th C.

Old Unique Sing-Sing Festival Ceremonial Hand Carved Wooden Bowl, Large Platter to serve Betel, Lime, Sago & Grub during Initiations, Rites of passage, Wars victories, Weddings, 28" Long, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea. Item 60A7. Late 20th C.

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OLDER VERY RARE & UNIQUE ETHNIC PRIMITIVE DRINKING BOWL OR SCOOP WITH FESTOONED HANDLE, TRIBAL SPOON HAND CARVED OUT OF A COCONUT SHELL, TAMI ISLAND, HUON GULF, SOUTH SEAS, PNG, NEW GUINEA. SP5C. GOOD PATINA

OLDER VERY RARE & UNIQUE ETHNIC PRIMITIVE DRINKING BOWL OR SCOOP WITH FESTOONED HANDLE, TRIBAL SPOON HAND CARVED OUT OF A COCONUT SHELL, TAMI ISLAND, HUON GULF, SOUTH SEAS, PNG, NEW GUINEA. SP5C. GOOD PATINA

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