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Lot 3450

Central Borneo, Dayak, a rare ritual priests' implement, hampatong, being a configuration of four

3450Central Borneo, Dayak, a rare ritual priests' implement, hampatong, being a configuration of four
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Central Borneo, Dayak, a rare ritual priests' implement, hampatong, being a configuration of four seated anthropomorphic figures holding implement...

Lot 3451

Lombok, bettelnut iron pounder, 19th century,the handle carved as a squatting figure dressed in loin

3451Lombok, bettelnut iron pounder, 19th century,the handle carved as a squatting figure dressed in loin
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Lombok, bettelnut iron pounder, 19th century,the handle carved as a squatting figure dressed in loin cloth, his right hand holding the hilt of a k...

Lot 3452

Sumatra, Toba Batak, two string instrument, hasapi, 19th centuryone side with floral pattern, the

3452Sumatra, Toba Batak, two string instrument, hasapi, 19th centuryone side with floral pattern, the
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Sumatra, Toba Batak, two string instrument, hasapi, 19th centuryone side with floral pattern, the end with a crouching Singha figure and topped by...

Lot 3453

Papua Barat, Asmat, war shield ‘jamasj’, with a central design of three akin patterns in red and

3453Papua Barat, Asmat, war shield ‘jamasj’, with a central design of three akin patterns in red and
De Zwaan

Papua Barat, Asmat, war shield ‘jamasj’, with a central design of three akin patterns in red and black borders on a white ground,fine holes on eit...

Lot 3454

Sumatra, Toba Batak, long knife, piso, 19th century,the hilt delicatly carved with a configuration

3454Sumatra, Toba Batak, long knife, piso, 19th century,the hilt delicatly carved with a configuration
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Sumatra, Toba Batak, long knife, piso, 19th century,the hilt delicatly carved with a configuration of two superimposed figures holding reptiles, e...

Lot 3455

Sumatra, Lampung, rattan ceremonial mat, lampit,with pokerwork design in four quadrants showing

3455Sumatra, Lampung, rattan ceremonial mat, lampit,with pokerwork design in four quadrants showing
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Lampung, rattan ceremonial mat, lampit,with pokerwork design in four quadrants showing diagonal a ship with mast and an anthropomorph fig...

Lot 3456

Philipinnes, Ifugao, shamen lidded box, tingab, late 19th century,the content consisting of

3456Philipinnes, Ifugao, shamen lidded box, tingab, late 19th century,the content consisting of
De Zwaan

Philipinnes, Ifugao, shamen lidded box, tingab, late 19th century,the content consisting of various parefanalia; hornbill head, anthropomorphic fi...

Lot 3457

New Zeeland, Maoir, ceremonial staff, taiaha.Provenance Joop Schafthuizen, sold at Christie's

3457New Zeeland, Maoir, ceremonial staff, taiaha.Provenance Joop Schafthuizen, sold at Christie's
De Zwaan

New Zeeland, Maoir, ceremonial staff, taiaha.Provenance Joop Schafthuizen, sold at Christie's Amsterdam and private collection Amsterdam.; h. 140 ...

Lot 3458

Sumatra, Toba Batak, a knife and a sword, 19th century,both brass hilts with squating figure, the

3458Sumatra, Toba Batak, a knife and a sword, 19th century,both brass hilts with squating figure, the
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batak, a knife and a sword, 19th century,both brass hilts with squating figure, the brass sheeth with an crouching figure and geomet...

Lot 3459

Papua Barat, NE Asmat, possibly Cicak war shield,design of stylished anthropomorphic or zoomorphic

3459Papua Barat, NE Asmat, possibly Cicak war shield,design of stylished anthropomorphic or zoomorphic
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Papua Barat, NE Asmat, possibly Cicak war shield,design of stylished anthropomorphic or zoomorphic figures in white and red ground, traces of blac...

Lot 3460

Sumatra, Toba Batak, funeral helmet mask, 19th century,the elongated face trimmed with brass plates,

3460Sumatra, Toba Batak, funeral helmet mask, 19th century,the elongated face trimmed with brass plates,
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batak, funeral helmet mask, 19th century,the elongated face trimmed with brass plates, ijuk and animal skin. Provenance, Leendert va...

Lot 3461

Indonesia, Sumatra, South Nias, pair of golden ear pendants, ca 1900for royal men, ‘fondruru (

3461Indonesia, Sumatra, South Nias, pair of golden ear pendants, ca 1900for royal men, ‘fondruru (
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Indonesia, Sumatra, South Nias, pair of golden ear pendants, ca 1900for royal men, ‘fondruru (fondulu) ana’a ; l. 5,5 and w. 6,5 cm., ca 17 gram, ...

Lot 3462

PNG, Middle Sepik, Iatmul-Sawos, standing female figure, flute stopperWith slightly tilted left

3462PNG, Middle Sepik, Iatmul-Sawos, standing female figure, flute stopperWith slightly tilted left
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PNG, Middle Sepik, Iatmul-Sawos, standing female figure, flute stopperWith slightly tilted left shoulder, bent arms and decorated with carved conc...

Lot 3463

Java, Batik, ca. 1930, with decor of Chinese water motifsca. 250x103 cm.; 1500

3463Java, Batik, ca. 1930, with decor of Chinese water motifsca. 250x103 cm.; 1500
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Java, Batik, ca. 1930, with decor of Chinese water motifsca. 250x103 cm.; 1500 ...[more]

Lot 3464

Borneo, Dayak, wooden stopper, Ngaju, 19th centuryseated female figure with book in her hands.; ; h.

3464Borneo, Dayak, wooden stopper, Ngaju, 19th centuryseated female figure with book in her hands.; ; h.
De Zwaan

Borneo, Dayak, wooden stopper, Ngaju, 19th centuryseated female figure with book in her hands.; ; h. 15,7 cm.; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3465

Sumatra, Toba Batak, two stringed lute, hasapi, late 19th century,with a crouching male figure

3465Sumatra, Toba Batak, two stringed lute, hasapi, late 19th century,with a crouching male figure
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batak, two stringed lute, hasapi, late 19th century,with a crouching male figure with turban headdress. ; l. 71 cm.; 11000 ...[more]

Lot 3466

Borneo, Kayanic Dayak, deer horn awl, early 20th century,with a configuration of three

3466Borneo, Kayanic Dayak, deer horn awl, early 20th century,with a configuration of three
De Zwaan

Borneo, Kayanic Dayak, deer horn awl, early 20th century,with a configuration of three anthropomorphic figures and an aso, topped by a tuft of two...

Lot 3467

Mentawei, wooden peddle,with finely carved blade with ridge in middle and ending in a knob. The fine

3467Mentawei, wooden peddle,with finely carved blade with ridge in middle and ending in a knob. The fine
De Zwaan

Mentawei, wooden peddle,with finely carved blade with ridge in middle and ending in a knob. The fine handle with carving and ending in two narrow ...

Lot 3468

Solomons Islands, Santa Cruz club, the head with a ridge shaped as a snakelower end missing, on a

3468Solomons Islands, Santa Cruz club, the head with a ridge shaped as a snakelower end missing, on a
De Zwaan

Solomons Islands, Santa Cruz club, the head with a ridge shaped as a snakelower end missing, on a stand Provenance Christine Valluet ; l. 104 cm.;...

Lot 3469

PNG, Massim, wooden club, the head with a stylized anthropomorphic body topped by an anthropomorphic

3469PNG, Massim, wooden club, the head with a stylized anthropomorphic body topped by an anthropomorphic
De Zwaan

PNG, Massim, wooden club, the head with a stylized anthropomorphic body topped by an anthropomorphic head, details in white pigmentProvenance: Lee...

Lot 3470

Sumatra, Toba Batajk, two stringed instrument, hasapi, late 19th - early 20th century,surmounted

3470Sumatra, Toba Batajk, two stringed instrument, hasapi, late 19th - early 20th century,surmounted
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batajk, two stringed instrument, hasapi, late 19th - early 20th century,surmounted by a crouching figure with long head tale and alo...

Lot 3471

Bali, Klung Klung, gold and metal ceremonial priest lidded beaker, Sangku, 19th centurythe

3471Bali, Klung Klung, gold and metal ceremonial priest lidded beaker, Sangku, 19th centurythe
De Zwaan

Bali, Klung Klung, gold and metal ceremonial priest lidded beaker, Sangku, 19th centurythe embossed lid inlayed with semi-precious stonesProvenan...

Lot 3472

PNG, Iatmul, overmodeled boars head,covered with cowry and nassa shells. Provenance Old Dutch

3472PNG, Iatmul, overmodeled boars head,covered with cowry and nassa shells. Provenance Old Dutch
De Zwaan

PNG, Iatmul, overmodeled boars head,covered with cowry and nassa shells. Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l. 36 cm.; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3473

Arctic Circle, Inuit, finely carved walrus tusk handle,in the shape of a polar fox, a seal topped by

3473Arctic Circle, Inuit, finely carved walrus tusk handle,in the shape of a polar fox, a seal topped by
De Zwaan

Arctic Circle, Inuit, finely carved walrus tusk handle,in the shape of a polar fox, a seal topped by to free carved walrus heads. The eyes and nos...

Lot 3474

Nias, sword, balato, 19th century,with Lasara head, the begu figure in reversed position and

3474Nias, sword, balato, 19th century,with Lasara head, the begu figure in reversed position and
De Zwaan

Nias, sword, balato, 19th century,with Lasara head, the begu figure in reversed position and standing.; l. 67,5 cm.; 1600 ...[more]

Lot 3475

PNG., North Coast, Vokeo wooden mask, with traces of red rectangular motifs and a beaten bark

3475PNG., North Coast, Vokeo wooden mask, with traces of red rectangular motifs and a beaten bark
De Zwaan

PNG., North Coast, Vokeo wooden mask, with traces of red rectangular motifs and a beaten bark cloth roll tied around the mask; l. 37 m.; 1900- - -...

Lot 3476

New-Hebrides, Vanuatu, rare painted wooden face mask,with overhanging forehead, round cut eyes,

3476New-Hebrides, Vanuatu, rare painted wooden face mask,with overhanging forehead, round cut eyes,
De Zwaan

New-Hebrides, Vanuatu, rare painted wooden face mask,with overhanging forehead, round cut eyes, small nose, a carved smiling mouth and small trian...

Lot 3477

Philippines, Bontoc, hunting shield, calata, late 19th century,the bulbous central body with three

3477Philippines, Bontoc, hunting shield, calata, late 19th century,the bulbous central body with three
De Zwaan

Philippines, Bontoc, hunting shield, calata, late 19th century,the bulbous central body with three prongs above and two below, reinforced by four ...

Lot 3478

Nias, knife, ca. 1900,the handle topped by a lasara and begu figure. Provenance Old Dutch

3478Nias, knife, ca. 1900,the handle topped by a lasara and begu figure. Provenance Old Dutch
De Zwaan

Nias, knife, ca. 1900,the handle topped by a lasara and begu figure. Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l. 40 cm.; 1300 ...[more]

Lot 3479

Fiji, wooden club, vunikau, 19th centurythe sewn off root nubbins, set with shell, the handle

3479Fiji, wooden club, vunikau, 19th centurythe sewn off root nubbins, set with shell, the handle
De Zwaan

Fiji, wooden club, vunikau, 19th centurythe sewn off root nubbins, set with shell, the handle wrapped with plated coir sinnet, pairing inventory n...

Lot 3480

Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao, two wooden spoons, one 19th century;Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l.

3480Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao, two wooden spoons, one 19th century;Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l.
De Zwaan

Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao, two wooden spoons, one 19th century;Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l. 18,5 and 14,5 cm.; 2400 ...[more]

Lot 3481

Vanuatu, Tana Island, wooden club,l. 85 cm; 1400

3481Vanuatu, Tana Island, wooden club,l. 85 cm; 1400
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Vanuatu, Tana Island, wooden club,l. 85 cm; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3482

Solomon Islands, Renell Island, wooden club, the head inlayed with mother-of-pearll. 103,2 cm.;

3482Solomon Islands, Renell Island, wooden club, the head inlayed with mother-of-pearll. 103,2 cm.;
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Solomon Islands, Renell Island, wooden club, the head inlayed with mother-of-pearll. 103,2 cm.; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3483

Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass fire starter, 19th century,and a loose chain with singha head.; h. 13

3483Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass fire starter, 19th century,and a loose chain with singha head.; h. 13
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass fire starter, 19th century,and a loose chain with singha head.; h. 13 cm.; 2500 ...[more]

Lot 3484

Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass ornament on a chain with Singha head, two loos chains with singha head

3484Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass ornament on a chain with Singha head, two loos chains with singha head
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass ornament on a chain with Singha head, two loos chains with singha head and three bracelets, 19th century; Provenance Ol...

Lot 3485

PNG, Yatmul, plated rattan body mask with two heads, embellished with cowrie, feathers and plant

3485PNG, Yatmul, plated rattan body mask with two heads, embellished with cowrie, feathers and plant
De Zwaan

PNG, Yatmul, plated rattan body mask with two heads, embellished with cowrie, feathers and plant fibers, completed with plant fibre skirth. 168 cm...

Lot 3486

Papua Barat, NE Asmat, war shield, the central pattern with double conical projections,in between

3486Papua Barat, NE Asmat, war shield, the central pattern with double conical projections,in between
De Zwaan

Papua Barat, NE Asmat, war shield, the central pattern with double conical projections,in between lines with diamonds in red, white and black; h. ...

Lot 3487

Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden pigment bowl, ca. 1960surmounted by standing figureProvenance:

3487Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden pigment bowl, ca. 1960surmounted by standing figureProvenance:
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Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden pigment bowl, ca. 1960surmounted by standing figureProvenance: Private Dutch collection, early 1970’s; l. 120 cm...

Lot 3488

Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden male figure and male-female double figureProvenance: Private Dutch

3488Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden male figure and male-female double figureProvenance: Private Dutch
De Zwaan

Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden male figure and male-female double figureProvenance: Private Dutch collection, early 1970’s; l. 64 and 66,5 cm ;...

Lot 3489

North East India, Naga, two beaded necklaces, ca. 1900,with shell ornaments and bone dividers. ;

3489North East India, Naga, two beaded necklaces, ca. 1900,with shell ornaments and bone dividers. ;
De Zwaan

North East India, Naga, two beaded necklaces, ca. 1900,with shell ornaments and bone dividers. ; 2500 ...[more]

Lot 3490

Collection of nine Javanese Batik.three with parang rusak motives. Provenance Hans Witsenburg, The

3490Collection of nine Javanese Batik.three with parang rusak motives. Provenance Hans Witsenburg, The
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Collection of nine Javanese Batik.three with parang rusak motives. Provenance Hans Witsenburg, The Hague.; 9300 ...[more]

Lot 3491

PNG, Washkuk, a rare, early 20th century, skull rack, consisting of six sago palm petioles,mounted

3491PNG, Washkuk, a rare, early 20th century, skull rack, consisting of six sago palm petioles,mounted
De Zwaan

PNG, Washkuk, a rare, early 20th century, skull rack, consisting of six sago palm petioles,mounted on a bamboo frame, five panels painted with spi...

Lot 3492

Sumatra, Toba Batak, two brass pipes, late 19th-early 20th century,Herewith Batak, ceremonial

3492Sumatra, Toba Batak, two brass pipes, late 19th-early 20th century,Herewith Batak, ceremonial
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batak, two brass pipes, late 19th-early 20th century,Herewith Batak, ceremonial staff tin inlaid.; l. 60, 25 and 53 cm.; 3400 ...[m...

Lot 3493

PNG, Sawos, elongated mask, crusty blackish patinaProvenance ex coll. Peter Hallinan, Alex Arthur

3493PNG, Sawos, elongated mask, crusty blackish patinaProvenance ex coll. Peter Hallinan, Alex Arthur
De Zwaan

PNG, Sawos, elongated mask, crusty blackish patinaProvenance ex coll. Peter Hallinan, Alex Arthur Brussel and private collection Belgium.; l. 37,2...

Lot 3494

Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden storage and valuables chest, hombng, frontal plank with decoration of

3494Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden storage and valuables chest, hombng, frontal plank with decoration of
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden storage and valuables chest, hombng, frontal plank with decoration of a lizard,the front with two full Singha body’s, ...

Lot 3495

Papua Barat, Central Asmat, war shield in red, and black on a white ground, upper and lower part

3495Papua Barat, Central Asmat, war shield in red, and black on a white ground, upper and lower part
De Zwaan

Papua Barat, Central Asmat, war shield in red, and black on a white ground, upper and lower part in black and red pigmentsVisible are several hole...

Lot 3496

Sumatra, Batak, two stringed instrument, hasapi,surmounted by seated figure. Provenance Old Dutch

3496Sumatra, Batak, two stringed instrument, hasapi,surmounted by seated figure. Provenance Old Dutch
De Zwaan

Sumatra, Batak, two stringed instrument, hasapi,surmounted by seated figure. Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l. 66,5 cm.; 1600 ...[more]

Lot 3497

Papua Nieuw Guinea, Sepik, Maprik area, wooden pole sculpture with multiple facesdetails in red

3497Papua Nieuw Guinea, Sepik, Maprik area, wooden pole sculpture with multiple facesdetails in red
De Zwaan

Papua Nieuw Guinea, Sepik, Maprik area, wooden pole sculpture with multiple facesdetails in red and with polychrome painting, on a stand; h 254 c...

Lot 3498

Java, brass wajang lamp, belencong,shaped as a Garuda; h. 37 cm.; 1800

3498Java, brass wajang lamp, belencong,shaped as a Garuda; h. 37 cm.; 1800
De Zwaan

Java, brass wajang lamp, belencong,shaped as a Garuda; h. 37 cm.; 1800 ...[more]

Lot 3499

Bali, one dagger and a ceremonial knife, 19th century,with a blade shaped as a wajang figure and

3499Bali, one dagger and a ceremonial knife, 19th century,with a blade shaped as a wajang figure and
De Zwaan

Bali, one dagger and a ceremonial knife, 19th century,with a blade shaped as a wajang figure and with silver mountings. Both weapons with Kala hea...

Lot 3500

New Sealand, Northern Island, Maori, carved wooden gable ornament tekoteko, early 19th

3500New Sealand, Northern Island, Maori, carved wooden gable ornament tekoteko, early 19th
De Zwaan

New Sealand, Northern Island, Maori, carved wooden gable ornament tekoteko, early 19th centuryconsisting of two super imposed figures, elaborately...

Lot 3501

Philippines, two wooden Ifugao bowls, with radiating rimbrown-blackish patina; d. 38,5 and 46 cm.;

3501Philippines, two wooden Ifugao bowls, with radiating rimbrown-blackish patina; d. 38,5 and 46 cm.;
De Zwaan

Philippines, two wooden Ifugao bowls, with radiating rimbrown-blackish patina; d. 38,5 and 46 cm.; 21200 ...[more]

Lot 3502

PNG., Huon Golf, Tami, ceremonial wooden bowl,the exterior shaped as a fish ; l. 41 cm.; 1800

3502PNG., Huon Golf, Tami, ceremonial wooden bowl,the exterior shaped as a fish ; l. 41 cm.; 1800
De Zwaan

PNG., Huon Golf, Tami, ceremonial wooden bowl,the exterior shaped as a fish ; l. 41 cm.; 1800 ...[more]

Lot 3503

PNG, Collingwood Bay, wooden headrestProvenance: Michael Evans; w. 15 cm; 1400

3503PNG, Collingwood Bay, wooden headrestProvenance: Michael Evans; w. 15 cm; 1400
De Zwaan

PNG, Collingwood Bay, wooden headrestProvenance: Michael Evans; w. 15 cm; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3504

PNG, headhunters emblem, swordfish bone, casuary feathers, coix seeds and nut cases; l. 62,5 cm;

3504PNG, headhunters emblem, swordfish bone, casuary feathers, coix seeds and nut cases; l. 62,5 cm;
De Zwaan

PNG, headhunters emblem, swordfish bone, casuary feathers, coix seeds and nut cases; l. 62,5 cm; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3505

Fiji, wooden club, sali, and a PNG, Morope Province stone pineapple clubl. 95 cm.; 2400

3505Fiji, wooden club, sali, and a PNG, Morope Province stone pineapple clubl. 95 cm.; 2400
De Zwaan

Fiji, wooden club, sali, and a PNG, Morope Province stone pineapple clubl. 95 cm.; 2400 ...[more]

Lot 3506

Tonga, two wooden clubs, one with a nodged pattern all overthe other with a four sided blade and

3506Tonga, two wooden clubs, one with a nodged pattern all overthe other with a four sided blade and
De Zwaan

Tonga, two wooden clubs, one with a nodged pattern all overthe other with a four sided blade and nodged patterns; resp. l. 111,5 and 80,5 cm.; 280...

Lot 3507

Solomon Islands, Malaita, wooden war club, with notched patterns and details in whitel. 98,5 cm.;

3507Solomon Islands, Malaita, wooden war club, with notched patterns and details in whitel. 98,5 cm.;
De Zwaan

Solomon Islands, Malaita, wooden war club, with notched patterns and details in whitel. 98,5 cm.; 1800 ...[more]

Lot 3508

Fiji/Tonga, two wooden clubs with flattened heads and a notched patternl. 97,5 and 115,5 cm.; 2800

3508Fiji/Tonga, two wooden clubs with flattened heads and a notched patternl. 97,5 and 115,5 cm.; 2800
De Zwaan

Fiji/Tonga, two wooden clubs with flattened heads and a notched patternl. 97,5 and 115,5 cm.; 2800 ...[more]

Lot 3509

New Sealand, Maori, wooden walking stick, with typical patterns, late 19th/early 20th centuryl. 95,5

3509New Sealand, Maori, wooden walking stick, with typical patterns, late 19th/early 20th centuryl. 95,5
De Zwaan

New Sealand, Maori, wooden walking stick, with typical patterns, late 19th/early 20th centuryl. 95,5 cm.; 1500 ...[more]

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