Ceremonial Stilts
One of a pair of ceremonial stilts depicting a face, from the Marquesa Islands in Polynesia, made in the early or mid 19th century, 1800-1850. It has been carved from a dark wood into a long, tapering ...
Ceremonial Stilts
One of a pair of ceremonial stilts depicting a face, from the Marquesa Islands in Polynesia, made in the early or mid 19th century, 1800-1850. It has been carved from a dark wood into a long, tapering ...
Comb
This comb was originally thought to be Maori but is more probably from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. It is formed by thorns that have been bound and stuck together. The comb has a plaited ...
Model Boat
This is a model of a Polynesian surf or fishing boat from Samoa. It is carved from wood, with an outrigger to one side and two paddles.
Nose Ornament
This nose ornament is from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. It is probably made from clam shell. The nose ornament has been broken in the past and there is evidence of an old repair.
War Club
A war club from the South Sea Islands. It consists of a long stick with spikes down both sides.