A few examples of appraisal values for
TONGAN

• MAORI PEOPLES, CARVED WOOD TIKI
  MAORI PEOPLES, CARVED WOOD TIKI FIGURE New Zealand, 19th/20th c., figure in powerful stance with lolling tongue, traditional tattoo markings and inlaid mother of pearl eyes, old paper label on back stating it was purchased in 1928, 10"h x 3.875"w x 2"d
• CARVED WOOD TONGAN GODDESS
  CARVED WOOD TONGAN GODDESS FIGURECarved Wood Tongan Goddess Figure, possibly deity Hikule'o, h. 19 in.; on wood base, h. 21 in.
• FIJIAN EIGHT-LEGGED "TANOA" KAVA
  FIJIAN EIGHT-LEGGED "TANOA" KAVA BOWL likely 19th/20th c, Fiji, of traditional animal form, carved from a solid piece of Koa wood, 8"h x 21.75"dia
• Martin (John) An Account of the
  Martin (John) An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands...with an Original Grammar and Vocabulary...compiled and arranged from the extensive communications of Mr William Mariner, 2 vol., London 1817/see illustration
• A FIJI ISLANDS "TOTOKIA"
  A FIJI ISLANDS "TOTOKIA" PINEAPPLE CLUBincised bands of extensive decoration along the shaft depicting two crescent moons and one human form, curving to a spiked bulbous head at end, overall 39 in. Condition: general rub to surfaces, fissures visible throughout, one area of possible repair at neck
• OCEANIC FAN, 19TH C FROM TONGA
  OCEANIC FAN, 19TH C FROM TONGA ISLANDS, GREATORIGINAL PAINT. 17" HIGH, 25" WIDE. PROVENANCE: FAIRHAVEN COLONIAL CLUB.
• Box Old Maori Hei Tiki Pendant etc.
  Box Old Maori Hei Tiki Pendant etc.
• ALPHONSO PAUTJIMI, TIWI PUKUMANI
  ALPHONSO PAUTJIMI, TIWI PUKUMANI POLE, C1980SLarge carved Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Tutini (Pukumani Pole) with Bird Totem. Artist listed as Alphonso Pautjimi (possibly Puautjimi) on original TIWI PIMA gallery tag, attached. Created on Bathurst and Melville Islands, circa 1980's. Natural eart h pigments on carved ironwood. Measures 63" tall. Very good condition with minor surface wear and a repair to the beak of the bird. Very good condition with minor surface wear and a repair to the beak of the bird. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• FIJI CARVED WOOD TONGA THROWING
  FIJI CARVED WOOD TONGA THROWING CLUBFiji carved wood Tonga throwing club. Remains of old collection label on handle.16" long, 3 1/2" wide.
• (2) Pacific islander carved wood
  (2) Pacific islander carved wood plaques, c/o tiki board (34-3/4" l), polychrome face with bird & fruit (10-3/4" x 8-1/2")
• A 19th c. tribal Maori paddle
  A 19th c. tribal Maori paddle intricately carved with a geometric design the handle depicting tribesmen measuring approx. 118 cm.
• Kava Bowl19th century of Oceanic
  Kava Bowl19th century of Oceanic culture probably Samoan round deep basin resting on six legs with pierced lug for hanging.8 x 13 in. diameterOld repaired split and two legs have repaired breaks.
• TAINO, HEAD FOLLOWING THE TAINO
  TAINO, HEAD FOLLOWING THE TAINO ZEMI FORMAT, BUTwith a lower profile. Content tooth filled grin denotes the disposition of the subject. The base is incurvate and pecked. Granitoid stone. 2" high, 3 1/2" wide, 6" long. From the Taino culture of the Greater Antilles. Provenance: Carrada collection. Coauthor of Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust". Dominican Republic. Pre-Colombian.
• Oceanic carved wooden orator's
  Oceanic carved wooden orator's stool, Papua New Guinea; distinctive Middle Sepik River style; standing male figure forms reverse side of seat; the disproportionate dyed face is decorated with raffia, cowie shells, and cassowary feathers. The traditional protruding tongue connotes aggression directed at opposing clans. The front side has carved back support with raised smiling face. Provenance: from the estate of Harrison Eiteljorg. 50"H. x 20"W. x 16"D. Good condition, normal wear, seasoning cracks.
• Papua New Guinea New Ireland
  Papua New Guinea New Ireland Tatanua mask, hand carved wood with polychrome geometric decoration, fiber covering, 23" h
• Mormon Elder's copy of a rare New
  Mormon Elder's copy of a rare New Zealand Maroi Language vocabulary booklet dated 1896 with the notation ''Purchased Auckland Aug. 3/99.'' Owner's name Wm. W. Shaw Ogden Utah along with rubber stamp of his name is found in a few places.
• Papua New Guinea New Ireland
  Papua New Guinea New Ireland Tatanua mask, hand carved wood, glass eyes, cloth & fiber covering, 14-1/2" h
• Maori Taiaha (Fighting Staff),
  Maori Taiaha (Fighting Staff), New Zeland, 19th century with stylized carved hardwood tiki head, plain shaft to spatula end length 67.25 in — 170.8 cm
• TAINO, ZEMI WITH HUMAN-LIKE HEAD
  TAINO, ZEMI WITH HUMAN-LIKE HEAD AND BACK LEGS.Round bulbous cone that tilts slightly forward. This form is unique to Taino culture. Base is polished, made from a granitic type stone. Greater Antilles. 6.6" long.
• TAINO, ZOOMORPHIC RELIEF CARVED
  TAINO, ZOOMORPHIC RELIEF CARVED FIGURE OF A BIRD.Head is turned backwards. Pierced at elbows and hips. A water symbol is carved between the ankles at the back of the legs. Base is a group of icons including swirls and wavy lines. Blue gray jasper-like stone.
• (HAWAII. COOK JAMES) A group of six
  (HAWAII. COOK JAMES) A group of six engraved plates of Hawaiians and Hawaii from Cook's Voyages comprising Habitations and People of the Island of Atooi; Tereoboo King og Owyhee bringing Presents to Capt. Cook; An Inland View in Atooi One of the Sandwich Islands; An Accurate Representation of A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands the Rowers being Masked; View of Morai or Burial Place of Atooi one of the Sandwich Islands; A Flatooka or Morai in Tongataboo. Size of largest 17 1/2 x 11 inches.
• GROUP OF POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPA
  GROUP OF POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPA CLOTH CLOTHINGGroup of Polynesian Siapo or Tapa Cloth Clothing, Samoan Peoples, incl. 2 dresses, pigmented design, h. 52 5/8 in. and 50 in., w. 35 in. and 40 in.; and 2 vests, blue and red stitching, h. 25 1/2 in. and 25 in., w. 20 in. and 22 1/4 in. (4 pcs.)
• ANTIQUE FIJIAN OR SAMOAN PADDLE
  ANTIQUE FIJIAN OR SAMOAN PADDLE CLUB 19th/20th c., Polynesia, carved hardwood with traces of white paint, 31"l x 5.5"w x 2"d
• PAPUAN TRIBE, BIOMA ANCESTRAL
  PAPUAN TRIBE, BIOMA ANCESTRAL SPIRIT FIGURE 19th/20th c., New Guinea, carved wood with red earth pigment, sheet metal necklace, the standing male figure featuring round head with pierced nose, mounted on black metal base, 50"h x 8"l x 4"w
• SELECTION OF SOUTH SEAS & NEW
  SELECTION OF SOUTH SEAS & NEW GUINEA WOOD CARVINGS 20th century, including two Polynesian style tiki figures; two small bowls with bird-like figures, Sepik River Valley, New Guinea; and a Javanese figure of a seated man; Together with a carved stone bearing a stylized face, 4 earthenware pipe bowls from Cameroon and a pair of Dan style ceremonial spoons, from Cote d'Ivoire.
• THREE FIJI OR TONGA TAPA
  THREE FIJI OR TONGA TAPA BEATERSThree Fiji or Tonga tapa beaters, 10 3/4", 12 1/4" and 12 1/4" l. Provenance: Norman Hurst, Cambridge Massachusetts collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Mounted to contemporary display stands.
• TSONGA PEOPLES, ANTHROPOMORPHIC
  TSONGA PEOPLES, ANTHROPOMORPHIC STAFF likely c. 1900, Republic of South Africa, carved wood, finial modeled as a human head with crescent ears, inlaid eyes, and incised nose and mouth, the neck and foot of staff incised with scale-pattern design, with stand, 21"l x 2.5"w x 3"d (staff)
• MAORI WOODEN FIGURINE Maori New
  MAORI WOODEN FIGURINE Maori New Zealand Oceanic Gable "Tekoteko" Totem Ancestor Spirit Figure, 15 1/4" tall, fine patina.
• THREE PAPAU NEW GUINEA-STYLE
  THREE PAPAU NEW GUINEA-STYLE CARVINGSthe large totem: 61 inches high Condition:
• 19TH C. TONGAN WOVEN TOHI HOHOKO
  19TH C. TONGAN WOVEN TOHI HOHOKO GENEALOGY ROPEPolynesia, Tonga, ca. 19th century CE. An incredibly rare example of a woven genealogy rope, known as a Tohi Hohoko (literally, "genealogy book"), both an exquisite piece of hand made art and an important anthropological artifact. Sennit fiber - from the coconut tree - is braided into a thick, strong rope that ends in a long loop before doubling back on itself. The doubled portions are held in place a horizontal band, also of woven sennit, and then splits into four below that; further bands are below that one, each a masterpiece of weaving skill. Total length is approximately: 72" L (182.9 cm); size of display box: 3.75" L x 12.9" W x 56" H (9.5 cm x 32.8 cm x 142.2 cm) Genealogies are incredibly important in Tongan society. In the pre-Christian era, they were part of shamanic lore, and set the basis for land use, social status, and family wealth. Ropes like this one allowed people to demonstrate their genealogy quickly and portably. This method died out in the 19th century, as Christian missionaries attempted to write down Tongan genealogies to exert control over the island society. Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Aguttes Paris, France, April 2017, lot 487 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #154539 Condition: Excellent condition with very slight fraying. Accompanied by a protective display box.
• Tukiki Manomie ??? ??? (b. 1952),
  Tukiki Manomie ??? ??? (b. 1952), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) BEAR SPIRIT BEAR SPIRIT
• A Fijian ceremonial paddle length
  A Fijian ceremonial paddle length 62 cm.
• PAPUA/NEW GUINEA CARVED FEAST BOWL.
  PAPUA/NEW GUINEA CARVED FEAST BOWL. Tami Island, early 20th century. Oblong wooden bowl with carved designs along rim. Some edge loss. 5"h. 28.5"l.
• Papua New Guinea Asmat Ancestral
  Papua New Guinea Asmat Ancestral Figure attenuated figure coated in white black and red-orange pigment 46 in. 20th century From the Daniel Jacobs and Edward Mason Collection; purchased from Sutherland Gallery New York NY
• NEW GUINEA TRIBAL MASK - Papuan
  NEW GUINEA TRIBAL MASK - Papuan Paddle Head Lintel Mask Middle Sepik River origin possibly Kanganyman Tribe 22'' x 9'' very good condition. From a Morrill Maine home.
• TWO POLYNESIAN CARVED MAHOGANY
  TWO POLYNESIAN CARVED MAHOGANY MASKSTwo Polynesian Carved Mahogany Masks