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Carving of a squatting figure within an arch surmounted by a janus-headed hornbill encircling another human head.

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

Elaborately carved canoe prow with the front part in the form of stylised crocodile jaws.

Baio River, Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

Standing male figure with head-dress in the form of a long-necked bird touching his chest.

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

Large oval carving of two faces, one pointing up, the other down.

Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Sepik (?)

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Lime tube carved with a wave design

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

Crescent shaped shell pendant

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

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Small carving in a T-shape like a canoe splash board, decorated in blue and white with two figures seated back to back at the join of the T.

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

Bamboo 'baton' with an elaborately carved side handle, pointed tip and cutaway shaft.

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

Club or pestle with elaborate bird's head handle

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

Decorated whole gourd with a curved animal tooth fitted in a neck bound with woven raffia.

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

Not on display

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