This is a classic robust axe, a very dark (green) heavy stone, smooth all over with a good fine edge. I am unsure of it's origin, presumably somewhere in the Pacific, and part of the John Benny collec

 

Ethiopia: Priest Coptic Travel manuscript with 4 handpainted icons. It measures cm x cm. The pages are made of goat skin called vellum that has an amazing parchment like texture. The writting is in bl

 

This is an extra large divination bronze couple from the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. Cast in bronze with a higher proportion of copper than usual. Sculptural throughout, the facial and body features a

 

Ritual/oracle calendar from the Bahau Dayak, Borneo island. Fine large example. Heavy item. Wood. Height: 66 cm. Shipping: This item will be shipped by airmail from Indonesia. Reduced shipping fees to

 

For your consideration is an extremely rare example of a 19th.C. Asmat utilitarian object. The nature of their use keeps these objects from normally acquiring an age such as this, and as such, quite c

 

The Archaeology of North America by Dean Snow. Published in 1976, A Studio Book, The Viking Press, New York. Hard cover, 7.5" x 10.25", in very good condition, with map endpapers. The dustjacket is al

 

Beautiful authentic tusk from Papua New Guinea has been carved and polished. Note hollow opening at base. Can be worn or displayed. Measures 10 " from base to tip, 3 9/16 " outer widest, 2 9/16" inner

 

Superb Antique Painted & Shell Overlaid Wedding Chest Indonesia, early 20thC Sumbalun Village, Central Lombok, Note: See similar in books on Indonesian culture & artefacts, also museum collect

 

Bwa Original Danced Ceremonial Owl Mask Item Specifications Type of object Mask Ethnic group Bwa Country of Origin Burkina Faso Dimensions Heigth: 39 inches (99 cm) Approximate age End XXth century It

 

danielgoodrarebooks Store 1842 Geo. CATLIN - HANDCOLORED engraving of Native American Indians