Carved ivory pendant, in the form of two human figures, back to back, with a double hook below. Given to Macgregor in Namosi, a village in Viti Levu, Fiji and described by him as a 'Rat-safe' (see Museum's 'Slip Catalogue). Hunt (1981):…
Carved male figure, seated on a stool, in wood and decorated with zigzag, wavy and spiral carvings filled with lime. Hunt, 1981, p11, 'Free-standing sculpture from South-East New Guinea is rare and its function unknown. This figure and 59 closely…
"This is one of a pair of carved wooden figures from the NW coast of North America, probably made in the mid-19th century. They may have been carved for a collector or trader, but they apparently are accurate depictions of native people of the time…
Wooden figure, painted black and red. Female, wearing black blanket/cloak. The style of dress and face-paint is typical and is good evidence for the appearance of mid-19th century Haida.
Wooden figure painted red, black and green. Male, wearing handkerchief around head, green cloak/blanket over one shoulder and right hand resting on a walking stick. The style of dress and face-paint is typical and is good evidence for the appearance…