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Showing 4,192 results for Melanesian (New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea)

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Rooria?, Bamboo, fiber, shell, Melanesian (New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea) — Rooria?
Melanesian (New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea)
19th century

Spirit Board?, Wood, paint, fiber, Papua New Guinea — Spirit Board?
Papua New Guinea
late 19th–early 20th century

Funerary Figure (Kulap), Chalk, paint, Southern New Ireland — Funerary Figure (Kulap)
Southern New Ireland
late 19th century

Panpipe, Reed, Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinea) — Panpipe
Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinea)
late 19th–early 20th century

Whistle, Condor bone, various materials, Melanesian (Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinean) — Whistle
Melanesian (Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Transverse Flute, bamboo, Melanesian (Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinean) — Transverse Flute
Melanesian (Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Pan Pipes, bamboo, Melanesian (Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinean) — Pan Pipes
Melanesian (Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Waterdrum, Wood, black stain, Melanesian (Papua New Guinea?) — Waterdrum
Melanesian (Papua New Guinea?)
20th century

Pendant or Head Ornament (Kapkap), Tridacna shell, turtle shell, fiber, New Ireland — Pendant or Head Ornament (Kapkap)
New Ireland
late 19th–early 20th century

Seed Rattle, Shell, cord, Papua New Guinean (Bismarck Archipelago) — Seed Rattle
Papua New Guinean (Bismarck Archipelago)
late 19th century

Teapot, New Hall, Hard-paste porcelain with enamel decoration, British, New Hall, Staffordshire — Teapot
New Hall
ca. 1790

Ensemble, plant fiber, synthetic, Papua New Guinea — Ensemble
Papua New Guinea
late 20th century

Spirit Board, Wood, paint, celluloid film, cloth, fiber, Papua New Guinea (?) — Spirit Board
Papua New Guinea (?)
late 19th–early 20th century

Drum (Gama [?]), Wood, paint, reptile skin, Papua New Guinea (?) — Drum (Gama [?])
Papua New Guinea (?)
late 19th–early 20th century

Drum (Gama [?]), Wood, paint, Papua New Guinea (?) — Drum (Gama [?])
Papua New Guinea (?)
late 19th–early 20th century

Rattle, Seeds, cloth, fiber, Papua New Guinea — Rattle
Papua New Guinea
late 19th–early 20th century

Trumpet (Tutue [?]), Shell, Papua New Guinea — Trumpet (Tutue [?])
Papua New Guinea
19th–early 20th century

Bowl, Ceramic, Papua New Guinea — Bowl
Papua New Guinea
early to mid-20th century

Axe or Adze Blade, Stone, Papua New Guinea (?) — Axe or Adze Blade
Papua New Guinea (?)
19th century or earlier

Darubiri, Cane, Melanesian (New Guinea) — Darubiri
Melanesian (New Guinea)
19th century

Stringed Instrument, Wood, Melanesian (New Guinea) — Stringed Instrument
Melanesian (New Guinea)
late 19th century

Bullroarer (Imunu Viki?), wood, lime, Papua New Guinean — Bullroarer (Imunu Viki?)
Papua New Guinean
late 19th century

Covered goblet, New Bremen Glass Manufactory, Blown and engraved glass, American — Covered goblet
New Bremen Glass Manufactory
John Frederick Amelung
1788

Violin, Wood, Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean) — Violin
Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Friction Drum (Lunet, Livika or Kule Paganeg), Wood, stain, Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean) — Friction Drum (Lunet, Livika or Kule Paganeg)
Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Jew's Harp, Bamboo, Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean) — Jew's Harp
Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Panpipes, bamboo, Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean) — Panpipes
Melanesian (New Ireland, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Kaba or Kundu (drum), Wood, Melanesian (Massim?, Papua New Guinea) — Kaba or Kundu (drum)
Melanesian (Massim?, Papua New Guinea)
late 19th century

Time Marker, Wood, Melanesian (Massim Region, Papua New Guinean) — Time Marker
Melanesian (Massim Region, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Apa, wood, lizard skin, Melanesian (Huon Gulf?, Papua New Guinean) — Apa
Melanesian (Huon Gulf?, Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Friction Drum (Lunet or Livika), Wood, shell, Northern New Ireland — Friction Drum (Lunet or Livika)
Northern New Ireland
late 19th–early 20th century

Funerary Carving (Malagan), Wood, paint, shell, resin, Northern New Ireland — Funerary Carving (Malagan)
Northern New Ireland
late 19th–early 20th century

Funerary Carving (Malagan), Wood, paint, shell, Northern New Ireland — Funerary Carving (Malagan)
Northern New Ireland
late 19th–early 20th century

Funerary Figure (Kulap), Chalk, paint, Southern New Ireland — Funerary Figure (Kulap)
Southern New Ireland
late 19th–early 20th century

Funerary Carving (Malagan), Wood, paint, shell, beads, Northern New Ireland — Funerary Carving (Malagan)
Northern New Ireland
late 19th–early 20th century

Funerary Figure (Kulap), Chalk, paint, Southern New Ireland — Funerary Figure (Kulap)
Southern New Ireland
late 19th–early 20th century

Belt, bark, shell, cotton, New Guinea — Belt
New Guinea
mid-20th century

Belt, ivory, raffia, cotton, New Guinea — Belt
New Guinea
mid-20th century

Drum, corrugated metal, cord, Melanesian (Papua New Guinean) — Drum
Melanesian (Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century

Kundu (drum), Wood, skin, fiber, seaweed and shells, Melanesian (Papua New Guinean) — Kundu (drum)
Melanesian (Papua New Guinean)
late 19th century