HEADREST AND TAPA POUNDER, TONGAHEADREST AND TAPA POUNDER, TONGA Both of carved wood, headrest of classic form with flared legs, pounder showing heavy use over generations, late 19th c. (Provenance: Private collection, West Coast).See Sold Price
Fine Polynesian Headrest with Tapa PounderFine Polynesian Headrest with Tapa Pounder,Tonga. Size: 6" x 17" x 4" (15 x 43 x 10 cm) & 12" x 2" x 2" (30 x 5 x 5 cm). Provenance: Private Pennsylvania collection.See Sold Price
SoldA fine Tongan Tapa PounderA fine Tongan Tapa Pounder. Tonga, H: 11.5" An 'Ike' of common form; the tapered handle widening to the but, the squared beating edges with three sides of ribbed design and a single smooth side. The oSee Sold Price
SoldOceanic carvings(lot of 10) Oceanic carved wood objects consisting of a Tongan wood head rest and tapa pounder with patina from use; together with an incised bamboo lime container as used for betel nut chewing; smallSee Sold Price
SoldScarce tapa Tonga Wedding Blanket89" X 72". Purchased in the 1960s, this large example is made by the village from the bark of a tree and presented to the Bride on her wedding day. It is very fragile as you can imagine, but has wondeSee Sold Price
SoldPolynesian Carved Wood Headrest, Tonga, 19th centuPolynesian Carved Wood Headrest, Tonga, 19th century, upward curving flared support with a medial ridge on the underside, the gently curved legs terminating in a flaring circular foot, (one leg repairSee Sold Price
SoldWood, Kali Laloni Headrest, Tonga, 19th C.Wood, palm sennit Tongan archipelago, Polynesia, mid-late 19th century Dimensions (length x width x height): 18 ½ x 5 x 5 in. (46.9 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm) Literature: St. Cartmail, Keith, The Art of TongaSee Sold Price
SoldTwo Hawaiian Wood Tapa Pounders on StandsHawaii, two Tapa pounders, both made from a heavy wood, on wooden stands, one marked 004, the other 028, possibly hand-carved replicas. Length 13 in., Height 8 in.See Sold Price
Sold(3) INDIGENOUS SCULPTURESAll 20th c., including: Aztec Style Rattle Based Figure, 11 1/2" tall; PLUS Haida Style Totem of Bird sheltering a man's head, carved wood, 10 1/2" tall; PLUS Maoiri Tapa Pounder in carved wood with sSee Sold Price
SoldNgalu TapaNgalu Tapa, Tonga, around 1910, bast of the mulberry tree painted with geometrical and figural Ornaments, probably also coat of arms of ancient families of Tonga, age related goodpreserved, approx. 17See Sold Price
SoldAntique Tonga HeadrestAntique Tonga Headrest, Polynesia, Carved hardwood. Repaired. Size: 5.5" x 18" x 5" (14 x 46 x 13 cm).See Sold Price
SoldA Large Tonga Tapa Cloth, South Pacific, 20th Century.A Large Tonga Tapa Cloth, South Pacific, 20th Century. Dimensions: h: 143 x w: 74 in. Provenance: The Collection of Ann and Norman Roulet. Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Institute of ASee Sold Price
SoldSigned Tonga Tapa Cloth - ca. 1970**Originally Listed At $200** Pacific Islands, Tonga, ca. 1970 CE. A signed and very soft tapa cloth presenting a mostly natural blonde hue with 7 decorative motifs arranged in an attractive symmetricSee Sold Price
SoldPOLYNESIAN HEADREST probably Tonga 15 1/2" long, 5POLYNESIAN HEADREST probably Tonga 15 1/2" long, 5 3/4" highSee Sold Price
SoldPOLYNESIAN HEADREST probably Tonga 28 1/2" longPOLYNESIAN HEADREST probably Tonga 28 1/2" longSee Sold Price
Signed Tonga Tapa Cloth - ca. 1970Pacific Islands, Tonga, ca. 1970 CE. A signed and very soft tapa cloth presenting a mostly natural blonde hue with 7 decorative motifs arranged in an attractive symmetrical design, including 3 flowerSee Sold Price
SoldTonga tapa beetleHard wood. Tonga Island. 30,5cm. Provenance : Former collection Andrew Pendergrast.See Sold Price
SoldLarge Tonga tapa cloths, various sizes(lot of 2) Large Tonga tapa cloths, various sizesSee Sold Price
A remarkable celebratory tapa from Tongaimmediate post WW2, purchased 1948, noting the peaceful reintegration of the capital now at peace. In fine condition, again on mulberry bark.See Sold Price
Signed Tonga Tapa Cloth - ca. 1970**Originally Listed At $200** Pacific Islands, Tonga, ca. 1970 CE. A signed and very soft tapa cloth presenting a mostly natural blonde hue with 7 decorative motifs arranged in an attractive symmetricSee Sold Price
Signed Tonga Tapa Cloth - ca. 1970**Originally Listed At $200** Pacific Islands, Tonga, ca. 1970 CE. A signed and very soft tapa cloth presenting a mostly natural blonde hue with 7 decorative motifs arranged in an attractive symmetricSee Sold Price
A TONGA HEADREST, plain top on curving legs. 16insA TONGA HEADREST, plain top on curving legs. 16ins wide.See Sold Price
The Most Devoted Royal Household Order of TongaLA GALERIE NUMISMATIQUE4.2(149)See Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024
Luba Tribal Carved Wood African Female Seed Pounder FigurineArarity Auctions4.6(166)See Sold PriceMar 03, 2024
African Carved Incised Wood Tribal Headrest Conical Base Kaffa Ethiopia Lot of FourArarity Auctions4.6(166)See Sold PriceMar 03, 2024
African Very Refined Turkana Headrest, Kenya, Mid 20th C.Material Culture4.6(765)See Sold PriceFeb 29, 2024
15 Louisville and Nashville Railroad Passenger Car Seat Headrest CoversRail & Road Auctions4.6(165)See Sold PriceMar 08, 2024
A late 19thC 'Leveson & Sons' campaign bed /day bed with a slatted bed and adjustable headrest aboveClaydon Auctioneers Ltd4.3(125)See Sold PriceFeb 26, 2024
19th C. Melanesian Vanuatu Wood Taro Root PounderArtemis Fine Arts4.8(1.4k)See Sold PriceFeb 26, 2024
Papua New Guinea Wooden Tapa Beater w/ Gridded PatternArtemis Fine Arts4.8(1.4k)See Sold PriceFeb 26, 2024
AN UNUSUAL EARLY HAWIAN CARVED VOLCANIC STONE POUNDER of almost rhinoceros horn form. 21 cm high.Hannam's Auctioneers Ltd4.3(386)See Sold PriceFeb 27, 2024
James Cook - Map of the Friendly Isles - Tonga IslandsProverde Auctions4.3(3)See Sold PriceFeb 28, 2024
