Thanks so much!! Mystery solved I think :D The Mgola-Kela statues and masks look very alien like to me and I love them I found some more...
@Taupou The size of the spear did strike me as strange. I cant see it being very practical so short! Heres a pic of the back of the shield [ATTACH]
Thank you all again! @Taupau - I think that is the actual statue I have. The painting is identical and the cracks are in the same place. Amazing...
Here's another couple of items I got from the same auction and may have came from the same collector. I believe that the shield is a 'moluccas...
Thank you all so much for the help!! @2manybooks It does look very like an 'ofika' statue and im totally creeped out now.. It has a dark energy...
Thanks Komokwa! Now you mention it, it does have an Oceanic look to it. Whatever wood it is made of, it is very heavy I visit the local general...
Thank you so much again 2manybooks. Your knowledge is amazing! I'll enjoy doing some reading over the weekend using the links and information...
Thanks Darkwing!
Hey all, If anyone can tell me anything about these objects I got from an auction I would be really grateful. According to the listings: 1)...
Thanks again Taupou. Ive had a look for the book but its very expensive! Ill keep an eye out for a cheap copy on ebay
Wow thanks so much Taupou! South pacific makes sense. The provenance is the same as another item supposedly from Rennel Island. The reason I...
Hi All, Wondering if anybody can tell me anything about this.. I think it may have been a shield but is missing the handle? I assuming that it...
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