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12/09/2026

⚒️ Gi Okono — the ceremonial axe of New Caledonia

This striking object is a hache ostensoir, also known as a gi okono, from New Caledonia (Kanak).

Far more than a simple axe, these spectacular objects combined a stone blade with an elaborately decorated shaft and served as prestigious objects in Kanak society. Their impressive form and craftsmanship made them symbols of status, power and authority.

European collectors were fascinated by these axes from the 19th century onwards, and examples found their way into museums and private collections around the world.

What makes the gi okono particularly fascinating is the contrast between the practical origins of the axe and the extraordinary care invested in its decoration. It is a great example of how an everyday tool could become an object of ceremony, prestige and exchange.

Another piece of Oceanic material culture with a story that goes far beyond its appearance.

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05/09/2026

A powerful object from Ambrym Island, Vanuatu 🇻🇺

This beautifully carved club was made for the ceremonial killing of pigs — an act that was far more than simply the slaughter of an animal. On Ambrym, pigs traditionally represented enormous wealth, status and social power, and the sacrifice of pigs played an important role in ceremonies and the complex system of social rank.

Unlike an everyday fighting weapon, a club such as this belonged to a world of ritual, prestige and exchange. Its form is both functional and deeply symbolic, reflecting the extraordinary artistic traditions of Vanuatu.

Objects like this offer a fascinating glimpse into the social and ceremonial life of Ambrym before the profound changes brought by the modern era.

🌋 Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
🪵 Ceremonial pig-killing club
🇻🇺 Vanuatu, Melanesia

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A fascinating 1928 Dutch edition of Frank Hurley’s classic account of New Guinea: Parelvisschers en Papoea’s.Originally ...
04/09/2026

A fascinating 1928 Dutch edition of Frank Hurley’s classic account of New Guinea: Parelvisschers en Papoea’s.

Originally published in English as Pearls and Savages: Adventures in the Air, on Land and Sea in New Guinea, Hurley’s book brings together his photographs and adventures from his travels through Papua New Guinea.

Hurley is perhaps best remembered for his extraordinary photographs of Shackleton’s Endurance expedition, but his work in New Guinea offers another remarkable glimpse into the landscapes, communities, ceremonies and daily life of the region during the early 20th century.

This Dutch edition, published in 1928, is a particularly beautiful example of how Hurley’s photographic vision—and the fascination with New Guinea—was presented to European readers almost a century ago.

A wonderful combination of exploration history, early photography and Oceanic cultural documentation. 📚

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A truly extraordinary piece of Marquesan art. Featured in Michael Hamson’s By Descent, this remarkable Marquesan Tiki is...
31/08/2026

A truly extraordinary piece of Marquesan art.

Featured in Michael Hamson’s By Descent, this remarkable Marquesan Tiki is a powerful example of the distinctive visual language of the Marquesas Islands — monumental features, intense expression, and an almost otherworldly presence.

What makes pieces like this so fascinating is the way Marquesan artists transformed the human figure into something simultaneously ancestral, spiritual and intensely alive. Every line and proportion seems deliberate, giving the Tiki an unmistakable sense of power.

Seeing an exceptional object like this documented in By Descent is a reminder of just how extraordinary the artistic traditions of the Marquesas are — and why Marquesan sculpture remains one of the great treasures of Oceanic art.

📖 Michael Hamson — By Descent is filled with these beautiful objects and the amazing stories behind them 😍 Check his website with wonderful content as well https://oceanicart.com

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29/08/2026

The i ula tavatava — a Fijian throwing club 🇫🇯

One of the most distinctive weapons from Fiji: the i ula tavatava, a throwing club with a beautifully carved, deeply fluted head.

Made from a single piece of dense hardwood, these clubs were designed to be thrown with considerable force. The lobed and grooved head isn’t just visually striking — it gives the weapon its characteristic weight and balance.

What I particularly love about Fijian clubs is how functional objects could also become incredible examples of craftsmanship. Every line, groove and curve was carved by hand, turning a weapon into a powerful piece of material culture.

In this video I take a closer look at this example and its distinctive form.

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**Plastik der Südsee — 1956**A beautiful and fascinating piece of early literature on the art and material culture of th...
26/08/2026

**Plastik der Südsee — 1956**

A beautiful and fascinating piece of early literature on the art and material culture of the South Seas, published in 1956.

This particular book came recommended to me by Sven Kirsten, so I was more than happy to add it to our collection. Books like this are not only valuable references, but also wonderful windows into the way Oceanic art was documented, collected and understood in the mid-20th century.

Another great addition to the library — and one that fits perfectly alongside our collection of Oceanic art, ethnographic books and Tiki-related material. 🌴🌺📖

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**Club Types of Nuclear Polynesia — Churchill, 1917 📚🌺**A fascinating early study of Polynesian club forms, published by...
24/08/2026

**Club Types of Nuclear Polynesia — Churchill, 1917 📚🌺**

A fascinating early study of Polynesian club forms, published by the British anthropologist **William Churchill in 1917**.

*Club Types of Nuclear Polynesia* documents and classifies the remarkable diversity of traditional Oceanic clubs, looking at their forms, regional variations and cultural context. A wonderful glimpse into the early scholarly documentation of Polynesian material culture — and a valuable reference for anyone interested in Oceanic arms and ceremonial objects.

Books like this are more than references; they are windows into how the material culture of the Pacific was being recorded and understood over a century ago.

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22/08/2026

A fascinating piece of Kanak material culture from **New Caledonia**: a traditional **yam knife**, dating to around the 1970s. 🌿🔪

Far more than a simple agricultural tool, yam knives were associated with the cultivation and ceremonial importance of the yam — a fundamental crop in Kanak society and an important part of social and ritual life.

This example measures approximately **49 cm high and 8 cm wide**, with its distinctive elongated form and beautifully aged surface showing decades of use and patina.

Another remarkable piece of Oceanic art and ethnography in the collection. 🌴

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**TABOO: The Art of Tiki 🌺🗿**Published in **1999**, *Taboo: The Art of Tiki* is an important early book in the modern re...
22/08/2026

**TABOO: The Art of Tiki 🌺🗿**

Published in **1999**, *Taboo: The Art of Tiki* is an important early book in the modern revival and appreciation of Tiki culture and art.

What makes this particular edition even more interesting is the **foreword by Sven Kirsten**. At the time, *The Book of Tiki* had **not yet been published** and was still known under its working title, *In Search of Tiki*.

So this book captures a fascinating moment in Tiki history — right before Kirsten’s groundbreaking *The Book of Tiki* would help define and document the modern Tiki revival.

For collectors, historians and lovers of Polynesian-inspired art, *Taboo* remains a great snapshot of the movement as it was taking shape at the end of the 1990s.

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