An overview of the sculptural arts of the Solomon Islands, with documented works from Nissan Island, the Roviana and Marovo Lagoons, the Eastern areas and beyond. Texts by Deborah Waite and Kevin Conru. Photographs by Hughes Dubois.
Nissan Island Dance MaskCollected by Captain Nauer and sold to the Leipzig Museum in 1913. Inv. No. ME 10875Roviana Lagoon, New Georgia Island, Seated FigureChristie's London, 24 June 1996, Lot 44
Wayne Heathcote, London
Daniella Cavaliere, Milan
Roberto Gamba, MilanRoviana Lagoon, New Georgia Island, Ancestor FigureOld label on base, inscribed: 'S352'
Margaret Soriero, Santa Fe, New MexicoSanta Ana Island, Ceremonial Feast BowlHenry Kuper, Santa Ana
Photographed by Hugo Bernatzik, Christmas Eve 1933, Kuper house interior
Given to Hugo Bernatzik in 1933
Doris Byer, ViennaBougainville Island, Dance PaddlesLeft to right: a. Alain Bovis, Paris; b. Michael Auliso, San Francisco; c. Malcolm Davidson, Melbourne