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LEROY SCHMALTZ EARLY HAND PAINTED PALM SPATHE FETISH.1 - LEROY SCHMALTZ EARLY HAND PAINTED PALM SPATHE FETISH.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An early LeRoy rendered palm spathe with an aqua floral painted pattern. A staple of his early career. 42"x9". VG+ with typical we...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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LEROY SCHMALTZ EARLY HAND PAINTED PALM SPATHE FETISH.2 - LEROY SCHMALTZ EARLY HAND PAINTED PALM SPATHE FETISH.
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(1960s) An early LeRoy rendered palm spathe with a painted rose colored tribal pattern. A staple of his early career. 44"x9.5". VG+ with t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 350.00
 
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OA MASTER PATTERN - CARVED SPANISH REVIVAL BOX CARVINGS.3 - OA MASTER PATTERN - CARVED SPANISH REVIVAL BOX CARVINGS.
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(1950s) Four master pattern carvings of an early Schmaltz & Van Oosting trinket box. Spindle chocks present. Smallest to largest: 9.5"x5&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 2,000.00
 
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A GROUP OF 14 OA MASTER PATTERN FLORAL ORNAMENTAL CARVINGS.4 - A GROUP OF 14 OA MASTER PATTERN FLORAL ORNAMENTAL CARVINGS.
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(1950s) Fourteen master pattern carvings of a early Schmaltz & Van Oosting floral details. Pieces such as these were used in combination with wa...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 850.00
 
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A GROUP OF 4 OA MASTER PATTERN - CLASSICAL CORBEL CARVINGS .5 - A GROUP OF 4 OA MASTER PATTERN - CLASSICAL CORBEL CARVINGS .
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(1950s) Four master pattern carvings of a early Schmaltz & Van Oosting corbels in classical Continental style. Some spindle chocks present. VG+ ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 475.00
 
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A GROUP OF 5 OA MASTER PATTERNS - HAWAIIAN HOTEL PINEAPPLE ACCENT PANEL CARVINGS.6 - A GROUP OF 5 OA MASTER PATTERNS - HAWAIIAN HOTEL PINEAPPLE ACCENT PANEL CARVINGS.
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(1960s) Fourteen master pattern carvings of early Schmaltz & Van Oosting "pineapple" wood trim accents. These were used in application...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,300.00
 
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A GROUP OF 4 OA MASTER PATTERNS - VARIOUS HAWAIIAN & CONTINENTAL ACCENTS.7 - A GROUP OF 4 OA MASTER PATTERNS - VARIOUS HAWAIIAN & CONTINENTAL ACCENTS.
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(1960s)Smallest to Largest: 18.5"x28" to 14"x32".VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 270.00
 
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SET OF ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS OF OCEANIC ARTS CARVINGS OF HAWAIIAN & CONTINENTAL TRIM.8 - SET OF ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS OF OCEANIC ARTS CARVINGS OF HAWAIIAN & CONTINENTAL TRIM.
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(1960s) These hail from an era in the 1960s when OA was recycling some of it's early non-Polynesian carving work to drum up more business. These...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 900.00
 
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OA MODERNIST TROPICAL TABLE LIGHTER SHOWROOM SAMPLE.9 - OA MODERNIST TROPICAL TABLE LIGHTER SHOWROOM SAMPLE.
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(1960s) An OA creation as part of their full offering to clients wishing to leave no stone unturned in regard to customized detail.4.5x2.25x2.25. VG+
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 850.00
 
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OA MODERNIST TROPICAL TABLE LIGHTER MASTER PATTERN.10 - OA MODERNIST TROPICAL TABLE LIGHTER MASTER PATTERN.
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(1960s) 4x4x1.25.VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 625.00
 
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OA VERTICAL MARQUESAN TIKI WALL TRIM WALL SAMPLE.11 - OA VERTICAL MARQUESAN TIKI WALL TRIM WALL SAMPLE.
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(1960s) A very OA showroom wall sample for intricate Marquesan pattern wall trim. These would be used for doorway and cabinet accents in commercial Po
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 650.00
 
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OA VERTICAL TROPICAL HIBISCUS WALL TRIM WALL SAMPLE.12 - OA VERTICAL TROPICAL HIBISCUS WALL TRIM WALL SAMPLE.
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(1960s) 60"x3". VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 650.00
 
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OA TROPICAL WALL TRIM SECTION SAMPLE.13 - OA TROPICAL WALL TRIM SECTION SAMPLE.
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(1960s) A classic OA-George Nakashima design for repeating wall trim. Examples of this type could be found in Tiki temples across the nation with uses
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 450.00
 
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OA HAWAIIAN FLOWER PANEL PATTERN SAMPLE.14 - OA HAWAIIAN FLOWER PANEL PATTERN SAMPLE.
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(1960s) 48x11.25. VG+.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 425.00
 
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OA SPANISH DRAGON WOOD TILE MASTER PATTERN.15 - OA SPANISH DRAGON WOOD TILE MASTER PATTERN.
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(1960s) 9x19.5" x 1.75". VG+.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 850.00
 
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ECUADORIAN BEAR WITH FISH MAHOGANY WALL PANEL.16 - ECUADORIAN BEAR WITH FISH MAHOGANY WALL PANEL.
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(1960s) A gorgeous hand carved nature scene, imported by Oceanic Arts in the 1960s from Central America. Taking a cue from their mentor, Robert Carter
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for 510.00
 
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OA PINEAPPLE FINIAL ACCENT SHOWROOM SAMPLE.17 - OA PINEAPPLE FINIAL ACCENT SHOWROOM SAMPLE.
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(1960s) A nicely carved pineapple motif finial. OA's attention to detail is apparent in this finial piece which was used in resort location acro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 630.00
 
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OA FLORAL WALL MOLDING PATTERN SAMPLE.18 - OA FLORAL WALL MOLDING PATTERN SAMPLE.
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(1960s) 8.25"x48".VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 800.00
 
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OA PACIFIC WAVE SCROLL WALL TRIM PATTERN SAMPLE.19 - OA PACIFIC WAVE SCROLL WALL TRIM PATTERN SAMPLE.
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(1960s) 40"x6". VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 275.00
 
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EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING TIKI "MANA" SURF CHARMS DOUBLE MASTER PATTERN.20 - EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING TIKI "MANA" SURF CHARMS DOUBLE MASTER PATTERN.
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(1956) One of the earliest offerings from Schmaltz-Van Oosting are their Tiki "Mana Surf" Charms. This is a rare "double pattern"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 2,250.00
 
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EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING PAIR TIKI PENDANT CHARMS.21 - EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING PAIR TIKI PENDANT CHARMS.
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(1950s) 4.4"x1.5" each. VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 530.00
 
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EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING TIKI "MANA" SURF CHARMS DOUBLE MASTER PATTERN.22 - EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING TIKI "MANA" SURF CHARMS DOUBLE MASTER PATTERN.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) The most famous of the Mana Surf Charms, this type was eventually repurposed into wall masks, door and cabinet pulls. Here is a double master
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,700.00
 
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OA WITCO STYLE SURF CHARM MASTER PATTERN.23 - OA WITCO STYLE SURF CHARM MASTER PATTERN.
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(1960s) A rare Witco inspired surf charm made some time in the early 1960s. For a brief period, OA halted production on the Mana Surf Charms but from
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 250.00
 
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EARLY CARVED POLYNESIAN NOVELTY TABLE LIGHTER.24 - EARLY CARVED POLYNESIAN NOVELTY TABLE LIGHTER.
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(1960s) 7"x2". VG+.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 110.00
 
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CARVED OCEANIC ARTS POLYNESIAN GOD FIGURAL PALM FROND.25 - CARVED OCEANIC ARTS POLYNESIAN GOD FIGURAL PALM FROND.
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(1960-90s) OA began making these in the late 1950s out of a particular part of the palm frond where its stout construction allowed for more figural, s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 600.00
 
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EXCEPTIONAL CARVED COCONUT MONKEY.26 - EXCEPTIONAL CARVED COCONUT MONKEY.
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(1970s) A very clever carving of the traditional coconut monkey novelty figure. The expression and use of the coconut fiber as fur is unusual. 7.25&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 430.00
 
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COCO PALMS HAWAIIAN HELMET CHAIR BACK ORNAMENTATION.27 - COCO PALMS HAWAIIAN HELMET CHAIR BACK ORNAMENTATION.
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(1960s) This master pattern carving was made exclusively for The Coco Palms Resort for application to their custom dining room chairs by OA. These can
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 125.00
 
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VERY EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING PARTY RENTALS FOLD OUT BROCHURE.28 - VERY EARLY SCHMALTZ & VAN OOSTING PARTY RENTALS FOLD OUT BROCHURE.
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(Late 1950s) 8.5"x4" closed. VG+.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
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OCEANIC ARTS ORANGE COUNTY FLORAL SHOW BOOTH PHOTO STILL.29 - OCEANIC ARTS ORANGE COUNTY FLORAL SHOW BOOTH PHOTO STILL.
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(1958) A promotional photograph of a model posing in a customized booth setting by Schmaltz-Van Oosting for Orchids Importers, Armacost & Roysto...
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EARLY SCHMALTZ-VAN OOSTING INVOICES TO TRADER VIC'S.30 - EARLY SCHMALTZ-VAN OOSTING INVOICES TO TRADER VIC'S.
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(1958-1959) A pair of early invoices to Trader Vic's famous Cosmo Place, San Francisco location. Note the payee is Robert Van Oosting at Bob'...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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SCHMALTZ-VAN OOSTING JOB INVOICE - SIGNED BY TIKI CARVER ED CRISSMAN.31 - SCHMALTZ-VAN OOSTING JOB INVOICE - SIGNED BY TIKI CARVER ED CRISSMAN.
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(1961) Early invoice to famed OA tiki carver, ED CRISSMAN, dated August 1961. Signed in blue ink. 7"x8.5". VG+.
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OCEANIC ARTS STEPHEN CRANE/FLORIAN GABRIEL SIGNED INVOICE.32 - OCEANIC ARTS STEPHEN CRANE/FLORIAN GABRIEL SIGNED INVOICE.
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(1962) SIGNED by FLORIAN GABRIEL, art director for Steve Crane and Associates. 7"x8.5". VG+ with small staple holes .
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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PAIR OF OCEANIC ARTS CORK & COCONUT ROOM DIVIDER DECOR POLES.33 - PAIR OF OCEANIC ARTS CORK & COCONUT ROOM DIVIDER DECOR POLES.
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(1960s) OA showroom floor samples of an ingenious use of natural and surplus materials to help create a stylish and theme transforming mood. Approx 34
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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OA WOOD "PUKA SCREEN" TILE -TIKI MASK MASTER PATTERN CARVING.34 - OA WOOD "PUKA SCREEN" TILE -TIKI MASK MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
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(1960s) A LeRoy Schmaltz answer to the famed ceramic Chinese screen tile used throughout the mid-century Polynesian Pop world. 9.75"x14.5"...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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OA WOOD "PUKA SCREEN" TILE -TIKI MASK MASTER PATTERN CARVING.35 - OA WOOD "PUKA SCREEN" TILE -TIKI MASK MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
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(1960s) 9.75"x14.5"x1.5". VG+.
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OA LEROY SCHMALTZ BAMBOO NATIVE FETISH BUNDLE - STRAIGHT and ANGLED .36 - OA LEROY SCHMALTZ BAMBOO NATIVE FETISH BUNDLE - STRAIGHT and ANGLED .
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(1960s) LeRoy Schmaltz wasted nothing! He loved making use of ANYTHING left over from other projects. These bamboo native fetish bundles are represent
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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OA BLONDE HIBISCUS HANGING ROOM SCREEN PANEL PATTERN.37 - OA BLONDE HIBISCUS HANGING ROOM SCREEN PANEL PATTERN.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) LeRoy created this famous OA pattern using a clever application of various depths with his router drill. The final effect is a three dimension
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for 1,500.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN WALL TRIM MASTER PATTERN CARVING..38 - OA MARQUESAN WALL TRIM MASTER PATTERN CARVING..
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(1960s) Original OA decorative wall trim panel master pattern carving. 7.75"x72.25"x1.75". VG+ with typical wear.
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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OA TAHITIAN DOUBLE-SIDED PATTERN WALL TRIM WALL SAMPLE.39 - OA TAHITIAN DOUBLE-SIDED PATTERN WALL TRIM WALL SAMPLE.
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(1960s) A OA showroom wall sample for intricate Tahitian pattern wall trim. These would be used for doorway and cabinet accents in commercial Polynesi
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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VERY EARLY LEROY SCHMALTZ EASTER ISLAND ANCESTOR FIGURE PANEL.40 - VERY EARLY LEROY SCHMALTZ EASTER ISLAND ANCESTOR FIGURE PANEL.
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(1961) Made for the famous POLYNESIAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS in Playa Del Rey, California, this early LeRoy carving was the master and wall sample at Schm
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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VERY EARLY LEROY SCHMALTZ COOK ISLAND PANEL.41 - VERY EARLY LEROY SCHMALTZ COOK ISLAND PANEL.
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(1961) Made for the famous POLYNESIAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS in Playa Del Rey, California. 48.25"X8.25"X2". VG+ with typical wear.
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EARLY OA CHINESE JUNK DOUBLE-SIDED PANEL PATTERN SAMPLE.42 - EARLY OA CHINESE JUNK DOUBLE-SIDED PANEL PATTERN SAMPLE.
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(1950s) An early Schmaltz and Van Oosting decorative wall panel carving of a Chinese Junk. 25"x12" -2 Sided. VG+ with typical wear.
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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NONAMAX - OCEANIC ARTS CERAMIC CHINESE SCREEN TILE SAMPLE.43 - NONAMAX - OCEANIC ARTS CERAMIC CHINESE SCREEN TILE SAMPLE.
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(1960s) A gorgeous ceramic jade Chinese tile custom manufactured by Nonamax for Oceanic Arts to their specifications. OA at one time carried the large
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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SET OF CHINESE DRAGON DOOR PULL CASTING MOLD MASTERS - LEFT and RIGHT FACING.44 - SET OF CHINESE DRAGON DOOR PULL CASTING MOLD MASTERS - LEFT and RIGHT FACING.
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(1960s) A rare set of mold masters in bronze for Chinese Dragon door pulls. One is for left facing and the other is for right facing. These were used
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 1,700.00
 
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TAHITIAN PROFILE HEAD ALUMINIUM FIGURAL DOOR PULL.45 - TAHITIAN PROFILE HEAD ALUMINIUM FIGURAL DOOR PULL.
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(1960s) A very rare OA design for a Tahitian tiki door pull. This is for the figural version. Appears to made of aluminum. 9.5"x3". VG+.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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TAHITIAN PROFILE HEAD SOLID BRONZE DOOR PULL.46 - TAHITIAN PROFILE HEAD SOLID BRONZE DOOR PULL.
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(1960s) A very rare OA design for a Tahitian tiki door pull. This is for the block handle version. Solid bronze. 11"x3.5". VG+.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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LEROY SCHMALTZ "TIKI TRENCH ART" - IDOL CANOE.47 - LEROY SCHMALTZ "TIKI TRENCH ART" - IDOL CANOE.
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(1960s) Going back to his early days, LeRoy always found use for small scrap items. Here, LeRoy took some left over pieces of wood to fashion a canoe
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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MICRONESIAN MORTLOCK ISLAND TAPUANU MASK.48 - MICRONESIAN MORTLOCK ISLAND TAPUANU MASK.
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(Mid-20th Century) A Transitional style, decorated with lime and charcoal paint. 12"X3.5".VG+.
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NENDO, SOLOMON ISLANDS BLACK BIRD CUP WITH SHELL INLAY EYES.49 - NENDO, SOLOMON ISLANDS BLACK BIRD CUP WITH SHELL INLAY EYES.
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(Mid-20th Century) Drinking cup with delicately carved angular birdhead with pear shell eyes. 5.5"x3.75". VG+.with typical wear
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NEW GUINEA CROCODILE SPIRIT FIGURE.50 - NEW GUINEA CROCODILE SPIRIT FIGURE.
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(Mid-20th Century) New Guinea Folk Art Crocodile sculpture with inset cowrie shell eyes and ancestor face on the tail. 3.5"x34". VG+.
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MELANESIAN CROCODILE CARVING.51 - MELANESIAN CROCODILE CARVING.
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(Mid-20th Century) A stylized Folk Art Crocodile from Melanesia. Inset operculum shell. 4.5"x32". VG+
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SAMOAN FOLK CARVING TURTLE.52 - SAMOAN FOLK CARVING TURTLE.
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(Mid-20th Century) Carved Folk Art Sea sculpture likely from Samoa. Projecting head with detailed shell. 4.5"x12.5". VG+.
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NEW GUINEA WALLABY FIGURAL CARVING.53 - NEW GUINEA WALLABY FIGURAL CARVING.
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(Mid-20th Century) New Guinea Trobriand Island stylized Wallaby carving of noteworthy scale, on tripod feet with outstretched arms and canted head. Th
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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ABORIGINAL TIKI PAINTED RELIQUARY CONTAINER.54 - ABORIGINAL TIKI PAINTED RELIQUARY CONTAINER.
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(Mid-Century) Also known as an ABO, this colorfully painted cylinder would be made out of hollowed out limb ends, filled with human remains and sealed
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA FEMALE SUSPENSION SKULL HOOK FIGURE.55 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA FEMALE SUSPENSION SKULL HOOK FIGURE.
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(Mid-20th Century) Carved with bold and exaggerated features, likely from the Iatmul or Sawos people. Female figure with inset cowrie shell eyes. Pier
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER SKULL HOOK FIGURE.56 - MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER SKULL HOOK FIGURE.
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(Mid-20th Century) Middle Sepik River Hook Figure. Top of the head is pierced for a suspension cord. Hands resting on the abdomen with detailed curvin
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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ABORIGINAL BARK PAINTING.57 - ABORIGINAL BARK PAINTING.
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(Mid-20th Century) Arnhem Land painting with natural ocher pigments in geometric patterns. Some water staining and separations. Unknown Artist. Rare.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA SEPIK RIVER HORNBILL & SPIRIT FIGURE.58 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA SEPIK RIVER HORNBILL & SPIRIT FIGURE.
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(Mid-20th Century) Very handsome carving featuring a hornbill mounted above a spirit figure mask on base. 11"x4.25". VG+.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA ABELAM SPIRIT MASK.59 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA ABELAM SPIRIT MASK.
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(Mid-20th Century) A rare ochre colored PNG mask from The Big Trip. A small mask at 6.75"x4". VG with some loss to the nose and headdress.
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DOUBLE SIDED RISQUE CARVED SOUTH SEAS PANEL.60 - DOUBLE SIDED RISQUE CARVED SOUTH SEAS PANEL.
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(Mid-20th Century) A handsome double-sided standing panel carving of a native love scene. One side depicts a man and woman beside their tall jungle hu
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NATIVE HUNTRESS BUST CARVING.61 - NATIVE HUNTRESS BUST CARVING.
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(Mid-20th Century) Detailed Philippine Ifugao female huntress figural bust. Impressively carved from one piece of Mahogany. 12.5"x 8.25"x5...
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PAIR OF BALINESE WOOD BUSTS.62 - PAIR OF BALINESE WOOD BUSTS.
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(Mid-20th Century) Highly detailed carvings of a beautiful young native couple. VG+ with one repaired break in the male headdress feather tip. 12&qu...
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PAIR OF CARVED FEMALE BUSTS.63 - PAIR OF CARVED FEMALE BUSTS.
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(Mid-20th Century) Balinese stylized carved figures. 9.75"x4"x3.25" and 6.5"x3"x2". VG+ with typical wear.
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SET OF THREE CARVED FIGURAL HEAD CUPS.64 - SET OF THREE CARVED FIGURAL HEAD CUPS.
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(Mid-20th Century) A trio of native head carvings as handled drinking cups. Approx 9.75"x3.5"x5.5" each. VG+ with typical wear.
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UNUSUAL AFRICAN ANGOLAN HELMET RITUAL MASK.65 - UNUSUAL AFRICAN ANGOLAN HELMET RITUAL MASK.
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(Mid-20th Century) Possibly from the Chowke People. Made of a bentwood frame work and covered with Bark cloth with woven cloth applied. 11.25"x...
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TAIWANESE TRIDENT WEAPON.66 - TAIWANESE TRIDENT WEAPON.
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(Mid-20th Century) Taiwan native Trident/weapon. Unscrews into 2 pieces in center. Bought from Paul Marshall products. 61.5" x 5.5". VG+.
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SOLOMON ISLAND FIGHTING BOW.67 - SOLOMON ISLAND FIGHTING BOW.
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(Early-20th Century) Solomon Island, Bougainville woven fiber fighting bow. A traditional bow with entire shaft covered with rattan and orchid stem fi
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BUNDLE OF SEVEN WOOD SPEAR WEAPONS.68 - BUNDLE OF SEVEN WOOD SPEAR WEAPONS.
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(Early-20th Century) Various authentic native New Guinea barbed spear and arrow sections. 71"x2". VG+ with typical wear.
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SOLOMON ISLAND BOUGAINVILLE BARBED & DECORATED SPEAR.69 - SOLOMON ISLAND BOUGAINVILLE BARBED & DECORATED SPEAR.
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(Early-20th Century) Classic fighting spear with woven orchid fiber shaft and rows of sharp animal bones. These intricate weapons were made with flyin
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SAMOAN PADDLE CLUB w/t INCISED DECORATION.70 - SAMOAN PADDLE CLUB w/t INCISED DECORATION.
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(Early-20th Century) Stepped paddle club with diamond shape head. Decorated with bands of geometric incising. Rich color Lustrous patina with coral po
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MARQUESAS ISLAND FIGURAL SPEAR/LANCE SECTION.71 - MARQUESAS ISLAND FIGURAL SPEAR/LANCE SECTION.
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(Mid-20th Century) Finely carved wood, with base Tiki figure handle surmounted by a segmented spear. 38"x3.5". VG+.
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LARGE MOUNT HAGEN GREEN STONE WOVEN HANDLED CEREMONIAL AXE.72 - LARGE MOUNT HAGEN GREEN STONE WOVEN HANDLED CEREMONIAL AXE.
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(Mid-20th Century) An impressive large Mount Hagen ceremonial green stone axe. These weapons were used for mainly ceremonial and commerce purposes. Ho
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OA LEROY SCHMALTZ WAR CLUBS DESIGN SKETCH.73 - OA LEROY SCHMALTZ WAR CLUBS DESIGN SKETCH.
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(1960s) A scaled ink sketch on paper by LeRoy Schmaltz of various war clubs. Signed. 15.5"x15". VG with toning and light creasing.
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CONCEPTUAL CARVING DRAWINGS FOR HOTEL TAHARA TAHITI.74 - CONCEPTUAL CARVING DRAWINGS FOR HOTEL TAHARA TAHITI.
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(1960s) Conte crayon, pencil and ink sketch on paper. Signed. 11"x18.5". VG with typical wear from production use, light toning, fold and ...
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CONCEPTUAL DRAWING FOR SUND'S TROPICAL ISLAND - BEVERLY BOULEVARD, WHITTIER, CA.75 - CONCEPTUAL DRAWING FOR SUND'S TROPICAL ISLAND - BEVERLY BOULEVARD, WHITTIER, CA.
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(1960s) A rare remodel sketch by LeRoy Schmaltz for Sund's Tropical Island store in Whittier, CA. The owner was Harry Sund, brother of Sunny Sun...
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SET OF TWO (2) ORIGINAL DESIGN SKETCHES OF A MASSIVE CUSTOM OCEANIC ARTS TIKI CHANDELIER.76 - SET OF TWO (2) ORIGINAL DESIGN SKETCHES OF A MASSIVE CUSTOM OCEANIC ARTS TIKI CHANDELIER.
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(1960s) An original set of schematic elevations of a massive Polynesian style chandelier by LeRoy Schmaltz. 14"x17", 18"x20.5". ...
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RESTAURANT COLUMN DESIGN DRAWING SIGNED BY LEROY SCHMALTZ (FISH COLUMN).77 - RESTAURANT COLUMN DESIGN DRAWING SIGNED BY LEROY SCHMALTZ (FISH COLUMN).
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(1960s) An ink on vellum drawing of a highly detailed round support column for a restaurant installation. Signed LeRoy Schmaltz/Oceanic Arts. 14&quo...
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ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWING OF THE FAMOUS OA TAHITIAN WAR CANOE WALL DECOR BLUEPRINT.78 - ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWING OF THE FAMOUS OA TAHITIAN WAR CANOE WALL DECOR BLUEPRINT.
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(1960s) A blueprint of the famous LeRoy Schmaltz Tahitian War Canoe wall carving. Signed by LeRoy with Oceanic Arts production stamp. 18"x24&qu...
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ORIGINAL CONCEPT SKETCH FOR KIMO'S POLYNESIAN WEAR STORE CHECKOUT COUNTER.79 - ORIGINAL CONCEPT SKETCH FOR KIMO'S POLYNESIAN WEAR STORE CHECKOUT COUNTER.
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(1970s) A very rare commissioned design by Kimo's Polynesian Wear for a Witco-esque check out counter. Pen and ink on vellum. 8.5"x11"...
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ORIGINAL CONCEPT SKETCH FOR "THE TIKIS" - MONTEREY PARK, CA.80 - ORIGINAL CONCEPT SKETCH FOR "THE TIKIS" - MONTEREY PARK, CA.
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(1973) Pencil conceptual sketches on a single sheet of signage for various bars and areas of THE TIKIS by LeRoy Schmaltz.10"x16.5". VG+wit...
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ABACUS RESTAURANT DESIGN SKETCHES AND STATS.81 - ABACUS RESTAURANT DESIGN SKETCHES AND STATS.
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(1969) A collection of LeRoy Schmaltz original design sketches for the Abacus restaurant. Entryway and various wall treatments including tikis, wall c
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TAHITI NUI RESTAURANT - KAUAI TABLETOP ORIGINAL CONCEPT DESIGN DRAWING.82 - TAHITI NUI RESTAURANT - KAUAI TABLETOP ORIGINAL CONCEPT DESIGN DRAWING.
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(1960s) A design by LeRoy Schmaltz for an eventual silkscreen master which would be used to screen the table tops at the Tahiti Nui restaurant on Kaua
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SET OF TWO (2) LION COUNTRY SAFARI KODAK CAMERA & FILM HUT ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS.83 - SET OF TWO (2) LION COUNTRY SAFARI KODAK CAMERA & FILM HUT ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS.
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(1972) A pair of original design ink drawings by LeRoy Schmaltz for the Kodak Film kiosks at the park. Signed initials by LeRoy in the info key. 24&...
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#435 "DUTCH NEW GUINEA SHIELD" WALL SAMPLE CARVING.84 - #435 "DUTCH NEW GUINEA SHIELD" WALL SAMPLE CARVING.
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(1960s) A nice carving from the OA showroom. 30.25" x 8". VG+.
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POLYNESIAN TRIBAL WAR SHIELD WALL SAMPLE CARVING.85 - POLYNESIAN TRIBAL WAR SHIELD WALL SAMPLE CARVING.
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(1970s) A handsome and colorful tribal war shield wall sample from the OA showroom. 26"x10.5". VG+.
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#489 MORTLOCK ISLAND MASK MASTER PATTERN CARVING.86 - #489 MORTLOCK ISLAND MASK MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
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(1950s) An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting product. This is the master pattern carving with spindle chocks. 14"x5.5". VG+ with typical wear.
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VERY EARLY OA #489 MORTLOCK MASK PROTOTYPE MASTER PATTERN - POLYRESIN CARVING.87 - VERY EARLY OA #489 MORTLOCK MASK PROTOTYPE MASTER PATTERN - POLYRESIN CARVING.
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(1950s) A very early version of the later, #489 Mortlock Island Mask seen in the previous lot. This version is cast in plaster and marked on the back:
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#401 "NEW GUINEA RITUAL BOARD" WALL SAMPLE CARVING.88 - #401 "NEW GUINEA RITUAL BOARD" WALL SAMPLE CARVING.
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(1950s) A truly stunning artifact from the OA archives. This "BITUAC RITUAL BOARD" was based on a museum specimen and features exquisite d...
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#402 "NEW GUINEA SHIELD" WALL SAMPLE CARVING.89 - #402 "NEW GUINEA SHIELD" WALL SAMPLE CARVING.
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(1960s) Perhaps the most famous of the OA carving designs of all time. This New Guinea shield was created by LeRoy Schmaltz based on a museum specimen
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OA ONE-OFF "NATIVE SHIELD" FROM THE LUAU RENTAL DEPARTMENT.90 - OA ONE-OFF "NATIVE SHIELD" FROM THE LUAU RENTAL DEPARTMENT.
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(1960s) A cartoony native shield comprised of wood and painted matting by LeRoy Schmaltz. 45"x32". VG+ with typical wear from use.
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OA ARAWE WAR SHIELD - SEAKA VILLAGE - NEW BRITAIN STYLE WALL PANEL.91 - OA ARAWE WAR SHIELD - SEAKA VILLAGE - NEW BRITAIN STYLE WALL PANEL.
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(2000s) A dynamic war shield carving by LeRoy Schmaltz with detailed design work and painting with sisal twine and raffia accents. 54"x20.5&quo...
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OA PAPUA NEW GUINEA "FLY RIVER CANOE SHIELD" WALL PANEL.92 - OA PAPUA NEW GUINEA "FLY RIVER CANOE SHIELD" WALL PANEL.
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(2000s) Another interesting design by LeRoy Schmaltz depicting a spirit mask and turtle on a figural shield of the Lower Fly River region of Papua New
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OA NEW CALEDONIA TALE DOOR JAMB WALL PANEL.93 - OA NEW CALEDONIA TALE DOOR JAMB WALL PANEL.
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(1990s) Another handsome New Caledonia Tale carved by LeRoy Schmaltz. This one features inset abalone shell eyes. 49.5"x11". VG+ with typi...
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TONGA ROOM - SAN FRANCISCO "MAN AND SNAKE" NEW GUINEA PANEL - MASTER PATTERN.94 - TONGA ROOM - SAN FRANCISCO "MAN AND SNAKE" NEW GUINEA PANEL - MASTER PATTERN.
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(1960s) This exquisite piece was custom created by Oceanic Arts for the famous Tonga Room at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA . This is the first
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OA LEROY SCHMALTZ MODERNIST INTERPRETIVE NEW CALEDONIA TALE WALL PANEL CARVING.95 - OA LEROY SCHMALTZ MODERNIST INTERPRETIVE NEW CALEDONIA TALE WALL PANEL CARVING.
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(1980s) A simply gorgeous carving by LeRoy Schmaltz, mixing his two biggest influences: Modernist notions with primitive design motifs. Here, a New Ca
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OA ONE-OFF "NEW GUINEA MASK" FROM THE LUAU RENTAL DEPARTMENT.96 - OA ONE-OFF "NEW GUINEA MASK" FROM THE LUAU RENTAL DEPARTMENT.
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(1960s) These fanciful mask/shield carvings were made by LeRoy in his spare time. LeRoy would occasionally come up with attractive rental pieces where
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#420 "NEW GUINEA TALE" OA SHOWROOM WALL SAMPLE CARVING.97 - #420 "NEW GUINEA TALE" OA SHOWROOM WALL SAMPLE CARVING.
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(1960s) A striking design by OA of a New Guinea wall mask. Painted in traditional colors by LeRoy Schmaltz, a staple of the OA catalog for decades. 35
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A PNG MASK COLLABORATION by GUY WILSON, ROBERT GOODWIN & LEROY SCHMALTZ.98 - A PNG MASK COLLABORATION by GUY WILSON, ROBERT GOODWIN & LEROY SCHMALTZ.
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(2000-2022) Here is an interesting piece. Just recently, before LeRoy passed away, being LeRoy, he convalesced, he found ways to keep busy. This mask
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#455 "KAUAI HEAD" WALL MASK SHOWROOM WALL SAMPLE CARVING.99 - #455 "KAUAI HEAD" WALL MASK SHOWROOM WALL SAMPLE CARVING.
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(1950s) This is another of the earliest patterns Schmaltz-Van Oosting created under commission by Cargoes by Carter. A handsome carving. 25"x4....
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#426 "NEW GUINEA MASK" (VERY EARLY VERSION) MASTER PATTERN CARVING.100 - #426 "NEW GUINEA MASK" (VERY EARLY VERSION) MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
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(1950s) The #426-428 New Guinea Mask carvings are perhaps Oceanic Arts' best known items. They could be found all over the globe and with the Di...
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