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Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

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Welcome to Ancient Traditions: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts, a curated journey into the world of ritual, reverence, and timeless artistry. This exceptional collection showcases ceremonial, spiritual, and everyday objects from Indigenous cultures across the Pacific Islands and the Americas, including hand-carved war shields from Papua New Guinea, Dayak shaman staffs from Borneo, and symbolic vessels from Pre-Columbian civilizations. Each artifact tells a powerful story of identity, ancestry, and the divine, from striking gable masks to painted storyboards preserving tribal memory. Whether you're a collector, curator, or historian, this auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire pieces of profound cultural and historical significance. AUCTION CLOSING: This auction will begin closing at 5:15 pm ET on June 27, 2025 PREVIEW: In-Person Preview is available at Blue Box Auction Gallery on June 24 - 26 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Additional condition reports in the form of descriptions, videos or photos can be provided upon request, please email sold@blueboxauction.com at least 48 hours prior to the auction with inquiries.