Robin's remaining collection is listed below. Please browse and get in contact if you are interested in any items. More details are available on request. all items are located in Sydney, Australia.
Please note you will not be able to purchase online, you will need to email me at amandacookartist@gmail.com directly to organise payment and post/shipping.
A beautiful Garra Hook, Hunstein Mountains, Upper Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea.
A beautiful Garra Hook, Hunstein Mountains, Upper Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea. This took pride of place at the entrance to Robin’s apartment and was a highly valued item in her private collection. Acquired late 1970’s on a Sepik River buying trip.
Estimate $800
Original Sale was for $950 at Auction however the hook was damaged in transport. Photos of transport damage can be supplied on request.
1m long x 15cm wide
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
SOLD
A Fine and Early Kundu Drum, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River, Papua New Guinea.
A Fine and Early Kundu Drum, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. This is a lovely drum with beautiful markings, aside from no skin it is in very good condition and a lovely piece.
Item is 53cm High x 12.5cm in diameter at the ends.
Estimate $500 AUD
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
Three Traditional Trobriand Island Combs, Papua New Guinea SOLD.
Three Traditional Trobriand Island Combs, Papua New Guinea. Gorgeous combs that look great displayed as a set.
Estimate $200
Longest length is 40cm I am happy to sell these items individually on request.
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
SOLD
Two Contemporary and one Old Massim Kundu Drums, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea.
Two Contemporary and one Old Massim Kundu Drums, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Beautifully crafted drums that were displayed in a glass cabinet in Robin’s apartment.
Estimate $300.
I am happy to sell these separately on request.
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
A Collection of Coconut Shell and Wooden Objects Including Bowls, Spoons and an Incised Whistle, Sepik River and Triobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea.
A Collection of Coconut Shell and Wooden Objects Including Bowls, Spoons and an Incised Whistle, Sepik River and Triobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. These are so cute and were on display all together in Robin’s glass display cabinet.
Estimate $200 - $300.
I am happy to sell these items individually on request.
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
Six Mortars and Five Pestles, Papua New Guinea.
Six Mortars and Five Pestles, Papua New Guinea.
These are in excellent condition and beautifully made.
Estimate $200
I am happy to sell these items individually on request.
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
Three Traditional Implements, Sepik area - Papua New Guinea.
Three Traditional Implements, Sepik area (Educated guess) - Papua New Guinea. These looked great in Robin’s apartment as a set on the wall.
Estimate $300
53cm tall x 12.5cm largest diameter .
I am happy to sell these items individually on request.
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
An Older Yipwan Cult Hook, Karawari River, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea.
An Older Yipwan Cult Hook, Karawari River, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea. Gorgeous and slim, a beautiful piece that is lovely on it’s own or with other items on a wall.
Estimate $400
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Height is 53cm
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
Collection from the East Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea.
A Collection of Three Weathered Artefacts Being a Flute Stopper, a Stylised Hook and a Karawari River Yipwan, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
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Estimate $400.
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Longest height is 65cm
I am happy to sell these separately on request.
This piece comes from the Robin Leahy Private Collection and is located in Sydney, Australia.
All prices have been estimated by an Oceanic and Fine Art Auction house in Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
To enquire about this item, please email me directly at amandacookartist@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment.
Provinance:
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin’s greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
Thank you for your interest in the Robin Leahy Collection, if you would like to read more about Robin's life, please do so here on the Oceanic Art Society Website
Papua New Guinea Artefacts from
The Estate of Robin Leahy
Robin Grant (Leahy) Hodgson 1945 – 2025
Robin Leahy (1942 – 2025) moved to Port Moresby in 1966 setting out on her own as an adventurer eager to embrace life in Papua New Guinea and explore its arts and culture. In 1970 she married pilot Richard Leahy and together they travelled extensively across PNG collecting art—one of Robin's greatest passions. This love of travelling for artefacts led to her opening her first shop in Lae, The Melanesian Arts Centre, in the mid-1970s, where her collection and reputation as a respected artefact dealer grew. After moving to Sydney Robin served as the long-term Secretary of the Oceanic Art Society.
