2 large African Shrine idols Magic Fetish sculptures

The very large primitive shrine idols from Nigeria, West Africa. The two statues are from different tribes in that region, the large black one is likely Chamba peoples, and the weathered smaller examp

A Large carved wooden shrine idol with classic features and a very well weathered and eroded surface, losses from the bottom and interior of the sculpture suggest a long time exposed to the elements.

This is a very finely carved Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use

This is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Holo or Zombo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older sculpture in a squatting posture with hands to face, with a weathered surface and raffia gra

A carved wooden magic idol with bundle of magic substances sealed inside a large textile wrapped bundle around the central torso. Yaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The Sculpture measures 12 inches

A carved wooden shrine idol encrusted with offerings and organic matter. A Bateba Thil Phuwe or spirit idol, Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16 inches tall. Provenance:

A Tall carved wooden fetish idol with numerous iron spikes and sharp objects embedded into the figure, which is also adorned with various organic objects, grass, textiles and shells. The figure measur

A carved wooden idol with numerous nails and fetish material attached to a two headed sculpture with inset glass eyes. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 10.5 x 5.5 inches.

A Carved wooden Vodun effigy with various magic regalia attached and bound to a shrine fetish with encrusted surface and signs of ritual use. Fon peoples, Togo/Dahomey, West Africa. The sculpture meas

A Very large and impressive sculpture from the Kongo peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A haunting carved wooden African idol of a Dog with glass eyes and magic substances sealed in chest cav

A Carved wooden male idol with stylized face and beard, and large magic fetish bundle placed into top cavity. The sculpture measures 9 inches tall ON its custom base.

This is a finely carved vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a open mouth idol with inset glass eyes and a large chamber for magic substances, sealed wi

A Carved wooden magic idol with 3/4 Torso, stylize coiffure and large central cavity on top that likely held a magic bundle at one time. Luba peoples, Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7 3

Tall Impressive Lobi Ti Puo Magic fetish from the LOBI of Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved wooden idol with traditional rasied hand thought to deflect magic spells, witchcraft and Illness, a protecti

A large heavy carved wooden village idol with traditional style mask like face, incised deigns, traditional , almost cubist form, a animal hide like vest and feather coiffure. Songye peoples, Congo, A

A carved wooden shrine idol or magic fetish used by a diviner as a talisman to ward off witchcraft and malevolent spirits. The sculpture is carved wood with a well weathered surface and most unusual t

Archaic Senufo Shrine fetish, carved wood heavily encrusted, weathered and repaired base. Such a figure would have likely served as a medium to the spirit world and received offerings and libations on

Carved wooden effigy of a monkey with attached animal feathers,hide and hair. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The magic fetish sculpture measures 17 inches tall.

A very old and well handled wooden sculpture from the Luba peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This female idol has an undeniable well worn patina, please note the extremely well worn arms and

A rare and interesting old Loma shrine fetish in the form of a bird, with encrusted surface and remains of embellishments like rope and shells, suggesting years of ritual field use. The sculpture meas

Carved wooden magic fetish from the Lobi of Burkina faso, West Africa. Wooden idol in the form of a human leg with ancestral face and head atop the bent leg. A powerful example of African Art and magi

A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male Chief with large iron bells hanging from his neck, and glass embedded and painted eyes, hands to wais, a dramatic carving and no

A primitive and powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope hor

A Very rare and interesting old Bakongo figure, a magic fetish idol from a shrine. Bakongo peoples, Congo, central Africa. A very Rare type ,well carved. - Ex. Jean Pierre Hallet, La Jolla, CA. The fe