A Bold Dogon Ancestor shrine sculpture

Fantastic carved Dogon shrine figure of multiple ancestors all carved from a single heavy and dense wood. The ancestors look in every direction, representing the all knowing omnipotent spirits of thei

A very old and weathered ancestor sculpture with encrusted areas on the surface indicating sacrificial matter and ritual use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 10 inches tall on

Antique carved wooden ancestor idol in a highly stylized anthropomorphic form from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16.75 inches tall on its wooden base. Provenance: Ex R

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A Very proud Female Ancestor shown holding a staff, a symbol of rank among the tribe. Carved wood with a well weathe

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with almost cubistic features, traditional form and golden honey colored patina from handling. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 37 inches

Carved from a dense wood with a well handled surface and highly stylized features and form. A classic example, the sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 9 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Amyas Na

A very tall and wonderfully stylized male ancestor sculpture from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood, this shrine sculpture features a most unusual face, an

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example. The fig

A carved wooden female ancestor in a bold archaic style with incised linear designs, and an overall stylized form. Dogon peoples, mali, Africa. A vintage to antique example that measures 22 inches tal

This is a finely carved shrine sculpture of a female Ancestor,with lip plug / labret, and abstract form and overall style. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall abstract style. Such sculp

A tall carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Male ancestor with his hands raised into the air. This posture has usually been interpreted as a gesture of prayer—an effort to link earth and heavens—an

This is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor shown praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall stylized form and s

This is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor male & female couple shown seated and praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood wit

A classic carved wooden shrine idol with fascinating form, encrusted surface suggesting sacrificial matter and well handled and worn patina. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16

This is a very interesting old wooden effigy of a Male ancestor holding an offering bowl. This sculpture likely represents a Hogon or village medicine man / Priest.The Dogon peoples depend spiritually

A Carved wooden shrine effigy in a highly stylized form with well weathered surface patina, large pointed head, traditional style ears and overall style, and surrounded by 6 small ancestor images.Such

This is an interesting and unusual old wood ancestor shown in a laying down like pose, along with some another form that could be another figure in the opposite position. The Idol is weathered and wor

This is an interesting old wood sculpture of a female ancestor rendered in a highly stylized form, the hands pointed towards the heavens which is commonly known as a prayer for rain and a symbol of th

Tall carved wooden shrine sculpture featuring a male and female effigy, likely the image of the first ancestor couple. The sculpture has a heavy encrusted shrine patina of organic matter. Dogon people

A Finely carved wooden shrine idol depicting an ancestor with highly stylized arms and form. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The wooden sculpture measures 12 inches tall.

This is a very rare ancient wooden sculpture of an ancestor from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Such idols were often placed on shrines that were in the cliffs above the Dogon villages along

A stunning sculpture of a group of ancestors carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with well weathered surface and some obvious decay. The wood is so hard that it must have taken some time to

This is an interesting contemporary sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. A Wooden shrine figure representing 4 ancestors with arms raised to the heavens to pray to the star Sirius. The

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden image of a archaic female ancestor holding her child. The sculpture is very bold and strong and very well weat