Ashanti memorial sculpture of female, African Art

A Lovely old carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor or spirit, with an interesting detail, a necklace that resembles a Cross. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12.25 inches tal

This is a very fine Antique Ashanti wood sculpture from Ghana, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well worn smooth patina from handling over many years. The Statue feat

A lovely older carved wooden female sculpture with stylized facial features and traditional form. Note the raised scars and designs and the figure is adorned with old glass beads. Ashanti or related A

This is a very rare old example of African Art from the Ashanti, a proud Akan speaking people of Ghana, Africa.Old Ashanti sculpture is not common on the market , while contemporary works are everywhe

A lovely clay sculpture of an ancestral face and head, traditionally considered memorial heads. Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The hand made terracotta clay head measures 11 x 5.5 inches.

Three carved wooden sculptures from the Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. A Vintage male and female couple with red paint accents and old inventory numbers painted on the bottom, and third is a "Ak

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with well handled and polished surface and wonderful stylized female form and facial features. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 22.5 inches tall

Fine Tchokwe female sculpture from Angola Africa. Carved wood with gorgeous golden honey color and a very deep patina from handling. In good condition , a few stable stress fractures, a serene example

A very finely carved old wooden female effigy of a Queen mother, shown seated on stool with painted surface, cornrows in her hair and very serene life like eyes. Fanti or related ethnic group such as

A Highly stylized carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully abstract facial features and overall form. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 18.75 inches tall. Provenance: The Dr B

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

A very finely crafted female sculpture with wonderful realistic features and the two tone wood adds to the unique beauty of the piece. The artist certainly captured a stunning image of an African woma

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with highly stylized facial features and elongated torso, accented with raised scarifications, ribbed neck, elaborate coiffure and a metal strip accenti

A finely carved vintage to antique wooden female effigy with stylized form and well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. From a Private Philadelphia collection. The figure measures 11.

A Carved wooden female effigy with strong facial style and powerful form. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The figure measures 20.5 inches tall ( 22 inches tall on professional custom base)

A Tall carved wooden female sculpture with a highly decorated surface and wonderfully abstract and exaggerated form. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 31.5 inches tall and has a 14 lb

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with reddish color, possibly from rubbing an organic or mineral pigment on the sculpture. The Fang peoples of Gabon believe

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized form and coiffure and inset bead eyes. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Figure measures 9.75 inches tall on its custom wooden base.

Carved wooden effigy of a seated female with stylized facial features, classic coiffure, pronounced breast, and weathered and well handled surface patina. SEnufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figu

A carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure, serene face, ribbed neck and small incised tribal designs. Dan peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The figure measures 17 inches tall ( 19.5 inch

A Finely carved wooden sculpture of a female ancestor or Queen mother seated on traditional stool, with finely carved coiffure, raised scars and a serene face. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A large carved wooden female effigy with elaborate coiffure, ringed neck showing prosperity and hand raised to mouth in a interesting gesture. Fant peoples, Ghana, Africa.

Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a highly stylized female ancestor looking upwards into the heavens with traditional facial features and lip plug. makonde peoples, Tanzania, East Africa. T

A Contemporary cast bronze sculpture of a stylized leopard with enlarged head and spots throughout the torso. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Figure measures 15.5 inches long.