Dogon shrine figure.

Altarfigur, "tou wala ganamba" Dogon, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 12 cm. B 10 cm. L 30 cm. Provenienz: - Gordon Reece, Knaresborough. - Bonhams, London (02.10.2007, Lot 375). - Woolley & W

A very old and decayed Dogon shrine sculpture with wonderful twisted form and a heavy organic substance applied to surface, many applications over a long period of time suggesting ritual use. The Stat

African Dogon Shrine Figure, Mali. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 9.25'' x 5'' x 2'' (23 x 13 x 5 cm). Height on stand: 10.25" (26 cm).

A shrine figure, Mali, Dogon. 20th century. 23 ½"h.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated in the d

This is a very rare and quite old Dogon ancestor fetish from Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable weathered and worn, worn smooth from handling and evidence of a ritual or sacrificial patina

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

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a male effigy with strong facial features from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with classic fac

A fine carved wooden sculpture of an ancestral couple from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The statue measures 9 inches. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

Carved from a heavy dense wood and with a well worn surface, a Kneeling archaic and primitive devotee figure. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12.5 inches

Dogon Peoples, shrine alter figures, ex-museum, 20th c., Mali, dark stained carved wood, with four fully modeled busts over pedestal base decorated in the round with eleven human figures, mounted to p

A pair of Bold hand forged Iron shrine idols from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. The largest measures 9.25 inches tall on its custom base. Provenance: The Dr. Brian Healy estate, New York.

A very fine and rare Dogon or Tellem peoples Bronze shrine figure from Mali, West Africa. The tellum cultures dates to pre 16th century. A stylized anthropomorphic figure with hands slightly raised 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

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great

A carved wooden male effigy of Dyougou Serou, and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed. It has also been described as a Mourning figure. This sculpture appears to have been u

A small carved wooden effigy, likely a shrine idol with stylized form and a most unusual feature, the head is turned of axis, looking sideways. The figure is quite eroded and what remains is stable an

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, weathered with thick encrusted sacrificial patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base a

A carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the head

A very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. Proven

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

A fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, was

A set of two hand forged iron shrine sculptures from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. Two figures made by the village blacksmith for use on a Nommo shrine. The figures shown kneeling and in prayer like