Lega Janus MaIe & Female Shrine idol Collected In 1965

A rare carved wooden Iginga figure in janus form, with both male and female attributes and a overall well handled and field used surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The figure measures 1

A carved wooden female effigy with ornate raised designs, necklace, armbands and scars, with a well weathered surface and woven rope and seed adornment. Bakongo peoples , Congo, Africa.Provenance: Ex

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

A carved wooden female shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and form, with tall crest and almost cubist like style. Igala Peoples, collected in January, 1931 in Chekpado Village, Nigeria,

A very rare and fascinating old female shrine idol with a classic heart shaped face accented kaolin clay and a whimsical pose to her arms. The bottom of the torso evolves into a circular base form tha

A carved wooden female effigy in a unique Janus Form, a female idol with two torso and heads but only one lower half of the body. Perhaps some esoteric idol created as a medium to the spirit world. Lo

This is an uncommon style of female Bateba Thil shrine idol, with two heads in janus form and a well handled surface patina. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 25.5 inches tall

A tall slender carved wood and painted male & female effigy in janus form with highly stylized facial features and overall form. The sculpture is adorned with a red textile wrap skirt and measures 22

A carved wooden shrine idol with janus form male and female images, ceremonial cap, well handled surface patina. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 7.75 inches tall ( 9.5 inc

This is an antique carved wooden female idol shown in squatting / seated position with an aggressive energetic face. The Naga , a fierce head hunting tribe were known for their use of animist shrines

A carved wooden female effigy with thick encrusted sacrificial surface patina that sweats in the sunlight, suggesting years of ritual applications or offerings. Such images of female ancestral spirits

A Fine and rare Ngbaka figure, Collected in DR Congo prior to 1975 by Dr. Kenneth Adelman, Former director USAID Zaire. The fetish has a reddish mineral pigment rubbed into the wood, which according t

A carved wooden female image with highly stylized facial features and form. Likely used on a personal shrine as a medium to the world of ancestral spirits. Montol peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculptu

Eroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handled

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 tall carved wooden female shrine idol with arms out stretched and hands in a gesture of prayer to the heavens. The figure measures 24 inches tall ( 26 inches on professional quality base) Pare or re

Old carved wooden female shrine idol with encrusted surface suggesting ritual applications. Measures 17 inches tall.

A large and impressive old Pende female ancestor sculpture with well weathered surface and shown with one had to her breast, perhaps suggesting a fertility idol. The hard wood sculpture was painted wi

Carved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures

A large ancient and eroded old wooden sculpture of a female devotee from a Dogon Shrine. Mali, West Africa. Measures 39.5 inches tall. Provenance: A private Oregon collection.

This is a very rare pair of carved wooden idols from the Ahka Hill tribes of Northern Thailand. This pair of wooden spirit figures were collected on the Thailand / Burmese border in 1992. They were ac

This is a very well handled and worn carved wooden idol with janus mask like faces and some incised design, from the Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa. The wood on this figure is quite smooth from h

A Rare carved wooden shrine idol with two faces and was carved in the fom of a human leg. There is likely some esoteric purpose as a magical aid. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The carving measur

A very fine and rare , and elaborately carved janus Garra initiation idol, painted with mineral pigments and featuring double hokks on either side. The Idol was apparently suspended from the rafters o