Sold2023Pair of Ngbaka Ancestor Sculpture Ex Rosen CollectionDecorative pair of male and female ancestor sculptures from the Ngbaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The pair measures 9.5 inches on metal display stand. Provenance: Ex Dr Peter Rosen Collection, NYSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Pair of Ashanti Combs Ex Rosen CollectionThis lot contains two carved wooden Combs with ancestor Akua'ba doll faces as the handle and have been custom mounted. The Combs measure 10 x 3 x 2 inches. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2023Lot Of Ashanti Sculptures Ex Rosen CollectionA Lot of Three wood carvings from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. The Sculpture in the Middle is a Akua'ba doll and it measures 15.25 x 6.25 inches, the other two are Combs and the each measure 13.5 andSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Dogon Ancestor Sculpture Ex Nooter Collection.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 16See Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Malinke Ancestor Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden female effigy with ornate incised tribal tattoo or scar designs, pierced septum, well handled surface patina, large hemispherical head. Malinke peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measurSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Kuba Ancestor Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA finely carved wooden anthropomorphic sculpture of an ancestor, with carved coiffure, hands to abdomen and closed eyes, a meditative pose suggesting worship. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.See Sold Price
Sold2024Anyi Female Ancestor sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA very finely carved wooden female effigy with stylized form, incised linear designs and well handled surface. Anyi or related ethnic group, Lagoons region, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The figure measurSee Sold Price
Sold2018SUKUMA FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE Ex Sam Hilu CollectionA tall and interesting old Sukuma sculpture of a female ancestor with arm raised and hand to chest. Sukuma peoples or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa.Ex Sam Hilu collection.This sculpture measuSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Rare Old Dogon Ancestor Shrine Sculpture Ex Solomon CollectionA 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 onSee Sold Price
Sold2024Old Carved Dogon Ancestor Shrine Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionAntique 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 RSee Sold Price
Sold2024Pair of Dayak Sculptures Ex Banks CollectionA pair of carved wooden Art Brut style shrine objects in seated positions, one with arms on the knees, the others with arms crossed. These idols were possibly attached to a larger carving at one pointSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Pair Of Luba Clay Shrine Idols Ex Rosen Collection.A very unusual and rare male and female effigies in terracotta clay of seated figures with well weathered surface. The clay idols measure 9 x 5 x 3.5 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.See Sold Price
Sold2023A Mossi Bronze Parade Staff Ex Rosen CollectionA cast bronze ritual staff featuring a bird like form, hornbill beak and a seated ancestor on top. This Staff includes a custom metal wall mount for display. The staff measures 15.25 x 5.25 x 1 inch.See Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Old Hemba Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection, NYCA Very finely carved and well weathered old Hemba male ancestor sculpture, with obvious age, wear and decay. Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally mounted to a display stSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Bamana female Shrine Effigy Ex Scanzi CollectionA classic carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with raised central crested coiffure, incised scar designs and a very well handled surface with deep patina, especially on the backside. The sculptureSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Senufo Male Sculpture Ex Dr Healy CollectionThis is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2021Stylized Senufo Female sculpture Ex Dr Healy collectionA Charming carved wooden female effigy with bowl / burden considered a stylized ancestor sculpture , Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast. The sculpture measures 12.75 inches tall. provenance: Dr Brian healy eSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Very Old Hemba Singiti Ancestor Ex Galiner collectionThis is a carved wooden commemorative portrait of a chief or important ancestor known as a "Singiti" sculpture from the Hemba peoples, of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. carved from a very heavy denseSee Sold Price
Sold2024Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collectionThis is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion to base long ago, the figure has been professionally custom mountedSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Kube Dengese Wood sculpture Ex Hotel DrouotA carved wooden Dengese male ancestor with elaborate facial scars and incised design on the neck. The figure is shown holding a vessel and appears to have been cleaned in a previous collection. DengesSee Sold Price
Sold2024Old Ancestor Effigy from the Sukuma, Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden idol with a well handled surface, well worn features and golden honey colored wood. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 11.75 inches tall on customSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Hemba Male Effigy Ex Sam Hilu CollectionA very finely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with classif facial features and form, well handled surface. The sculpture measures 9.5 inches tall, 11.5 inches on custom display stand. Provenance: ESee Sold Price
Sold2023A Djimini Male & female Couple Ex Dr Jackson CollectionA pair of carved wooden male & female effigies with raised scar designs, classic facial features and weathered surfaces. Djimini peoples, Ivory coast, West Africa. The sculptures measure 18.5 x 3.5 xSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Pair of Urhubo Shrine Idols Ex Maud and Rene Garcia, ParisA very rare set of two Male effigies, perhaps ancestor idols with a heavy kaolin clay painted surface and evidence of multiple layers of pigments suggesting ritual use over many years. Sculpture fromSee Sold Price
Jun 04DOYLE Auctioneers & AppraisersA Pair of Chinese Enameled Export Porcelain Plates 18th century$150
Jun 04Heritage Auctions70088: A Pair of Mohave Dolls c. 1900 clay, paint, co$1,200