SUKUMA FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE Ex Sam Hilu Collection

A 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 measu

A 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: E

This 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 mounted

A 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 measur

A 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 measur

A 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 sculpture

Decorative 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, NY

Old African Dogon Seated Ancestor Figure, carved wood, with weathering, Mali. Size: 24.5'' x 7.5'' x 7.5'' (62 x 19 x 19 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of Bernard Barach. Please Note: There

A 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 e

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a kneeling female devotee with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion or loss to base/feet long ago, the figure has been professionally

A 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 custom

A very fine carved wooden female effigy with a stylized coiffure and wonderful treatment to her face and most notably the hands. The figure appears to have good age and handling and has been custom mo

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, inverted central animal horn and adorned with metal tacks and reptile hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nga

A carved wood and painted dance mask with stylized rabbit ears, large open work eyes and geometric form traditional to the Dogon masks from this region of Mali, West Africa. The mask measures 20 inche

This is a well weathered old and quite exaggerated female sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Featuring a highly stylized female with classic treatment and somewhat archaic style. The figu

A carved wooden maskette with highly stylized facial features and painted coiffure. The mask has a well handled surface suggesting age and handling. The maskette measures 6.75 x 4 ( 8 inches tall on s

A rare carved wooden ceremonial cup with elaborate design and janus mask faces on top of cup and elaborate detailed face on the bottom with well worn handle. The Bottom of the cup has "Viallage De Nio

A carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features, central animal horn and adorned with glass beads and animal hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga, who

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, a tall central animal horn and adorned with animal hide and woven ropes. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga

A very finely crafted Female ancestor effigy with stylized and elongated form, inset metal eyes, some incised design and a reddish mineral pigment. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Sculpt

A fine and rare carved wooden doll with inset metal eyes and adorned with various glass beads and buttons, leather and animal hide. Sotho peoples, South Africa. The Doll measures 16 inches tall, 17 in

A Dark female ancestor figure carved from a heavy dense wood and adorned with textiles and glass beads. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 21.5 inches tall

A finely woven antique basket with two carrying handles and a large sturdy rim. The basket measures 7.5 x 13 inches. Japan, likely early 20th century or earlier. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection, Ne

African Bamileke Ceremonial Vest. Provenance: ex Sam Hilu Collection of Dr. Calvin Holder, NYC. Size: 3'2'' x 2'8'' (97 x 81 cm).