Tall Moba Tchitcheri Ancestor shrine sculpture

A Carved wooden effigy of an ancestral spirit, in a very simplistic human form, that gives the sculpture a fairly modern aesthetic. The figure has a weathered and worn surface and measures 35.5 inches

A Tall Moba Tchitcheri Ancestor shrine sculpture, carved from a hard dense wood, this human effigy has a highly stylized form and very well weathered surface. Tchitcheri are symbols of ancestral spiri

A Tall Moba Tchitcheri Ancestor shrine sculpture, carved from a hard dense wood, this human effigy has a highly stylized form and very well weathered surface. Tchitcheri are symbols of ancestral spiri

Tall slender carved wooden anthropomorphic sculpture, minimalist form. Moba peoples, Burkina faso, Africa.Measures 26.75 inches tall.

Moba People, Togo, Tchitcheri (family ancestor shrine) large statue, carved wood, 27"h x 6"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A 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 on

A carved wooden image of a spirit with heavily eroded surface,known as a Tchitcheri Shrine Figure, such idols were used by the Moba peoples as a medium to the spirit world. Measures 14.5 inches tall.

A rare large carved wooden shrine sculpture painted with black and white kaolin clay pigment and featuring a tall ancestor wearing a conical hat and holding two smaller figures and riding on a abstrac

A very tall and wonderfully stylized male ancestor sculpture from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood, this shrine sculpture features a most unusual face, an

A tall carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Male ancestor with his hands raised into the air. This posture has usually been interpreted as a gesture of prayer—an effort to link earth and heavens—an

Carved from a dense wood with a well handled surface and highly stylized features and form. A classic example, the sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 9 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Amyas Na

A Carved wooden ancestor effigy with golden honey colored patina from handling. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall on simple wooden base.

A Carved wooden shrine sculpture with archaic features and well weathered surface. Likely a personal shrine object. The figure measures 5.75 inches tall. From Sumba island, Indonesia.

Tall carved wooden shrine sculpture featuring a male and female effigy, likely the image of the first ancestor couple. The sculpture has a heavy encrusted shrine patina of organic matter. Dogon people

A carved wooden shrine effigy with several ancestor faces in different directions, embedded cowrie shells and incised designs. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall on cus

A Finely carved wooden shrine idol depicting an ancestor with highly stylized arms and form. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The wooden sculpture measures 12 inches tall.

A large old carved wooden shrine idol of a male ancestor with offering. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 36 inches tall on professional mount. Provenance: From the collectio

A carved wooden male shrine idol with elaborate design, two smaller ancestor spirits and a well handled and weathered surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 inches tall on its

Carved wooden stylized spirit form from Togo, West Africa. A carved wooden idol known as a "Tchitcheri" which was considered a healing magical statue. The sculpture measures 26 inches tall.

A carved wooden female shrine idol with traditional style and form, well handled surface and signs of age and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 10 inches tall.

A Unusual Old and weathered tall slender post like sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor idol on top with hands in a prayer like pose. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 23 i

A carved wooden ancestor spirit idol with hand hammered iron discs and spikes attached as part of the magic "regalia". Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.The sculpture measures 11 inches tall.

A carved wooden human effigy with a highly stylized form and very well weathered surface. Tchitcheri are symbols of ancestral spirits and are often placed in the ground around the home and shrines. Mo

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A Very proud Female Ancestor shown holding a staff, a symbol of rank among the tribe. Carved wood with a well weathe