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African Sculptures & Carvings
![Published: Fon Bocio Voodoo Fetish encased in Locks Ex Simmons collection: A carved wooden shrine idol enveloped in Locks,with smaller spirit idols on each side. The Locks are a symbol and ritual of binding a spirit into service. Such idols are used in local Vodun or Voodoo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181578206_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721082530)
![A Bakongo Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery: A very finely carved wooden female effigy with small child in her lap. Carved in Classic fashion with tall crested cap like coiffure, raised tribal scar designs, shown seated cross legged on small, pe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483334_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721046074)
![Published Songye Power Figure Ex Simmons Collection: A Carved wooden idol embellished with animal hides and metal work designs, also it has attached long poles for carrying the idol, so it would not be touched by human hands. Traditionally the Village s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181756135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721832833)
![Yoruba Edan Ogboni Bronze Ritual Cult Symbols: A large pair of Bronze Edan Ogboni traditionally used by Ogboni Cult members as a Symbol of Membership and is also believed to be the God Edan in physical form. When a new member joins the Cult, he or](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483317_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721045682)
![A Fon Vodoun Shrine Couple Ex Simmons Collection: A carved wooden couple, rendered in simplistic form, with breast, navel and phallus prominent , the female's torso turned off axis adding a sense of movement and two simian skulls attached, creating a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181579165_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721082775)
![A Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Endicott Collection: A carved wooden shrine idol in classic form, open cavity in the navel for offerings , traditionally fetish materials such as fur and hide would be inserted into the abdomen. This sculpture was the joi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181481655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720881152)
![A Male Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Dr Endicott collection: A highly embellished carved wooden magic idol with elaborate metal work, spikes, seeds, beads, snail shells, reptile skins, animal hide, and medicine horn intact. Traditionally the Village shaman prie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181747677_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721832240)
![A Fine Lulua Maternity Ex Sotheby's London 1986: This is a lovely carved wooden effigy of a Mother and child or a maternity sculpture with finely carved and incised designs and well handled surface patina. The sculpture measures 17.5 inches tall. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483361_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720881152)
![A Shango Cult Staff by Carver Amos Lafia: A finely carved old wooden cult staff or Ose Shango featuring 10 detailed faces and superbly carved linear designs, in traditional form and with a well handled surface patina suggesting many years of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181639572_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721431355)
![A Pair of Zigua Clay Figures Ex Karl Zabel Collection: A rare Mated pair of terracotta clay shrine idols, wrapped in textiles and with open eyes and open hole in their chest for offerings. The Dolls have been custom mounted and measure 9.5 inches tall on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181887623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721856062)
![Ancient Dogon Aduno Koro Ritual Vessel Ex Dr Thompson Collection: This is a very old Dogon aduno koro, or “ark of the world.” This flat-bottomed, rectangular box with Horse head and tail handles and a hollowed-out interior that was used during annual harvest](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181508616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721064760)
![Elegant Guro Weaving Loom Pulley Ex Dr Noble Endicott Collection: A Lovely well carved weaving loom heddle pulley with elegant ancestor face on top carrying a burden or vessel on her head, adorned with incised linear designs to accent the coiffure. Guro peoples, Ivo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181502854_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721058063)
![A Mende Female Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection: Early 20th century carved wooden female effigy with classic treatment to the face and coiffure, ringed neck showing prosperity and a black painted surface, adorned with textile skirt. Mende peoples, S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181500783_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721048221)
![Ancient Songye Nkisi Power Fetish Ex Netzer Collection: A very well weathered and worn wooden sculpture in classic form, tall animal horn on top, decorated with animal hide around the waist and as a skirt, deep weathered surface. Traditionally the Village](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181751064_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721832527)
![Rare Janus Form Lobi Shrine Idol Ex William Wright Gallery: A very rare and fascinating wooden shrine sculpture of a male and female spirit figure, note how the heads are looking and the legs moving in opposite directions, a wonderful work of Lobi spirituality](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181508885_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721076637)
![A Tiv Ritual Post Figure Ex Dr Endicott Collection: A very unusual and rare Tiv or Possibly Idoma peoples carved wooden post figure with metal receptacle on top, most likely to hold a bol of offerings. The Post has an ancestor face carved on it accente](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181638575_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721234893)
![A Bakongo Flywhisk Handle Ex J. Camp Gallery: A Finely carved wooden handle featuring a seated female ancestor, with incised linear designs and a deep well handled honey colored surface patina. The remains of an animal tail are still present on t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181500762_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721047333)
![A Fon Shrine Fetish with Vodoun Symbols of God of Thunder: A tall carved wooden shrine fetish embellished with various accouterments including an Iron Bell, glass bottles, gourds, shells, red textiles and three Hevioso iron symbols which represent the God of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181580342_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721160758)
![A Songye Magic Horn Fetish Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery: A finely carved wooden ancestor figure atop of woven basketry like bundle around a large animal horn. The Fetish measures 14.5 inches tall. A display stand as shown can be included for an additional $](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181769480_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721833252)
![A Dan Rattle Staff Ex Becker Collection: A fascinating carved wooden staff with openwork designs that contain carved wooden balls, all carved from a single piece of wood. When the staff is shaken it acts as a rattle. The staff features an an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181505354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721061728)
![A Baule Female Effigy Ex Dannenberg Collection: A carved wooden female sculpture in classic form with hands to the abdomen, slightly bent legs, a finely crafted coiffure, raised scar designs on face, neck and torso, and a well handled and worn surf](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181500794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721052135)
![A Bete Male Sculpture From Old Missionary Collection: A rare carved wooden male effigy with finely carved facial features, a smiling expression with closed eyes, hands in an outward gesture, protruding navel with scar designs, movable arms and a well wea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181483359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721046548)
![A Lega Katanda Sculpture Ex Dr Endicott Collection: This carved wooden sculpture is known as a Katanda or sleeping mat sculpture, with numerous perforated holes around the torso and face, which is also painted with white kaolin clay and said to represe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181887172_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721847358)
![A rare pair of Zulu Ladles Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery: A finely carved pair of male and female form ladles or spoons woth fine incised designs around spoon edge and well handled surface patina. The pair measure 22.25 inches tall on a custom display stand.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5791/335715/181888661_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721856807)
News about African Sculptures & Carvings
![Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174398390_1_x.jpeg)
Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries‘ African American Art sale scheduled for Thursday, April 4 includes a standout selection of house favorites, including Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence, and features a special evening session to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is led […]
![Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174232641_1_x.jpeg)
Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2
NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […]
![African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/171467891_1_x.jpeg)
African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman
CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]