The Art of Magic- African & Tribal Ritual Art

Lobi Magic fetish, Shrine Idol leg with Human head

Fine Old Baule Seated Male Ancestor , African Art

Ex Museum~ Old Bamileke Female Ancestor sculpture

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Quakertown, PA, United States

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The Art of Magic- African & Tribal Ritual Art

Endless Circle Gallery

The Art of Magic : 50 Great examples of Authentic Tribal Art featuring item's that represent ritual magic practiced by the tribe. Featuring African and Indonesian masks and sculptures.

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Very Old Moba Tchitcheri Shrine figure, African Art: Tall slender carved wooden idol from the Moba peoples of Togo, West Africa. heavily eroded minimalist style carving of a human form, yet with no discernible features This is likely a Bawoong

0025: Very Old Moba Tchitcheri Shrine figure, African ArtEst. US$600-US$1,200

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Very Rare Temne Ceremonial staff with Female Ancestor: A Very finely carved older scepter or ceremonial staff of a female ancestor figure with a tall Orange feather plume headdress, from the Temne peoples of Sierra Leone, West Africa. This wood sculpture

0026: Very Rare Temne Ceremonial staff with Female AncestorEst. US$400-US$800

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Dogon "Master of Ogol" style female idol, African Art: Old carved wooden Female idol from the Dogon of Mali, Africa. Female idol reminiscent of the "master of Ogol" style with wonderfully abstract face and form, lovely golden honey color patina to the

0027: Dogon "Master of Ogol" style female idol, African ArtEst. US$600-US$1,200Lot Passed

Old Baule Blolo Bian Male Spirit Husband sculpture: Finely carved Old wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 17 5/8 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 5 lb shipping weight. Note the stern angry expression of

0028: Old Baule Blolo Bian Male Spirit Husband sculptureEst. US$600-US$1,200Lot Passed

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a Fine DAN African mask , African Tribal Art: Carved wooden mask from the DAN peoples of Cote d'ivoire , West Africa. Realistic wooden face mask with carved facial features metal accented eyes and pursed lips. Large domes forehead and with

0029: a Fine DAN African mask , African Tribal ArtEst. US$300-US$700

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Dan Mau Koma Ba African mask Ex~ Peter Rona: Carved wooden mask from the DAN MAU peoples of Northern Cote d'ivoire , West Africa. Classic wooden face mask with carved facial features, slit eyes accented with metal. Large domed forehead adorned

0030: Dan Mau Koma Ba African mask Ex~ Peter RonaEst. US$300-US$500

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A Fine Kwele Heart Shaped African mask: Carved wooden mask from the Kwele of Gabon, Africa. Abstract wooden heart shaped face mask with white kaolin clay pigment that represents a "peaceful Spirit" among the Tribe. Large heart shaped outer

0031: A Fine Kwele Heart Shaped African maskEst. US$500-US$800

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Fine Ibo African Spirit mask on custom display stand: Carved wooden mask from the Ibo of Nigeria, Africa. Abstract face mask accented with raised and incised linear designs and white kaolin clay pigment. Small slit like diminutive eyes and protruding

0032: Fine Ibo African Spirit mask on custom display standEst. US$500-US$800

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Old LOBI TI PUO Magic Fetish Protection from Witchcraft: Tall Impressive Lobi Ti Puo Magic fetish from the LOBI of Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved wooden idol with traditional rasied hand thought to deflect magic spells, witchcraft and Illness, a

0033: Old LOBI TI PUO Magic Fetish Protection from WitchcraftEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Old Dogon Shrine Ritual figure, African Tribal Art: Carved wooden shrine figure atop small animal, possibly a horse. The surface is heavily encrusted with sacrificial patina, possibly Millet? from Mali, Africa. Measures 14 inches tall.

0034: Old Dogon Shrine Ritual figure, African Tribal ArtEst. US$500-US$800

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Old Mambila Fetish figure, Fine African Tribal: Authentic Old Mambila Ancestor sculpture, Nigeria/Cameroon, Africa. A Very rare old example with a well handled patina from ritual use over many years, likely generations. Such idols are part of the

0035: Old Mambila Fetish figure, Fine African TribalEst. US$300-US$500

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Dan Poro Secret Society mask, African Art: Carved wooden mask with metal accents around the large open eyes, as well as an elaborate woven grass rope coiffure / wig, attached to the back of mask. A Very high quality example with fine

0036: Dan Poro Secret Society mask, African ArtEst. US$600-US$900

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Baule Ancestor Couple, Old Eroded African sculpture: Carved wooden ancestor couple from the Baule peoples of West Africa.Charming image of a man and woman couple seated and with arms around each other. Possibly an image of the primordial couple or

0037: Baule Ancestor Couple, Old Eroded African sculptureEst. US$600-US$900

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Lobi Magic fetish, Shrine Idol leg with Human head: Carved wooden magic fetish from the Lobi of Burkina faso, West Africa. Wooden idol in the form of a human leg with ancestral face and head atop the bent leg. A powerful example of African Art and

0038: Lobi Magic fetish, Shrine Idol leg with Human headEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Very tall slender Lobi Shrine idol, African Art: Very tall and slender shrine figure, perhaps even a post from a Lobi altar, from Burkina faso, West Africa. Very deep well handled honey color patina and eroded sculpture. The legs appear to have

0039: Very tall slender Lobi Shrine idol, African ArtEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Old Yaka Fetish sculpture from the Congo, Africa: Very Old carved wooden male figure with wonderfully stylized features such as arms close to chest reaching up to the neck, flattened ears, diminutive face and his tilted beret. Professionally mounted

0040: Old Yaka Fetish sculpture from the Congo, AfricaEst. US$200-US$400

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Songye Janus Form Male & Female fetish idol: Carved wooden idol in janus form with male and female attributes, large open area on top with woven raffia grass border likely once had a large "medicine" horn attached. Measures 13 3/4 inches tall.

0041: Songye Janus Form Male & Female fetish idolEst. US$200-US$400

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Old Nepal Wood idol, Magar Tribe, Middle Hills: Carved wooden male idol from Nepal. carved from a dense wood with one hand to chest, classic facial style and linear designs around the phallus, suggesting a type of fertility fetish(?) Custom

0042: Old Nepal Wood idol, Magar Tribe, Middle HillsEst. US$200-US$400

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Classic Old Dan African mask, African Tribal Art: Carved wooden mask from the DAN peoples of Cote d'ivoire , West Africa. Realistic wooden face mask with carved facial features,large open eyes and pursed lips. Large domed forehead , Nice older

0043: Classic Old Dan African mask, African Tribal ArtEst. US$300-US$500

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Old Mossi female shrine figure, African Art: Carved wooden female shrine figure from the Mossi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Covered in an encrusted surface suggesting ritual applications of organic matter over time. The figures features are

0044: Old Mossi female shrine figure, African ArtEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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0045: Old Baule Blolo Bian Male Spirit Husband sculptureEst. US$300-US$500

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Handsome Baule Blolo Bian Male Spirit Husband: Finely carved wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 17 1/2 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 3 lb shipping weight. Probably not very old, but what a

0046: Handsome Baule Blolo Bian Male Spirit HusbandEst. US$250-US$500

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KONGO / YOMBE African mask: Carved wooden mask from the Kongo or Yombe peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Realistic wooden face mask with carved facial features such as ears, large eyes and filed teeth. kaolin clay accents.

0047: KONGO / YOMBE African maskEst. US$200-US$400

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Old-Dan-African-mask-African Tribal Art: Carved wooden mask from the DAN peoples of Cote d'ivoire , West Africa. Realistic wooden face mask with carved facial features, large open eyes and pursed lips. Large domes forehead and with nail in

0048: Old-Dan-African-mask-African Tribal ArtEst. US$200-US$400

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