Ewe Shrine Idol of Mami Wata Ex Becker Collection, NY

A carved wooden shrine idol of the Water Goddess Mami Wata (Mother Water) with multiple arms and three heads looking in all directions which represents the omnipotent power of the beloved Goddess who

Fine African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, early/mid 20th C. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ford Wheeler, NY; Private Collection, NY. Size: 11'' x 13'' x 17.5'' (28 x 33 x 44 cm).

A diminutive carved wooden effigy of a male with facial scars, ceremonial cap and shown with hands to the heart. The entire sculpture was accented with a reddish mineral pigment and adorned with some

Carved wood , painted with kaolin clay pigments. Ewe shrine Figure, Ghana/ Togo, West Africa. Exhibited SMA Museum of African Art in 2012. Provenance: Ex Collection Dr Noble & Jean Endicott, NYC. The

A wonderfully exaggerated old carved wooden Bateba Thil or spirit figure with encrusted surface suggesting ritual offerings, eroded and worn feet, possibly chewed away by rodents on the shrine, and ca

A unusual Vodoun shrine object, a twin fetish in terracotta bowl with two idols bound by many locks and applications of organic matter and blood sacrifice. Ewe or relayted ethnic group, Togo / Dahomey

Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood and embellished with a kaolin clay natural pigment. This is a powerful and dramatic shrine idol from the Urhobo or The Isoko who reside in the southeast

A carved wooden post like idol with heavy encrusted red mineral pigmented surface and highly stylized facial features. Wurkun peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 19 inches tall ( 24 inche

A carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks coll

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

A tall slender carved wood and painted male & female effigy in janus form with highly stylized facial features and overall form. The sculpture is adorned with a red textile wrap skirt and measures 22

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A Carved wooden male effigy, created from a heavy dense wood and having a dry weathered surface with earthen deposits suggesting years of use as a shrine idol. Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa.

A classic carved wooden bateba thil or spirit idol with colonial style cap on top, hands to chin in a prayer like pose and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. The idol measures 8 5/8 inches tall,

A carved wooden Female bateba thil spirit idol from a local shrine, with bold form and strong carving style. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 15 inches tall on professional c

A carved wooden idol with stylized form, arms carved to the side as a small angular design, conical hat and a well weathered surface. Tchamba peoples,Togo, West Africa. The sculpture measures 21.75 in

Carved from a dense wood and showing some weathering and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches tall. Provenance

Carved wood and showing some handling and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil Ti Puo or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. considered a protective talisman. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 5.

A wonderfully abstract and geometric carved wooden Vodun shrine idol from the Adan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The idol measures 8.75 inches on is base. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, MD, USA #

This is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a strong male known locally as Bateba Thil or Spirit figure. The sculpture measures 13 inches tall

A dramatic carved wooden shrine idol, an image of a spirit placed on village shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. This example measures 13 inches tall, and will not balance well on its own.

A carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person which symbolize mysticism and a connection to a forest spirit. Adan peoples,

A carved wooden janus form shrine idol with two dan mask like faces and an undeniable golden honey colored patina from generations of handling. The heads are defined by slanted, slit-form eyes and fin

A Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form, tall conical head and protruding navel. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The scul