A Ngbaka Male Effigy, Ex Kahan Gallery

A carved wooden shrine idol with encrusted and earthen covered surface, large kaolin clay accented eyes, raised central crest and a well weathered surface. Ngbaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The I

A very old carved wooden shrine effigy of a male spirit, with elaborate coiffure and stylized beard, raised scar designs and a serene facial expression. Baule peoples', Ivory Coast, West Africa. The s

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

A finely carved wooden male effigy with highly stylized face and form , and well handled surface patina. lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.75 inches tall. Provenance: Ex. McConn

A very fine old female effigy from carved wood with incised coiffure, ringed neck, raised scar design, a serene facial expression along with arms and hands carved away from the torso in an energetic p

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with incised and raised scar designs, diminutive ears, open work eyes and mouth and a well handled surface patina. Ngbaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask

A LUBA/HEMBA CARYATID STOOLDemocratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. This is a double caryatid stool, presenting a male and female figure, with similar darkened coifs, standing with arms bent at t

A Lovely female effigy with a highly stylized form, raised central crested coiffure, ribbed neck accented with kaolin clay pigments and very interesting zig zag shaped legs. Kulongo peoples, lagoons r

A very tall and well carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, form and adornment , accented with reddish mineral pigments. Overall showing field use and wear. The sculpture measures 4

A very finely carved wooden female effigy in classic form, with a well defined coiffure, raised scar designs and well handled surface, embellished with old glass beads. Attie or Anyi peoples, Lagoons

A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spi

A carved wooden effigy of a kneeling female adorned with red cloth headdress, loin cloth and red beads. Such Idols are often associated with Magic and Ancestor worship. Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa.

A Very rare carved wooden effigy with enlarged round eyes, incised linear designs and a wonderful dramatic expression. Ngbandi peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 12.5 inches tall

A very rare and quite old carved wooden effigy with undeniable well handled and worn surface, a golden honey colored patina and obvious erosion and weathered. Bakongo peoples, Congo, central Africa. T

A stunning and rare carved wooden Kore secret society mask in the form of the monkey (Ngon) which probably originates from the Koulikoro region at the centre of the Bamana country in Mali, West Africa

A wonderfully abstract and twisted ancestor sculpture with a well weathered and well handled surface from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure, likely represents o Hogon or village elder or sha

A tall slender and very old carved wooden male shrine effigy with a deep and well handled surface suggesting many years of field use. The Male sculpture measures 29 inches tall. Nyamwezi peoples, Tanz

A large carved wood and painted helmet with exaggerated facial features and wonderful dramatic style of a Kwag Hir festival mask. The Tiv began the Kwag-hir ceremony to address many of the traditional

A finely carved wooden mask with painted star like designs and a stylized and elongated face. Sukuma peoples, mask, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 16 x 9 inches. Provenance: Ex. McConnell Coll, V

A carved wooden idol known as a "Butti" which was thought to have been used for healing and personal empowerment. Teke peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The idol measures 10.25 inches tall ( 11.5 in displ

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke or Bangwa peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood with incised designs around the eyes and well handled and worn edges suggesting field us

A very rare carved wooden mask with a highly stylized and abstract form, raised designs and undeniable well handled surface. Such masks are found among the Southern Yoruba of Ijebu, these headdresses

A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 14 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also

A Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY,