A Fine Old Bamana Nyeleni Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection

A dramatic carved wooden female sculpture with strong carving style and rigid form. Female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figures are an idealization of

A carved wooden female idol with an unusual treatment to the face and head, finely carved coiffure, raised scar designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 x 3.5 inch

A carved wooden female sculpture with stylized face and form, incised tribal motifs and a well handled surface patina. This statue represents a beautiful young woman of the Jo society, an association

A fine old carved wooden female effigy with a classic face and form, well weathered and worn, signs of handling and wear. The Idol measures 24 inches tall ( 26 inches on display stand) Senufo peoples,

A very fine old carved wooden male and female effigy with heavily encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. A classic example emphasizing the roles of the man and the woman in Dogon society. The sculpt

A very fine old carved wooden staff with female effigy on top, twisted form with serpent like design winding up the staff. The Figure on top is well carved and has a deep well handled surface patina.

An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

A Fine Old carved wooden adze or axe handle with lovely female ancestor face on the handle, and long steel blade inserted. Note the incised village images along the handle edges, along with a deep wel

A Carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized form and features, well handled, smooth surface patina suggests field use over many years, perhaps generations. Bozo or Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

A carved wooden female effigy with finely incised coiffure, raised scar designs classic facial features and shown holding an offering bowl. The surface is well handled and worn smooth. Baule peoples,

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

A lovely old carved wooden female effigy with remnants of old paint,old nails in the base which likely held an attached textile costume , and weathered surface suggesting good age and field use as a c

A carved wooden effigy of a female devotee of Shango, shown kneeling and accented with indigo dye in her coiffure and holding her breasts, with classic facial features and a deep well handled surface

A Carved wooden effigy of a young female, perhaps used as a divination Oracle. The sculpture has two carved animal horn motifs at the center of the chest, as well as numerous incised designs and raise

A very fine antique bronze "angel" like sculpture from India. The figure of an indian style female with angel like wings is a very uncommon form to find in Indian Art. The bronze measures 6.5 inches t

A Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the literature it was believed that only the image of a woman’s body

A Bold and interesting old carved wooden female effigy with movable arms and a well weathered surface suggesting great age. The figure measures 31 inches tall ( 33 inches on custom base.) Sukuma peopl

A very fine and well handled old wooden flute with a deep honey colored surface patina suggesting generations of field use. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. measures 12.5 inches on custom dis

A classic carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with raised central crested coiffure, incised scar designs and a very well handled surface with deep patina, especially on the backside. The sculpture

A Tall and elaborate carved wooden helmet mask with stylized leopards, ancestors and large mirror on top. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measures 24 inches tall. A metal display stand ca

A Carved wooden shrine effigy with a bold figure with arms raised, perhaps a gesture of receiving an offering, well weathered surface patina suggests years of ceremonial use. The Idol measures 26 inch

A Lovely old diminutive carved wooden mask with elongated animal like form and highly stylized facial features. The mask has a very well handled surface patina and is such a size that it may have serv

A Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magica

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