Huge Sacred African Lobi Tribal Human Shrine Vessel

West Africa, Lobi, ca. late 19th to early 20th centuries CE. This is an UNBROKEN shrine vessel from the Lobi Culture of western Africa. Most of these vessels are globular and simple spiked spheres wit

A Rare carved wooden shrine idol with two faces and was carved in the fom of a human leg. There is likely some esoteric purpose as a magical aid. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The carving measur

A large hand made terracotta vessel with lid and embellished with countless studded designs. Such pots were traditionally used a sacred storage vessels. The vessel measures 13.5 inches tall by approxi

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Age-appropriate wear, some lightly chipped edges, with chipped/very worn rim and foot (see photos). Purchased 1985 Pierre Robin. Ex-Nooter coll.

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. With age-appropriate wear throughout, with crack near rim (photo 8), worn/chipped rim, and some small dings/chips. Purchased Pierre Robin 1985.

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Worn age-appropriate wear. Purchased 1985 Pierre Robin.

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Age-appropriate wear, with cracks and holes, seemingly repaired (see photos). Purchased 1985 Pierre Robin. Ex-Nooter coll.

Incised and embossed double-waisted terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Very impressive piece with age-appropriate wear, lightly chipped edges, and a chipped/worn rim. Purchased M. Hugueni

Incised and embossed terracotta vessel known as a jidaga, dark clay; Bamana people, Mali. Beautiful piece, in good condition, with some age-appropriate wear and crack(s) (photo 7). Purchased M. Huguen

A stunning sculpture of a group of ancestors carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with well weathered surface and some obvious decay. The wood is so hard that it must have taken some time to

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with almost cubistic features, traditional form and golden honey colored patina from handling. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 37 inches

Carved wooden idol from the Lobi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Known as a "Bateba Ti Puo " this style of sculpture were created to be placed on village shrines to act as mediums to the spirit world. O

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 magi

A Carved wooden Shrine head with tall slender spike and a finely carved head of a spirit of Bateba Thil. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The head measures 23.5 inches tall on custom display s

A hand forged iron shrine idol with stylized human form and a well weathered surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Idol has been mounted to a simple wooden base and measures 9.5 inches. Prov

A very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its c

Hand made terracotta clay vessel with incised designs and a wonderful fitted lif with flared handle. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The vessel measures 12.5 inches tall x 13 inches wide.

A Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The sculpture measures 7 inches tall on lucite b

A fairly large carved wooden archaic looking sculpture with a well weathered surface and wonderful 'movement" suggested with the stylized form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The sculpture m

Very Old field used carved wooden shrine idols from the Mossi and the Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Taller Mossi idol has a genuine encrusted surface and was in the Steve Tobin collecti

This is a very interesting old clay vessel with unusual protruding form, and regalia holes that once held woven rope, and decorative designs on either side. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The ves

A very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its c

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

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, it is hard to deny the age and use on t