T. Balmu "Protective Spirit"

T. Balmu (Zimbabwe, 20th c.) "Protective Spirit", Springstone Serpentine. Size: 21'' x 13'' x 3'' (53 x 33 x 8 cm). Provenance: The Peggy Knowlton Collection.Note: all items in this auction are being

This is an enormous carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested

A Pair of Indonesian Toba Batak Architectural Elements, Singa, classically carved, depicting the "Singa", a supernatural protective spirit. Likely once part of a Toba Batak house or rice granary. See

Two Pieces of Weaponry. Borneo, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a Dyak People carved softwood shield decorated with protective spirit designs in natural pigments measuring 53” high x 11.

Hand-carved Wood Spirit House Shrine w/ Matching Stand. A stunning example of the Southeast Asian tradition of the "spirit house" or shrine to a place's protective spirits, exquisitely aged, with heav

This is a carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested in the for

This is a very large wooden sculpture from the Kuyu ethnic group of the Congo, central Africa. A highly decorated and ornate example, featuring 3 ancestor faces, suggesting a protective spirit, guardi

This steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was wo

A symbol of mystique and guardianship, this Southeast Asian bronze votive figure from before the 15th century portrays a seated feline deity, possibly embodying a protective spirit or a revered mythol

This steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was wo

A highly abstract wooden sculpture embellished with old glass beads, copper wire and a large seed. Such power objects are known as yandas after the protective spirits that the Zande peoples believe gu

A wonderful carved wooden mask with a well handled painted surface and carved abstract animal like face and form.Protective spirits are known as Va by the Mumuye. The village elders would carve "Vabo"

This exceptional Sasanian stamp seal, intricately carved from chalcedony, features the high-relief image of a lamassu, a winged human-headed bull, emblematic of protective spirits in ancient Mesopotam

Japanese carved stone Dosojin figure (protective Shinto spirit) garden sculpture, having roughly shaped body, centering smooth black face, approx 15"h, 15"w, 13"d Start Price: $80.00

Japanese carved stone Dosojin figure (protective Shinto spirit) garden sculpture, having roughly shaped body, centering smooth black face, approx 17"h, 15"w, 14"d Start Price: $80.00

Japanese carved stone Dosojin figure (protective Shinto spirit) garden sculpture, having roughly shaped body, centering smooth black face, approx 16"h, 16"w, 13"d Start Price: $80.00

This is a very large and uncommon sculpture from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor spirit , a protective "Maiden" spirit that watches over the Punu p

This small yet majestic Coptic lapis lazuli lion amulet embodies the bold spirit and protective power of the lion, revered in both ancient Egyptian and Christian traditions. The deep blue lapis, inter

This small yet majestic Coptic lapis lazuli lion amulet embodies the bold spirit and protective power of the lion, revered in both ancient Egyptian and Christian traditions. The deep blue lapis, inter

A Carved wooden dance mask embellished with kaolin clay pigments and black and white paints. The white masks known as Okuyi of the Mukudj male initiation society embody the spirit of a protective youn

A carved wooden pair of roof finials, ancestral totems known as "Kadauma" they are installed as protective talisman against sorcery, malevolent spirits and calamity. Traditionally considered male and

A Lovely carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil of Spirit figure often associated with protective talisman used by the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. This sculpture has been cust

Group of (3) A silver (spirit possession) cult amulet, North African, likely Nubia or Ethiopia, with inscription, likely early 20th century; and silver North African protective amulets, in hamsa form,

A carved wooden shrine idol with hands extended to the heavens, considered a protective fetish and typically placed on shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West