Sold2018Female Ancestor Shrine Figure, India Tribal Hindu ArtThis is a very old carved wooden female idol with unusual traditional features and a weathered surface suggesting some age. Such sculptures were placed on shrines as protection from evil spirits. FromSee Sold Price
Sold2018Female Ancestor shrine figure from India, Tribal ArtThis is a very old carved wooden female idol with unusual traditional features and a weathered surface suggesting some age. Such sculptures were placed on shrines as protection from evil spirits. FromSee Sold Price
Sold2018Lovely lady ~ Attie Female Shrine Figure, African ArtThis is a very sweet and serene old sculpture from the Attie or Anyi peoples, lagoons region, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a female ancestor carrying burden above her head. A lovSee Sold Price
Sold2019A DOGON FEMALE SHRINE IDOL, AFRICAN ARTA fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, wasSee Sold Price
Sold2018Eroded Yoruba Maternity Shrine Sculpture, African ArtA rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed iSee Sold Price
Sold2022Female Shrine Figure with Bowl, Yoruba, NigeriaAfrican Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria: Shrine figure of a woman holding a bowl, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood, dark patina with incised decoration detailed with blue and reddish/brown pigment. PSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Rare Naga Ancestor Shrine figure collected 1970A Carved wooden seated ancestor sculpture with classic archaic features and a well handled and worn surface. Naga peoples, India. Provenance: Collected by Museum Curator Paul Hendricks in 1970 while tSee Sold Price
Sold2017Fine miniature Dogon female shrine figure, African ArtOld and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togetheSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Huge Old Dogon Female Ancestor shrine sculptureCarved 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 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2018Encrusted Old Dogon Female Nommo sculpture, African ArtTall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, AfriSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Tall Sukuma female ancestor sculpture, African ArtA Dark female ancestor figure carved from a heavy dense wood and adorned with textiles and glass beads. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 21.5 inches tallSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Vintage Urhubo Sculpture African ArtThis is a very unusual and rare wood sculpture from the Urhubo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful female shrine figure accented with red and blue kaolin clay pigment. MeasuSee Sold Price
Sold2018Vintage Fang Female Ancestor African Art sculptureVintage carved wooden female ancestor figure with highly stylized form. Mounted to wooden base. Gabon, West Africa. Measures 24 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold2020Zombo/ Yaka Kneeling Female with Bourgeois AuthenticityThis is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Yaka or Zombo peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka female ancestor sculpture in a kneeling posture with a well handled surface and raffia gSee Sold Price
Sold2020Fine Vintage Kneeling Yaka Sculpture ~ Mauer CollectionThis is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Yaka peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka female ancestor sculpture in a kneeling posture with a well handled surface. The figure measuresSee Sold Price
2020A Very Rare Pare Ancestor in Prayer shrine figureA tall carved wooden female shrine idol with arms out stretched and hands in a gesture of prayer to the heavens. The figure measures 24 inches tall ( 26 inches on professional quality base) Pare or reSee Sold Price
Sold2020Sumba Island Ancestor sculpture, Indonesian Tribal ArtA Carved wooden shrine sculpture with archaic features and well weathered surface. Likely a personal shrine object. The figure measures 5.75 inches tall. From Sumba island, Indonesia.See Sold Price
Sold2018Dogon Nommo Sculpture Four Ancestors, African ArtThis is an interesting contemporary sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. A Wooden shrine figure representing 4 ancestors with arms raised to the heavens to pray to the star Sirius. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2021Dramatic Naga female Ancestor sculptureThis is an antique carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor. The Naga, a fierce head hunting tribe were known for their use of trophy heads as part of their shrines and ritual dances. This figure meaSee Sold Price
Sold2019Gorgeous Baule female effigy, African Tribal ArtA tall and well carved wooden ancestor sculpture of a female with elaborate tribal motifs and metal stud decorations. A Truly ornate example. The figure measures 32 inches tall (34.75 inches tall on pSee Sold Price
Sold2020Serene Old Akan Shrine Figure, African ArtA Carved wooden female effigy with a well worn and well handled surface, erosion to the feet and an overall weathered and field used patina. Akan speaking peoles, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 13See Sold Price
Sold2018A Lovely Baule Female Sculpture, African ArtA very finely carved wooden female ancestor sculpture, possibly a "Spirit Wife" style of carving. The figure has serene facial treatment, raised scarifications, and a elaborate coiffure.This statue meSee Sold Price
Sold2019Charming Lulua Female Ancestor Sculpture, African ArtA Finely carved contemporary Lulua female sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor shown seated with hands to face and elbows on the knees. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood has been profSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dogon Nommo Couple, African ArtThis is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor male & female couple shown seated and praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood witSee Sold Price
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