Carved Fossil Bone Ritual Ancestor Sculpture (3)

Finely carved wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 17 1/2 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 3 lb shipping weight. Probably not very old, but what a handsome

THINKING OF MY ANCESTORS, carved serpentine sculpture, overall 10 x 5 x 4 3/4" with base. Purchased from Spirits in Stone, Carlsbad; Appraisal from African & Beyond, La Jolla.

A carved wooden Phurba ritual implement featuring 3 anthropomorphic figures, raised linear designs and a deep well handled surface suggesting generations of field use for healing and ritual by a himal

Finely carved Old wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 15 1/4 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 3 lb shipping weight. Each man and woman is believed to have

A highly stylized form of an ancestor or deity carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood of the Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The sculpture measures 8 x 3 inches.

This is a very rare and quite old Dogon ancestor fetish from Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable weathered and worn, worn smooth from handling and evidence of a ritual or sacrificial patina

This is an antique carved wooden effigy of a Male 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 male sculptu

This 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 mea

A carved wooden mask with 3 ancestor faces as one, and decorated with two ancestor sculptures as the top finial. The mask has a highly stylized and elongated face, open work ears as well as facial sca

A Tall carved wooden panel with 3 ancestor type heads on top and several mirrors embedded into the panel and decorated with ornate designs. Note the handle on the back. The panel measures 27 inches ta

A very tall carved wooden and painted parade head or bust carried in processions that relate to ritual ceremonies and ancestor worship. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture has been custom mou

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

A carved wooden slit drum with finely rendered ancestor face on top and a well handled surface. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The drum measures 17 x 3 inches. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks c

A unusual carved wooden effigy of a kneeling devotee with 3 Bwami society mask faces coming from the top pf the head. Lega peoples, Congo, central; Africa. The sculpture measures 19.5 inches tall. pro

A scarce Pre Columbian Style Olmec green hardstone figure. A hand carved ancestor sculpture is incised with primitive designs having a detailed expression to face. Presented on a custom made fitted la

This is a very rare and impressive old carved wooden stool , with tall carved ancestor sculpture back rest, incised designs and open work legs. This stool collected in Tanzania by Professor Charles Bo

A Finely carved ancestor sculpture embellished with stylized headdress and metal tacks. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 9 inches tall.

Three carved wood sculptures on later base.

A pair of large monumental antique West African tribal ancestor statues, hand carved by artists of the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast and Mali. With woven grass skirts. Mounted on hand carved black

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

A 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 p

Antique Chinese carved coral sculpture. 3 7/8” H. Weight: 50 grams including base. Shipping in USA is $ 35.00. INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS ARE INELIGIBLE TO BID ON THIS ITEM. THIS ITEM IS FOR SALE ONLY WI

A carved wooden ancestor sculpture completely wrapped in textiles and embellished with glass bead eyes. Pare peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall ( 12.5 on professional displa

A tall contemporary carved wooden ancestor sculpture completely covered in hand hammered and decorated brass and adorned with ceremonial regalia such as feathers, basketry and beads. Fang peoples, Gab