A Fine Old Hipag Ifugao War Idol Ex Museum Of Oddities

"Hipag" are minor war deities and are invoked during ceremonies dealing with violence and aggressive actions. These deities are firmly associated with headhunting and sorcery, and they may also be the

A very uncommon old hand made Bamboo hat from the Ifugao or related ethnic group, Philippines. Collected in the mid 20th century, This hat was part of the Permanent display at the Museum Of Oddities,

Bulul, also known as bul-ul or tinagtaggu, is a carved wooden figure used to guard the rice crop by the Ifugao peoples of northern Luzon. The sculptures are highly stylized representations of ancestor

A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

A very fine carved wooden spoon with an elegant female ancestor figure as the handle and a well handled smooth surface patina. Ifugao peoples, Luzon Island, Philippines. The spoon measures 6.75 inches

A rare and haunting carved wooden idol from a Brujos shrine, with an unusual headdress. Such idols are known to have been used by sorcerers in witchcraft and ritual. This idol measures 10 inches tall

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 Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

A VERY SERENE OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE BAULE PEOPLES OF WEST AFRICA. MEASURES 14.25 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY STAND. A WONDERFUL DEEP WELL HANDLED PATINA SUGGESTS YEARS OF TRADITIONAL RITUAL U

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

This is a very fine and rare Old Alusi Shrine idol figure from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A carved wooden figure with tall central crest, accented with a yellow mineral pigment , the face is n

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 carved wooden helmet mask with painted designs and well handled edges and wear consistent with field use. The Bo nun amuin mask was a very sacred mask to the Baule, the name meaning "gods of the bus

This is a very old tribal made coiled brass bangle which was traditionally worn by a wealthy Ifugao woman. They are usually worn on the right wrist but wealthier women are said to have worn them in bo

A very fine Old initiation mask from the Southern Bushoong/Kete peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A very interesting example that still retains its original painted designs, often these masks

A very fine Old Yoruba Ibeji twin doll with a deep well handled surface patina and elaborate embellishments such as yellow glass beads, numerous black glass beads and large heavy copper rings. Yoruba

A very fine Old Bozo marionette head in the form of a Young Antelope, with wonderful painted designs. Obvious age and handling. measures 17.5 x 7 inches. The display stand shown was for photography pu

A very fine old carved wooden flute with a highly stylized form. Such flutes were carved by the Mossi and Gurunsi as traditional musical instruments. The examples shows much handling and wear. The flu

A Fine antique Holy Water Bottle with remnants of black paint and the original silver cross stopper. This Holy relic measures 9 inches tall and was part of the permanent display at the Metamora Museum

A Crystal Ball or Orb in overall good condition with old brass display stand. According to a sign at the Museum, this crystal ball was the property of a witch. The Ball on stand measures 3.5 inches in

A very fine and old Lega Iginga figure. A carved wooden shrine idol with two spirit faces and a weathered and worn surface patina. Iginga is a generic Lega term for human figurines owned by the highes

A painted Icon of Christ in what appears to be Ethiopian Icon style on glass, framed. The Painting appears Old and measures 17.75 x 16 inches. Provenance: Ex Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana.

A rare snake vertebrae necklace collected in situ in the Mid 20th century, Bontoc peoples, Philippines. The necklace measures 20 inches around. Collected by Paul Hendricks , Ex Museum of Oddities, Met

A Fine early american, possibly colonial period oil on canvas painting of a woman. The painting is quite large and measures 40.5 x 35 inches in frame. Ex Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana.