A Dan Janus Kedie Shrine Idol Ex Banks Collection

A carved wooden janus form shrine idol with two dan mask like faces and an undeniable golden honey colored patina from generations of handling. The heads are defined by slanted, slit-form eyes and fin

A Carved wooden staff or handle with two janus mask like faces and a well worn deep patina from handling. The heads are defined by slanted, slit-form eyes and classic mask like faces. Traditionally Ke

A wonderfully abstract and geometric carved wooden Vodun shrine idol from the Adan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The idol measures 8.75 inches on is base. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, MD, USA #

A carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person which symbolize mysticism and a connection to a forest spirit. Adan peoples,

A carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person, male or female, which has one arm, one leg or even one eye. Agevi is a repre

A carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks coll

A Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Typically such an idol would be a prized possession of the chief and kept away f

A carved wooden idol with stylized form, arms carved to the side as a small angular design, conical hat and a well weathered surface. Tchamba peoples,Togo, West Africa. The sculpture measures 21.75 in

Carved from a dense wood and showing some weathering and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches tall. Provenance

Carved wood and showing some handling and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil Ti Puo or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. considered a protective talisman. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 5.

This is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a strong male known locally as Bateba Thil or Spirit figure. The sculpture measures 13 inches tall

A dramatic carved wooden shrine idol, an image of a spirit placed on village shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. This example measures 13 inches tall, and will not balance well on its own.

A tall slender carved wood and painted male & female effigy in janus form with highly stylized facial features and overall form. The sculpture is adorned with a red textile wrap skirt and measures 22

A carved wooden female effigy with a janus style head and well handled surface patina. The female in kneeling pose possibly suggests a devotee to a diviners cult and the spirit world , always present,

A Tall carved wooden shrine idol known as Iagalagana, some were used as oracles, others in connection with healing, and still others reinforced the status of important elders as embodiments of vaguely

A primitive carved wooden shrine idol with stylized form, incised facial features, central crest and traditional zig-zag legs. Such sculptures were considered healing fetish idols known as a "Lagalaga

A carved wooden female effigy of a Bateba Thil, or Spirit from a Lobi shrine. The idol measures 10 x 2.5 inches. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, US

A very finely carved olden wooden shrine idol with a honey colored surface patina and obvious handling and most likely ceremonial use over generations. The female effigy measures 11 inches tall on its

A carved wooden shrine idol with some classic treatment to the face and coiffure, though the artist carved this figure with the head off axis giving it a sense of motion. Mamblia peoples, Nigeria, Wes

A carved wooden male shrine or divination idol with well weathered surface and classic facial features and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches tall on its

A carved wooden shrine idol with janus form male and female images, ceremonial cap, well handled surface patina. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 7.75 inches tall ( 9.5 inc

A Carved wooden shrine effigy with a bold figure with arms raised, perhaps a gesture of receiving an offering, well weathered surface patina suggests years of ceremonial use. The Idol measures 26 inch

A carved wooden shrine object with tall slender ringed neck, carved face and top hat, embellished with animal hide beard, red textile and encrusted surface. To the Bidjogo peoples, the spirits of the

A Tall slender cylindrical carved fetish with highly stylized features and well handled surface patina, on iron spike. According to literature , among the Wurkun ( or Junkun) if a member of the tribe