A DOGON STONE HEADREST WITH ANCESTOR FIGURES

A very uncommon carved stone headrest with large semi circular rest supported by an ancestor figure and adorned with 2 ancestor heads. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The headrest measures 9.75 x 9.5 inc

West Africa, Mali or Burkina Faso, Dogon culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved ancestor or Tellem figure made from a warm red-brown sandstone in a stylized crouching position. The

Large Pair of Carved and Polychromed African Dogon Ancestor Figures, 20th c., of a male and female, H.- 50 in., W.- 9 1/2 in., D.- 9 1/2 in. Provenance: Property from Gentleman Collector, Lower Garden

DESCRIPTION: Two carved Dogon figures. Includes: 1) Dogon ancestor figure. Possibly 19th century. Carved in Bombu-Toro style. The long columnar body has an elongated neck and arms, prominent breasts,

20th century, including a male and female figure, both standing, high quality casting. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 16.5 in. From the Complete and Important Collect

This is a very old carved wooden image of the Hogon, the Village shaman, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa.features a image of an elder man with stylized coiffure and beard, shown seated on

Old African Dogon Seated Ancestor Figure, carved wood, with weathering, Mali. Size: 24.5'' x 7.5'' x 7.5'' (62 x 19 x 19 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of Bernard Barach. Please Note: There

African Dogon Female Ancestor Figure. Carved wood; on Included stand. Provenance: A Private Oregon collection.Size: 34'' x 9.5'' (86 x 24 cm) Height on Stand: 35" (89 cm).

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example. The fig

**First Time At Auction** Western Africa, southwest Niger, Bura Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 3rd to 13th century CE. An intriguing standing depiction of an anthropomorphic ancestral figure, hand-carved f

Dogon style carved wood ancestor figure sitting on a stool, heavily encrusted surface, with an iron attachment to head, Republic of Mali, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 9.5" x 1.75" x 1.75" PROVEN

Includes Dogon, Bambara ancestor figures, Tellum figure of priest, Gid, Toma & Kissi Guinea passport masks.

Carved wooden shrine altar featuring six ancestor figures. While the purpose for which it was created is not entirely clear, the rich patina of this Dogon figural group and the flatted top suggests a

Carved limestone marker with anthropomorphic image and some geometric designs. The stone has some lichen like growth on it and is in overall fair condition, no breaks or repairs. Sumba island style ca

African Dogon carved wood ancestor figure, Mali, the standing figure, mounted on black base, approx 20.5"h, 4"sq, 4.25lbs**Provenance: exhibited at Olive Deluce Gallery, Northwest Missouri State Unive

Seated figure with arms reaching high overhead. Probably the two headed ancestor figure representing male and female. Mali, West Africa. Height of figure alone, approx. 3". With attached hardwood gall

A group of 9 Papua New Guinea artifacts including Swagup or April River Canoe Prow 16" long, carved hardwood story board 15", Yamok ancestor figure, stone and shell carved 18", Abalam Yam Decoration w

AFRICAN OLUGUN WARRIOR ANCESTOR FIGURE ON STONE BASE (NOT ATTACHED) 35"H

A stone kneeling maternity figure. 20th century. 22"h x 6"w x 7 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: Stylistically this stone seems to sugge

African Tribal Art: Dogon People, Mali: Tellem Ancestor Figure, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Carved wood with encrusted libations and dark overall patina. The figure's arms are raised in a gesture of

LOT ASSORTED CARVED STONE INCLUDING ANCESTOR GRAVE MARKER, CHINESE FIGURES, SOAPSTONE BOXES, ETC

TRIBAL: Large Dogon Mask, Mali, 20th C., wood, large Dogon dance mask with female ancestor figure with arms raised, old repair to left arm, wear consistent with age and use, approximately 37" h. [PROV

small Sumba figure cm 18x6x5 (inches: 7") weight: 780 g Lovely stone figure depicting ancestor, very stylized and minimalistic design typical from Sumba, some minor scratches. Please note that this lo

2 Dogon Female Ancestors Sacred Stone Reliquaries. Each housing a sacred stone. Dogon People, Mali, West Africa, 20th C. Iron. 1) Seated Female Ancestor With Internal Sacred Stone. Size: 5"H x 2"W x 2