A Fine Baga Anok Altar Sculpture, African Art

A very finely carved wood avian form shrine sculpture with incised and openwork designs. The birds head and the base are carved from two seperate pieces and detach. Among the Baga elekel shrines creat

This is a carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested in the for

This is a very large and lovely vintage wood sculpture from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. This avian sculpture features some wonderful open work design with colorful painted accents. The ta

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina. Such sculptures we

This is an enormous carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested

Carved wooden image of a snake by the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The Snake measures 28 inches.

A very finely crafted wooden serpent sculpture with incised designs and geometric patterns, with wavy and curling form. The sculpture measures 33.5 inches tall ( 36 inches on custom display stand whic

A wonderfully stylized wood sculpture of a female kneeling with an offering. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. This sculpture measures 16 inches tall x 8 inches wide.

This is a very finely carved wooden Mother and children sculpture from the Afo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Such sculptures not only honor the Mother and maternity, they also relate to the origina

This is a very fine and fascinating twin couples sculpture featuring two males and two females all seated together and with arms around one another, a incredible work of art carved from a single piece

A finely carved female effigy with detailed coiffure, raised facial scars, ringed neck and shown with hands to the body above the small skirt. The figure measures 20 inches tall. Mende peoples, Sierra

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a male with raised tribal scars, ornate coiffure, beard and braided pony tail. A very handsome image of a male \"spirit Lover\" or oracle. Baule peoples, Cote D\'

A beautiful Senufo peoples maternity sculpture from Mali, West Africa. A finely carved wooden statue with a polished surface. The figure has such a wonderfully exaggerated style. Senufo peoples, Mali

carved wooden female effigy with elaborate coiffure and raised scars, adorned with old glass beads. Baule peoples, West Africa. the statue measures 14.5 inches. Custom mounted to metal base.

This is an elegant and refined wood sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote de Ivorie, West Africa. A tall slender female with incised linear designs and a solid base. The designs have ritual meaning

A Carved wooden female effigy with strong facial style and powerful form. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The figure measures 20.5 inches tall ( 22 inches tall on professional custom base)

A very finely carved maternity sculpture featuring a lovely Mother and child image, the mother with elaborate coiffure and with a small child on her back, adorned with glass beads. baule peoples, Ivor

A very finely carved femal effigy shown holding an infant, who appears rather stiff which may suggest an infant who has passed away, and also shown chewing a Root, which may indicate the Iboga tree an

Carved wooden commemorative sculpture of a "D'mba" or Nimba standing male figure with classic treatment to the face and form.Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa.The D'mba, which was long interpreted as

A carved wooden sculpture of a Mother & Child in piggy back style with a well handled surface and finely carved facial features. Mbala peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall ( 12.5

Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, this finely crafted effigy of a Male ancestor with split horn like coiffure, chiseled beard and a bold stocky stance with a well handled surface pat

A carved wooden female sculpture with highly stylized features and form. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The carved figure measures 16 inches tall including wooden base.

carved wooden male sculpture painted black and with white painted eyes,hands and feet. Adorned with textiles and glass beads. baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 9.75 inche

A lovely carved wooden male effigy with excellent facial features and overall form, well handled surface patina. The figure measures 25 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Afri