A Fine Mangbetu Male Ancestor Elongated Skull

A very fine vintage wood sculpture of a Mangbetu Male ancestor with a elongated skull, as the Mangbetu historically practiced cranial deformation. The finely crafted sculpture measures 20 inches tall.

A carved wooden male and female effigy with incised linear "scar" designs and tattoos with traditional elongated skulls and swept back coiffure. The couple have well handled and worn surface patina. M

A finely carved wooden sculpture, most likely of a Mangbetu Tobacco container. This is a solid wood statue and does not open. The sculpture features an ancestor head with an elongated skull , that the

A Finely carved wooden comb with a female head as the handle. The Ancestor image has an elongated skull, a tradition practiced among the Mangbetu for centuries. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, central Africa

This is a tall Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form of the head which is pa

This is a vintage wood sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture features a elongate head from cranial deformation, a tradition practiced by the Mangbetu until the

This is a Male Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a hard wood in male form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures hands are behind her back

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

This is a Female Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in female form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures

A Lovely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with a wonderful gesture of an outstretched hand, long beard in hand, raised scars. elaborate and detailed coiffure and shown seated, possibly the image of

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

A handsome carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with long beard and ornate decorative elements. Baule peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

A Carved wooden male effigy with long beard and elongated neck and facial features. Kusu peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 16 inches tall.

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor with elongated and exaggerated arms and hands in stylized pose

Carved wooden sculpture from the Congo, central Africa. An elegant and refined example of a Kifwebe society ancestor sculpture. Custom mounted to wooden display stand. Measures 11 .5 inches tall. ( 10

A Finely carved old wooden Male ancestor sculpture featuring a classic Pende peoples style carving, well handled surface and professionally mounted. The statue measures 18.5 inches on its display stan

A handsome Old Mangbetu sculpture of a male ancestor with tribal tatoo designs and a long extended head, evidence of the tradition of cranial deformation. This wood sculpture is a vintage to antique e

**First Time At Auction** Western Africa, Mali, Djenne culture, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-built terracotta head of a male based on the elongated skull, prominent chin, puffy lips,

This is a very finely crafted terracotta vessel hand made by a Potter among the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo , DRC , Africa. This is a large vessel, known as a "Nembwo" is considered a large decorati

A finely carved old example of a anthropomorphic door lock with fine incised linear designs, wonderful male ancestor face and obvious age and wear. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The Lock on simple wood

A very finely crafted male ancestor sculpture with an exaggerated and elongated form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast of West Africa. Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection. The sculpture measures

ELONGATED SKULL, Part II, 2014, acrylic and mixed media collage on wood panel, signed and dated on verso, with artist’s frame 49 ½ x 73 ½ x 5 ½”. Provenance: ACE Gallery, Lo

Iatmul People, Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea. Modeled ancestor skull- wood, shells, human hair 8"h.