A Haunting Ewe Vodun Shrine Fetish, African Art & Magic

Carved wooden sculpture with untold layers of textiles and organic substances poured upon it as part of the ceremonial use of the fetish. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The figure measures 10.25 inches on

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very simplistic form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very squared off form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

A bold and dramatic example of the Vodun shrine art, a pair of Bocio or spirit figures Bound together with various magic implements and offerings. Ewe or related ethnic group, Benin, West Africa. The

An unusual and rare carved stone horned fetish figure from the Ewe peoples of Togo, West Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall ( 16 inches tall on professional display stand which is included) Th

A rare and interesting old Loma shrine fetish in the form of a bird, with encrusted surface and remains of embellishments like rope and shells, suggesting years of ritual field use. The sculpture meas

A set of two carved wooden male and female idols from the Ewe peoples of Ghana, West Africa. Well worn and polished, such idols were traditionally rubbed and cared for as living spirits , a similar tr

This is a fantastic vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with inset glass eyes, a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered

Tall Impressive Lobi Ti Puo Magic fetish from the LOBI of Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved wooden idol with traditional rasied hand thought to deflect magic spells, witchcraft and Illness, a protecti

This is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig

A carved wooden shrine idol with encrusted surface patina. Such idols were carved by the igbo and are known as "Ikenga".Considered powerful symbols they were used as protection of the home and were gi

Bold and powerful sculpture of a magic fetish with various nails and other assorted regalia driven into or tied to the fetish to empower it. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Measures 30 inches tall.

A Very large and impressive sculpture from the Kongo peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A haunting carved wooden African idol of a Dog with glass eyes and magic substances sealed in chest cav

An unusual carved wooden magic fetish with sacrificial offerings and standing on one leg with erect phallus. The statue measures 17.5 inches tall. Ewe peoples, Togo, West Africa.

Carved wooden effigy of a monkey with attached animal feathers,hide and hair. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The magic fetish sculpture measures 17 inches tall.

Carved wooden magic fetish from the Lobi of Burkina faso, West Africa. Wooden idol in the form of a human leg with ancestral face and head atop the bent leg. A powerful example of African Art and magi

A Rare Ewe Shrine Sculpture.This heavily encrusted wooden effigy was used to house spirits and bind them into service. This practice is related to Vodun or Vodoo. The fetish was embellished with anima

This is a fascinating Ewe Peoples Magic fetish, related to Vodoun ( Voodoo) from Togo / Dahomey, West Africa.A carved wooden spirit figure attached to a spirit bottle with sealed lid , and evidence of

A Carved wooden Vodun effigy with various magic regalia attached and bound to a shrine fetish with encrusted surface and signs of ritual use. Fon peoples, Togo/Dahomey, West Africa. The sculpture meas

Carved wooden Voodoo shrine fetish with encrusted surface and indigo dyes with a red textile attached. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The figure measures 12.75 inches tall.

A carved wooden shrine idol embellished with seeds and shells, bells and iron spikes in the ears,mouth and top of the head. Fon or related ethnic group, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The Idol measures

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

A carved wooden Monkey with hands held in a sign of offering. Traditionally known as "Gbekre" they were placed on shrines hidden from the view of others and considered powerful mediums to the spirit w

A very uncommon pair of Male & female magic fetish from the Fon (or related ethnic group) Togo, Africa. A Striking set of carved wooden idols with a remarkable "upward gaze" giving the pair a wonderfu