A Luba Janus Shrine Sculpture Ex Banks Collection

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 carved wooden female shrine effigy with a very deep well handled surface, the sculptures face has been worn smooth from handling, the facial scars still evident. The figure measures 11.5 inches tall

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 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 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 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 finely carved antique wooden effigy of the Goddess Sita of the Ramayana epic, a popular heroine of Balinese culture. The figure is shown seated, perhaps part of a temple or shrine display at one tim

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 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

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 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 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

An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

A Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on sc

A very finely carved wooden seated male sculpture with classic facial features and form, carved coiffure, raised scar designs and well handled and worn patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A Carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized form and features, well handled, smooth surface patina suggests field use over many years, perhaps generations. Bozo or Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

A carved wood and painted zoomorphic sculpture of a Dog, with a charming face and green painted color, an unusual, yet fascinating example. Fanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Sculpture measures 8.5 inc

A Carved wooden female effigy with ornate incised tribal tattoo or scar designs, pierced septum, well handled surface patina, large hemispherical head. Malinke peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measur

A carved wooden female effigy with finely incised coiffure, raised scar designs classic facial features and shown holding an offering bowl. The surface is well handled and worn smooth. Baule peoples,

A Tall carved wooden male effigy with attached arms and hands carved in an outreaching pose, incised scars, painted coiffure and white kaolin clay pigmented surface. Fante peoples, Ghana, Africa. The

A finely carved wooden anthropomorphic sculpture of an ancestor, with carved coiffure, hands to abdomen and closed eyes, a meditative pose suggesting worship. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

A very fine antique bronze "angel" like sculpture from India. The figure of an indian style female with angel like wings is a very uncommon form to find in Indian Art. The bronze measures 6.5 inches t

A fine small bronze altar effigy of the Goddess Saraswati holding a musical instrument known as a Veena. She is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, flowing water, abundance and wealth, art, speech,

A charming carved wooden male effigy shown holding a drinking horn, perhaps a image of a royal person or dignitary. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood and measures 14.25 inches tall . 16.25