A Rare old Dogon Female shrine fetish, African Art

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

This is a very rare and quite old Dogon ancestor fetish from Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable weathered and worn, worn smooth from handling and evidence of a ritual or sacrificial patina

Carved from a heavy dense wood and with a well worn surface, a Kneeling archaic and primitive devotee figure. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12.5 inches

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

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 rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed i

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, with incised coiffure facial scar

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A Very proud Female Ancestor shown holding a staff, a symbol of rank among the tribe. Carved wood with a well weathe

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a hard dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, and appears to be a staff to

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

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

A rare Yoruba peoples altar to the Shango cult, NIGERIA, Africa. An Exceptional old shrine carved from a single tree trunk, depicting ancestor faces, male and female devotees and showing plenty of age

A weathered old carved wooden fetish sculpture featuring a conjoined couple, Male and female with a powerful primitive and archaic presence. Tiv peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 25.5 x 9

A fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, was

A carved wooden female image with highly stylized facial features and form. Likely used on a personal shrine as a medium to the world of ancestral spirits. Montol peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculptu

A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

A fairly large carved wooden female effigy with elongated and exaggerated features , a finely carved face and heavily painted with kaolin clay pigment. Note the ribbed neck, indicating prestige and an

Carved wooden idol, with undeniable handling and wear over generations. Incredibly old and well worn miniature ancestor idol, likely from a diviners kit. Dogon peoples, mali, Africa. Measures 5.75 inc

A very rare and stunning Dogon crocodile mask is known as “Waka Kakada”. A large carved wooden helmet mask with heavy kaolin clay and mineral pigments and a stylized crest with open mouth. The mas

A carved wooden effigy with highly stylized facial features and form, and most interesting is an area where it is likely a wooden phallus was once attached. Tiv or related ethnic group, Nigeria, West

Vintage to Antique carved wooden Azande sculpture with iron earring adornment, cowrie shell eyes and a tree resin like material applied around the eyes, nose and neck. Old wire wrapped around the base

A very old and weathered ancestor sculpture with encrusted areas on the surface indicating sacrificial matter and ritual use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 10 inches tall on

A carved wooden male effigy with a striking face covered in offerings and with a sweating patina. The idols right arm has been worn away. Adan or Ewe peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Idol measures 10.25 in

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great