Sold2021A Rare Wurkun Shrine Idol, African ArtA tall carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized form and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. The abstraction is so extensive that the body is reduced to a cylindrical trunk. This type of obSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Rare pair of Waja Figures, Nigeria, African ArtA rare pair of Spirit figures from the Waja or Wurkun peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Considered protective idols to be placed on village shrines. Mounted together on a wooden base. Measure 13.25 incSee Sold Price
2019RARE MONTOL FEMALE SHRINE IDOL, AFRICAN ARTA 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 sculptuSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Old Tiv Shrine Idol, African Tribal ArtA 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, WestSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Old Adan / Ewe Shrine Idol, African Art.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 inSee Sold Price
Sold2019Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol, African ArtThis is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized faces and form, exaggerated facial features, large forehSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Old Teke Buti Magic fetish, African ArtThis 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 figSee Sold Price
Sold2020Primitive Old Dogon Shrine Idol, African ArtA 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 greatSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ancient Dogon Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example aSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Old Yoruba Eshu Shrine idol, African ArtA carved wooden effigy of the trickster god "ESHU" shown with pan flute and long braided pony tail and indigo dyed coiffure. the sculpture is adorned with a cowrie shell necklace and has an undeniableSee Sold Price
Sold2019Tall Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol, African ArtA Very tall weathered and expressive carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Ti Puo among the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso. The figure is very weathered and worn, though appears intact. The figureSee Sold Price
Sold2019Old Dogon Iron Shrine idol, African ArtA 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 profSee Sold Price
Sold2019A DOGON FEMALE SHRINE IDOL, AFRICAN ARTA 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, wasSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Lobi Bateba Maternity Shrine Idol, African ArtA Carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized form and shown holding a child at her waist. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood and has a very well weathered and eroded surface with layeSee Sold Price
Sold2019Lega Bwami Society Shrine Idol, African ArtA carved wooden arm less idol with a well handled and worn surface patina and obvious age and wear. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall. Ex Private OregonSee Sold Price
Sold2016Monumental Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol African ArtLarge carved wooden idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a male ancestor with his arm raised high in the air. The Lobi carve bateba toSee Sold Price
Sold2019Old Cross River / Chamba Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old and Primitive wooden shrine idol, likely Chamba or related peoples, Cross River region of Nigeria, Africa. A wonderfully archaic example with primitive carving style and highly stylized forSee Sold Price
Sold2021Bold Sukuma Shrine Idol African ArtA Archaic looking shrine figure carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with a well weathered and eroded surface. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, East Africa. The figure measures 23.5 inches tallSee Sold Price
Sold2020Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its cSee Sold Price
Sold2015Old LOBI TI PUO Magic Fetish, Shrine idol, African ArtTall 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 protectiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Old Lobi Bateba Male Shrine Idol, African ArtCarved from a very heavy dense piece of wood, this male effigy from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Known as a Bateba Thil or Spirit figure, this idol was placed on local shrines to actSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Old Lobi Bateba Phuwe Shrine Idol, African ArtTall carved wooden spirit idol meant for a Shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with obvious weathered and wear. The Statue was known as a "Bateba Phuwe"See Sold Price
Sold2018A Fine Ewe Female Shrine idol, African ArtA lovely vintage carved wooden effigy of a "venavai" female with serene semi closed eyes and well handled surface patina, adorned with glass beads. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The sculpture measures 11See Sold Price
Sold2019A Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its cSee Sold Price
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