A Tall Archaic Votive Idol from Nepal

A large carved wooden votive idol , carved from a dense heavy wood with an incredible wind worn surface suggesting great age, perhaps late 19th century as the wood is very strong and hard. The Idol ha

A heavily eroded and weathered shrine idol in classic form hands in prayer like pose and signs of ritual offerings. The idol has been professionally custom mounted and measures 14 inches tall on stand

A carved wooden anthropomorphic effigy with heavy encrusted surface from offerings over many years. Losses to one leg and old stress fractures in the wood. The Idol measures 15 inches tall on custom d

Old Guardian or Votive shrine idol in classic prayer like pose , weathered surface with small areas of lichen . Nepal. The Idol measures 14.25 inches tall. Collected in the 1960s/ 70s, from a private

Heavily weathered archaic "praying" shrine idol with reddish wood color and undeniable worn surface suggesting great age. The carved wooden effigy measures 10.75 inches tall ( 12.75 inches tall on pro

Carved wood shrine idol or votive figure with heavily weathered and eroded surface, old insect damage as well as a sunbaked gray surface patina. The idol measures 12 inches tall. Nepal. Provenance: A

A wonderfully abstract example with flared hands in a stylized pose, exaggerated facial features and obvious signs of age and field use as an offering or shrine idol. The sculpture measures 14.25 inch

This captivating Cypriot votive figure, standing at approximately 7 cm in height and 4 cm in width (2.76 x 1.57 inches), is a striking example of terracotta craftsmanship from the ancient Archaic Peri

Presenting a captivating ancient conjoined figures statuette, this idol stands at 10 cm tall, 5.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, or 3.94 x 2.17 x 0.79 inches in size. The statuette is sculpted from stone, su

A captivating ancient conjoined figures statuette, this idol stands at 10 cm tall, 5.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, or 3.94 x 2.17 x 0.79 inches in size. The statuette is sculpted from stone, suggestive of

A very old and interesting carved wooden shrine idol, with a deep well handled surface patina and almost "cubist" form. The idol measures 18.5 inches tall and will not balance well on its own. Dogon p

A carved wooden Hindu devotee sculpture, very well worn and handled suggesting great age, likely 19th century or earlier. India. The figure measures 7.5 inches tall. Provenance: The Robert Banks colle

A archaic carved stone idol from the Fon peoples , likely a shrine object on a Vodun shrine. The stone idol measures 7.5 inches tall. Fon, Togo/ Dahomey , West Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy e

A small carved wooden idol with well handled surface patina and archaic features. Often such idols are considered part of a diviners kit. The figure measures 6 inches tall. Dayak peoples, Borneo / Kal

This antique votive figure, standing 8 cm tall and 2.5 cm wide (3.15 inches by 0.98 inches), is a remarkable example of bronze craftsmanship from the 15th to 17th centuries. The posture of the idol, w

A traditional carved wooden idol that would traditionally guard Village, shrines and crossroads. Nepal. Measures 17.5 inches tall on wooden base.Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna, Past curator of

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, a tall central animal horn and adorned with animal hide and woven ropes. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga

This is a very old carved wooden protective idol with unusual primitive features and a very well weathered surface suggesting great age. Note the archaic carved image of a dancer. Such sculptures were

**Originally Listed At $650** Ancient Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A finely carved alabastron with a bulging base, a thick cylindrical body with a tapered neck, and a discoid rim surro

ANCIENT Holy Land Limestone Votive IDOL Torso Iron Age c.800 B.C. Size 2 1/4 inches high + stand. Fine carved limestone female Idol torso, made without head votive Idol. Great quality and details. Pro

Title: Syro Hittite Votive Idol of Astarte with Bronze Earrings Date & Origin: Syro-Hittite, c. 1700 B.C. Material: Terracotta and bronze Dimension: 17 cm L - 6 5/8 inches Additional Information: Of f

SYRO-HITTITE TERRA COTTA VOTIVE IDOL OF ASTARTE, C.2500-1800BC. HEIGHT 5 7/8"

Ca. 2nd-1st century BC A lead idol figure of minimalist form, displaying an elongated body with hands folded together on the chest. Head round and bald with pronounced eyes and nose. Unworked reverse.

This remarkable Scythian votive idol, standing at an impressive 12 cm in height, 7.5 cm in width, and 4.5 cm in depth (approximately 4.7x3x1.8 inches), is a superb artifact of ancient religious practi