A Twisted Dogon Ancestor Sculpture Ex Kahan Gallery

A wonderfully abstract and twisted ancestor sculpture with a well weathered and well handled surface from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure, likely represents o Hogon or village elder or sha

A carved wooden effigy of a kneeling female adorned with red cloth headdress, loin cloth and red beads. Such Idols are often associated with Magic and Ancestor worship. Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa.

A tall well weathered anthropomorphic ceremonial staff with ancestor figure holding a spear and with swept back head or coiffure and obvious age and weatherings. The Ritual spike like staff measures 2

A classic carved wooden shrine idol with fascinating form, encrusted surface suggesting sacrificial matter and well handled and worn patina. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16

A Lovely female effigy with a highly stylized form, raised central crested coiffure, ribbed neck accented with kaolin clay pigments and very interesting zig zag shaped legs. Kulongo peoples, lagoons r

A very rare carved wooden maternity or fertility idol with classic facial features and a well handled surface patina suggesting good age and handling.Bena Lulua peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Pr

A very tall and well carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, form and adornment , accented with reddish mineral pigments. Overall showing field use and wear. The sculpture measures 4

A very finely carved wooden female effigy in classic form, with a well defined coiffure, raised scar designs and well handled surface, embellished with old glass beads. Attie or Anyi peoples, Lagoons

A finely carved wooden male effigy with highly stylized face and form , and well handled surface patina. lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.75 inches tall. Provenance: Ex. McConn

A Very rare carved wooden effigy with enlarged round eyes, incised linear designs and a wonderful dramatic expression. Ngbandi peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 12.5 inches tall

This is a well weathered old and quite exaggerated female sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Featuring a highly stylized female with classic treatment and somewhat archaic style. The figu

A large carved wooden ceremonial mask with tall antelope style hors and a ancestor figure as the central finial. The mask is well weathered and worn and measures 24 inches tall and comes with a custom

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 wonderful stylized Avian form Bronze with burial patina. Dogon or related ethnic group, Mali, West Africa. The bronze measures 7 inches tall. Ex Michael Rhodes Gallery, NYC.

A tall elaborate forged iron oil lamp with bowl-form cups mounted to two tiered base topped with anthropomorphic figure and 6 cup like bowls for holding the oil and wick. The iron lamp measures 28 inc

A lot of two old bronze bracelets, one Lobi, with stylized decorative elements and cast in two parts, typically locked together on the wearer with metal pins ( now missing) and a wonderfully stylized

A Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY,

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised line of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using t

A carved wooden zoomorphic sculpture with painted spots and well handled surface. The figure measures 12 inches long and has been mounted to a wooden display stand. Among the Lega, figurines depicting

A Bold carved wooden Idol in a wonderfully exaggerated form, weathered surface and overall signs of field use and wear. Tchamba peoples, Togo, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 21 inches tall on its

This is a very rare ancient wooden sculpture of an ancestor from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Such idols were often placed on shrines that were in the cliffs above the Dogon villages along

Carved from a dense wood with a well handled surface and highly stylized features and form. A classic example, the sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 9 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Amyas Na

A Well weathered and worn sculpture of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction. Such commissions were divinely sanctioned when a sitting chief was visited

A stunning and rare carved wooden Kore secret society mask in the form of the monkey (Ngon) which probably originates from the Koulikoro region at the centre of the Bamana country in Mali, West Africa