Sold2023African, Koro, Nigeria, Carved Wood Protective FetishKoro, Nigeria, carved wood Protective Fetish figure with abdominal cavity for magical charge, darkened patina, 20"h x 6"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Yaka, Zaire (DR Congo), Carved Wood Protective FetishYaka, Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with burlap skirt and braided natural fiber necklace, darkened patina and red pigment, 18.5"h x 5.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of ProfessSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), Carved Wood Protective FetishSongye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with head turned to the right, vegetable fiber pouch, darkened patina, 19.5"h x 4.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor PhSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Fan, Gabon, Carved Wood Seated Monkey Protective FetishFan, Gabon, carved wood seated monkey Protective Fetish figure, darkened patina with red pigment, 14.5"h x 5.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2022Yoruba Maternity Figure, NigeriaType: Carving / sculptureMaterials: WoodMarkings & Inscriptions: UnmarkedDate: Early 20th centuryMaker: African (Nigeria, Yoruba)Description: A carved wood maternity figure or fetish, depicting a femaSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine African Fetish Affo with Metal, NigeriaA Fine African Fetish Affo with Metal, Nigeria. Carved wood, metal applications. Size: 19'' x 6'' x 35'' (48 x 15 x 89 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All AcceSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Namji Wood Fertility Doll, Cameroon/NigeriaAfrican Namji Wood Fertility Doll, Cameroon/Nigeria. Carved wood covered with red and white bead strands, shells and a leather fetish packet. Provenance: Artemis Gallery, Louisville, CO; ex private MoSee Sold Price
Sold2017Cameroon Wood Carved Healing FigureWest Africa, Cameroon / Nigeria, Cross River Area, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An abstract wooden fetish figure carved in a somewhat "arte brute" style and decorated with fur and hide appliquesSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Mumuye One Armed Healing Fetish, African ArtThis is a rare and powerful old wood sculpture of a Healing fetish known as a "Lagalagana" idol. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa.Mumuye Lagalagana figures were carved by village blacksmiths for use asSee Sold Price
Sold2018A Fine Old Igbo Agwushi Diviners fetish, African ArtSmall carved wooden female sculpture with a deep well handled surface patina. Ibo / Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Such idols were often used in a diviners "kit" as well as child protective amulets. TSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Carved Wood Fetish FiguralAfrican Carved Wood Fetish Figural, shows two abstract beings, measures 7 inches long x 3 inches wide x 14 1/2 inches tall. Artwork, wall art, home decor, wood art, wood sculpture, wood artwork, woodSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Yoruba ArmchairLarge African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood armchair; with openwork back; showing well carved figures to lower with arms raised; H: 49" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Collection of Ten Yoruba 'Ibeji' FiguresCollection of ten African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood ibeji figures; each of various male and female forms; with incised detailing; H: 11 1/4" (tallest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Pair Yoruba 'Ibeji' FiguresPair of African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria, carved wood ibeji (twin figures); with metal stud and woven embellishments; H: 21 1/2" (each, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Three Yoruba Maternity FiguresGroup of three African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood maternity figures; H: 19" (tallest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Five Various Yoruba FiguresGroup of five various African Yoruba, Bénin/Nigeria carved wood figures, including: two pairs of ibeji figures, together with standing male form; H: 10 3/4" (tallest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Yoruba Carved Wood FigureAfrican Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria carved wood figure; wrapped in woven cloth; H: 24" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2023African, Ogoni, Nigeria, Carved Wood MaskAfrican, Ogoni, Nigeria, carved wood mask, white kaolin with dark accents, 9"h x 6.5"w x 3"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Carved Wood Fertility Fetish SculptureAfrican folk art carved wood fertility fetish sculpture depicting male figure with pronounced genitalia covered by animal leather fringe belt, stamped to reverse: "238." 12" H.See Sold Price
Sold2022Antique African DRC Carved Wood Fetish Teke FigureAntique African DRC Carved Wood Fetish Teke Figure. Early 20th C Wood and Bronze Fetish Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo. From a Montreal private collection inherited by familial descent tSee Sold Price
2020African Tribal Carved Wood Fetish DollAfrican tribal carved wood fetish doll with a thatch of human hair, bead collar, and beaded skin clothing. 6.75" H.See Sold Price
Sold2017Large Idoma Carved Wood Head CrestLarge African Idoma, Nigeria carved wood polychrome head crest; atop basket weave-like base; H: 18 1/2" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Yoruba 'Ayo' Game BoardAfrican Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria ayo carved wood game board; of figural form with openwork to sides (stand not included); H: 29" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Two Mumuye Carved Wood Figural PiecesTwo African Mumuye, Nigeria carved wood figural pieces; one standing, of typical form; the other a possible headdress, exhibiting a painted white face; H: 44" (taller, approx.)See Sold Price
May 19Leonard Auction, a division of The Leonard CompanyAfrican Mask and Wood Sculpture AssortmentUS$100(1 bid)
11 hrs LeftWorthington GalleriesAntique African Carved Wood Igbo Shrine Figure; Ikenga, Igbo People, NigeriaUS$50
May 19Neely AuctionAntique Colonial African carved wood and hand painted figure standing on carved wooden plinth in theUS$200