African Makonbe Tribe Spirit World Figurines

Five contemporary ebony wood figurines made in Tanzania and Kenya by "Mokonbe" tribe and these represent their spirit world figures. See photos.

Six contemporary ebony wood figurines made in Tanzania and Kenya by "Mokonbe" tribe and these represent their spirit world figures. The largest measures approx 15.5" H. There is a visible crack in at

Seven contemporary ebony wood figurines made in Tanzania and Kenya by "Mokonbe" tribe and these represent their spirit world figures. There are 4 figures in good condition and 3 with damage. See photo

Five wooden sculptures; Three female, two males; Handcarved. Two with black base. Two are missing feet. Dimensions: 8"H Country of Origin: Africa

Africa, Early 20th Century Carved wood male figure dyed black with finely carved hair, scarification to face, neck, and back, and beads around his face. The Baule believe that every married man and wo

Ceramic lilac hippo with purple flowers. A tiny bird sits atop the hippo's back. Walt Disney Classics Collection figurine. #disney #disneyfigurines Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 6.5"L x 5"H Manufacturer

Fine African Bronze Figurine, Benin Tribe, Nigeria, circa mid 20th century, fine sand casting, in the figure of a woman cooking, height: 28.5 cm.

Four carved wooden figurines from various African tribes, Luba headrest with surreal figures, and a carved wooden lidded container with seated female figure. 8.5"-12.5", 11.125",

LARGE ROUND BWA AFRICAN WOODEN SUN SPIRIT MASK Large round African wood painted Sun Spirit mask from the "Bwa" tribe of the Burkina Faso region of West Africa. Size: 31"

African Grebo Seer mask, Grebo means Leaping Monkey People in reference to their flight from a former homeland near the Sahara, Grebo incarnate the spirits of the invisible world who live in the fores

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

A very old and very well worn magic idol, likely from a diviners kit, and exceedingly well handled and worn with a deep patina suggesting generations of field use as a medium to the spirit world. The

A matched set of carved wooden idols accented in Laundry Blue pigment / dye and featuring classic facial features and overall form. Such pairs were often considered mediums to the spirit world and wou

A very finely carved male and female couple, likely used as a Diviners pair, vessels for the spirits during ritual and placed on a shrine to act as a medium to the spirit world. The pair are well carv

A finely carved wooden male effigy known as a Blolo Bian. Baule men and women have figures like this carved for their “other-world” or spirit spouses in order to please them and ensure they will b

A tall slender carved wooden female effigy of a spirit known as a Bateba Phuwe or Thil. Such Idols were considered mediums to the spirit world and were placed on shrines owned by the village medicine

A diminutive carved wooden mask with weathered and encrusted surface indicating ritual use. Such a mask was not worn, it was used as a medium to the spirit world and was kept in a ceremonial container

A carved wooden male effigy with energetic facial features and form, most likely from the eastern Songye peoples. Such sculptures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figure measures 18 in

A carved wooden mask with janus or double faces which speak to the duality of living in the world of man and the Spirit world. The Mask has a deep well handled surface patina and measures 10.5 x 6.5 i

Eroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handled

Shrine Art such as this were typically placed on personal or village shrines and acted as a medium to the spirit world. Calling on the ancestor spirits for help with a number of maladies, including in

Archaic Senufo Shrine fetish, carved wood heavily encrusted, weathered and repaired base. Such a figure would have likely served as a medium to the spirit world and received offerings and libations on

A Carved wooden face mask with painted spots around a black and white division of the mask sides, likely a representation of the divide between the world of the living and the spirit world. The mask h

A very finely carved wooden mask in the form of a "Night owl" and considered a medium to the spirit world when used in traditional dances of the Luba and Songye kifwebe society. Luba peoples, Congo, A