African Wooden Objects, Canes, Sculpture...

A group of African objects. ++ A wooden tray with crocodiles, Nigeria, Possibly Yoruba. 20th century. 3 1/2" x 21" x 12 1/2". ++ A wooden sculpture with spider motif, Cameroon, Cameroon Grasslands. 20

A carved wooden shrine object with six ancestor faces decorated with circular designs and inset red glass. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.A very unusual example, the sculpture measures 26 x 14 inche

A wonderful old carved wooden shrine object depicting a nature or forest spirit with deep well handled surface patina and area of "tan-lines" where a textile once covered the waist line. Baule peoples

Carved wooden fetish object with painted face and magic accoutrements including bronze bells, shells, seeds and textiles.attached. Congo, Africa. The fetish measures 11.5 inches tall.

A carved wooden mask with elaborate regalia, fetish objects, carved wooden spikes and painted face. Despite the weathered and worn appearance of this sculpture, it was likely made for the art trade. T

An African ironwood carved male figure sculpture depicting a man carrying a basket on his head with a cane in hand resting atop a wooden base. Unmarked. Provenance: Carved by local artists in Kenya, A

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 Tall carved wooden fetish idol with numerous iron spikes and sharp objects embedded into the figure, which is also adorned with various organic objects, grass, textiles and shells. The figure measur

A Carved wooden sculpture of a dancer wearing a zoomorphic mask, possibly an antelope and the dancer shown with canes for support of the costume. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The figure measures

Carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with feather headdress and mounted atop of a Bark box. Traditionally such objects were used by the tribe as a reliquary for their ancestors remains. The entire pi

Very pretty wooden bell sculpture of a couple back to back Bells of this type, small objects of prestige, were used by the people of Lower Congo (Bakongo, Vili, Yombe, Woyo) during initiation rites, d

gold foil over wood, These wooden sculptures "sika blawa", completely covered with gold leaf, were considered prestigious objects, displayed at important public ceremonies. They were part of the sacre

A large heavy carved wooden female effigy with small child and shown with classic coiffure and a well handled surface patina suggesting real age, perhaps a maternity shrine object. Pende peoples, DRC/

A carved wooden male effigy in classical form with serene face and a heavy encrusted surface of offerings. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 20 inches tall. Ex Houston Te

Carved wooden effigy of a horse and rider with heavily encrusted surface suggesting use as a shrine object. The figure is weathered and eroded, and adorned with old glass beads. Dogon peoples, Mali, A

A carved wooden sculpture featuring janus faced ancestor images with Red and white kaolin clay paint around the eyes , accented with linear designs. The Classic round open ears are also evident in the

A carved wooden double female effigy with weathered surface and signs of handling. This sculpture measures 12 inches tall. Well weathered and worn, suggesting possible use as a shrine object. Dogon pe

This is a very rare and unusual carved wooden image of a Zoomorphic ancestor head or bust from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. The sculpture is quite exaggerated and the form is very interest

A group of three West African wooden objects. 20th century. ++ Yoruba figure with bowl. Yoruba. Nigeria. 21." ++ Yoruba stool with figures. Yoruba. Nigeria. 14 1/2." ++ Shona/Tsonga neck rest with hea

A group of 3 wooden objects. 20th century. ++ African thumb piano with sound box. ++ African mancala gameboard. ++ African wooden ladle. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton

A group of African wooden objects. ++ A wooden fragmentary figure with some loss at both legs, Nigeria, Moba. 20th century. 20"l. ++ Standing figure & Chiwara headdress, Mali, Bamana. 20th century. St

African Wooden sculpture, Fang (Ntumu), Gabon/Eq. Guinea. (Byeri), h.59 cm. (Literature see: Art of Equatorial Guinea. The Fang Tribes, Louis Perrois, 1990, p.53)

(7) pieces. (6) are from Papua New Guinea (small masks and top parts from handheld scepters). The other (1) is unidentified. Dimensions: (Tallest) H 45.25" x W 14.75" x D 9" Condition: Some wear and l

An African wooden sculpture from the Mumuye people of Nigeria - Lagalagana figures. Carved as a two sided figure. Height: 46 cm. Minor flaws (cracks).