Ancient Dogon Ancestor Ex Merton Simpson, NYC

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 wooden shrine altar featuring six ancestor figures. While the purpose for which it was created is not entirely clear, the rich patina of this Dogon figural group and the flatted top suggests a

Merton Simpson Inventory # 8943 A tall ancestor idol carved from a very dense heavy wood with reddish pigments and elaborate designs, classic facial features and overall style. According to literature

A very fine and elegant carved wooden stool featuring a lovely ancestor figure with hands on the knees and wearing a wrap skirt is used as the central support, as well as two carved support poles embe

Egyptian limestone relief ex. Merton simpson gallery. Age uncertain? Size 14 1/4 Length x 14 x 1 3/4 inches. An Egyptian limestone relief fragment carved with three figure standing facing left, Egypti

This dramatic and imposing helmet mask in wood represents the head of a male dignitary. The mask has been embellished with various shells and beads and is quite an elaborate example and can be associa

A carved wooden double or twin Fanti doll decorated with incised linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigment and embellished with old glass beads, Ghana, West Africa. The sculpture measures 14 x

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Igbo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A powerful and dramatic Okoroshi Ojo mask from the Igbo of Nigeria. Okoroshi masks are used in ceremonies to

Lega mask with kaolin remains. Custom stand is included. Dimensions: 8-1/2" H x 5-1/4" W. Provenance: Ex. Merton Simpson Collection.

Apulian Style Pottery Owl Skyphos. Size 6 1/4 inches across handle span, 3 1/4 inches high. Apulian style pottery Skyphos with Owl on each side. Not ancient. Ex NYC Collection acquired in The london M

Roman Style Bronze Oil Lamp with lion head handle. Size 7 3/8 inches length x 5 inches high. Cast bronze Roman style oil lamp with elabortate handle with lion head. Not ancient. Ex NYC collection

Apulian Style Pottery Owl Cup. Size 3 1/8 inches high. 6 1/4 inches across handle span. Red figure Owl cup with twin handles decorated with Owl on both sides. Not ancient. Ex NYC collection.

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 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 very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example. The fig

Lot of 3 Large Banded Agate Beads. Size 2 1/4 - 3 3/4 inches length. Very large banded agate beads. probably ancient. Provenance: Ex New York City collection, acquired 1990's.

Messopotamian Style Cylinder Seal. Size 34 x 12 mm. Carved stone cylinder seal engraved with figure. Not ancient. Ex Private New York city collection acquired in The New York Antique market.

Lot of 3 Messopotamian Style Cylinder Seals. Size 1 1/4 - 1 3/8 nches length.lot of Carved stone cylinder seals engraved with presentation scene. Not ancient. Ex Private New York city collection acqui

A tall carved wooden mask with large geometric openwork eyes and a well weathered and worn surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The mask measures 25 x 6.5 inches. a metal display stand can be in

A very old and weathered carved wooden Dege or Monkey mask with highly stylized form, wide open work eyes and a very weathered surface. According to Dogon beliefs, the monkey represents a wild and unc

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.

Archaic & primitive sculpture of a female with head turned off axis and shown in seated position. This figure appears to be quite old and has a deep well weathered surface and eroded features. The scu

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

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