Archaic Igbo Alusi Shrine Idol Ex Prof Charles Bordogna

An ancient carved wooden shrine idol "Alusi" with incised linear designs / scars on the face and traditional form. Such idols were the tools of diviners and priest who would make offerings to the Alus

A traditional carved wooden idol that would traditionally guard Village, shrines and crossroads. Nepal. Measures 17.5 inches tall on wooden base.Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna, Past curator of

This is a very fine and rare Old Alusi Shrine idol figure from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A carved wooden figure with tall central crest, accented with a yellow mineral pigment , the face is n

A Tall carved wooden female effigy with incised and raised scar designs, large semi circular ears, facial scars and mineral pigments. The alusi are housed in shrines or ceremonial compounds where they

A Fine Old carved wooden mask with raffia grass headdress attachment and stylized facial features. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A display stand can be included f

A tall carved wooden sculpture depicting a helmeted male figure standing atop a well weathered circular iron base. Most likely created as a protective idol for a home or shrine. The sculpture measures

Wonderful antique carved wooden image of a deity from India, collected in situ by Professor Charles Bordogna of New Jersey. The sculptures measures 12 x 2.75 inches.

A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask with hand hammered metal accents and a well handled surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna Collection, NJ, Author and

A carved wooden mask with obvious handling and wear and a red painted face with split coiffure and black organic pigment. Anang peoples, Nigeria, Africa.Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna, Past cur

Old carved wooden Dan peoples face mask with linear designs. Signs of age and handling. Dan peoples, Liberia, Africa. Ex Marseilles, France Collection. Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna collection, New Jersey

A fine carved Anthropomorphic wooden comb likely field collected by Thomas McNemar in the late 1950's and early 1960s. The comb measures 6.25 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna Collect

A carved wood shrine idol with hands to face in a traditional pose, a deep weathered surface with time worn smooth facial features and remains of legs. The Idol appears to be 19th century and measures

A very old and interesting carved wooden shrine idol, with a deep well handled surface patina and almost "cubist" form. The idol measures 18.5 inches tall and will not balance well on its own. Dogon p

African Igbo Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman, acquired 1970'sSize: 47'' x 10.25'' x 9'' (119 x 26 x 23 cm).

3 African Igbo Alusi Shrine Figures, Nigeria. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman. Ranging in size: 31'' x 5'' x 5'' (79 x 13 x 13 cm) to 32.25'' x 7'' x 4'' (82 x 18 x 10 cm).

African Igbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman. Size: 46'' x 11'' x 8.5'' (117 x 28 x 22 cm).

African Igbo Alusi Male Shrine Figure, Nigeria. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman. Pre 1974 import. Size: 52'' x 10.5'' x 9'' (132 x 27 x 23 cm).

African Igbo Alusi Male Shrine Figure, Nigeria. Pre 1974 import. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman. Size: 39'' x 11'' x 8'' (99 x 28 x 20 cm).

A Finely carved wooden mask with deep well handled surface patina and signs of age and field use. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 7 x 5.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogn

A Finely carved wooden mask with deep well handled surface patina and signs of age and field use. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 6.75 x 5 inches. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordog

Archaic and eroded ancient carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features and in the form of a Bateba Thil Ti Puo, a "Dangerous" Sculpture used in the protection from witchcraft. Lobi peoples,

A very finely carved wooden mask with highly stylized facial features accented with kaolin clay pigments. The mask measures 9.5 x 6 inches. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. Provenance: Prof. Charles Bordo

A well weathered and eroded old shrine idol featuring two faces in either direction, a encrusted surface of ritual offerings and a overall powerful and dramatic presence. Such figures are called bateb

A carved wooden shrine idol featuring an abstract idol with tall antelope like horns and stylized torso. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. Measures 14.5 i