Archaic Tanzania Ancestor Idol

A very old (19th century?) carved wooden effigy with a well weathered anthropomorphic form and remains of a floral design on the best, which is decayed though what remains is quite beautiful. The scul

A pair of carved wooden Ancestor idols with archaic faces from the Lega, of the Congo, central Africa. The pair of Statues , a male and female are wonderful examples of the style, with the "coffee bea

A incredibly heavy and dense carved wooden ancestor sculpture with wonderful archaic style face and primitive form, and a well handled and well worn surface patina suggesting age and handling over man

A Carved wooden ancestor effigy with golden honey colored patina from handling. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall on simple wooden base.

Carved heavy dense wood with a wonderful archaic facial style and carved with no arms. From the Makua or Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Measures 18 inches tall. Please note that this lot has a con

A Archaic looking shrine figure carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with a well weathered and eroded surface. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, East Africa. The figure measures 23.5 inches tall

A tall and interesting old Sukuma sculpture of a male ancestor with "skeleton" like features. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa.This sculpture measures 39.5 inches tall on custom wooden base.

Old carved wooden human effigy sculpture from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Such sculptures were placed in front of burials as shrine figures and were adorned with clothing and acted as a mediu

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

The Bontoc and Ifugao peoples of northern Luzon wore armbands such as this example constructed from wild boar or pig tusks, held together with rattan, and mounted by a carved wooden figure of a standi

Carved wooden figure of a King or Chief from the Dengese peoples, within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DRC / Congo, Africa. This highly stylized example features finely incised geometric designs , and m

Carved from a dense heavy wood, this anthropomorphic effigy features classic Timor style treatment to the face and form, large open eyes, flat nose and large ears , the figure stands with hands to his

Carved from a dense heavy wood with classic facial features, form and style. Lake Sentani or related ethnic groups, North Western Papua New Guinea. The figure is well handled and worn, small chip out

A very care carved wooden Mimika ancestor figure, Mimika (Kamoro) people , with a open work design, and shown holding a shield or spirit board. A Very rare and desirable work from an area that few eve

A very well handled and well worn wood sculpture of ancestor with ceremonial cap and a very well handled surface patina , stylized form, and feet worn away, perhaps from field use and wear. Luba or He

This is a very old, weathered and eroded wood sculpture from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Truly a impressive old example, and although much is lost, what remains is a powerful display of I

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

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

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

A fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, was

A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements a

A tall carved wooden ancestor idol known as a "Ekpu" figure , with wonderful twisted beard, staff and whip. The figure overall shows age and handling. Ibibio peoples, Oron ethnic group, Nigeria, Afric

A Unusual Old and weathered tall slender post like sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor idol on top with hands in a prayer like pose. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 23 i

Weathered and abstract Old Yaka Ancestor sculpture.A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized face, most notably the nose carved away from the face, elongated form and features. The Yaka will carve s