Ashanti Female Shrine figure

A carved wooden female effigy with undeniable deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of Field use. Akan / Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The figure measures 11.75 inches tall ( 12 inc

wood, base H: 88 cm, H: 34,6 inch Provenance: Horst Hornstadt, Frankfurt, Germany

A carved wooden female effigy with ornate raised designs, necklace, armbands and scars, with a well weathered surface and woven rope and seed adornment. Bakongo peoples , Congo, Africa.Provenance: Ex

**Originally Listed At $300** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. early 19th to late 20th century CE. A lovely female shrine figure that is hand-carved from hardwood an

African Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria: Shrine figure of a woman holding a bowl, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood, dark patina with incised decoration detailed with blue and reddish/brown pigment. P

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. early 19th to late 20th century CE. A lovely female shrine figure that is hand-carved from hardwood and presents with a stylized cyl

A carved wooden female effigy shown with hands to face and torso suggesting an emotional pose. The sculpture has indigo blue accented facial scars,a finely carved face, wonderfully exaggerated legs an

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

A carved wooden female effigy with a stylized face and form, ribbed neck,incised and raised designs , custom mounted. Attie or Anyi peoples, Lagoons region, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13 inch

This is a very fine old wood sculpture of a female ancestor with stylized face and form, carved coiffure, protruding navel and well handled and worn surface. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The s

This is a very sweet and serene old sculpture from the Attie or Anyi peoples, lagoons region, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a female ancestor carrying burden above her head. A lov

A female shrine figure, Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 31"x 8". In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless state

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

Three Vintage African Art Tribal Figures - A group of three carved wood tribal fertility statues from West Africa. Comprising: A seated Ashanti female figure with tattoos/scarification 18" h; a Standi

This is a very unusual and rare wood sculpture from the Urhubo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful female shrine figure accented with red and blue kaolin clay pigment. Measu

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).

This is a very old carved wooden female idol with unusual traditional features and a weathered surface suggesting some age. Such sculptures were placed on shrines as protection from evil spirits. From

This is a very old carved wooden female idol with unusual traditional features and a weathered surface suggesting some age. Such sculptures were placed on shrines as protection from evil spirits. From

- 3 pcs NO RESERVE largest measures 9.25" tall

Three Santos. Each is painted gesso over wood depicting two male figures, and a female figure in shrine Female figure: 14" x 8"

An African Ghanaian Ashanti wood carved female figure doll or Akua'ba.

Monumental West African Igbo Shrine Figure. Nigeria. Female figure, carved and paint decorated wood. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 66" x 11.5" x 8" (168

African Congolese Female Figure and a Yoruba Shrine Figure. Carved wood. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 21'' x 8'' x 7'' (53 x 20 x 18 cm). Height on Stand: 22.5" (57 cm);

Ashanti/Akan speaking peoples, Ghana, female figure seated on a raised stool, depicting a woman of importance, sitting with erect posture and hands on her abdomen, sporting a necklace and a vertical c