Azande Ancestor sculpture African Art

A Vintage carved wooden ancestor spirit figure with incised linear designs. Azande peoples, Congo, Africa.Custom mounted to metal display stand. Measures 12 inches tall.

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Azande peoples, DRC / Congo central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, adorned wit

A rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that imp

This is a tall Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form of the head which is pa

A lovely carved wooden male effigy with excellent facial features and overall form, well handled surface patina. The figure measures 25 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Afri

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

A finely carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female kneeling devotee with encrusted surface and wonderful traditional, almost "cubist" style. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measur

A carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with stylized form, enlarged head with raised tribal scars and shown holding a staff. Tabwa peoples, Drc/Congo, Africa. The figure has some wonderful design to

Tall carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture with exaggerated and elongated torso and stylized face and form. The Female sculpture is carved from a dense heavy wood and shows plenty of handling and we

A Tall and refined carved wooden male ancestor with classic facial features, ceremonial cap, carved beard and serene facial expression. Among the Hemba, ancestor effigies are called Singiti. These fig

A Finely carved contemporary Lulua female sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor shown seated with hands to face and elbows on the knees. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood has been prof

A Diminutive carved wooden ancestor in stylized form with a deep well handled surface patina. The figure measures 5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New

Tall elaborate carved wooden ancestor spirit sculpture with male and female attributes. Jukun peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 32 inches tall on professional custom base.

A Lovely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with a wonderful gesture of an outstretched hand, long beard in hand, raised scars. elaborate and detailed coiffure and shown seated, possibly the image of

Very large carved wooden ancestor sculpture from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Measures 40.5 inches tall.

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Such mipasi figures are kept by the ruling elders. The figures are believed to embod

This is a very large and uncommon sculpture from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor spirit , a protective "Maiden" spirit that watches over the Punu p

A carved wooden male ancestor with dramatic pose and wonderful style. Unknown Ethnic group, Cameroon, Africa. Custom Mounted.

This is a very rare old example of African Art from the Ashanti, a proud Akan speaking people of Ghana, Africa.Old Ashanti sculpture is not common on the market , while contemporary works are everywhe

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 Rare carved wooden male effigy bust of a Bangwa peoples ancestor figure, featuring a bearded male with elaborate coiffure and elongated neck. The sculpture shows some weather erosion and decay and a

This is a vintage wood sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture features a elongate head from cranial deformation, a tradition practiced by the Mangbetu until the

A very finely carved wooden sculpture of a male ancestor of chief holding a ceremonial staff. Baule peoples, ivory coast, Africa. The figure measures 18 inches tall. Provenance: the Dr Brian Healy est

A very finely carved wooden Male ancestor with interesting pose and highly polished surface patina. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 25.5 inches tall