Elegant Goddess from India Ex Banks Collection

A very finely carved olden wooden shrine idol with a honey colored surface patina and obvious handling and most likely ceremonial use over generations. The female effigy measures 11 inches tall on its

This is a late 19th century sculpture of a rider on a horse and known locally as a Bhuta figure. The effigy of a divine spirit or Daiyva of a four armed male warrior and a local cultural hero worshipp

A very old, likely 19th century Oil lamp from India, featuring a charming and smiling figure atop a movable oil dish, with old nails and evidence of use over many years. The lamp measures 11 x 9 inche

An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

A Lovely carved wooden effigy of a female, possibly a Goddess or devotee, with an undeniable ancient surface patina from handling over generations. The sculpture measures 8.75 inches tall. Provenance:

A finely carved antique wooden effigy of the Goddess Sita of the Ramayana epic, a popular heroine of Balinese culture.The figure measures 10.25 inches tall x 11.25 inches tall on wooden base. Provenan

A very fine antique bronze "angel" like sculpture from India. The figure of an indian style female with angel like wings is a very uncommon form to find in Indian Art. The bronze measures 6.5 inches t

A fine small bronze altar effigy of the Goddess Saraswati holding a musical instrument known as a Veena. She is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, flowing water, abundance and wealth, art, speech,

A finely carved antique wooden effigy of the Goddess Sita of the Ramayana epic, a popular heroine of Balinese culture. The figure is shown seated, perhaps part of a temple or shrine display at one tim

A carved wooden pull toy, hand carved and painted various colors and featuring the effigy of Nandi, the sacred Bull. India. The Toy measures 9 inches long. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD,

A carved wooden pipe piece from possibly a water p[ipe with a phallic ? or possibly zoomorphic form, well handled and worn. The Pipe measures 5.5 x 5 inches. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, Ma

An Elegant carved wooden deer with head turned off axis and a wonderfully stylized form. Possibly from a Shrine. The deer measures 10 x 12 inches. India. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, Maryl

Central India, ca. 10th- 12th century. A lovely standing figure of a goddess in a sensuous tribhanga pose. Custom base. Ex: Alsdorf Collection Ex: Sothebys, NYC MEASUREMENTS Height with base: 21 3/4 i

A very finely carved wooden mask with reddish organic pigments and adorned with woven grass headdress and embellished with beads. Chokwe Peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 8 inches ( 16 i

A carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks coll

A weathered old carved wooden set or couple with well handled and worn surface patina and a wonderful abstract and stylized form. The Losso people live in Ghana and claim to be descendants of the Moss

A carved wooden ceremonial mask painted with kaolin clay and organic pigments was likely used in rituals of the Bwiti Cult. The mask is eroded and weathered, yet what remains is a striking example. Th

A Tall carved wooden shrine idol known as Iagalagana, some were used as oracles, others in connection with healing, and still others reinforced the status of important elders as embodiments of vaguely

A Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on sc

A large carved wooden parade mask with highly exaggerated facial features, black and white pigments , raised scar designs and evidence of field use as a ceremonial mask. Igbo or possibly Idoma peoples

A very finely carved wooden mask with circular designs and a wonderful stylized form. lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8 x 4.5 inches ( 11.75 inches on custom display

A carved wooden zoomorphic mask of a Ngulu or Pig with textile adornment and embellished with Copper earrings. The Chokwe animal masquerades, which date back to the colonial period, are performed to d

A carved wooden female idol with an unusual treatment to the face and head, finely carved coiffure, raised scar designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 x 3.5 inch

A finely carved wooden miniature mask with dramatic facial carving and style, embellished with red mineral pigments and woven grass rope. The Mask measures 7.75 inches tall ( 13.5 inches tall on profe