Eroded old Nepalese Guardian effigy

Carved wood shrine idol or votive figure with heavily weathered and eroded surface, old insect damage as well as a sunbaked gray surface patina. The idol measures 12 inches tall. Nepal. Provenance: A

This is a very impressive and quite old wooden shrine sculpture from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as Guardians and

A very old and eroded sculpture of a female ancestor, with highly stylized face and features, and obvious age and decay. What remains is strong and stable. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Th

A rare and striking old carved wooden Nepalese house guardian mask, carved from a fungus like Wood Burl. Rai people, Middle hills, East-Central Nepal. The mask measures 10 x 7.5 inches. A metal displa

Eroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handled

A carved wooden male effigy of Dyougou Serou, and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed.This sculpture measures 15 inches tall or 16.5 inches tall on professional custom displ

A carved wooden female effigy with her child clinging to her back, a classic maternity shrine figure. The sculpture features elaborate incised linear designs representing tribal scars and jewelry as w

A Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The sculpture measures 7 inches tall on lucite b

A carved wooden protective guardian effigy with stylized horns, shown holding an offering and a well weathered surface. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 15 inches tall. Provenance

A Carved wooden effigy with inset glass eyes, and obvious age and decay over some time. The wood is very dry and light weight with age. Nkisi or Nkishi (plural varies: minkisi, zinkisi, or nkisi) are

This is an old carved wooden female effigy or ancestor, with her hands in very emotional pose. The figure is very well weathered, showing some raised and incised designs, much is worn away, as is loss

Carved wooden effigy of a horse and rider with heavily encrusted surface suggesting use as a shrine object. The figure is weathered and eroded, and adorned with old glass beads. Dogon peoples, Mali, A

18/19th cen, measures 6"h 2"dia; Provenance: from an Old Westchester, New York Collection

A carved wooden effigy of a mother and child with a stylized female holding her child, and heavily eroded legs and torso suggesting a long period on the shrine and exposed to the elements. Lobi people

Rare Old Nepalese Blanket, Manang Region, tigma pattern, sheep's wool. Size: 68'' x 36.5'' (173 x 93 cm).

Unique restored vintage Old Guardian Coal neon advertising clock. Appears to be in overall good cosmetic and working condition with some wear from display and storage. It is missing the back metal cov

A highly decorated and heavily weathered and eroded old Malinke dance mask for the Konden Initiation ceremony, with ornate metal designs applied and tall comb like structure which is obviously eroded

A weathered and worn old field used example with green and black painted accents and obvious handling and age. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 20 inches long. A metal display stand c

Old Nepalese Seated Tara Bronze on Base 17.5''x10''. Polychrome crown, seated on platform with mandala. Fitted carved wood stand. Some scattered surface wear. Late 19th or early 20th century.

A eroded old dance crest for the Egungun dances with a classical large Yoruba head with typical coif and face painted in yellow with green designs; part of lower cowl deficient, not affecting the carv

Tall slender ritual sculpture in cylindrical form with wonderful abstract facial features and tall central crest. Chamba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 21.5 inches tall on custom dis

Old Nepalese Seated Bronze Tara 13''x9.5''. Seated crowned tara on throne with engraved accents to robe. Attached red Chinese export seal on tag. Original patina with some verdigris spots. Late 19th o

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

A carved wooden shrine sculpture with a highly stylized form, dramatic facial features and a very well weathered and eroded surface. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 25.75 inche