Eroded Old Tribal Guardian sculpture from Nepal

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

This is a very old and rare old "Guardian" sculpture from Nepal and the tribal peoples of that region. The locals carve such idols as guardians to set at crossroads, natural springs and other sites ar

A very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense wood. The sculpture is the type that were placed on Village shrines, intersections and sou

A very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense wood. The sculpture is the type that were placed on Village shrines, intersections and sou

This is a very large old carved wooden protective idol with primitive features and a very well weathered surface suggesting great age. note the great charming smile and friendly face. Such sculptures

This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil spir

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 very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense and heavy wood and features a finely carved face, more realistic than most, and even a nic

This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture head from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil

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

Pair of Old carved wooden Guradian figures from Nepal, Such sculptures used to mark village borders and served as a protection against illness, local dangers and various misfortunes. The largest measu

Carved wooden female sculpture with raised tribal scarification, and traditional motifs. Tabwa peoples, Cogon, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 x 7 inches. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (a

A very old Bakota Reliquary guardian sculpture with openwork diamond shape body, slender neck, large flattened head with projections adorned with brass wire. There is a primitive face incised into the

A Very rare Old carved Ironwood Guardian sculpture with heavily weathered surface, suggesting generations of exposure and field use and as such suggests the sculpture likely dates to the early half of

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 large ancient and eroded old wooden sculpture of a female devotee from a Dogon Shrine. Mali, West Africa. Measures 39.5 inches tall. Provenance: A private Oregon collection.

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

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

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 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

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 carved wooden male ancestor figure with incised designs around the eyes, and forehead, as well as on the chest. The figure is carved from a dense heavy wood and is heavily eroded , suggesting some a

A very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its c

Heavily weathered and worn fragment of a Byeri Cult Idol, a protective guardian sculpture often placed on the top of bark containers which were vessels for the remains of important ancestors. Fang Peo