Fon people, Togo/Benin, West Africa, the ultimate

Fon people, Togo/Benin, West Africa, the ultimate fertility fetish, phallus-shaped wood, the lower part showing evidence of partial burial in an earthen shrine, the original source of the religion Vou

A Bocio double image set into a Asen ritual staff, Fon peoples, Togo / Dahomey, West Africa. featuring a pair of carved spirit idols set into a ritual Asen staff, which were created to honor ancestor

A Carved wooden Vodun effigy with various magic regalia attached and bound to a shrine fetish with encrusted surface and signs of ritual use. Fon peoples, Togo/Dahomey, West Africa. The sculpture meas

A Highly stylized ceremonial parade axe from the Fon peoples of Dahomey, West Africa. Carved wooden handle with inset iron blades, one in the form of a snake with incised designs. Ex Karl Zabel collec

A older carved wooden male shrine idol shown playing a flute and holding an exaggerated erect phallus hidden under a textile loin cloth. Fon peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The figure measures

Copper alloy ritual bell, Fon peoples, Republic of Benin, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 11.25" length x 2.25" diameter PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

**Originally Listed At $350** West Africa, Benin, Fon peoples, early 20th century CE. A hand carved, wooden male figure with a tenon, made to be held by hand during a ritual dance. The Fon people (Fon

A archaic carved stone idol from the Fon peoples , likely a shrine object on a Vodun shrine. The stone idol measures 7.5 inches tall. Fon, Togo/ Dahomey , West Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy e

Fon peoples style carved wood staff, Republic of Benin, West Africa, length 20"

**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Mali, Bozo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive Bozo puppet depicting Mami Wata, the water deity and ultimate Mother Water in a mermaid form - her lon

Wrought iron ceremonial blade, wood handle, Chamba peoples, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century.Approximate size, 17"H x 12" Diameter. Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibition

Ashanti peoples, or possibly Ewe peoples, West Africa, cotton strip weave, mid-20th century, 45" x 68" PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Carved hardwood bed or chaise, Senufo people, West Africa, platform comprised of a single board, with integral headrest, on tapering supports, approx 20.5"h, 93"l, 25.5"w

Tuareg people (West Africa (Mali), likely 19th century. A fine bronze ceremonial short sword or dagger and scabbard, the knife comprising a tapering iron blade with three round apertures along center

3 Faced Yoruba Helmet Mask, Yoruba People, West Africa 20th C. Carved Wood & Metal. Size: 12.5"H x 10.5"W x 11"D (32 x 26.5 x 28 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview a

BAMANA NYELENI FIGURE20th Century, Bambara People, West Africa, Mali. Carved wood standing female figure on stool, having incised decoration.Provenance: collection of Dr. Albert de la Chapelle and Dr.

A very fine and rare old senufo Shrine figure in the form of a horse. Senufo peoples,West Africa. The Size is 10 inches long x 8.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex McConnell Coll, VA; Ex Kahan Gallery, NY

A Lovely and finely carved wooden mask with precise and elaborate carved designs and two avian finials. Possibly a "Moon" mask. Yaure peoples, Ivory Coast, related to the Baule peoples. West Africa. T

A cast bronze figure of a monkey, Baule peoples, West Africa, Ivory Coast. These monkey figurines known as Mbra and sometimes referred to as Gbekre by the Baule, are considered as power figures used i

A lovely old and weathered Dan mask embellished with metal eye accents and deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, West Africa. Mask measures 9.5 x 6 inches.

carved wooden female effigy with elaborate coiffure and raised scars, adorned with old glass beads. Baule peoples, West Africa. the statue measures 14.5 inches. Custom mounted to metal base.

A very nice example of a female ancestor sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, and the Dogon peoples, West Africa. carved from a very heavy and dense piece of wood with classic Dogon style. Note th

Carved wooden mask with serene oval face and incised and raised designs. Yaure or possibly Baule peoples, West Africa. This mask exhibits fine facial features, with its polished surfaces and flowing l

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba peoples; West Africa, Ghana, Asante (also Ashanti) peoples; ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fine gathering