Group of Tanzania terracotta sculptures, African Art

A group of four various vintage to antique Terracotta sculptures from Tanzania, most likely from the pare or Zigua, Mokonde ethnic groups. The largest measures 10 inches tall, and the smallest 6 inche

Hand carved group figural tribal wood sculpture by the Makonde, an ethnic group in southeast Tanzania, northern Mozambique and Kenya. This Tree of Life work of art features multi generations going abo

A carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with a highly stylized and exaggerated form, weathered surface. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The sculpture measures 24 inches tall ( 25.5

A Carved wooden ancestor effigy with golden honey colored patina from handling. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall on simple wooden base.

Group of two African Art sculptures. Also including two other pieces.

A Very well weathered and worn old mask, in archaic form, very primitive and well handled, with old metal staples as repairs and plenty of signs of use. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Afric

This is a Rare and unusual wooden idol from the Nyamwezi peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Such sculptures with articulated limbs are reffered to as "Ritual Puppets" in my books, but I cannot find much inf

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

A very finely carved old wooden female effigy of a Queen mother, shown seated on stool with painted surface, cornrows in her hair and very serene life like eyes. Fanti or related ethnic group such as

A stunning sculpture of a group of ancestors carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with well weathered surface and some obvious decay. The wood is so hard that it must have taken some time to

This is a very rare Old African headdress from the Idoma , or possibly a related ethnic group from Nigeria, Africa. carved wood with a wonderful natural appearance , albeit elongated in form. The Unde

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

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized form and coiffure and inset bead eyes. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Figure measures 9.75 inches tall on its custom wooden base.

This is a very old and rare example of a "magic sculpture" from the Benue river area, Nigeria, Africa , and the Wurkun Ethnic group. Carved from a single piece of very heavy dense wood, with undeniabl

An unusual vintage carved wooden sculpture of a Female ancestor from the Mende or related ethnic group, Sierra leone, West Africa. featuring a tall conical hat, ribbed neck , cubistic facial treatment

Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a highly stylized female ancestor looking upwards into the heavens with traditional facial features and lip plug. makonde peoples, Tanzania, East Africa. T

A Dark female ancestor figure carved from a heavy dense wood and adorned with textiles and glass beads. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 21.5 inches tall

A rare old and very well used wooden headdress sculpture with stylized ancestor face and an undeniable well handled surface patina. Idoma or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress measur

A Carved wooden shrine idol featuring a highly stylized ancestor with long twisted beard and raised tribal scarification, and shown holding two staffs. Oron ethnic group, Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Afri

Carved from a dense hard wood and having a encrusted surface accented with red mineral pigments. Unknown Ethnic group. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall.

Four pieces as a group, carved as a pot of a human face, a human head wearing a feather hat, a figure with a long neck, and a smiling face on a cylindrical stand. 17*4inch (largest).

A Carved wooden effigy of a male ancestor with stylized face, chin and barrel like torso. Makonde or related peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure has been custom mounted and measures 16 inches tall.

A Vintage carved wooden effigy of a Drummer shown squatted on their drum and playing. Bembe or related ethnic group, DRC / Congo, Africa. The figure has a well handled surface and measures 12.5 inches

Hand carved African ebony sculpture from the Makonde ethnic group (Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya areas). Depicts a family tree with well carved bodies in a scaffolding type structure. Nice contrast betw