Huge Fang Byeri Female ancestor sculpture, African Art

Huge Carved female Byeri idol from the Fang peoples of Southern Cameroon , and Gabon, West Africa. Tall dark wood ancestor with brass eye tacks and a feather headdress. This Sculpture has been custom

Large carved wooden female sculpture with highly stylized and elongated features. The byeri ancestor sculptures wouldbe consulted when the village was to change location, when a new crop was planted o

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with reddish color, possibly from rubbing an organic or mineral pigment on the sculpture. The Fang peoples of Gabon believe

A Vintage carved wooden Byeri ancestor sculpture with one hand to chin and an oversized head with metal eyes. Fang peoples, Cameroon, Africa.

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor figure with highly stylized form. Mounted to wooden base. Gabon, West Africa. Measures 24 inches tall.

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a serene and classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestr

Fang Byeri sculpture or Reliquary Guardian from Gabon, West Africa. Well weathered and worn , overall good condition, but with obvious areas of decay and wear. Male ancestor shown in traditional pose

A carved wooden female reliquary sculpture with traditional pose and well handled and worn surface. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 16 inches tall ( 19 inches tall on professional

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

A Carved wooden ancestor reliquary guardian sculpture with three heads and adorned with feather headdress. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 29 inches tall ( with feathers) Ex Max Ge

A very fine Byeri sculpture from the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with a highly stylized "minimalist" style and overall modern aesthetic. This sculpture is not too old, perha

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

A finely carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female kneeling devotee with encrusted surface and wonderful traditional, almost "cubist" style. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measur

A Finely carved contemporary Lulua female sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor shown seated with hands to face and elbows on the knees. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood has been prof

A Carved wooden female effigy with strong facial style and powerful form. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The figure measures 20.5 inches tall ( 22 inches tall on professional custom base)

This is a very large and uncommon sculpture from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor spirit , a protective "Maiden" spirit that watches over the Punu p

This is a very rare old example of African Art from the Ashanti, a proud Akan speaking people of Ghana, Africa.Old Ashanti sculpture is not common on the market , while contemporary works are everywhe

A Carved wooden female effigy with raised scars, finely carved coiffure and a black polished surface. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall.

A very finely carved female effigy shown holing two small containers and decorated with incised tribal scars. Note the energetic grimace on the females face. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure

A Lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure and incised tribal scars. Chokwe peoples,Angola, Africa. The figure has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 10.5 inches itse

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

Tall carved female ancestor holding a vessel above her head, adorned with beads. Attie or Anyi peoples, Lagoons region, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Statue measures 25 inches tall.

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 Carved wooden female effigy with wonderful exaggerated face and form, adorned with raised tribal scars, accented with kaolin clay pigment and adorned with old glass beads. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast,