Sold2021Ifugao Headhunters Armband with Ancestor idolThe Bontoc and Ifugao peoples of northern Luzon wore armbands such as this example constructed from wild boar or pig tusks, held together with rattan, and mounted by a carved wooden figure of a standiSee Sold Price
Sold2022FINE AND RARE IFUGAO HEADHUNTER'S BACK PACK INABNUTANLuzon, Philippines, probably before 1900 and likely brought back from the 1899 Insurrection. Comprised of a finely woven rectangular section basket, 14" wide with elegant recurved finely bound top andSee Sold Price
Sold2015Very Old TAU TAU Ancestor idol from Sulawesi IndonesiaOld carved wooden human effigy sculpture from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Such sculptures were placed in front of burials as shrine figures and were adorned with clothing and acted as a mediuSee Sold Price
Sold2024Rare Rungu Female Ancestor Idol Ex Levitt CollectionA very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa peSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Nyamwezi Ancestor Idol / Dense Heavy WoodA incredibly heavy and dense carved wooden ancestor sculpture with wonderful archaic style face and primitive form, and a well handled and well worn surface patina suggesting age and handling over manSee Sold Price
Sold2016A Fine Kuba Dengese Ancestor Idol, African ArtCarved wooden figure of a King or Chief from the Dengese peoples, within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DRC / Congo, Africa. This highly stylized example features finely incised geometric designs , and mSee Sold Price
Sold2022Timor Island Ancestor IdolCarved from a dense heavy wood, this anthropomorphic effigy features classic Timor style treatment to the face and form, large open eyes, flat nose and large ears , the figure stands with hands to hisSee Sold Price
Sold2022lake Sentani Ancestor IdolCarved from a dense heavy wood with classic facial features, form and style. Lake Sentani or related ethnic groups, North Western Papua New Guinea. The figure is well handled and worn, small chip outSee Sold Price
Sold2022Archaic Tanzania Ancestor IdolA very old (19th century?) carved wooden effigy with a well weathered anthropomorphic form and remains of a floral design on the best, which is decayed though what remains is quite beautiful. The sculSee Sold Price
Sold2024Abstract Mimika Ancestor Idol from Irian JayaA very care carved wooden Mimika ancestor figure, Mimika (Kamoro) people , with a open work design, and shown holding a shield or spirit board. A Very rare and desirable work from an area that few eveSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Luba Hemba Ancestor IdolA very well handled and well worn wood sculpture of ancestor with ceremonial cap and a very well handled surface patina , stylized form, and feet worn away, perhaps from field use and wear. Luba or HeSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancient Eroded Ibibio Female Ancestor idol, African ArtThis is a very old, weathered and eroded wood sculpture from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Truly a impressive old example, and although much is lost, what remains is a powerful display of ISee Sold Price
Sold2021IFUGAO HEADHUNTER'S FETISH CONTAINERIfugao fetishes were consecrated and placed in the beams of the lodge houses along with the skulls of victims. They were captured during the Philippine Insurrection of 1899. Beautifully woven split caSee Sold Price
Sold2021IFUGAO HEADHUNTER'S CHARM C.1850Under Spanish colonial rule, Philippine natives lived in isolation, relatively unaffected by the outside world. In the North, headhunting, and cannibalism were part of most cultures. The Ifugao of theSee Sold Price
Sold2021IFUGAO HEADHUNTER'S CHARM C.1850Under Spanish colonial rule, Philippine natives lived in isolation, relatively unaffected by the outside world. In the North, headhunting, and cannibalism were part of most cultures. The Ifugao of theSee Sold Price
Sold2022IFUGAO HEADHUNTER'S CHARM, C.1850Under Spanish colonial rule, Philippine natives lived in isolation, relatively unaffected by the outside world. In the North, headhunting, and cannibalism were part of most cultures. The Ifugao of theSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Bena Lulua Figure of a Chief Ex- Merton SimpsonMerton Simpson Inventory # 8943 A tall ancestor idol carved from a very dense heavy wood with reddish pigments and elaborate designs, classic facial features and overall style. According to literatureSee Sold Price
Sold202019TH C. PHILIPPINES BONTOC TRIBAL SHIELDIfugao Headhunters Shield from Luzon, the Philippines, late 19th c., in a classic Bontoc form or 'Kalasag' with triple split rattan woven bands above and below the raised boss (portion of one band misSee Sold Price
Sold2017Old Songye N'kisi Magic fetish sculpture - Ex SimpsonCarved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hideSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Senufo Male Sculpture Ex Dr Healy CollectionThis is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2019A DOGON FEMALE SHRINE IDOL, AFRICAN ARTA fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, wasSee Sold Price
Sold2020Eroded Old Dogon Ancestor sculpture, African ArtA 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 aSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ibibio Oron Ekpu Ancestor Shrine IdolA tall carved wooden ancestor idol known as a "Ekpu" figure , with wonderful twisted beard, staff and whip. The figure overall shows age and handling. Ibibio peoples, Oron ethnic group, Nigeria, AfricSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Dogon Shrine IdolA Unusual Old and weathered tall slender post like sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor idol on top with hands in a prayer like pose. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 23 iSee Sold Price
May 18Rich Penn AuctionsMontblanc Jimi Hendrix Special Edition Rollerball Pen. Hendrix, a music idol of the 60's careerUS$400(5 bids)