Lovely Old Baule Male Shrine Idol

A Carved wooden effigy of a young male embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars, bracelet and coiffure. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.75 inches tall ( 1

A older carved wooden male shrine idol , perhaps a Colon style with incised coiffure and raised scars, heavy black paint. The sculpture measures 11.75 inches tall.

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

A very fine old carved wooden Shrine idol from the Baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture of a male effigy is often created for a person who endures physical or emotional distres

Carved from a very heavy dense piece of wood, this male effigy from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Known as a Bateba Thil or Spirit figure, this idol was placed on local shrines to act

A lovely old carved wood and painted female effigy with stylized coiffure,ringed neck, hands held down along the torso, protruding navel and accented breast. Obvious weathering and handling suggest ri

A Tall carved wooden shrine idol with raised scarification designs, elaborate coiffure and shown holding his beard in a traditional fashion. This example features some very ornate raised scars and ove

A very old, eroded and well weathered shrine idol, painted red and accented with black pigments and incised linear designs. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall / 14.5 on display stand. Provenance: A

This is a lovely vintage carved wooden set of a male and female mated couple, from the Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Elaborate and precise designs, raised tattoos and overall well handled a

This is a rare old Male Shrine sculpture from the Baule peoples from The Ivory Coast of West Africa. Carved from a hard wood with highly stylized male form, classic facial features, signs of handling

A lovely old carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure, hands held down along the torso, protruding navel and old glass beads around the waist. Obvious weathering and handling suggest ritual

A carved wooden male shrine or divination idol with well weathered surface and classic facial features and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches tall on its

A Carved wooden Baule Blolo-Bian or Male Shrine Figure. Ivory Coast, West Africa. Provenance: Sothebys Arcade, NY, Mid 1980s. The figure measures 19.75 inches tall.

A large old carved wooden shrine idol of a male ancestor with offering. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 36 inches tall on professional mount. Provenance: From the collectio

A very old carved wooden shrine effigy of a male spirit, with elaborate coiffure and stylized beard, raised scar designs and a serene facial expression. Baule peoples', Ivory Coast, West Africa. The s

A tall carved wooden sculpture depicting a helmeted male figure standing atop a well weathered circular iron base. Most likely created as a protective idol for a home or shrine. The sculpture measures

A carved wooden male effigy with a striking face covered in offerings and with a sweating patina. The idols right arm has been worn away. Adan or Ewe peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Idol measures 10.25 in

A lovely and charming carved wooden male sculpture in Colonial style and likely dating to the early/mid 20th century. The figure is shown in western dress and with traditional facial features, deep we

A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spi

A wonderful folky old carved wooden male effigy, shown seated, possibly for a shrine related to fertility, as the male is shown with erect phallus. Bali, Indonesia. The idol measures 11 inches tall an

This is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig

A Carved wooden effigy of a young male embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars and finely carved coiffure. In the Baule world a experiences physical or emotional distress often seeks the a

A Carved wooden male effigy, created from a heavy dense wood and having a dry weathered surface with earthen deposits suggesting years of use as a shrine idol. Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Carved wooden male effigy with a very handsome face and form, raised tribal scarification as well as a beard a finely incised coiffure. The statue has some handling and wear, suggesting some age howev