Old Yoruba Kneeling Ritual Sculpture, African Art

A FASCINATING OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLES OF NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA.Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniably well handled and weathered surface, featuring the image of a knee

This is a very rare and unusual old sculpture from the Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of two mask faces with ornate design and has an obviously well handled patina. The s

A Carved wooden female effigy of a devotee with musical shakers in her hands as well as a ceremonial pouch around her neck. The figure has erosion on one side suggesting it layed on the ground or on a

A well weathered old carved wooden sculpture with painted black and red hair and lips, old nails driven into the base area and a layered surface suggesting offerings over time. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria

This is a very interesting old wooden effigy of a Male ancestor holding an offering bowl. This sculpture likely represents a Hogon or village medicine man / Priest.The Dogon peoples depend spiritually

A Charming old carved wooden effigy of a Doctor in white coat and Pit helmet, likely inspired by early travelers and colonial influence. The sculpture has a well weathered and worn surface and appears

A rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed i

Elegant carved wooden female figure shown kneeling with offering bowl, richly decorated with painted designs. Known as a "Olumeye". Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 13 inches ta

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 17.5" Width: 8.5" Depth: 8" Weight: 7.5 lbs A gorgeous kneeling female figure with her hands raised above her head.

A carved wooden image of young male with floppy ceremonial cap, tribal scars and shown holding an offering bowl. genuinely old and weathered sculpture, likely dating the the early 20th century and per

A carved wooden effigy of the trickster god "ESHU" shown with pan flute and long braided pony tail and indigo dyed coiffure. the sculpture is adorned with a cowrie shell necklace and has an undeniable

A lovely and refined old wooden sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Measures 14 7/8 inches tall x 6 inches front to back.Yoruba sculptors carved a variety of wooden containers t

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 Fine YORUBA "OLUMEYE" offering bowl, featuring an elegant carved wooden female figure shown kneeling with offering bowl and small child on her back, richly decorated with incised designs. Yoruba peo

A Very old carved wooden male ancestor sculpture from the Benin / Yoruba peoples, Southern Benin, Northern Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture features a male seated in a very unique position with a w

A finely carved old wooden Eshu staff with a finely crafted figure shown holding two ritual objects. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The staff measures 11.25 inches tall on simple metal base.

Carved wooden female images from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. One Female shown kneeling, holding her breast, a symbol of fertility, and the other shown holding a vessel. The Tallest mea

Antiqye Pyramid Shaped Hand Crafted Wooden Art Deco Structure Casket Form Can Open for Storage of Jewelry or Other Small Spiritual Ritual Items African Yoruba Mask Sculpture Africa Native Indian Niger

A rare and interesting old Loma shrine fetish in the form of a bird, with encrusted surface and remains of embellishments like rope and shells, suggesting years of ritual field use. The sculpture meas

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 25" Width: 7" Depth: 5" Weight: 8 lbs A beautiful staff featuring a kneeling female figure and bright indigo accents. About the Shango Sta

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 20" Width: 4" Depth: 3" Weight: 1.5 lbs This piece features a kneeling woman holding her breasts and attached to a custom metal base. Abo

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 23" Width: 7" Depth: 4" Weight: 2 lbs A beautiful shango staff featuring a kneeling figure holding an object. About the Shango Staff<

This is a charming old sculpture from the Yoruba of Nigeria, West Africa. The Image of a Musician playing the talking drum or "Dun Dun" drum, with his conical parade hat and strap over the shoulder an

CONGO DRC Beautiful LUBA Bowl Bearer Visibly old, this "mboko" is typical of the Eastern Luba The famous “Cup bearers&rdquo; of the Luba are sacralized sculptures, representing a seated, kneeling (o