Rare Old janus Male & female Lega idol, African Tribal

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

A rare carved wooden Iginga figure in janus form, with both male and female attributes and a overall well handled and field used surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The figure measures 1

This is a very old and rare example of magic sculpture from the Kusu peoples ( Or related ethnic group) Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood, with undeniable age and handling. Note the ja

A pair of carved wooden Ancestor idols with archaic faces from the Lega, of the Congo, central Africa. The pair of Statues , a male and female are wonderful examples of the style, with the "coffee bea

A Classic carved wooden janus form Magic fetish with traditional bundles adorned with feathers, woven textile and carved ceremonial cap atop a male and female idol. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central A

A matched set of carved wooden idols accented in Laundry Blue pigment / dye and featuring classic facial features and overall form. Such pairs were often considered mediums to the spirit world and wou

This is a very rare old wooden idol sculpture from the Ngbaka peoples of the Lualaba river region, in the heart of Africa, the Congo. Very well weathered and worn female shrine idol with undeniable ag

A rare old carved wooden ancestor effigy, a male and female riding "piggyback" with weathered and worn surface. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 24 inches tall . : Provenance: Ex Jean

A tall slender carved wood and painted male & female effigy in janus form with highly stylized facial features and overall form. The sculpture is adorned with a red textile wrap skirt and measures 22

A rare pair of old and authentic Eshu dance wands from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Traditional male and female pair with evidence of ritual use and obvious age and handling. The pair m

A Very old carved wooden female idol with elaborate tribal tattoos or scars, a red ocher type mineral pigment patina and obvious weathering and exposure to the elements. According to Christopher Roy ,

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 carved wooden shrine idol with janus form male and female images, ceremonial cap, well handled surface patina. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 7.75 inches tall ( 9.5 inc

This is a very fine and rare Lega carved wooden shrine figure known as (Iginga). The wood is well handled and shows obvious wear. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall - Ex.

This is a very fine and rare Lega carved wooden shrine figure known as (Iginga). The wood is well handled and shows obvious wear. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall - Ex.

A very rare old wooden mask from the Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. KUMU masks, called \"nsembu\" or \"ibole\", which appear in paired dances that contrast male and female roles during initiations

A Very rare, old and interesting set of early busts from the Mangbetu peoples of The Congo (DRC) Central, Africa. This is a rare set of male and female sculptures, perhaps as early as turn of the cent

A very unusual and rare male and female effigies in terracotta clay of seated figures with well weathered surface. The clay idols measure 9 x 5 x 3.5 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

A set of two carved wooden male and female idols from the Ewe peoples of Ghana, West Africa. Well worn and polished, such idols were traditionally rubbed and cared for as living spirits , a similar tr

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

This is a very well handled and worn carved wooden idol with janus mask like faces and some incised design, from the Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa. The wood on this figure is quite smooth from h

This is an uncommon style of female Bateba Thil shrine idol, with two heads in janus form and a well handled surface patina. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 25.5 inches tall

This is a rare pair of wood sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a pair of Twin Idols, male and female. Such idols were used in the Twin cult as mediums to the spirit w

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden female sculpture from the HOLO peoples of Angola, Central Africa. This is a well weathered and very old example of an ancestor shrine idol. Featuring a stylized