Rare Temne Colonial Maternity sculpture, African Art

This is a very rare old female maternity sculpture with painted surface and stylized form. Likely dating to the early 20th century, this figure was carved to sell to early tourist in the region. Temne

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother and her children with highly stylized facial treatment and form. Carved from a dark dense wood, the sculpture measures 25 inches tall and is an uncommon find from th

Tall carved wooden female effigy shown holding her child. The female has thick raised scarification patterns on breast and torso accented with painted areas, protruding navel and overall classic style

This is a large and very finely carved old wooden sculpture featuring the image of a stylized Mother, he head looks slightly up to the heavens while her child clings to her back. Decorated with linear

This is an old and rare example of Tribal Art from the Lulua peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A image of a mother holding two infants at her breast with some incised tribal motifs. Lulua sculpture

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

This is a very large and impressive wood sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with highly stylized features and style. F

This is a very finely carved wooden Mother and children sculpture from the Afo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Such sculptures not only honor the Mother and maternity, they also relate to the origina

A Lovely carved wooden effigy of Pregnant Mother with elaborate tattoos and decorative elements. Kuba Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 23.5 inches tall on profes

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a Mother with her two children on her lap, holding onto her breast. The Figure is Highly stylized and all carved from a single piece of wood and accented with indigo a

A carved wooden female effigy of Mother & Child with a most unusual head turned off axis. The Mother has a painted black coiffure and is shown holding her infant on her lap while sitting legs crossed.

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a dark well polished surface and featuring a bold and powerful form. The term nyeleni is derived from a traditional Bamana girl's name and has multi

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a mother with two children, showing a stylized face and form, with plenty of handling and wear. Luba or Zela Peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate

A very finely cast effigy of a Mother & child with a highly stylized crown, and raised crescent moon shaped designs on the torso with decorated pants and tribal tattoos on the face. Yoruba peoples, Ni

A carved wooden shrine idol of a mother and child , with inset glass eyes and embellished with metal studs, a well handled and worn surface patina suggesting age and handling. Yombe peoples, Congo, Af

A Carved wooden female effigy with bold block like form, stylized features and a nice golden brown patina. Senufo peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

A beautiful Senufo peoples maternity sculpture from Mali, West Africa. A finely carved wooden statue with a polished surface. The figure has such a wonderfully exaggerated style. Senufo peoples, Mali

A lovely carved wooden sculpture of a mother holding her infant child, seated cross legged and wearing ceremonial cap. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall

A very finely carved maternity sculpture featuring a lovely Mother and child image, the mother with elaborate coiffure and with a small child on her back, adorned with glass beads. baule peoples, Ivor

A very finely carved femal effigy shown holding an infant, who appears rather stiff which may suggest an infant who has passed away, and also shown chewing a Root, which may indicate the Iboga tree an

A Lovely and charming vintage wood carving featuring a classic Dogon mother holding her child, with stylized face and form, long lip or chin plug, also some incised tribal designs as well as a serene

A very energetic and stylized female form shown holding her child, note the exaggerated posture and elongated limbs. Senufo peoples, Mali or Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 41 inches tall.

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother holding her infant child with elaborate tribal scars / Tattoos and tribal motifs. The figure has a well handled and lustrous patina and measures 21 inches tall on it

A Carved wooden effigy of a Mother and Child , known as a "Phemba" sculpture with inset glass eyes and small incised designs, The sculpture measures 9.25 inches tall.