A Teke Divination Idol Ex Becker Collection , NY

A diminutive carved wooden effigy of a male with facial scars, ceremonial cap and shown with hands to the heart. The entire sculpture was accented with a reddish mineral pigment and adorned with some

A carved wooden shrine idol of the Water Goddess Mami Wata (Mother Water) with multiple arms and three heads looking in all directions which represents the omnipotent power of the beloved Goddess who

A wonderfully exaggerated old carved wooden Bateba Thil or spirit figure with encrusted surface suggesting ritual offerings, eroded and worn feet, possibly chewed away by rodents on the shrine, and ca

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A small but fascinating carved wooden divination idol with abstract archaic form and well handled surface. Montol or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The idol measures 4.75 inches on custom disp

A Carved wooden effigy of a young female, perhaps used as a divination Oracle. The sculpture has two carved animal horn motifs at the center of the chest, as well as numerous incised designs and raise

A carved wooden diviners tool used in ceremonial divination practices as a sort of "friction" fetish. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Provenance: Ex McC

A very fine carved wooden divination idol with a wonderful abstract form and well handled surface. Chokwe peoples, Angola, West Africa. The Idol measures 4.5 inches tall on its custom base. Provenance

2 African Mumuye Lagana Divination & Rain Making Idols, Nigeria. Carved wood, metal. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 1) 53.5'' x 7.5'' x 6.25'' (136 x 19 x 16

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A Cycladic idol, stone idol with catalog number on bottom, stand is included. 5-1/8" H (w/o stand). Provenance: Ex collection, Brooklyn, NY

A terracotta fertility idol Goddess, with pigmentation on the hair and shoulders. 5" H Provenance: Ex collection, Brooklyn, NY

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 wood and painted half figure with classic form, hands to abdomen, protruding navel, and a well handled surface patina. The figure likely served as a divination idol and measures 4.75 inches (

An ancient stone idol, Mesopotamian, 4-1/8 H "; 6 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, Brooklyn, NY

A South Arabian Stone idol, ca. 800 B.C., carved stone in shape of an owl. Dimensions: 4" H x 2-1/2" W; Weight: 8.3 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, Brooklyn, NY NOTE: This lot has a reserve.

Ancient Kusara Marble Abstract Schemtic Idol, Anatolia, Turkey, h. 5 1/4 in., w. 2 1/8 in., d. 1/2 in. Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Sale 426, lot 1035, NY, June, 1979; ex-collection Benjamin Sour

A carved wooden idol known as a "Butti" which was thought to have been used for healing and personal empowerment. Teke peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The idol measures 10.25 inches tall ( 11.5 in displ

A carved wooden fetish idol with stylized crest, incised facial scars and large bundle of magic material. Teke or possibly Lula peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Ex Eugene Ne

Near Eastern, ca. 2500 B.C. Dimensions: Height 6 4/5 in. (17.2 cm.) Provenance: Ex: Early Connecticut private collection formed in the 1960's; Ex: NY Gallery showcase of Eye Idols, 2014. Condition Rep

A carved wooden male fetish idol with heavily weathered and worn surface, wrapped in dry fragile textile and with old collection numbers painted on the back of one leg. Teke peoples, Congo, Africa. Ex

A carved wood and painted avian image with remains of woven ropes around the mask perimeter that once held up a costume, which would likely hide the dancer. Yoruba or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Af

A very finely carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, raised scar designs, hands carved to the torso, and with a well handled surface patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.