African Fon Divination Bat-Form Effigy

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

Western Africa, Republic of Benin, Fon peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden effigy figure depicting a highly stylized simian creature in a seated position with legs crossed

Dogon People, Hoe Form Effigy Staff, Mali. Size: 14.5"T x 11"W x 5.25"D

A Fine Senufo Divination figure, Senufo; Ivory CoastA fine and classical Senufo Sandogo divination figure, in female form with sagittal crested coif, the shoulders broad, the arms bent and with hands

A fine old carved wooden Kuba Itoombwa Divination implement in zoomorphic form with incised designs and some signs of light handling. Such divination tools were considered to be quite accurate when us

A lot of three African wooden sculptures.A Mossi doll known as "Bigga" with incised tribal designs, from Burkina Faso, West Africa.A Senufo divination figure of a horse with stylized form and a very w

Orakelbrett Fon, Benin Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Glasperlen. H 12 cm. Ø 18 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Jean David, Basel (1998). CHF 300 / 600

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25

wood, encrusted patina, remains of pigments, in form of an anthropomorphic head, the forehead wrapped with encrusted cord and fabric with several padlocks attached, metal objects and wooden sticks ins

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

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 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

This is a carved wooden magic idol or diviners figure with exaggerated form, pointed ears, goat like horns and raffia grass skirt. The wooden sculpture shows extensive wear and handling , some erosion

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a female holding palm leaf fans, Baule peoples, Ivory Coast of west Africa. The sculpture was very finely crafted and measures 14 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Ian and S

This is a powerful and elegant example of Songye artistry and Tribal Art. This highly exaggerated form of a Divination object, a sculpture used by a Songye diviner "Naganga" with a energetic carved fa

A carved wooden divination idol with a classic anthropomorphic effigy and a deep well handled surface, possibly a 19th century example. The divination object measures 4.75 inches tall. Chokwe peoples,

brass, each in form a female figure working with mortar and pounder while carrying a child on her back, one completely made from brass, two with mortars and pounders made from wood, min. dam., slight

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 rare carved wooden Songye fetish figure known as "katatora" or "Kakishi" and features a classic Songye face with tall antelope horn, as well as a ring shaped form and accented with metal tacks. Trad

A finely carved female effigy carved from a dense and heavy wood and embellished with metal studs. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall. Ex Dr. Kenneth Adelman collection

Carved wooden male and female effigies with a deep well handled surface and signs of ritual use. The figures measure 13.5 inches ( 15.25 inches on wooden base) Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa.

A finely carved female effigy with stylized coiffure and traditional form. Senufo peoples, Ivory coast west Africa. The figure measures 9.5 inches on custom display stand.

A carved wooden male Jauns form effigy with open compartment for magic substances, linear designs on the faces as well as tall conical headdress. The sculpture appears to have good age and handling. T

A carved wooden image of a female ancestor effigy with stylized facial features and form. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The entire sculpture is well weathered and measures 15 inches tall ( 17 inches ta