Shrine Guardian Figure

African, Igbo peoples of Nigeria, hardwood ikenga home protection carving of a tall figure with ram horns mounted on a rectangular base covered in black cloth. 31.25" H x 10" W x 7.25" D.

Guardian spirit in the form of a jungle animal (possibly a simian figure) or mythical creature. Dayak. Borneo Island, Indonesia.

A carved wooden effigy in anthropomorphic form, possibly part of an architectural element, possibly part of a fresh water spring shrine. The figure is well weathered and worn suggesting great age, Nep

Very finely carved 19th century Chinese temple guardian which once protected a shrine. This figure is lovely for its deeply carved robes and well preserved gilding.Height: 11 in x width: 4 in x depth:

18th c. or earlier, turquoise glazed pagoda with enshrined seated figure, flanked by pair of guardians; 11.5"h; 5.5"w; 4"dNOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

Carved wood shrine idol or votive figure with heavily weathered and eroded surface, old insect damage as well as a sunbaked gray surface patina. The idol measures 12 inches tall. Nepal. Provenance: A

Monumental Chinese carved giltwood shrine in the form of pierce carved bodhi leaves, containing niches holding carved temple figures of Daoist and Buddhist gods and immortals, louhans, and guardians,

The Kota used reliquary guardian figures to protect and identify the revered bones of family ancestors. The Kota believed that the relics of important men and women retain power after death, providing

carved stylized male figure, the circular head with exaggerated features in relief, curved shoulders, slightly spread legs, rectangular torso; the face with distinct brow, almond shaped eyes, rounded

wood, red patina, remains of black painting, coiffure from animal hair, eyes with metal inlay (missing on the left), standing figure, rising from peg-like projection, small opening in the breast close

20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 72" x 15" x 12" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Igbo are one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups. Each Igbo village, defined by lineage, contains l

Reliquiarfigur, "mbulu ngulu" Kota-Ndassa, Gabun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupferlegierungen.. H 51 cm. Provenienz: - Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen. - Liselotte Spuida, Pfronten. - Auktionsh

comprising: Chinese example, possibly Ming dynasty, seated robed figure with arm raised, possibly a guardian or bodhisattva figure, 6-1/2 in.; Chinese or Southeast Asian example, possibly Ming dynasty

Song dynasty or style, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure holding a snake, 24-3/4 x 16 x 4-3/4 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: Accompanied by thermoluminesce

Antique Chinese Gilt Bronze Taoist Buddha Figure of Immortal Heavenly Guardian. Fierce eyes sighted toward right shoulder. Standing in guarding position, right foot slightly stepped forward; wearing a

Chinese Ming Dynasty well cast Bronze Standing Guardian Figure on a rectangular stand on 4 feet with traces of old colored lacquer in the details. Height 11 inches (28 cm.).

Chinese carved gilt wood guardian depicted in seated position with one hand resting on the left thigh, the other raised with palm outwards, having elongated ears and hair in a bun, dressed in a flowin

Monumental West African Igbo Shrine Figure. Nigeria.Male figure, carved and paint decorated wood.Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 64'' x 11.5'' x 8'' (163

Sancai Glazed Figure of a Soldier standing on a sheep, loose on wooden base, roughly 33" x 11" x 5", good overall condition. From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

possibly Tang dynasty, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure, painted in orange, white, and black pigment, 24 x 10-5/8 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: With Thermoluminescence Dating Report f

A Djenne Terracotta Kneeling Guardian Figure, Mali; ;with serene face over wide knobby shoulders; raised umbillicus, solftly gentle limbs; areas of encrustation and loss, as expected given the extreme

4 Wächterfigur, "a-tshol" Baga Sitem, Guinea Holz. H 52 cm. Provenienz: - Nachlass Max Kamer, St. Gallen. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. Anthropomorphe, schützende, a-tshol genannte Kopfskulptur, die als

Old Chinese Cast & Chased Bronze Guardian Figure with a small dog on a shaped base. Good condition with normal age related wear to metal. Height with base 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm.).

Ngaju Dayak Guardian Figure called Hampatong, Central Borneo, early 1900s. On stand. Provenance: acquired from Emile Delataile, Brussels in the 1980s. Size: 63'' x 7'' x 7'' (160 x 18 x 18 cm). Height