A Mambila Tadep Idol Ex Endicott Collection

A diminutive carved wooden male effigy accented with kaolin clay mineral pigments and carved in an overall highly stylized though traditional form. Tadep figures embodied ancestors who according to th

A very old and well weathered female shrine effigy with highly stylized form and classic features, some areas of mineral pigment. mambila peoples, Cameroon, West Africa. The idol measures 11.5 inches

A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

A very old and very well worn magic idol, likely from a diviners kit, and exceedingly well handled and worn with a deep patina suggesting generations of field use as a medium to the spirit world. The

A carved wooden post like idol with heavy encrusted red mineral pigmented surface and highly stylized facial features. Wurkun peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 19 inches tall ( 24 inche

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 very fine Old Yoruba Ibeji twin doll with a deep well handled surface patina and elaborate embellishments such as yellow glass beads, numerous black glass beads and large heavy copper rings. Yoruba

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

Carved wood , painted with kaolin clay pigments. Ewe shrine Figure, Ghana/ Togo, West Africa. Exhibited SMA Museum of African Art in 2012. Provenance: Ex Collection Dr Noble & Jean Endicott, NYC. The

A classic carved wooden bateba thil or spirit idol with colonial style cap on top, hands to chin in a prayer like pose and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. The idol measures 8 5/8 inches tall,

A Carved wooden shrine idol with stylized ram horns, exaggerated features and shown holding a human head and remains of a sword. Ibo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 17 x 5 inches. Pro

A carved wooden Female bateba thil spirit idol from a local shrine, with bold form and strong carving style. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 15 inches tall on professional c

A small carved wooden male shrine idol with encrusted surface suggesting years of ritual offerings being poured onto the figure. The figure measures 6.5 inches on its custom base. Bamileke peoples, Ca

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 Bateba Thil spirit idol, in classic form, raised central crest, well handled surface, measures 7.5 inches on custom display stand. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Provenance:

A carved pair of Twin sisters with deep well handled and smooth surfaces suggesting ritual use over many years. The twins females have been ritually fed and bathed as part of a tradition to honor the

A Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches on simple wooden base. Provenance: Ex Ladislas Seg

A Primitive and archaic carved wooden dance crest with stylized spikey coiffure and classic facial features, weathered and worn surface suggests great age. Mambila peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance

A carved wood shrine idol with hands to face in a traditional pose, a deep weathered surface with time worn smooth facial features and remains of legs. The Idol appears to be 19th century and measures

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 Finely carved effigy with large zoomorphic finial, open mouths on both and accented with kaolin clay pigments, with wonderfully stylized form. Mambila peoples, Cameroon/Nigeria border, West Africa.

A carved wooden fertility idol, consecrated by priests and carried by women who hope to conceive a child. The flat, disklike head is a strongly exaggerated convention of the Akan ideal of beauty: a hi

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 (

A carved wooden shrine idol with some classic treatment to the face and coiffure, though the artist carved this figure with the head off axis giving it a sense of motion. Mamblia peoples, Nigeria, Wes