AFRICAN ASIE USU SPIRIT SCULPTURE

Weibliche Figur, "asie usu" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 44,5 cm. Provenienz: - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (1934-2010), La Chaux-de-Fonds (2009). - Christian Zingg (

A Very Heavy carved wooden "Spirit Husband" or Blolo Bian, a male effigy kept by the bedside and often rubbed and cleaned, the Baule believe that if a person who experiences physical or emotional dist

A finely carved wooden male effigy known as a Blolo Bian. Baule men and women have figures like this carved for their “other-world” or spirit spouses in order to please them and ensure they will b

Männliche Figur, "asie usu" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 25,5 cm. Provenienz: Beatrice Leutert und Marcel Plüss, Thurgau, Schweiz. „Ohne schöne D

A wonderful old carved wooden shrine object depicting a nature or forest spirit with deep well handled surface patina and area of "tan-lines" where a textile once covered the waist line. Baule peoples

Old Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or "Blolo Bla" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina.The sculpture meas

Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood, this is a vintage Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or \"Blolo Bla\" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a v

A tall carved wooden effigy of an ancestral spirit with another mask face coming from the abdomen, and the entire sculpture covered in round designs. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measure

This is a very rare old wood sculpture of a Female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a female wi

Carved wooden female sculpture in archaic form, with heavily layered kaolin clay pigment on the surface. Note the highly stylized face and form. Custom Mounted to wooden display base. From the Lega pe

A carved wooden effigy of a female ancestral spirit, with old textile wrap skirt and a well handled surface. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15 inches tall. Provenance:

Large African carved wood "Asie Usu" female figure, Baule/ Baoule peoples, Cote d'Ivoire, elaborate coiffure with plait, round eyes, flat nose, small mouth, hands resting on torso, scarification marks

Large African carved wood "Asie Usu" male figure, Baule/ Baoule peoples, Cote d'Ivoire, elaborate coiffure, round eyes, flat nose, small mouth, plaited goatee beard, hands resting on torso, scarificat

A very fine carved wooden female effigy known as a "Blolo Bla" . The Baule believe that, in the otherworld called Blolo, all human beings were married before birth. These spirit spouses called blolo b

Africa, Early 20th Century Carved wood male figure dyed black with finely carved hair, scarification to face, neck, and back, and beads around his face. The Baule believe that every married man and wo

Finely carved Old wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 15 1/4 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 3 lb shipping weight. Each man and woman is believed to have

Carved wooden image of a "Forest Spirit" with kaolin clay accent and many "spirit faces" From the Kwele peoples of Gabon, Africa.

Brighton Sango (African, b. 1958), "Confused Spirit", 1989, stone sculpture, Serpentine green stone, stylized head over slanted shoulders and void, wear consistent with age and use, approximately 62 l

Title: SPIRIT HEADS : SCULPTURE OF BLACK AFRICA by Glantz, Masks,Fetish, Yoruba Benin Author: Stephsn Hamilton Glantz Publishing Info: Star Enterprises Edition: First Edition Publishing Date: 1987 Add

Tall elaborate carved wooden ancestor spirit sculpture with male and female attributes. Jukun peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 32 inches tall on professional custom base.

A carved wooden male effigy in classical form with serene face and a heavy encrusted surface of offerings. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 20 inches tall. Ex Houston Te

This is a very rare and important wood sculpture of a Spirit couple from the Baule peoples of Cote D\'Ivoire , West Africa.Carved wood with layered and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use over man

Old Mambila sculpture of an ancestor spirit from Cameroon, Africa, Carved wood with well worn deep patina, obvious age and handling. Measures 18.5 inches tall. Please note that this lot has a confiden

A very old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 19.5 inches tall. Please note the heavily weathered and eroded base as well as the natural wear on the back of sculpture, the