A Rare Zigua Female Effigy Ex De Credico Collection

A rare carved wooden shrine idol with stylized facial features, incised linear coiffure, the females hands are placed above the abdomen in a possible fertility pose, early to mid-20th c. Zigua peoples

A very unusual and rare male and female effigies in terracotta clay of seated figures with well weathered surface. The clay idols measure 9 x 5 x 3.5 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

A rare tall carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and well handled surface, wonderful treatment to the arms and knees slightly bent giving the sculpture a sense of motion, an overall e

A rare old carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully stylized coiffure,painted black and white sections, carved wooden wrap skirt ,bent legs and hands to abdomen, raised scars and wonderful form. G

A Tall carved wooden dance mask with female effigy as top finial, embellished with various grass, seed, old glass beads and shell regalia and painted with organic pigments , apparent sweating surface

A Carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized form and features, well handled, smooth surface patina suggests field use over many years, perhaps generations. Bozo or Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

A Carved wooden female effigy with ornate incised tribal tattoo or scar designs, pierced septum, well handled surface patina, large hemispherical head. Malinke peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measur

A carved wooden female effigy with head tilted slightly back looking to the stars, and featuring traditional scar designs on the face and a well weathered and worn surface patina. Abron peoples, Ghana

A carved wooden female shrine effigy with a very deep well handled surface, the sculptures face has been worn smooth from handling, the facial scars still evident. The figure measures 11.5 inches tall

A rare and uncommon sculpture from a small ethnic group, seldom found on the market. This carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, reddish mineral pigments and a well weathered and wo

A carved wooden female idol with an unusual treatment to the face and head, finely carved coiffure, raised scar designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 x 3.5 inch

A dramatic carved wooden female sculpture with strong carving style and rigid form. Female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figures are an idealization of

A tall slender carved wooden shrine idol with elaborate coiffure, classic facial features and well weathered surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 24 inches tall. Provenanc

A carved wooden female effigy in abstract style with a highly stylized face and overall form. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex William Wright Gallery, New York, 1980s, also Eug

A Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the literature it was believed that only the image of a woman’s body

A classic carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with raised central crested coiffure, incised scar designs and a very well handled surface with deep patina, especially on the backside. The sculpture

A finely carved Baule female effigy with stylized facial features and form, detailed coiffure, raised linear scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Th

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

A carved and painted wooden effigy of a Hanged Man, accented with kaloin clay pigments. Figures carved in this manner represent individuals who were hanged for violating the public order and transgres

Great Minganji Masquerade Doll - PENDE - Ex. Belgian Congo Mid 20th century Wood, raffia and pigments 50 cm Rare doll in perfect condition. Provence: ex "de Grave" collection Netherlands. The Pende ha

A carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure of a snake, and shown wrapped over the shoulder by another serpent. In southeast Nigeria among the Anang Ibibio, figures of Mami Wata blend with id

A very fine old carved wooden male and female effigy with heavily encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. A classic example emphasizing the roles of the man and the woman in Dogon society. The sculpt

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.

A very fine old carved wooden staff with female effigy on top, twisted form with serpent like design winding up the staff. The Figure on top is well carved and has a deep well handled surface patina.