A Dagari Phallic Vodun Shrine Idol

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. A classic phallic ancestor figures constructed as a reversed Y, The Daga

A minimalistic and highly stylized figure with cylindrical head over widening torso and legs with no discernible features other than male genitalia as a phallic idol from the Dagari / Lobi tribe of Bu

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. A classic phallic ancestor figures constructed as a reversed Y, The Daga

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. a classic ‘phallic’ ancestor figures constructed as a reversed ‘Y�

A wonderfully abstract and geometric carved wooden Vodun shrine idol from the Adan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The idol measures 8.75 inches on is base. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, MD, USA #

A carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person which symbolize mysticism and a connection to a forest spirit. Adan peoples,

A carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person, male or female, which has one arm, one leg or even one eye. Agevi is a repre

A highly stylized carved wooden magic fetish from a Vodun shrine. The idol features an anthropomorphic figure surrounded by animal horns, shells, metal implements and other regalia, esoteric objects f

A archaic carved stone idol from the Fon peoples , likely a shrine object on a Vodun shrine. The stone idol measures 7.5 inches tall. Fon, Togo/ Dahomey , West Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy e

A tall carved wooden shrine idol embellished with many vodun implements, including the iron axe of Hevioso, The God of thunder and lightning, as well as several wooden spirit figures, iron chains, ank

A carved wooden shrine idol embellished with seeds and shells, bells and iron spikes in the ears,mouth and top of the head. Fon or related ethnic group, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The Idol measures

A bold and dramatic weathered and worn old carved anthropomorphic shrine idol bound in red textiles and adorned with horn, seeds and natural fibers as well as vines. Fon peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very simplistic form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

A carved wooden phallic effigy with encrusted surface suggesting ritual use as a magic shrine object, which received sacrificial offerings. The Dagari are relatives of the Lobi, who live in the south-

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. a classic ‘phallic’ ancestor figures constructed as a reversed ‘Y�

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very squared off form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

A Carved wooden Vodun effigy with various magic regalia attached and bound to a shrine fetish with encrusted surface and signs of ritual use. Fon peoples, Togo/Dahomey, West Africa. The sculpture meas

A large and impressive old Pende female ancestor sculpture with well weathered surface and shown with one had to her breast, perhaps suggesting a fertility idol. The hard wood sculpture was painted wi

Carved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures

Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood and embellished with a kaolin clay natural pigment. This is a powerful and dramatic shrine idol from the Urhobo or The Isoko who reside in the southeast

Antique carved wooden Cult idol of Maximon, The Patron Saint of DRinking and smoking ,also called San Simón,who originally was a Mayan deity and folk saint. Maximón is said to represent both light a

A carved wooden female effigy with thick encrusted sacrificial surface patina that sweats in the sunlight, suggesting years of ritual applications or offerings. Such images of female ancestral spirits

A carved wooden anthropomorphic effigy with heavy encrusted surface from offerings over many years. Losses to one leg and old stress fractures in the wood. The Idol measures 15 inches tall on custom d

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