African Divination Figure

A Fine Senufo Divination figure, Senufo; Ivory CoastA fine and classical Senufo Sandogo divination figure, in female form with sagittal crested coif, the shoulders broad, the arms bent and with hands

African Senufo Divination Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Purchased 1972 from Charles Ratton, 14, rue de Marignan,

A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spi

A Yaka Divination Figure, with shiny lustre finish and recessed crusty surfaces, minor loss to one hand, mounted on black wood stand, height: 12". Provenance: Old Connecticut collection

African Senufo Divination Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 10'' x 2'' x 2'' (25 x 5 x 5 cm).

Wahrsage-Figur, "tugu" Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 10 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

A finely carved female effigy carved from a dense and heavy wood and embellished with metal studs. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall. Ex Dr. Kenneth Adelman collection

A lot of three African wooden sculptures.A Mossi doll known as "Bigga" with incised tribal designs, from Burkina Faso, West Africa.A Senufo divination figure of a horse with stylized form and a very w

Senufo Sando Divination Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa. Late 19th/early 20th c. Adorned with cap and raised armbands, seated on stool. Carved wood Size: 9'' x 2.5'' x 2.75'' (23 x 6 x 7 cm); stand: 2"H (

Carved wooden figure from the Baule People, Cote D'Ivoire. Mid 20th century, dimensions 19.5" X 3.5" X 4" The Baule people carve figures as intermediaries with spirits.

IVORY COAST BAULE DIVINATION MALE FIGURE, Early-to-mid 20th century. Patinated hand carved wooden Baule People divination male figure. Divination figures such as the one we are offering serve as a lin

Central African, 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo Songye style short divination figure with bell and cowrie shell necklace. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Pa

Bembe Divination Figure, African. Textile, fiber, pigment. Size: 19.5'' x 8'' x 10.25'' (50 x 20 x 26 cm).

Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with age appropriate surface patina wear, minor wood loss and age crack(s). Songye divination object; head atop open ring; flat feet on round plinth. DRC. Ex-Nooter coll.

Wahrsage-Figur Mossi (?), Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 12,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée,

Wahrsage-Figur Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 6 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011

This is a carved wooden magic idol or diviners figure with exaggerated form, pointed ears, goat like horns and raffia grass skirt. The wooden sculpture shows extensive wear and handling , some erosion

A carved wooden diviners tool used in ceremonial divination practices as a sort of "friction" fetish. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Provenance: Ex McC

20th century, carved wood, cylindrical, slit drum with figural divination figure; comes with beating stick. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 22 in. From the Complete a

A rare carved wooden Songye fetish figure known as "katatora" or "Kakishi" and features a classic Songye face with tall antelope horn, as well as a ring shaped form and accented with metal tacks. Trad

A rare and unusual vintage to antique carved wooden figure with protruding eyes, raised brown, and 3/4 torso, with hands to the abdomen. The sculpture is very well handled and appears to be a style as

Group of three African carved wood divination bowls, including: one of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with three standing figures to base; Baule, Côte d'Ivoire showing high reli

Group of three African carved wood divination bowls, including: one of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with three standing figures to base; Baule, Côte d'Ivoire showing high reli

Carved wooden male and female effigies with a deep well handled surface and signs of ritual use. The figures measure 13.5 inches ( 15.25 inches on wooden base) Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa.