Sold2018Tall / Early 20th C. PNG Carved Wood Ancestor FigurePapua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall wooden figure, hand-carved, in the form of a long-limbed male with his arms held at his sides and a prominent, flaccid phallus.See Sold Price
Sold2021AFRICAN DOGON CARVED WOOD ANCESTOR FIGUREAfrican Dogon carved wood ancestor figure, Mali, the standing figure, mounted on black base, approx 20.5"h, 4"sq, 4.25lbs**Provenance: exhibited at Olive Deluce Gallery, Northwest Missouri State UniveSee Sold Price
Sold2023Fine African Lobi Carved Wood Ancestor FigureFrom Burkina Faso or Mali. A hard wood carved stylized standing female figure with bulging eye lids, jutting jaw, hands to sides and angular breasts. A good old piece.Size 9-1/4 in H. + custom mount.See Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Nigerian Carved Wood Ancestor Figure**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Niger River Delta area, possibly Oron or Eket peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A carved wooden stake-shaped ancestor figure, with a cylindrical bSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, PapuaA Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, With fiber twine, shells and feather decoration. H: 50 1/2 W: 8 D: 11 in. Paulian Association Gallery. Purchased by AnnSee Sold Price
Sold2023Five Carved Wood Ancestor Figurescomprising an Indonesian figure with hands crossed over knees (5 3/4 in. high), an Indonesian figure (8 in. high), a New Guinea ancestral figure with a snake (11 3/4 in. high), a New Guinea balsa woodSee Sold Price
Sold2022Large New Guinea carved wood ancestor figureLarge New Guinea carved wood ancestor figure, 20th c., possibly Sepik River, with cowrie shell eyes, adorned with natural fibers, approx. 63"h x 13" x 7"d Provenance: The Collection of visual artist LSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ebo Peoples Style, Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, Nigeria, West AfricaEbo peoples style carved wood ancestor figure, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 13.25"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2021(2) Carved wood ancestor figures, Fon peoples, BeninTwo carved wood ancestor figures, Fon peoples, Benin, having round heads with coffee bean eyes and slit mouths, above elongated necks wrapped in beads, and elongated torsos with truncated arms, with bSee Sold Price
Sold2020Three African Carved Wood Ancestor FiguresThree African Carved Wood Ancestor Figures. Lumbo, Baule and Tanzanian. Sizes ranging from: Sizes ranging from: 5.5'' x 1.5'' x 1'' (14 x 4 x 3 cm) to 10'' x 2'' x 2'' (25 x 5 x 5 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2021(2) Fon carved wood ancestor figuresTwo carved wood ancestor figures, Fon peoples, Benin, the male and female figures having round heads with coffee bean eyes and open mouths above elongated necks, the male's neck is wrapped in beads, eSee Sold Price
Sold2021LARGE CARVED WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGURE, 45.5"HCarved wood ancestor figure, possibly Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, standing figure wearing a mask, decorated with red and black pigments, natural fiber fringe, approx 45.5"h Start Price: $100.00See Sold Price
Sold2024Lower Sepik River PNG Ancestor FigureLower Sepik River carved wood ancestor figure. Papua New Guinea, 19th - Early 20th century. Standing on a pedestal, with a long nose or beak extending into the stomach and hands at its sides. WearingSee Sold Price
Sold2017Tall Makonde Ancestor FigureTall African Makonde, Tanzania carved wood ancestor figure; H: 43 3/4" (approx.); with standSee Sold Price
Sold2024Dogon Style Ancestor FigureDogon style carved wood ancestor figure sitting on a stool, heavily encrusted surface, with an iron attachment to head, Republic of Mali, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 9.5" x 1.75" x 1.75" PROVENSee Sold Price
Sold2017Two Hemba/Luba FiguresTwo African Hemba/Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood ancestor figures; each of male form; H: 35 1/2" (taller, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2021Large African Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure, 20thLarge African Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure, 20th c., from the Dogon tribe, Mali, H.- 63 1/2 in., W.- 9 in., D.- 14 in. Provenance: from the Estate of John C. McNeese, New Orleans, Louisiana.See Sold Price
Sold2023Carved Wood Nepalese Ancestor Figure in Western ClothingWestern Folk Art Style. Unusual and rare carved and painted wood ancestral figure from Nepal. Wearing Western style clothing including a suit with a dress shirt. Possibly representing an official or bSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure,A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Having fiber, feathers, twine and cowrie shell ornaments. H: 37 W: 16 D: 18 in. French Gallery in Papeete, Tahiti,See Sold Price
Sold2023African Tribal Hemba Singiti Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure DRCCa. late 19th to first half 20thC. Fair with wood losses, a missing ear, and various wood age faults. Age-appropriate for a statue as old as this one. Considered a Luba style, this standing figure feaSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Mumuye Wood Standing Ancestor FigureAfrican Mumuye Carved Wood Standing Ancestor Figure, Upper Benue River Region, Nigeria, incised geometric designs, h. 13 3/4 in., w. 4 in., d. 4 1/4 in.; mounted on wood stand, overall h. 15 in. ProveSee Sold Price
Sold2024Luba African Carved Wood Tribal Ancestor Fetish Figure DRCCa. late 20thC. Very good with articulated arms. This piece was made to sell. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, aSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique Carved Wooden Asian Ancestor FigureIndian or Asian Pacific Carved wood with whitewashed ancestor figure with lotus crown and carved mask relief base, 28.5 inches tall, ex. Coll. David Lewis, Pittsburgh Pa.See Sold Price
Sold2018Polychromed Papau New Guinea Ancestor FigureOceanic, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. A carved wood and polychrome ancestor figure and sea bird on staff. Unmarked. Approx. h. 39.875". Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Dick and Betty HoSee Sold Price
6 days LeftGlobal Auctions CompanyCarved Wood Polychrome Female Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea Sepik Abelam$250
6 days LeftSuccetti GalleryNias Island Ancestor Figure,Carved wood, pigments. Inscribed on the bottom: NIAS. It measures 12$30
Jun 08Auktionshaus SchreiberAncestor figure from the Sepik region. Papua New Guinea. 1st half of the 20th century.€100
Jun 08Simpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN CHIBINDA ILUNGA KING FIGURE, CHOKWE, ANGOLA AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO REGION,$100
Jun 08Simpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN FOUR ANCESTORS FIGURE ALTAR, DOGON, MALI, MID 20TH CENTURY$50
Jun 04The Scanlan CollectionAntique Chinese Gilt and Polychrome Decorated Carved Wood Figure of an Official, Qing$200