Old Mambila Fetish figure, Fine African Tribal Art

This is a very rare old magic fetish idol figure from the Yaka peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka fetish with magical lode still present in its chest. carved from a single heavy dense piece

Carved from a heavy dense wood and with a well worn surface, a Kneeling archaic and primitive devotee figure. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12.5 inches

Carved wooden Monkey totem from the Baule , Ivory Coast, West Africa. Adorned with old bell, fetish bundle and thick organic pigment. Measures 17.5 inches tall.

A rare carved wooden Yaka peoples fetish figure known as "Phuungu" with layered and encrusted surface patina suggesting genuine age and ritual use. Such figures served as containers for protective mag

This is a very rare and quite old Dogon ancestor fetish from Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable weathered and worn, worn smooth from handling and evidence of a ritual or sacrificial patina

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, it is hard to deny the age and use on t

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina,it appears to have been chewed away by r

This is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig

Carved wooden figures with a deep well handled surface. Perhaps early or colonial figures carved for the Art trade.Senufo peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Statues measure 9 inches tall ( tallest) and h

A very fine old carved wooden Mother & children sculpture on the back of a feline. The sculpture from a single piece of wood is a masterpiece of Fanti tribal arts, Ghana, West Africa. The Figure measu

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

Small carved wooden female sculpture with a deep well handled surface patina. Ibo / Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Such idols were often used in a diviners "kit" as well as child protective amulets. T

carved wooden mask with classic "cubist style face and a Monkey on top shown with hands to face, which could be a "Dyougou Serou" figure, or possibly a Funeral mask, with hands to face to cover the sa

This is a rare and powerful old wood sculpture of a Healing fetish known as a "Lagalagana" idol. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa.Mumuye Lagalagana figures were carved by village blacksmiths for use as

A remarkable old carved wooden male figure shown seated on bench and with a great big smile, in his hands he holds an open book, presumably a Bible. The Kongo peoples have been influenced by missionar

This is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Holo or Zombo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older sculpture in a squatting posture with hands to face, with a weathered surface and raffia gra

A Very rare, old and interesting magic protective fetish from the Azande peoples of The Congo (DRC) Central, Africa. According to literature, such cult figures were known as "yanda" and traditionally

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li

This is a Tall and interesting carved wooden image from the Kongo peoples of the Congo/ DRC , central Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful spirit figure completely covered with old nails driven into

A wonderful stylized hand crafted terracotta clay sculpture from the mambila, of Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture features a stylized coiffure and raised spots, necklaces and ankle bangles, shown s

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 13" each Width: 4.25"; 4.5" w base L Figure; 3.5 figure; 4.5" with base Depth: 4" with base L figure; 4.5" with base R figure Weight: 5 lbs each A g

Title: Songye Kalebwe fetish figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Statue, fetish, figure Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: wood, fabric, plant fi

Title: Bembe kitebi fetish figure - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Fetish, figure, statue Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 6,69 Inch Wei