A Fine old Mangbetu male sculpture

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

This is a rare old Male Shrine sculpture from the Baule peoples from The Ivory Coast of West Africa. Carved from a hard wood with highly stylized male form, classic facial features, signs of handling

Carved wooden sculpture from the Congo, central Africa. An elegant and refined example of a Kifwebe society ancestor sculpture. Custom mounted to wooden display stand. Measures 11 .5 inches tall. ( 10

A handsome Old Mangbetu sculpture of a male ancestor with tribal tatoo designs and a long extended head, evidence of the tradition of cranial deformation. This wood sculpture is a vintage to antique e

A very fine vintage wood sculpture of a Mangbetu Male ancestor with a elongated skull, as the Mangbetu historically practiced cranial deformation. The finely crafted sculpture measures 20 inches tall.

Carved wooden male sculpture from the Ambete or related ethnic group, from Gabon, Africa. A male form with arms raised and open mouth, seated on stool. A heavy kaolin clay patina coats the entire surf

A lovely and charming carved wooden male sculpture in Colonial style and likely dating to the early/mid 20th century. The figure is shown in western dress and with traditional facial features, deep we

A Finely carved old wooden Male ancestor sculpture featuring a classic Pende peoples style carving, well handled surface and professionally mounted. The statue measures 18.5 inches on its display stan

This is a rare old Male slave sculpture from the Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in male form, wearing simple loin cloth and signs of handling and age.Of

This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Hemba peoples, Central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well weathered patina from handling over many years. The Statue

A very fine old carved wooden Shrine idol from the Baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture of a male effigy is often created for a person who endures physical or emotional distres

A very rare and interesting old carved wooden sculpture featuring a seated male with facial scars and raised scars along the abdomen. The Male sits on a stool, with hands on knees and wearing a ceremo

An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

A carved wooden effigy of a male spirit with deep well handled surface patina and classic form. Such Idols known as Bateba Thil were considered mediums to the spirit world. The sculpture has been cust

A finely carved Male effigy with central coiffure accented with tacks, long stylized beard, raised scar designs and classic form with hands to the waist. Attie peoples, Lagoons region, Ivory Coast, We

Finely carved wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 17 1/2 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 3 lb shipping weight. Probably not very old, but what a handsome

A lovely old carved wooden male effigy with traditional ceremonial pointed conical hat and incised designs on the base. Pende zpeoples, Congo, central Africa. The Sculpture measures 10.5 inches.

A Very rare, old and interesting set of early busts from the Mangbetu peoples of The Congo (DRC) Central, Africa. This is a rare set of male and female sculptures, perhaps as early as turn of the cent

A carved wooden male and female effigy with incised linear "scar" designs and tattoos with traditional elongated skulls and swept back coiffure. The couple have well handled and worn surface patina. M

A finely carved wooden sculpture, most likely of a Mangbetu Tobacco container. This is a solid wood statue and does not open. The sculpture features an ancestor head with an elongated skull , that the

This is a tall Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form of the head which is pa

A Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on sc

A carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized form and features, linear incised designs accented with kaolin clay, large round ears and central crest. Such sculptures were considered healing fetish

A Carved wooden effigy of a young male embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars and finely carved coiffure. In the Baule world a experiences physical or emotional distress often seeks the a