WEST AFRICA - Ritual container / cup

Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, ritual sword, African bronze/brass, custom mount, likely mid-20th century. Approximate size, 19.5"H (20" on stand). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Goul

A very finely carved lidded container with ornate and precise incised designs and a wonderful zoomorphic (canine) image on top as the lid. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The container measures

Large carved wooden head in the form of a Hyena with tall ears and movable retractable jaw. used by the Bozo peoples of Mali, West Africa in ritual dance and ceremonies. measures 24 x 16 inches. * The

A Bobo Earthenware Storage Container West Africa, Burkina Faso Height 21 1/2 inches. Provenance: Doug Dawson Gallery, Chicago, 5 November 2001 Note: This lot is located in Chicago, Illinois. The buyer

A group of five ethnographic objects. 20th century. ++ Mask. Indonesia. 17" x 13 1/2" x 7 1/2". ++ Object with woven container. West Africa. 24" x 7" x 7". ++ Vili ape skull in basketry. D. R. Congo.

A Bobo Earthenware Storage Container West Africa, Burkina Faso Height 22 3/4 inches. Provenance: Doug Dawson Gallery, Chicago, 5 November 2001 Note: This lot is located in Chicago, Illinois. The buyer

Including an Ibo carved & polychrome ritual figure, West Africa, Nigeria, c. 19th or early 20th century (37-1/2 x 9 x 6 in.); an African helmet mask, possibly Mossi, with serrated bird crest (15-1/2 x

A large forged iron staff top featuring A seated priest, kneeling devotee, a patient and several crosses and other symbols prevalent on Vodoun or Voodoo ritual. Behin, West Africa. The Staff top measu

This is a wonderful large carved wooden headdress/ mask from the Bidjogo peoples of Guinea Bissau west Africa , who hold initiation rituals for young girls and boys, according to their age group. Thes

This is a wonderful large carved wooden headdress/ mask from the Bidjogo peoples of Guinea Bissau west Africa , who hold initiation rituals for young girls and boys, according to their age group. Thes

Very large old Gourd vessel with fitted lid from the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara Desert, West Africa. Very Old and well used container with tribal repairs and signs of age and use. pre 1950. Excellent

Ancient carved wooden mask with highly stylized form, exaggerated facial features and obvious field use over many years. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. kanaga masks are worn at rituals called dama,

Group of (2) wrought iron human ritual figures, Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa, likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 7.25”H (larger figure), 5.75”H (smaller figure). PROVEN

A carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized features and ironwork imbedded into the head as a "ritual" charge. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The idol measures 21 inches tall.

A very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. Proven

A very old and weathered ancestor sculpture with encrusted areas on the surface indicating sacrificial matter and ritual use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 10 inches tall on

Female twin Ere Ibeji Yoruba peoples Nigeria, West Africa Early 20th century Wood with indigo pigment 12" H In very fine condition; showing long ritual use and with facial features worn smooth. Raw in

A Bocio double image set into a Asen ritual staff, Fon peoples, Togo / Dahomey, West Africa. featuring a pair of carved spirit idols set into a ritual Asen staff, which were created to honor ancestor

Slit gong with female effigy Baga people Guinea, West Africa Last quarter of the 20th century Wood with oil based paints Size: 25.50 x 3.75 in. In fine condition with evidence of handling and ritual u

West Africa, Nigeria, probably Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. A large and colorful hand-carved wood mask designed to be worn atop the head and project high above it - this type of mask i

West Africa, Ivory Coast, Wobe, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand carved and hand painted wooden mask of the Wobe peoples, one of the two We cultures (comprised of the Wobe and neighboring Gere) who r

large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor with elongated and exaggerated arms and hands in stylized pose

A Very finely cast lidded vessel featuring seated ancestors at the base and on top of the lid, and embellished with circular motifs. The vessel measures 9.5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. P

A tall heavy carved wooden post featuring stylized mask faces and ritual horns all incised with geometric designs. Toma peoples, Guinea, West Africa. Custom Mounted. The post measures 35 inches tall.