Old Korwar Ancestor Idol, PNG

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

Old carved wooden human effigy sculpture from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Such sculptures were placed in front of burials as shrine figures and were adorned with clothing and acted as a mediu

2 Old Mimika Ancestor Figures, PNG. Including a transitional style example. Size: 1) 11.5'' x 3'' x 4'' (29 x 8 x 10 cm); 2) 14.5'' x 4'' x 4'' (37 x 10 x 10 cm).

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden female sculpture from the HOLO peoples of Angola, Central Africa. This is a well weathered and very old example of an ancestor shrine idol. Featuring a stylized

Carved wooden idol, with undeniable handling and wear over generations. Incredibly old and well worn miniature ancestor idol, likely from a diviners kit. Dogon peoples, mali, Africa. Measures 5.75 inc

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

Weathered and abstract Old Yaka Ancestor sculpture.A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized face, most notably the nose carved away from the face, elongated form and features. The Yaka will carve s

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

large carved primitive idol from the Korwar , Papua new Guinea, Oceanic Tribal art. With wonderful facial treatment and elaborate Dragon like shield. Measures 28 inches tall.

A very old (19th century?) carved wooden effigy with a well weathered anthropomorphic form and remains of a floral design on the best, which is decayed though what remains is quite beautiful. The scul

This is a very old, weathered and eroded wood sculpture from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Truly a impressive old example, and although much is lost, what remains is a powerful display of I

A carved wooden door most likely part of a granary or storage area for a shrine. The Door was embellished with wonderful incised geometric designs as well as ancestor idols. Dogon peoples, Mali, West

A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements a

A Unusual Old and weathered tall slender post like sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor idol on top with hands in a prayer like pose. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 23 i

A large and impressive old Pende female ancestor sculpture with well weathered surface and shown with one had to her breast, perhaps suggesting a fertility idol. The hard wood sculpture was painted wi

This is a very rare old wooden idol sculpture from the Ngbaka peoples of the Lualaba river region, in the heart of Africa, the Congo. Very well weathered and worn female shrine idol with undeniable ag

A carved wooden ancestor shrine idol known as a "Bateba Phuwe". Lobi peoples, Burkina Fso, West Africa.

A carved wooden post featuring the face and head of a Yaka /Nakanu ancestor or shrine idol with undeniable age and wear. The wood is dry and underneath is heavily water eroded. Yaka peoples, Congo, Af

Oceania, Indonesia, New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), ca. 1900 CE. Very attractive ancestor figure (korwar) carved from a single piece of wood - now with wonderful old patina.

A Very rare old eroded "Ekpu" Ancestor figure from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria. Such idols were carved when a deceased member of the tribe was elevated to "Ancestor" status, and was cared for and prot

A large old carved wooden shrine idol of a male ancestor with offering. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 36 inches tall on professional mount. Provenance: From the collectio

A tall and interesting old Sukuma sculpture of a male ancestor with "skeleton" like features. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa.This sculpture measures 39.5 inches tall on custom wooden base.

A very rare Old carved wooden reliquary head from the Byeri Cult of the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Among the fang peoples figurative sculptures were produced for the ancestor cult, or "Byeri," which

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a stylized ancestor with a well weathered and encrusted surface, sugges