Dogon Female Ancestor sculpture hand raised in Prayer

This is a fine old carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a female ancestor shown seated and supported by thre

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

A tall carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Male ancestor with his hands raised into the air. This posture has usually been interpreted as a gesture of prayer—an effort to link earth and heavens—an

This is an interesting old wood sculpture of a female ancestor rendered in a highly stylized form, the hands pointed towards the heavens which is commonly known as a prayer for rain and a symbol of th

This is a vintage wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a female ancestor holding her hands to the heavens in a prayer for rain and

Carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a very tall elegant female form with incised and raised scar patterns a

A tall and interesting old Sukuma sculpture of a female ancestor with arm raised and hand to chest. Sukuma peoples or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa.Ex Sam Hilu collection.This sculpture measu

A finely carved old wooden effigy of a female with hands raised holding a burden above her head, this pose is also related to the cult of Nommo. The sculpture has a well handled and well weathered sur

A Carved wooden female effigy with exaggerated form and wonderful incised and raised tribal scar designs throughout. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 inches tall.

This is a very old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa. Carved wood with a well weathered surface, The figure features a female seated with hands placed on he

A Cast bronze bell with ribbed design and a ancestor figure on the edges with hands raised in the air, like a traditional prayer for rain. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The bell measures 4.5 inches. Pr

A carved wooden male effigy with second spirit face above, hands raised to the star sirius as is part of the traditional prayer for rain and a typical pose for Nommo Idols. This sculpture may referenc

A carved wooden effigy with hands raised to the star sirius as is part of the traditional prayer for rain and a typical pose for Nommo Idols. This sculpture measures 12.25 inches tall on display stand

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

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. Carved wooden image of 4 ancestors with hands in the air, shown in stance known to be a prayer for rain, often to the s

This is an old carved wooden female effigy or ancestor, with her hands in very emotional pose. The figure is very well weathered, showing some raised and incised designs, much is worn away, as is loss

A finely carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female kneeling devotee with encrusted surface and wonderful traditional, almost "cubist" style. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measur

A tall carved wooden female effigy with a well weathered and worn surface patina suggesting age and exposure to the elements. Measures 26.5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.

This is a well weathered old and quite exaggerated female sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Featuring a highly stylized female with classic treatment and somewhat archaic style. The figu

Carved wooden female ancestor image with thick organic pigment and wonderfully stylized form. From the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Measures 17 inches tall. From the Dogon peoples of Mali, West

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood ( like Iron wood) and highly stylized female form, with archaic female holding long breast, the sign of a elderly woman. This figure has old collection o

A carved wooden female ancestor in a bold archaic style with incised linear designs, and an overall stylized form. Dogon peoples, mali, Africa. A vintage to antique example that measures 22 inches tal

A fairly well weathered older sculpture of a Female ancestor with wonderful treatment to the face and form. Dogon peoples, Mali,Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall ( 22.5 inches tall on profess

This is a finely carved shrine sculpture of a female Ancestor,with lip plug / labret, and abstract form and overall style. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall abstract style. Such sculp