A Stunning Old Idoma Headdress sculpture, African Art

This is a very rare Old African headdress from the Idoma , or possibly a related ethnic group from Nigeria, Africa. carved wood with a wonderful natural appearance , albeit elongated in form. The Unde

A rare old and very well used wooden headdress sculpture with stylized ancestor face and an undeniable well handled surface patina. Idoma or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress measur

A very large and impressive old Idoma ancestor sculpture from Nigeria, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with raised decorative elements such as wristbands and necklace and scarification

A carved wooden female image adorned with old glass beads and a elaborate headdress or coiffure accented with kaolin clay pigment. Attie or Anyi peoples, lagoons region, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. De

A Very fine Old and well used Dance crest with a proud ancestor head and stylized dread like coiffure. The headdress has an old rattan basketry weaving on the bottom with remnants of green paint. Idom

Carved wooden image of a Mother and her children from the Afo peoples of the Benue river, Northern Nigeria. Beautifully carved with stylized facial treatment, note the tall headdress o the mother and

This is a very old and well used Boki peoples skin covered dance crest or headdress, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress sculpture has attached ears and animal skin which covered the he

A carved wooden effigy dance crest with stylized coiffure and headdress along with strong classic facial features and a well handled surface patina. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measu

Carved wooden head dress with fantastic horns decorations and classic facial features. Traditionally headdresses like this are used during entertainment festivities and funerals by the Oglinye society

This is a carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested in the for

A find old stylized ancestral sculpture with classical facial features and post like form. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great age. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast / Mal

A Highly stylized carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully abstract facial features and overall form. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 18.75 inches tall. Provenance: The Dr B

This is a very finely carved old wooden bust or sculpture from the Fang peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The masterfully crafted figure features a Ngil type mask face on a scepter like form. the Style,

A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

Tall carved wooden female effigy shown holding her child. The female has thick raised scarification patterns on breast and torso accented with painted areas, protruding navel and overall classic style

A carved wooden headdress with well weathered surface, some old insect damage and obvious weather decay, all carved from a single piece of wood. From the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria West Africa. The Yor

This lot is for two old carved wooden shrine idols from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Well weathered with encrusted surfaces suggesting age and field use. The largest measures 12.25 inches tall.

Fine Tchokwe female sculpture from Angola Africa. Carved wood with gorgeous golden honey color and a very deep patina from handling. In good condition , a few stable stress fractures, a serene example

A very finely carved old wooden female effigy of a Queen mother, shown seated on stool with painted surface, cornrows in her hair and very serene life like eyes. Fanti or related ethnic group such as

A VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN "NKISHI" SCULPTURE FROM THE LUBA PEOPLES OF THE CONGO, AFRICA. MEASURES 20 INCHES TALL ( 21.5 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND) PLEASE NOTE THE DEEPLY PATINATED SUR

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 Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood, with a well handled patina, stylized facial features with rich tattoos and painted designs correspond

A very old and weathered primitive sculpture of a female effigy with lip plugs , a tradition that is still practiced in this region and a sign of prestige and beauty among the Makonde peoples, Tanzani

Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of West Africa. Wonderfully exaggerated style and form with a glossy black patina, incised tribal tattoos and linear designs. Such figur