Important Ancestor Figure Ana Deo Flores, Ngade, Boawae

Flores Island Ana Deo Figure, carved wood, Indonesia. Size: 27.5'' x 6'' x 5'' (70 x 15 x 13 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences a

Senufo Katieleo "Mother of Village" Figure - Aboriginal Indigenous Art - This Senufo Tribe piece is ceremonial and features a highly important Senufo female ancestor figure. Masterfully rendered from

Indonesian Belu Ancestral Carved Wood Figure 20''x5.5''. Seated male or female ancestor figure. Patung or Flores islands. Natural age cracking and wear. 19th or 20th century.

Flores Island Ana De Ancestor Post. Carved wooden figurative post with a seated ancestor. Weathered and eroded, appears stable. Size: 55'' x 9.75'' x 9.75'' (140 x 25 x 25 cm).

African Igbo Ancestor Figure, Nigeria, 19th Century. Carved wood and paint. On stand. Provenance: ex Jacques Kerchache, Paris; Ex Ana and Antonio Casanovas, Spain. Size: 61'' x 12'' x 11.5'' (155 x 30

20th century, including a male and female figure, both standing, high quality casting. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 16.5 in. From the Complete and Important Collect

20th century, bronze, to include a male and a female figure, female figure holds a child. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 48 in. From the Complete and Important Collec

New Hebrides Pig Killing Club, Vanuatu, 1st Half 20th C. Carved in classic form, ancestor figure with projecting apex above the handle and robust striking section. Used during the important Mange soci

DescriptionByeri - heads functioned much in the same way as Byeri enyema figures in that they guarded the boxes of bark containing the remains of important ancestors. Such heads are often believed to

This is a nice original tribal relic statue of the Bakota tribe. These reliquaries played an important role in rituals surrounding their ancestors. 40 x 14 x 7 cm, 404 gr. Careful registered sending,

1988; watercolor on paper; signed and dated lower right; Provenance: Important Collection, Silverlake, CA; 12 1/2 x 17 3 /4 inches; 24 x 27 1/2 inches frame

Flores Island Ancestor House Roof Finial, Indonesia.Mid 20th C. Carved Wood and Rope Figure. On stand. Size: 24.25'' x 15.5'' x 5'' (62 x 39 x 13 cm). Height on Stand: 25" (64 cm).

The Kota used reliquary guardian figures to protect and identify the revered bones of family ancestors. The Kota believed that the relics of important men and women retain power after death, providing

20th century, including two seated figures and three standing figures. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 24.5 in. (the tallest) From the Complete and Important Collectio

Fine Borneo Dayak Hampatong Ancestor Figure. Size: OA 70" high. Figure, 49.5" x 8.5" x 8.5"

wood, brown patina, in squatting posture, with both hands clasping a libation bowl, separately carved long tapering crown in the shape of an openwork carved palmbranch with notched ornaments, remains

New Guinea, ca. late 19th - early 20th century. A fine carved early Sepik hook figure. Custom base. MEASUREMENTS Height: 15 inches / 38 cm SHIPPING $35 flat-rate shipping in the continental U.S. (insu

A standing male ancestor figure, Nigeria, Urhobo style. 20th century. Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. "The Urhobo have two distinct sculptural traditions

wood, greyish brown patina, seated in typical posture with knees drawn up to the chest and arms folded across the knees, wing-shaped headdress and ear ornament in openwork design, dam., insect caused

Late 19th/Early 20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 52 1/2" x 9" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York Dayak is a generic term used to categorize a quite large group of indigenous peoples of the

Large Jade Ancestor Figure, Olmec La Venta (900-600 BC) This astonishing Jade figure towers at 9 inches, and possesses the classic Olmec features including a bald elongated head, small holes for earri

Early 20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 43" x 47" x 5" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York Dayak is a generic term used to categorize a quite large group of indigenous peoples of the island

Olmec Ancestor Figure Holding Ball (900-600 BC) In a rare gesture, this Olmec figure has both arms upturned and extended with a ballgame rubber ball in each hand. The name 'Olmec' comes from the Nahua

Taiwan aboriginal style ancestor depiction, carved wood, inlaid eyes, 20th C. Size: 49'' x 11'' x 1'' (124 x 28 x 3 cm).