Sold2017T. Balmu "Protective Spirit"T. Balmu (Zimbabwe, 20th c.) "Protective Spirit", Springstone Serpentine. Size: 21'' x 13'' x 3'' (53 x 33 x 8 cm). Provenance: The Peggy Knowlton Collection.Note: all items in this auction are beingSee Sold Price
Sold2019A MONUMENTAL BAGA SNAKE SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ARTThis is an enormous 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 manifestedSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Pair of Indonesian Toba Batak Architectural Elements,A Pair of Indonesian Toba Batak Architectural Elements, Singa, classically carved, depicting the "Singa", a supernatural protective spirit. Likely once part of a Toba Batak house or rice granary. SeeSee Sold Price
Sold2022Shield & Spear, BorneoTwo Pieces of Weaponry. Borneo, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a Dyak People carved softwood shield decorated with protective spirit designs in natural pigments measuring 53” high x 11.See Sold Price
Sold2022Hand-carved Wood Spirit House Shrine w/ Matching StandHand-carved Wood Spirit House Shrine w/ Matching Stand. A stunning example of the Southeast Asian tradition of the "spirit house" or shrine to a place's protective spirits, exquisitely aged, with heavSee Sold Price
Sold2019A FINE BAGA SNAKE HEADDRESS SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ARTThis 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 forSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Large Kuyu Ancestor sculpture w/ 3 faces, African ArtThis is a very large wooden sculpture from the Kuyu ethnic group of the Congo, central Africa. A highly decorated and ornate example, featuring 3 ancestor faces, suggesting a protective spirit, guardiSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figurine Idol Amulet, ca. 2000-1800 BCEThis steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was woSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Southeast Asian Bronze Feline Deity, Pre-15th CenturyA symbol of mystique and guardianship, this Southeast Asian bronze votive figure from before the 15th century portrays a seated feline deity, possibly embodying a protective spirit or a revered mytholSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figurine Idol Amulet, ca. 2000-1800 BCEThis steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was woSee Sold Price
Sold2021Azande Yanda Magic Protection fetishA highly abstract wooden sculpture embellished with old glass beads, copper wire and a large seed. Such power objects are known as yandas after the protective spirits that the Zande peoples believe guSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Mumuye Vabo Zoomorphic Helmet Mask, African ArtA wonderful carved wooden mask with a well handled painted surface and carved abstract animal like face and form.Protective spirits are known as Va by the Mumuye. The village elders would carve "Vabo"See Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Sasanian Chalcedony Lamassu Stamp Seal, 3rd-7th Century ADThis exceptional Sasanian stamp seal, intricately carved from chalcedony, features the high-relief image of a lamassu, a winged human-headed bull, emblematic of protective spirits in ancient MesopotamSee Sold Price
Sold2021JAPANESE CARVED STONE DOSOJIN GARDEN SCULPTUREJapanese carved stone Dosojin figure (protective Shinto spirit) garden sculpture, having roughly shaped body, centering smooth black face, approx 15"h, 15"w, 13"d Start Price: $80.00See Sold Price
Sold2021JAPANESE CARVED STONE DOSOJIN GARDEN SCULPTUREJapanese carved stone Dosojin figure (protective Shinto spirit) garden sculpture, having roughly shaped body, centering smooth black face, approx 17"h, 15"w, 14"d Start Price: $80.00See Sold Price
Sold2021JAPANESE CARVED STONE DOSOJIN GARDEN SCULPTUREJapanese carved stone Dosojin figure (protective Shinto spirit) garden sculpture, having roughly shaped body, centering smooth black face, approx 16"h, 16"w, 13"d Start Price: $80.00See Sold Price
Sold2017Very Large PUNU Female ancestor sculpture, African ArtThis is a very large and uncommon sculpture from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor spirit , a protective "Maiden" spirit that watches over the Punu pSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Coptic Lapis Lazuli Lion Amulet, Christian Egypt, 4th-6th Century A.D.This small yet majestic Coptic lapis lazuli lion amulet embodies the bold spirit and protective power of the lion, revered in both ancient Egyptian and Christian traditions. The deep blue lapis, interSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Coptic Lapis Lazuli Lion Amulet, Christian Egypt, 4th-6th Century A.D.This small yet majestic Coptic lapis lazuli lion amulet embodies the bold spirit and protective power of the lion, revered in both ancient Egyptian and Christian traditions. The deep blue lapis, interSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Fine Old Punu Okuyi Spirit Mask Ex Carl ZabelA Carved wooden dance mask embellished with kaolin clay pigments and black and white paints. The white masks known as Okuyi of the Mukudj male initiation society embody the spirit of a protective younSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Pair of Sumba Roof Finials Field CollectedA carved wooden pair of roof finials, ancestral totems known as "Kadauma" they are installed as protective talisman against sorcery, malevolent spirits and calamity. Traditionally considered male andSee Sold Price
2021A Lobi Bataba Thil Shrine Idol Ex William Wright NYA Lovely carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil of Spirit figure often associated with protective talisman used by the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. This sculpture has been custSee Sold Price
Sold2023Group of (3) A silver (spirit possession) Cult Amulet and Silver North African Protective AmuletsGroup of (3) A silver (spirit possession) cult amulet, North African, likely Nubia or Ethiopia, with inscription, likely early 20th century; and silver North African protective amulets, in hamsa form,See Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine IdolA carved wooden shrine idol with hands extended to the heavens, considered a protective fetish and typically placed on shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, WestSee Sold Price
Jun 07Ethnika Home Decor & AntiquesAfrican Bobo Fing Harvest Bird Mask - Burkina Faso - 17" In. High$100
4 days LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Feline Figurine, c. 2000-1600 BCE$10
Jun 07Ethnika Home Decor & AntiquesAfrican Bobo Bird Dance Mask Helmet Burkina Faso 26.5" In. High$100
4 days LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Eagle Carving, Middle Bronze Age, c. 2100-1550 BCE$10
4 days LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Antique 19th Century Agate Luk Mik Goat Eye, c. 1800-1899$10(1 bid)
4 days LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Eye Bead with Protruding Features, ca. 1st Millennium BCE - 1st Millennium CE$10
Jun 15Hess Fine AuctionsBill Worrell Sculpted Bronze Dancing Native American Figural Spirit Earrings w/ 14k French Hooks$50(3 bids)