Primitive and Bold Bamana female sculpture African Art

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 Tall carved wooden female sculpture with a highly decorated surface and wonderfully abstract and exaggerated form. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 31.5 inches tall and has a 14 lb

A vintage sculpture from the Bamana / Bambara peoples sculpture from Mali, Africa. Carved wooden image of a female carrying a vessel above her head. The sculpture shows wear and handling and may have

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a dark well polished surface and featuring a bold and powerful form. The term nyeleni is derived from a traditional Bamana girl's name and has multi

This is a very unusual and rare wood sculpture from the Urhubo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful female shrine figure accented with red and blue kaolin clay pigment. Measu

A Carved wooden female effigy with bold block like form, stylized features and a nice golden brown patina. Senufo peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

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

A wonderfully abstract female sculpture that may have been a marionette type puppet or doll. Note the highly stylized face and incised designs, with a well handled surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, Afric

A tall carved wooden female sculpture with highly stylized form and features. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Among the Bamana figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali.

Carved wooden Mother & child sculpture from the Senufo peoples of Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood in the bold style of the Korhogo region, This female is shown caring fo

A pair of carved wooden sculptures of a male and female that were apparently staff tops , accented with a red and white kaolin clay pigment and carved in a very "art brut" manner, a bold example of th

An estate collection of four African tribal carved hardwood figural statues, modeled as father, mother, and male and female children. Slender abstract forms. Each accompanied by fitted metal base stan

An estate collection of two life sized African tribal carved hardwood figural sculptures, modeled as abstract male and female human figures. Larger figure measures approximately 67" x 13" x 13"; small

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 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

A very finely crafted female sculpture with wonderful realistic features and the two tone wood adds to the unique beauty of the piece. The artist certainly captured a stunning image of an African woma

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

A very finely carved wooden female ancestor sculpture, possibly a "Spirit Wife" style of carving. The figure has serene facial treatment, raised scarifications, and a elaborate coiffure.This statue me

A finely carved female effigy with detailed coiffure, raised facial scars, ringed neck and shown with hands to the body above the small skirt. The figure measures 20 inches tall. Mende peoples, Sierra

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with highly stylized facial features and elongated torso, accented with raised scarifications, ribbed neck, elaborate coiffure and a metal strip accenti

A finely carved wooden female effigy featuring a lovely lady shown kneeling in the pose of a devotee. The figure is carved from a single piece of wood and measures 17 inches tall.

This is a very finely carved wooden female sculpture with highly stylized facial features and form, with a deep red paint and small loin cloth/skirt carved in relief. The sculpture has obvious age and

A finely carved vintage to antique wooden female effigy with stylized form and well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. From a Private Philadelphia collection. The figure measures 11.