Afo Female Ancestor sculpture with Red pigment

A very rare old and interesting wooden sculpture of a female ancestor from the Afo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa.The entire sculpture is covered in a red mineral pigment, which is quite strong in the

Tall carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with incised geometric designs and white and red kaolin clay mineral pigments. Tshogo or Vuvi peoples, Gabon, Africa. The statue measures 27 inches tall.

This is a very fine old and field used carved wooden sculpture of a Female ancestor with heavy reddish mineral pigment patina and a most interesting "hidden" area of sap/tar and inset beads and glass.

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

A very finely crafted Female ancestor effigy with stylized and elongated form, inset metal eyes, some incised design and a reddish mineral pigment. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Sculpt

A Carved wooden female effigy with wonderful exaggerated face and form, adorned with raised tribal scars, accented with kaolin clay pigment and adorned with old glass beads. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast,

This is a lovely vintage wood sculpture of a Female ancestor with elaborate coiffure and raised tribal tattoo designs. The Female was painted with black and white kaolin clay pigment and a reddish pai

Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, 19th/20th century, comprising: two carved and stained wooden figures, one male and one female, painted in black, blue, and red pigment, metal appliques to foreheads, both w

Carved from a dense hard wood and having a encrusted surface accented with red mineral pigments. Unknown Ethnic group. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall.

A Carved wooden female effigy with dramatic carved facial features, raised linear designs, interesting squatting form, embellished with red mineral pigments and showing much weathering and wear. Bembe

A Tall carved wooden panel with a wonderful female ancestor image carved in relief, accented with a red kaolin clay pigment and painted geometric designs. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The panel measu

Large carved wooden female figure shown riding a horse, from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The female is shown holding her breast and is painted in a red earthen pigment. The sculpture show

Carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with heavy kaolin clay pigment accented with red and black mineral pigments. Likely not a very old example however aesthetically it is a very pleasing work of art

An African D.R.C. Congo Kusu or Bakusu male figure sculpture (20th century) carved wood and red pigment depicting male ancestor with closed almond shaped eyes pronounced forehead, four lobed coiffure

A very old, eroded and well weathered shrine idol, painted red and accented with black pigments and incised linear designs. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall / 14.5 on display stand. Provenance: A

A Rare carved wooden female effigy with unusual and striking yellow pigment and raised keloids or scars, incised designs and an overall well handled surface suggesting field use and wear. Senufo peopl

A tall highly stylized wooden female Mother & Child effigy with incised linear scar designs, strong angular arms and legs, column like torso and accented with abrus seeds and red mineral pigments. The

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

A classic wood sculpture of a female queen mother or ancestor with a highly stylized form, adorned with glass beads. A well handled patina and very finely carved face.Kulongo peoples, Cote D'Ivoire /

A Very old carved wooden female idol with elaborate tribal tattoos or scars, a red ocher type mineral pigment patina and obvious weathering and exposure to the elements. According to Christopher Roy ,

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 effigy of a kneeling female adorned with red cloth headdress, loin cloth and red beads. Such Idols are often associated with Magic and Ancestor worship. Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa.

Seven (7) Asian items. 1st-4th items: Four Chinese Ancestor Portraits, gouache and pigment on paper, depicting two males and two females, all framed in matching red fret design frames with stamps vers

A very fine carved wooden female effigy with a stylized coiffure and wonderful treatment to her face and most notably the hands. The figure appears to have good age and handling and has been custom mo