West African Ekoi Wood, Hide, & Human Hair Fetish

West Africa, Gabon, Fang people, ca. early 20th century CE. A fascinating musical instrument known as a ngombi harp, made from wood, goat hide, fiber, and horsehair! The soundbox is formed from a holl

Three tall West African drums, executed in carved wood and animal hide, each having a single skin covered head (two with hair on hide), held on by pegs, above tapering bodies having carved and painted

Hand carved wood African fetish statue. Features profuse tribal decoration simulating tattoos and similar motifs, in a black and red palette. Embellished with authentic human hair to head, and sea she

African tribal carved wood fetish doll with a thatch of human hair, bead collar, and beaded skin clothing. 6.75" H.

Two tall West African drums, 20th century, executed in carved wood and animal hide, each having a single skin covered head (one with hair on hide), held on by pegs, above tapering bodies having carved

A haunting carved wooden mask in janud form with antelope horns and real human hair attached to animal hide stretched tightly over the mask faces. Ekoi peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. Th

West Africa, Cameroon / Nigeria, Cross River Area, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An abstract wooden fetish figure carved in a somewhat "arte brute" style and decorated with fur and hide appliques

West African Carved Wood, Hair and String Power Bundle Boli, Possibly Bamana 19 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 6 in.

Two African masks. Carved wood, human hair, and seashells. Includes bases. Largest mask (without base): H 13" W 9-1/2" D 13". Condition: Minor imperfections. Link for high-res images: https://www.drop

A group of five African objects. 20th century. ++ Congo style power object. 8" x 3" x 2 1/2". ++ West African style wood power/fetish figure. 14" x 6" x 4". ++ Secret Society shirt. West African. 38"

A West African Boli Fetish hand carved wooden figure from the Bamana People in Mali, West Africa. the figure depicts a bull. It was used by initiates of the Komo Society, some of whom are experts in t

DESCRIPTION: An Antique African Ekoi Head crest composed of wood, hair, and a woven base. completed with white accents along the face. CIRCA: 19th/20th Cent. ORIGIN: Nigeria DIMENSIONS: H: 9.5" W: 4"

A group of Four West African Style Figures. West Africa. ++ West African Style Figure. Wood, pigment. 14" x 4" 3 1/2". ++ West African Style Fetish Figure. Wood, textile, and cowrie shells. 7 3/4" x 2

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. One of my favorite pieces of African art! A charming, diminutive fetish figure of a woman. She is made of wood, wit

African Ejagham Keaka Group Head Crest Figure, Cross River, Cameroon, wood, hide, hair, wicker, and metal, h. 9 1/4 in., dia. 3 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsid

West African, 20th century. Cote D'ivorie, Akan, Atye (Atie)Tall carved wood, hide, drum on stand with face motif. Unmarked. Provenance: Acquired from Totem Meneghelli Gallery trading as Totem Sandton

Fierce and striking carved wooden mask from the Bamun or Bamileke peoples of Cameroon, West Africa. A fantastic example of a "Nkang" mask. Nkang symbolizes male authority and strength. Nkang masks was

Early 20th Century Dan Mask/ Liberia, Measurement approximate: 10.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood, Human hair.

A carved wooden mask with heavily encrusted surface, tall carved horns as well as a human hair beard, nail driven into the forehead as a magic charge. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.Field colle

Fine Antique African Ekoi Ejagham Figural Headdress, Nigeria. Cow hide, rattan basketry, hair. Provenance: Arte Primitivo, New York, NY, Lot 686, March 4, 2020; Private New York Collection, acquired i

A Very rare old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has undeniable age and handling and a deep patina fr

A carved wooden face mask. The mask has been embellished with old glass beads, cowrie shells on textile , animal hide /hair as well as a bronze bell. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask me

This is a very rare and quite old Dogon ancestor fetish from Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable weathered and worn, worn smooth from handling and evidence of a ritual or sacrificial patina

A carved wooden face mask. The mask has been embellished with old glass beads, cowrie shells on textile , animal hide /hair as well as a bronze bell. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask me