Old LUBA HEMBA Male Divination idol with ritual vessel

A carved wooden idol featuring male and female janus form, all carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood. Such sculptures were traditionally used in divination ritual. Luba peoples, DRC/Congo

A rare old wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and strong visual presence. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 6.25 inches

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li

Carved wooden sculpture of a female ancestor holding a large bowl above her head and shown seated on a lion with open mouth, perhaps a divination vessel. The entire sculpture shows age and wear and a

A very rare Old Yoruba Divination Idol , Oduoso or a Ikin Ifa , used in the divination rituals and related to the Cult of Eshu, the Yoruba Trickster god. The figure has a heavy encrusted surface and i

A Very finely and well handled old Kusu or Luba peoples Power figure or "Nkisi" sculpture, with stylized face and form, an opening on top that likely once held an animal horn filled with magical subst

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

A Rare Old carved wooden divination idol knwon by the tribe as "kakishi". Such idols are used to carry out a form of divination practice by the Luba known as "Kashekesheke". Essentially, this is a rit

Old large lidded bowl used by an Ifa diviner priest as part of his divination ritual regalia. This example has such a fantastic energy to it, with raised zig zag linear designs and a image of Eshu, Th

Carved wooden male and female effigies with a deep well handled surface and signs of ritual use. The figures measure 13.5 inches ( 15.25 inches on wooden base) Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa.

large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor with elongated and exaggerated arms and hands in stylized pose

A very finely carved male and female couple, likely used as a Diviners pair, vessels for the spirits during ritual and placed on a shrine to act as a medium to the spirit world. The pair are well carv

A primitive and archaic carved wooden magic idol with a large open vessel on its head that at one time held a magic bundle, and with a heavily layered surface patina throughout suggesting ritual offer

A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spi

A VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN "NKISHI" SCULPTURE FROM THE LUBA PEOPLES OF THE CONGO, AFRICA. MEASURES 20 INCHES TALL ( 21.5 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND) PLEASE NOTE THE DEEPLY PATINATED SUR

A Very finely carved and well weathered old Hemba male ancestor sculpture, with obvious age, wear and decay. Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally mounted to a display st

A carved wooden ceremonial vessel depicting a Mother with her child bundled to her back. The mother is shown holding the bowl, which conveys an act of devotion and symbolizes prayer. Such vessels are

A matched set of carved wooden idols accented in Laundry Blue pigment / dye and featuring classic facial features and overall form. Such pairs were often considered mediums to the spirit world and wou

A fine carved wooden divination bowl bearer female couple or Mboko, with two finely carved females shown seated across from one another and holding the diviners bowl. The two females both have serene

This lot contains three vintage carved wooden idols most likely used as divination tools by the Hemba peoples of the Congo, The Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso and the Senufo peoples of the Ivory Coast.

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

10.25in H x 7.5in W x 6in D

Date: C. 5th - 4th Millenium BC Material: Terracotta Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a private collector in London, acquired between 1960 - 1990. Dimensions: 147mm;

Hemba Male Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo  Probably early 2