Abstract Guardian sculpture from Nepal, Tribal Art

A very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense wood. The sculpture is the type that were placed on Village shrines, intersections and sou

A very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense wood. The sculpture is the type that were placed on Village shrines, intersections and sou

This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture head from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil

This is a very old and rare old "Guardian" sculpture from Nepal and the tribal peoples of that region. The locals carve such idols as guardians to set at crossroads, natural springs and other sites ar

Pair of Old carved wooden Guradian figures from Nepal, Such sculptures used to mark village borders and served as a protection against illness, local dangers and various misfortunes. The largest measu

This is a very impressive and quite old wooden shrine sculpture from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as Guardians and

Ancient carved wooden post with praying figure carved in relief and incised. From Western Nepal and the Tribal Dhopal region. Measures 9 inches tall.

This is a very large old carved wooden protective idol with primitive features and a very well weathered surface suggesting great age. note the great charming smile and friendly face. Such sculptures

This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil spir

A traditional carved wooden idol that would traditionally guard Village, shrines and crossroads. Nepal. Measures 17.5 inches tall on wooden base.Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna, Past curator of

A very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense and heavy wood and features a finely carved face, more realistic than most, and even a nic

A handsome and interesting carved wooden idol with classic primitive face accented with kaolin clay and a wonderful abstract form with hand in the air. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measu

Louis Mendez (1929-2012, American). Abstract figural art ceramic pottery sculpture. Tribal man made from geometric shapes in a pink, brown, turquoise and blue color palette. Artist signature on bottom

An African tribal primitive pottery sculpture. Features abstract ethnographic figural work with incised geometric designs. Embellished with beads, shells, and other elements. No apparent signature. Pr

A carved wooden shrine sculpture with a highly stylized form, dramatic facial features and a very well weathered and eroded surface. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 25.75 inche

Contemporary carved wooden abstract sculpture of an ancestral spirit covered in hand hammered brass sheet and custom mounted. Kota peoples, Gabon, Africa. Measures 23 inches tall on professional displ

A Carved wooden ancestor reliquary guardian sculpture with three heads and adorned with feather headdress. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 29 inches tall ( with feathers) Ex Max Ge

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

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

This is a very old and rare example of a "magic sculpture" from the Benue river area, Nigeria, Africa , and the Wurkun Ethnic group. Carved from a single piece of very heavy dense wood, with undeniabl

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 highly stylized form of an ancestor or deity carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood of the Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The sculpture measures 8 x 3 inches.

Ancient carved wooden post with praying figure carved in relief and incised. From Western Nepal and the Tribal Dhopal region. Measures 9 inches tall.

This is a unusual and interesting old Abstract wooden idol from the Azande peoples of central Africa, the Congo region. A highly abstract human figure made of wood, known locally as "Yanda" Such idols