TABWA FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE

Carved wooden female effigy in classic form for the Northern Tabwa peoples, featuring a headdress or skull cap that hangs down the back. Tabwa peoples, DRC. Congo, Africa. The figure measures 11.5 inc

A very nice older wood sculpture of a Female ancestor effigy , shown kneeling and with raised scars designs and a long coiffure down her back. The sculpture was carved from a heavy dense wood and meas

Carved wooden female sculpture with raised tribal scarification, and traditional motifs. Tabwa peoples, Cogon, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 x 7 inches. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (a

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised line of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using t

A finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. This female sculpture ha

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Such mipasi figures are kept by the ruling elders. The figures are believed to embod

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

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.

A well weathered and eroded female ancestor effigy with stylized coiffure, a serene face with raised scar patterns, and finely carved features, decayed interior and loss to the waist down, what remain

A finely carved female effigy with stylized coiffure and traditional form. Senufo peoples, Ivory coast west Africa. The figure measures 9.5 inches on custom display stand.

This is a finely carved shrine sculpture of a female Ancestor,with lip plug / labret, and abstract form and overall style. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall abstract style. Such sculp

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a high stylized form, and well handled surface patina. The figure has been custom mounted because of the loss to its legs long ago. Luguru or relate

A finely carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female kneeling devotee with encrusted surface and wonderful traditional, almost "cubist" style. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measur

A tall carved wooden female effigy with a well weathered and worn surface patina suggesting age and exposure to the elements. Measures 26.5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.

This is a well weathered old and quite exaggerated female sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Featuring a highly stylized female with classic treatment and somewhat archaic style. The figu

This is a Female Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in female form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

This is a tall beautiful old wood sculpture from the Luba Peoples of the Congo (DRC) central Africa. Carved wood with a well handled and polished surface patina,as well as a wonderful form and style.

A carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with stylized form, enlarged head with raised tribal scars and shown holding a staff. Tabwa peoples, Drc/Congo, Africa. The figure has some wonderful design to

A very fine carved wooden female effigy with a highly stylized form and facial treatment , old metal repairs to sculpture and a deep well handled surface. Luguru or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Afr

Very tall and elegant female ancestor sculpture from the Attie / Anyi peoples of the lagoons region, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Dark polished wood with blue and white kaolin clay accents. Feet worn awa

A Finely carved contemporary Lulua female sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor shown seated with hands to face and elbows on the knees. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood has been prof

Carved wooden female effigy with stylized face and form and well handled and polished patina. Adorned with old glass beads. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 13 inches tall.