LOBI BIRTH SCULPTURE, AFRICAN TRIBAL ART

A carved wooden sculpture depicting ba mother seated on birthing stool giving birth, the childs head has breached. The Figure is carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood and has a weathered eart

This is an old and elegant sculpture made by the village black smith and hand hammered iron. The Bird is quite well made and although heavily weathered and eroded, what remains is quite elegant and a

Lobi Sculpture Hersey, Irwin New York: Craft Caravan Inc. (1980) ISBN: none English text Unpaged Numerous b/w illustrations Softcover 23 cm 142 g CHF 50 / 100 EUR 43 / 86

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 24.5" Width: 10.75" Depth: 50.5" Weight: 19 lbs A three legged Lobi chair.

Carved wooden idol from the Lobi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Known as a "Bateba Ti Puo " this style of sculpture were created to be placed on village shrines to act as mediums to the spirit world. O

Very Old field used carved wooden shrine idols from the Mossi and the Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Taller Mossi idol has a genuine encrusted surface and was in the Steve Tobin collecti

A very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its c

A fairly large carved wooden archaic looking sculpture with a well weathered surface and wonderful 'movement" suggested with the stylized form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The sculpture m

A very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its c

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a male and female in the act of love making. Known locally as "Bateba Betise", It is said

Tall carved wooden male sculpture with elaborate coiffure, long beard and shown holding an egg, perhaps a indication of a fertility fetish. A vintage example, likely carved in the latter half of the 2

A tall carved wooden effigy of a standing Katanda figurine that consists of a roughly classic oval head with traditional Bwami mask face covered with kaolin, a long articulated neck, a flat body riddl

CONGO DRC Cute Ancestor Figure BOYO BUYU Beautiful sculpture and patina The Boyo, or Buyu live in eastern Congo They are known for their effigies of royal ancestors called Mizimu or Misi Characteristi

This is a very interesting old wooden effigy of a Male ancestor holding an offering bowl. This sculpture likely represents a Hogon or village medicine man / Priest.The Dogon peoples depend spiritually

CONGO DRC Beautiful OFIKA Mbole - Bambole figure The Ofika are representations of a hanged prisoner. These statues served as a warning to anyone who wanted to break the rules of the Lilwa, power assoc

A handsome Old Mangbetu sculpture of a male ancestor with tribal tatoo designs and a long extended head, evidence of the tradition of cranial deformation. This wood sculpture is a vintage to antique e

Carved wooden male statue from the Kusu peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa.This statue features a highly polished dark surface and overall well handled patina on eroded base. A central cavity

A very finely carved wooden set of Male and female ancestor sculptures from the Chamba peoples of Nigeria, Africa. Custom mounted to professional display stand. The couple measure 11.5 ( 13.5 inches t

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

This is a fascinating vintage wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring 2 Male and 2 female ancestors, all "bound" together in a circle.

Carved wooden image of a Mother and her children from the Afo peoples of the Benue river, Northern Nigeria. Beautifully carved with stylized facial treatment, note the tall headdress o the mother and

This is a very fine Antique Ashanti wood sculpture from Ghana, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well worn smooth patina from handling over many years. The Statue feat

This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Eket of Nigeria, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well weathered patina from handling over many years. The Statue

Carved wooden idol in classic form, possibly a N'kisi magic fetish or ancestral image. Well worn and well handled surface patina. Measures 8 inches tall ( 9.5 inches tall on custom wooden base)