Charming Ambete Magic fetish figure, African Art

A finely carved wooden N'kisi magic fetish with inset glass eyes, feather headdress, central cavity sealed with glass and bound by textiles. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 14 inches

A Carved wooden magic idol with 3/4 Torso, stylize coiffure and large central cavity on top that likely held a magic bundle at one time. Luba peoples, Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7 3

Carved wooden fetish object with painted face and magic accoutrements including bronze bells, shells, seeds and textiles.attached. Congo, Africa. The fetish measures 11.5 inches tall.

Carved wooden male sculpture with stylized facial features , beard and small antelope horn inserted into the top of the magic fetish. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The Statue itself measures 12 inche

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

A very charming and unusual carved wooden sculpture of a Porcupine, with a cascading back lined with long wooden spikes, and the eyes are inset glass, well handled surface patina on the face and areas

CONGO DRC Probably ZIMBA Fetish Rare and beautiful fetish with very stylized forms On the head, ther is a small textile bag lined with cowrie shells which probably contains a mixture of "magic" substa

This is a unusual vintage Kirdi or Fali peoples carved wooden magic fetish ,Cameroon, Africa. Carved wooden figure encased with woven rope and a well handled surface. The sculpture measures 13.5 inche

A Carved wooden magic fetish style sculpture with 5 separate heads, and adorned with various regalia including a fetish horn and beads. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 12 inch

A carved wooden and highly stylized magic fetish style sculpture with exaggerated mouth and fetish bundle wrap on the lower torso. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall ( 1

This is a unusual vintage Fali ( or Kirdi) peoples carved wooden magic fetish ,Cameroon, Africa. Carved wooden figure encased with woven leather hide rope and a well handled surface. The sculpture mea

A carved wooden male figure with stylized crest on top and magic bundles attached to the arms, from the Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. Mounted to wooden base,the entire sculpture measures 11.25 inches t

A carved wooden idol with carved "coffee bean" eyes and small and raised finial on top to hold a "magic" charge to empower the idol. Such figures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figur

carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a striking image of a Power fetish with heard arched back, mouth open and large chamber sealed with glass in its chest. The figure appears to have some age

A Very rare, old and interesting magic protective fetish from the Azande peoples of The Congo (DRC) Central, Africa. According to literature, such cult figures were known as "yanda" and traditionally

Carved wooden sculpture with untold layers of textiles and organic substances poured upon it as part of the ceremonial use of the fetish. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The figure measures 10.25 inches on

A Carved wooden fetish idol with tall animal horn and stylized face and form. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 17 inches tall.

A bold and dramatic example of the Vodun shrine art, a pair of Bocio or spirit figures Bound together with various magic implements and offerings. Ewe or related ethnic group, Benin, West Africa. The

This is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with stylized anthropomorphic form and adorned with various fetish material including animal horn, old beads and textiles. The sculpture may be Pare peoples or rela

A finely carved wooden female effigy with hands in prayer like pose to chest and carved almond shaped eyes, stylized brow and coiffure, and decorated with several layers of leather hide and strings/ s

Carved wooden janus magic sculpture with classic features, a well worn and well handled surface patina, brass pins in the abdomen on both sides and a small antelope horn driven into the head cavity to

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a kneeling ancestor with inset glass eyes, a highly stylized form and large chamber for magic s

A Carved wooden idol with various decorations, ceremonial cap, iron necklace and armbands as well as a metal plate sealing a cavity in the echst, and the various mineral pigments painting the object.