Sold2020Senufo Peoples, carved ancestor figure, ex-KomorSenufo Peoples, carved ancestor figure, ex-Komor, 19th c., Ivory Coast, natural patina, mounted on ebonized wood stand, accompanied by Mathias Komor receipt, 8"h (statue), 8.75"h (total) Provenance: FSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Eket Mask Ex Michael RhodesA carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment, movable lower jaw attached with string and adorned with a tall post like final featuring a finely carved ancestor figure. Eket peoples, Cross River regioSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Senufo Male Sculpture Ex Dr Healy CollectionThis is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2022Senufo Peoples, large female figure, ex-museumSenufo Peoples, large female figure, ex-museum, Ivory Coast, carved wood, standing figure with hands clasping belly, museum accession number on bottom edge, 27"h x 6"w x 5"d (figure), in custom museumSee Sold Price
Sold2021Latmul Suspension Hook w/ Trophy Heads Ex Museum of OddA carved wooden Latmul peoples Suspension Hook (Samban or Tshambwan) with two ancestor style heads and central ancestor figure on custom mount. The Hook on base measures 19 inches tall ( 21.5 on its bSee Sold Price
Sold2024Large Luzon Ceremonial Ladle Ex Nooter Collection.Large carved wooden spoon with ancestor figure on end,highly polished and smooth from handling. Ifugao peoples, Philippines. As per Nooter estate papers, this was described as Hill Tribe spoon w/figurSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ancient Ibibio Oron Ekpu Ancestor Ex Wyman CollectionA Very rare old eroded "Ekpu" Ancestor figure from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria. Such idols were carved when a deceased member of the tribe was elevated to "Ancestor" status, and was cared for and protSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two Antique Ancestor Figures, Adan People,Two Antique Ancestor Figures, Adan People, Togo/South-East Ghana. Carved wood. On one base. Height of Figures: 7.25'' (18 cm); Overall height on base: 9" (23 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2019SENUFO DEBLE RHYTHM POUNDER FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTUREA tall highly stylized female ancestor sculpture or rhythm pounder (deble) from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast. Carved from a very heavy and dense piece of wood, such figures were once a crucialSee Sold Price
Sold2019Tall Handsome Senufo Male Sculpture, African ArtA finely carved wood sculpture of a male ancestor shown seated on traditional stool. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The wood figure measures 31 inches tall on custom wooden display stand.See Sold Price
Sold2021Ifuago Spoon Luzon Island Philippines Ex Holbrook Coll.A very fine carved wooden spoon with a highly stylized ancestor figure as the handle with ornate coiffure and classic form. Ifugao peoples, Luzon Island, Philippines. The spoon measures 6.75 inches loSee Sold Price
Sold2021Fine Old Ifugao Spoon Ex Jan Baum, Los Angeles 1988A very fine carved wooden spoon with an elegant female ancestor figure as the handle and a well handled smooth surface patina. Ifugao peoples, Luzon Island, Philippines. The spoon measures 6.75 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Songye Prestige Staff Ex Irwin Hersey CollectionA very finely carved wooden staff or cane with a ancestor figure on top with kifwebe society like features and deep well handled surface patina. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Staff mSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Mbala Staff Top Ex Irwin HersheyA Very Fine Old carved wooden staff top with highly stylized ancestor figure on top, swept back coiffure and a most unusual surface patina. Mbala peoples, Congo, Africa. The staff top measures 9.5 incSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Bembe Double Ancestor sculpture Jean Pierre HalletA rare old carved wooden ancestor effigy, a male and female riding "piggyback" with weathered and worn surface. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 24 inches tall . : Provenance: Ex JeanSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Senufo Seated Female ancestor sculptureA 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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Igbo African mask with Articulated Ancestor Ex Dr. Samuelly CollectionA finely carved and Polychrome wooden dance mask with a charming articulated ancestor figure on top, both arms now secured , weathered and worn surface. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measureSee Sold Price
Sold2021Stylized Senufo Female sculpture Ex Dr Healy collectionA Charming carved wooden female effigy with bowl / burden considered a stylized ancestor sculpture , Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast. The sculpture measures 12.75 inches tall. provenance: Dr Brian healy eSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Senufo Female sculpture, Ex Dr Healy EstateA highly stylized carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully exaggerated facial features and form. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 12.25 ( 13.5 on wood base) Provenance: TheSee Sold Price
Sold2021Senufo Male Ancestor sculptureA Bold Male effigy carved from a heavy dense wood and shown seated on a stool with a staff in hand, perhaps the portrait of a Chief. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 incheSee Sold Price
Sold2021Fine Senufo Female Ancestor sculpture Ex Wyman, ChicagoA 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 moSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Malinke Ancestor Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden female effigy with ornate incised tribal tattoo or scar designs, pierced septum, well handled surface patina, large hemispherical head. Malinke peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measurSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ebo Peoples Style, Carved Wood Ancestor Figure, Nigeria, West AfricaEbo peoples style carved wood ancestor figure, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 13.25"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2021Baule Peoples, old carved male figure, ex-museumBaule Peoples, old carved male figure, ex-museum, Ivory Coast, carved wood with dark patina, ancestral figure with serene expression, clutching belly, with bent legs, on wooden plinth, museum accessioSee Sold Price
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