2 African Mumuye Lagana Divination & Rain Making Idols, Nigeria

2 African Mumuye Lagana Divination & Rain Making Idols, Nigeria. Carved wood, metal. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 1) 53.5'' x 7.5'' x 6.25'' (136 x 19 x 16

A Finely carved wooden lagana figure, traditionally used by diviners for healing purposes; the figures are consulted to determine the cause and appropriate cure for illnesses and misfortunes such as f

**Originally Listed At $400** West Africa, Nigeria, Mumuye peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A beautiful forged-iron rain-making wand comprised of three layers of serpentine rods accentu

A primitive carved wooden shrine idol with stylized form, incised facial features, central crest and traditional zig-zag legs. Such sculptures were considered healing fetish idols known as a "Lagalaga

(2) African carved wood maskettes, Incl. Bassa Peoples, Liberia, 7"h x 4.75"w; and, Mumuye, Nigeria, with glass eyes and pigments, 7.5"h x 5"w Provenance: The Collection of Lawrence Saphire, NJ

This is a rare and powerful old wood sculpture of a Healing fetish known as a "Lagalagana" idol. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa.Mumuye Lagalagana figures were carved by village blacksmiths for use as

Figur, "lagana" Mumuye, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 80 cm. Provenienz: - lt. Inventar-Notiz: Youssouf Dioum, Genf, Schweiz. - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (1934-2010), La Chaux-de-Fonds (2009).

Ahnenfigur, "lagana" Mumuye, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 49 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Helmut Bastian, Wiesbaden. 1970/80er-Jahre. Die für ihre erstaunliche Abstraktion geschätzten

African Yoruba Divination Mirror, Nigeria. Size: 8'' x 3.5'' x .75'' (20 x 9 x 2 cm).

The very large primitive shrine idols from Nigeria, West Africa. The two statues are from different tribes in that region, the large black one is likely Chamba peoples, and the weathered smaller examp

Mumuye (Fulani and Jukun) People, Eastern Nigeria, Tajere (Ingot) forged iron currency, diamond shaped form with metal stand, 20.5"h x 2"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

Antique Yoruba Ibeji twin idol, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood with incised coiffure and facial scars. Adorned with bronze armband. Well weathered. Size: 10'' x 2.75'' x 2.5'' (25 x 7 x 6 cm); stand: 2"

African Mumuye Carved Wood Figure, Nigeria, incised geometric designs, h. 18 3/4 in., w. 3 1/4 in., d. 3 in.; mounted on wood stand, overall h. 20 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Curator and Scholar and

This is a very large carved wooden healing fetish idol from the Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A very elongated and exaggerated example with wonderful slender arms, torso and form. Note the large ir

A group of five African figures and bowls. 20th century. ++ Igbo divination bowl. Nigeria. 8" x 15" x 16". ++ Bamana wooden bovine mask. Mali. 29" x 14" x 7". ++ Flywhisk. West Africa. 13" x 2" x 9".

A Mumuye figure. Nigeria, West Africa. 20th century. Wood. 39 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 8". Condition: includes stand. Insect damage to legs. Provenance: Private dealer, Brussels. Private New York Collection.

A rain maker iron currency, Mumuye People, Nigeria. Display stand is included. 21" H w/stand. This currency consists of iron rods that were used as a form of money and served various purposes within t

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 13" mask; 20" with stand Width: 8" Depth: 17" Weight: 2.5 lbs mask; 6.5 lbs with stand A zoomorphic Mumuye mask with horns and large mouth.

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 14.25" Width: 10.25" Depth: 2" Weight: 2.5 lbs A beautiful Yoruba tray featuring a human face and beautiful geometric design on the outside edge.

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 10.5" Width: 11.5" Depth: 1.5" Weight: 2.5 lbs An attractive divination tray featuring a human face in the middle, and beautiful designs on the exte

African Mumuye Female Figure Carved Wood Dola Sculpture, Nigeria, standing elongated figure with crest on head, mounted on wood base. Sculpture: 27.5" H 5" W x 3.5" D, base: 2" H x 7" W x 7" D. Proven

A small but fascinating carved wooden divination idol with abstract archaic form and well handled surface. Montol or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The idol measures 4.75 inches on custom disp

Nigeria Mumuye or neighboring tribe style decorative figure Looks like a Star Wars warrior Material: Wood, glass, textile Dimension: 22 1/2 inches (57 cm) Condition: medium Reserve: $50.00 Shipping: D

African, Yoruba people of Nigeria, Ibeji twin idol sandstone carving sculpture with two figures sitting back to back with hands over ears and mouths. 4.5" H x 2.5" W x 1.75" D. Provenance: From the es