A Baule Monkey Shrine Fetish, African Art

A carved wooden Monkey with hands held in a sign of offering. Traditionally known as "Gbekre" they were placed on shrines hidden from the view of others and considered powerful mediums to the spirit w

Carved wooden effigy of a Monkey with hands extended in a gesture of offering, with heavy patina of organic matter and adorned with ropes and animal hide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figur

Tall carved wooden effigy of a classic Mbra Monkey statue , a Shrine sculpture that are also referred to as Gberke. This sculpture features the monkey with hands in gesture of offering with a piece of

A contemporary \"Mbra\" Baule Monkey sculpture, Cote D\'Ivoire, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture in the form of a Monkey with offering cup. The mask features a highly stylized form, and appears to be a

Vintage carved wooden shrine figure of a Monkey with his gaze set to the heavens. Heavily encrusted surface patina. Measures 14 inches tall. baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A carved wooden Monkey effigy with thick encrusted surface and signs of weathering and wear. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Monkey sculpture measure 16.25 inches tall x 3 x 3 inches wide

A very old and interesting carved wooden Monkey effigy with well worn and well weathered surface, finely carved facial and torso details, and shown holding his offering vessel. Baule Peoples, Ivory Co

Carved wooden effigy of a monkey with attached animal feathers,hide and hair. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The magic fetish sculpture measures 17 inches tall.

Baule Peoples, shrine monkey fetish, 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood encrusted with ritualistic projections, the expressive head with open mouth and hand raised with food, the other hand holding a b

Carved wooden Monkey totem from the Baule , Ivory Coast, West Africa. Adorned with old bell, fetish bundle and thick organic pigment. Measures 17.5 inches tall.

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very simplistic form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

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 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.

A rare and interesting old Loma shrine fetish in the form of a bird, with encrusted surface and remains of embellishments like rope and shells, suggesting years of ritual field use. The sculpture meas

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 contemporary Bulu Monkey tobacco pipe from Cameroon, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture in the form of a Monkey which is actually a tobacco smoking pipe. The pipe features a highly stylized monkey or g

Carved from a heavy dense wood and with a well worn surface, a Kneeling archaic and primitive devotee figure. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12.5 inches

Baule Monkey Figure, standing figure, knees bend, hands resting on knees, raffia skirt and collar, monkey skull as head, with shells, twine and encrusted black patina. Dimensions: 11-1/2" H; Weight: 1

A older carved wooden male shrine idol , perhaps a Colon style with incised coiffure and raised scars, heavy black paint. The sculpture measures 11.75 inches tall.

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very squared off form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

Tall Impressive Lobi Ti Puo Magic fetish from the LOBI of Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved wooden idol with traditional rasied hand thought to deflect magic spells, witchcraft and Illness, a protecti

A older carved wooden male shrine idol shown playing a flute and holding an exaggerated erect phallus hidden under a textile loin cloth. Fon peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The figure measures

Vintage African Wood Art Figure Baule Monkey Mbra 16 inches height. size: 16 x 10 x 10