A Baule Monkey Shrine fetish sculpture, African Art

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 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

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

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.

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 Carved wooden fetish like sculpture with encrusted surface and highly stylized face and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 16 inches tall.

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

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

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 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

A "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 a thick encrusted surface sugg

This is a very Bold and powerful old wood sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved wooden image of a Gorilla or Monkey with many nails driven into the chest, as a "Nikisi" or Magic feti

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

This is a rare old Male Shrine sculpture from the Baule peoples from The Ivory Coast of West Africa. Carved from a hard wood with highly stylized male form, classic facial features, signs of handling

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

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.

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 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

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 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 Rare Kissi Piomdo Shrine Sculpture.This finely crafted wooden effigy was used to house mysterious stone relics found in Sierra Leone and Liberia.These small stone figures known as "Pomdo" have been

A Tall carved wooden sculpture standing on a circular base, the elongated cylindrical body with arms held out to the sides beneath the head with heart shaped facial plane and coffee bean eyes, the who

A carved wooden male Jauns form effigy with open compartment for magic substances, linear designs on the faces as well as tall conical headdress. The sculpture appears to have good age and handling. T