A Dogon Male Effigy Shrine Figure

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a male effigy with strong facial features from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with classic fac

A carved wooden male effigy of Dyougou Serou, and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed. It has also been described as a Mourning figure. This sculpture appears to have been u

A large carved wooden male effigy with head tilted back gazing at the heavens. The entire sculpture has been eroded and weathered suggesting generations of use as a shrine object. Fon peoples, Togo/Da

A wonderful folky old carved wooden male effigy, shown seated, possibly for a shrine related to fertility, as the male is shown with erect phallus. Bali, Indonesia. The idol measures 11 inches tall an

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

A carved wooden male effigy of Dyougou Serou, and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed.This sculpture measures 15 inches tall or 16.5 inches tall on professional custom displ

Carved wooden male effigy of a Thil, or spirit figure known as a "Bateba Ti Puo" and was considered a powerful form of medium to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The sculptur

Carved from a very heavy dense piece of wood, this male effigy from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Known as a Bateba Thil or Spirit figure, this idol was placed on local shrines to act

A small carved wooden effigy, likely a shrine idol with stylized form and a most unusual feature, the head is turned of axis, looking sideways. The figure is quite eroded and what remains is stable an

Carved wooden effigy of a horse and rider with heavily encrusted surface suggesting use as a shrine object. The figure is weathered and eroded, and adorned with old glass beads. Dogon peoples, Mali, A

Tall carved wooden shrine sculpture featuring a male and female effigy, likely the image of the first ancestor couple. The sculpture has a heavy encrusted shrine patina of organic matter. Dogon people

A very unusual and rare male and female effigies in terracotta clay of seated figures with well weathered surface. The clay idols measure 9 x 5 x 3.5 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

This is a very interesting old wooden effigy of a Male ancestor holding an offering bowl. This sculpture likely represents a Hogon or village medicine man / Priest.The Dogon peoples depend spiritually

20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 72" x 15" x 12" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Igbo are one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups. Each Igbo village, defined by lineage, contains l

A carved wooden male effigy in classical form with serene face and a heavy encrusted surface of offerings. Note the bits of egg shell throughout the upper portion of the sculpture.Baule Akan peoples,

Altarfigur, "tou wala ganamba" Dogon, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 12 cm. B 10 cm. L 30 cm. Provenienz: - Gordon Reece, Knaresborough. - Bonhams, London (02.10.2007, Lot 375). - Woolley & W

A male figure house support post. Mali, Dogon. Late 19th to early 20th century.85 1/2"h X 32"w X 12"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: "At lea

3 9/16" Tairona Male Effigy Figure. Gold content unknown. Provenance unknown. Detailed with figure drinking from bottle with animal on shoulder, Excellent condition

African Ibo Male Shrine Figure. On stand. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 48'' x 15'' x 7'' (122 x 38 x 18 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves i

A very old and decayed Dogon shrine sculpture with wonderful twisted form and a heavy organic substance applied to surface, many applications over a long period of time suggesting ritual use. The Stat

African Dogon Shrine Figure, Mali. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 9.25'' x 5'' x 2'' (23 x 13 x 5 cm). Height on stand: 10.25" (26 cm).

A very handsome older carved wooden male sculpture in stylized form with a tall elaborate headdress , long braided beard and raised scarification along the neck and torso. from the Kulongo peoples of

African Igbo Alusi Male Shrine Figure, Nigeria. Pre 1974 import. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman. Size: 39'' x 11'' x 8'' (99 x 28 x 20 cm).

African Igbo Alusi Male Shrine Figure, Nigeria. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman. Pre 1974 import. Size: 52'' x 10.5'' x 9'' (132 x 27 x 23 cm).