A Dogon Nommo Shrine Idol

This is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor shown praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall stylized form and s

A carved wooden effigy with hands raised to the star sirius as is part of the traditional prayer for rain and a typical pose for Nommo Idols. This sculpture measures 12.25 inches tall on display stand

A Tall slender carved wooden shrine idol, likely a 19th century example or earlier. The sculpture is shown with hands to the air in an act of prayer to the star sirius, possibly for rain. There is a N

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great

A very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example a

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 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

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, weathered with thick encrusted sacrificial patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base a

This is a rare and unusual old carved shrine sculpture of an abstract esoteric form used in worship, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood wit

A carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the head

A very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. Proven

A very old and interesting carved wooden shrine idol, with a deep well handled surface patina and almost "cubist" form. The idol measures 18.5 inches tall and will not balance well on its own. Dogon p

A Unusual Old and weathered tall slender post like sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor idol on top with hands in a prayer like pose. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 23 i

A carved wooden ancestor spirit idol with hand hammered iron discs and spikes attached as part of the magic "regalia". Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.The sculpture measures 11 inches tall.

This is an interesting old wood sculpture of a female ancestor rendered in a highly stylized form, the hands pointed towards the heavens which is commonly known as a prayer for rain and a symbol of th

A carved wooden male effigy with second spirit face above, hands raised to the star sirius as is part of the traditional prayer for rain and a typical pose for Nommo Idols. This sculpture may referenc

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a stylized ancestor with a well weathered and encrusted surface, sugges

A carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized features and ironwork imbedded into the head as a "ritual" charge. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The idol measures 21 inches tall.

A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

Eroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handled

A fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, was

Carved from a dense wood with a well handled surface and highly stylized features and form. A classic example, the sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 9 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Amyas Na

A very rare ancient Pre-Dogon peoples shrine idol with a heavily encrusted surface of offerings. The Tellem were the mysterious ethnic group who inhabited the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali between the

A large ancient and eroded old wooden sculpture of a female devotee from a Dogon Shrine. Mali, West Africa. Measures 39.5 inches tall. Provenance: A private Oregon collection.