A Fine Luba Female Ancestor carving, African Art

A Finely carved wooden female image from the Luba peoples of the Congo, DRC , central Africa. Carved from a dense heavy wood with stylized features, a lovely example. Measures 22.25 on custom base.

A Lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure and incised tribal scars. Chokwe peoples,Angola, Africa. The figure has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 10.5 inches itse

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

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

Title:Great Luba ceremonial water pipe - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:Set on the stove of a water pipe, this sculpture depicting the female ancestor Luba, a spiritual medium associat

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a serene and classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestr

This is a very nice Old and authentic example of the Pende carving tradition. This wood sculpture represents a Female Ancestral Spirit, with a classic Pende "heavy lidded" eyes and pouty expression to

This is a very fine and vintage ancestor female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of west Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina, a

After having suffered enormously during the period of slavery, the Boyo migrated from the south and settled north of the Luba territories, in the Maniéma and on the shores of Lake Tanganyka. The art

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li

A very well carved old wooden Kwere Chief iniator’s staff for the Girl’s initiation with an elegant female ancestor effigy as the top finial. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Staff measures 44

A Finely carved vintage to antique janus sculpture or friction oracle, featuring male and female heads atop a round handle and decorated base. Of note, the bottom is worn very smooth suggesting some a

A very finely carved wooden female ancestor sculpture, possibly a "Spirit Wife" style of carving. The figure has serene facial treatment, raised scarifications, and a elaborate coiffure.This statue me

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Such mipasi figures are kept by the ruling elders. The figures are believed to embod

A carved wooden staff with a female ancestor as a top finial and well handled surface. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Central Africa. The staff has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 29 in

A Lovely old carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor or spirit, with an interesting detail, a necklace that resembles a Cross. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12.25 inches tal

A beautiful vintage wood sculpture from the Congo / DRC , central Africa. Carved from a hard, heavy wood with an overall reddish tone , this serene image of a female ancestor shown with hand to face a

This is a very fine old carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a very tall female form of "Ya Kamma" The most important female

Carved from a very heavy and dense wood and featuring a lovely seated female as the main support of the stool. The entire stool has a reddish patina , likely from a organic pigment that was rubbed all

A very finely carved wooden set of Male and female ancestor sculptures from the Chamba peoples of Nigeria, Africa. Custom mounted to professional display stand. The couple measure 11.5 ( 13.5 inches t

This is a very fine old carving from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, central Africa. carved from a dense heavy wood with reddish tone and featuring a classic Makonde style face and exaggerated form.

A fine carved wooden sculpture of a female with tall comb structure above her. A contemporary carving from Ghana, Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 22 1/2 inches tall.

A Finely carved wooden staff with incised designs and a fine ancestor figure. Bow Stands were used to prop up the bow and arrows of a dignitary when not in use, there is also some mention of such stan

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Azande peoples, DRC / Congo central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, adorned wit