Sold2024A Hemba Kabeja Janus Idol Ex Banks CollectionA Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Typically such an idol would be a prized possession of the chief and kept away fSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Hemba Kabeja Janus Idol, Ex Rene & Maud Garcia CollectionA carved wooden shrine idol with janus form male and female images, ceremonial cap, well handled surface patina. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 7.75 inches tall ( 9.5 incSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Hemba Kabeja Janus Magic Idol Ex SEGY, Ex Endicott collectionA Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches on simple wooden base. Provenance: Ex Ladislas SegSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Janus Kedie Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden janus form shrine idol with two dan mask like faces and an undeniable golden honey colored patina from generations of handling. The heads are defined by slanted, slit-form eyes and finSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Banks collectionA carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks collSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Wurkun Kundul Healing Idol Ex Banks CollectionA Tall slender cylindrical carved fetish with highly stylized features and well handled surface patina, on iron spike. According to literature , among the Wurkun ( or Junkun) if a member of the tribeSee Sold Price
Sold2023Adan Agevi Spirit Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person, male or female, which has one arm, one leg or even one eye. Agevi is a repreSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magicaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Tchamba Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden idol with stylized form, arms carved to the side as a small angular design, conical hat and a well weathered surface. Tchamba peoples,Togo, West Africa. The sculpture measures 21.75 inSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Bateba Seated Female Spirit Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female effigy of a Bateba Thil, or Spirit from a Lobi shrine. The idol measures 10 x 2.5 inches. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, USSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Seated Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionCarved from a dense wood and showing some weathering and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches tall. ProvenanceSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Banks collectionA finely carved wooden female effigy with tall elaborate coiffure and deep well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: The Robert BankSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine idol Ex Banks CollectionCarved wood and showing some handling and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil Ti Puo or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. considered a protective talisman. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 5.See Sold Price
Sold2023Abstract Adan Vodun Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA wonderfully abstract and geometric carved wooden Vodun shrine idol from the Adan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The idol measures 8.75 inches on is base. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, MD, USA #See Sold Price
Sold2023A Bold Lobi Thil Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionThis is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a strong male known locally as Bateba Thil or Spirit figure. The sculpture measures 13 inches tallSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA dramatic carved wooden shrine idol, an image of a spirit placed on village shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. This example measures 13 inches tall, and will not balance well on its own.See Sold Price
Sold2023Primitive Vodun Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person which symbolize mysticism and a connection to a forest spirit. Adan peoples,See Sold Price
Sold2023A Yaka Janus Shrine Idol Ex Endicott CollectionA tall slender carved wood and painted male & female effigy in janus form with highly stylized facial features and overall form. The sculpture is adorned with a red textile wrap skirt and measures 22See Sold Price
Sold2024A Luba Janus Shrine Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female effigy with a janus style head and well handled surface patina. The female in kneeling pose possibly suggests a devotee to a diviners cult and the spirit world , always present,See Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Janus Kedie Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden staff or handle with two janus mask like faces and a well worn deep patina from handling. The heads are defined by slanted, slit-form eyes and classic mask like faces. Traditionally KeSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Mumuye Healing Sculpture Ex Banks collectionA Tall carved wooden shrine idol known as Iagalagana, some were used as oracles, others in connection with healing, and still others reinforced the status of important elders as embodiments of vaguelySee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female idol with an unusual treatment to the face and head, finely carved coiffure, raised scar designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 x 3.5 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Mumuye Rain Making Fetish Ex Banks collectionA primitive carved wooden shrine idol with stylized form, incised facial features, central crest and traditional zig-zag legs. Such sculptures were considered healing fetish idols known as a "LagalagaSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Hemba Kabeja, Janus Figure, DRC, 19th/20th C.African Hemba Kabeja, Janus Figure, DRC, 19th/20th C. Hand carved wood sculpture on base. Ex Berman Gallery, New York, 1970s. Size: 12.75'' x 4.5'' x 5.5'' (32 x 11 x 14 cm); Height on base: 14'' (36See Sold Price
Jun 08TimeLine Auctions Ltd.World Coins - Crusader Issues - Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus - Janus AE Billon Sezin£5
Jun 08TimeLine Auctions Ltd.World Coins - Crusader Issues - Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus - Janus - AE Billon Sixain£5
Jun 08TimeLine Auctions Ltd.World Coins - Crusader Issues - Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus - Janus - Unpublished AE Billon Sixain£5
May 22PiasaDogon statue Mali Wood XIXth century or earlier Provenance : Ex collection Philippe Guimiot ; ex€5,000
May 22PiasaBoki head Nigeria Engraved wood XIXth century Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex collection€1,500