A Hemba Kabeja Janus Idol, Ex Rene & Maud Garcia Collection

A 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 inc

A 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 f

A 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 Seg

A very rare set of two Male effigies, perhaps ancestor idols with a heavy kaolin clay painted surface and evidence of multiple layers of pigments suggesting ritual use over many years. Sculpture from

A carved wooden helmet style mask in zoomorphic form accented with mineral pigments and showing signs of field use. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 20 inches long ( 22 inch

A charming carved wooden female effigy with classic face and form, incised linear scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 6.5 i

A 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 22

A 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 fin

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'' (36

A large and rare ancient terracotta relic of a janus headed idol with some incised designs and an overall aggressive aesthetic. Komaland culture 13th - 16th century AD. The sculpture measures 15 inche

African Fang Janus Mask, Gabon.Cameroon. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Rene Rasmussen, AAA, rue de Se

Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood and embellished with a kaolin clay natural pigment. This is a powerful and dramatic shrine idol from the Urhobo or The Isoko who reside in the southeast

A tall carved wooden shrine idol embellished with many vodun implements, including the iron axe of Hevioso, The God of thunder and lightning, as well as several wooden spirit figures, iron chains, ank

A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

A very old and very well worn magic idol, likely from a diviners kit, and exceedingly well handled and worn with a deep patina suggesting generations of field use as a medium to the spirit world. The

A carved wooden post like idol with heavy encrusted red mineral pigmented surface and highly stylized facial features. Wurkun peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 19 inches tall ( 24 inche

A 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 coll

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother of twins provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such d

A very fine Old Yoruba Ibeji twin doll with a deep well handled surface patina and elaborate embellishments such as yellow glass beads, numerous black glass beads and large heavy copper rings. Yoruba

A diminutive carved wooden male effigy accented with kaolin clay mineral pigments and carved in an overall highly stylized though traditional form. Tadep figures embodied ancestors who according to th

A 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 tribe

A fine pair of carved wooden twin idols , male and female known as Ibeji, with well handled surface patina as well as indigo dyed coiffure and a stunning beaded coat which was made for the twin pair.

Three African Half-Figures Democratic Republic of Congo/Gabon, early 20th century One Luba/Hemba diviner's kabeja Janus figure, One Fang cylindrical female with bead eyes. O

Carved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures