A Janus Form Teke magic Fetish Sculpture, African Art

A carved wooden male Jauns form effigy with open compartment for magic substances, linear designs on the faces as well as tall conical headdress. The sculpture appears to have good age and handling. T

A carved wooden male effigy with incised facial scars, ceremonial cap and accented with clay pigments. The sculpture measures 28 inches tall.

A primitive and powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope hor

Carved wooden idol in classic form, possibly a N'kisi magic fetish or ancestral image. Well worn and well handled surface patina. Measures 8 inches tall ( 9.5 inches tall on custom wooden base)

Carved wooden effigy with tall central crest, stylized form and magic bundles attached. Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally custom mounted and measures 9.75 x 10.5 inche

This is a contemporary / vintage wood sculpture from the Teke peoples, Congo, Africa. Featuring a "N'kisi" or Magic bundle wrapped around a male ancestor idol. Note the fantastic style and elaborate c

Carved wooden janis form Skull fetish with shell eyes and organic and mineral pigments. A rare style from the Bulu peoples, Cameroon, Africa.

Carved wooden janus magic sculpture with classic features, a well worn and well handled surface patina, brass pins in the abdomen on both sides and a small antelope horn driven into the head cavity to

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with stylized anthropomorphic form and adorned with various fetish material including animal horn, old beads and textiles. The sculpture may be Pare peoples or rela

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a kneeling ancestor with inset glass eyes, a highly stylized form and large chamber for magic s

A rare and interesting old Loma shrine fetish in the form of a bird, with encrusted surface and remains of embellishments like rope and shells, suggesting years of ritual field use. The sculpture meas

A very finely carved wooden magic fetish with tall inset animal horn, stylized face and form, adorned with woven grass skirt. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 24.

This is a fantastic vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with inset glass eyes, a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered

Vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered in old iron nails and painted various

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a janus headed spirit with inset glass eyes and a large chamber for magic substances, sealed wi

A very rare and fascinating bronze sculpture of a male and female couple, shown back to back with arms outstretched, large spiral ears and archaic looking faces. The bronze is heavily pitted, though t

A very charming and unusual carved wooden sculpture of a Porcupine, with a cascading back lined with long wooden spikes, and the eyes are inset glass, well handled surface patina on the face and areas

Vintage to Antique carved wooden Azande sculpture with iron earring adornment, cowrie shell eyes and a tree resin like material applied around the eyes, nose and neck. Old wire wrapped around the base

Carved wooden female effigy or magic fetish with woven rope and snail shells regalia. Yombe or Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7.5 inches tall.

A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male Chief with large iron bells hanging from his neck, and glass embedded and painted eyes, hands to wais, a dramatic carving and no

A well weathered old carved wooden sculpture with painted black and red hair and lips, old nails driven into the base area and a layered surface suggesting offerings over time. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria

A carved wooden magic idol with bundle of magic substances sealed inside a large textile wrapped bundle around the central torso. Yaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The Sculpture measures 12 inches

Carved wooden fetish object with painted face and magic accoutrements including bronze bells, shells, seeds and textiles.attached. Congo, Africa. The fetish measures 11.5 inches tall.

A carved wooden male figure with stylized crest on top and magic bundles attached to the arms, from the Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. Mounted to wooden base,the entire sculpture measures 11.25 inches t