A Large Nyamwezi Ancestor Figure, Tanzania

A large Nyamwezi Ancestor sculpture: A Stylized female ancestor with inset bead eyes and embellished with strands of glass beads. Nyamwezi peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Size: 18.5'' x 5'' x 4.5'' (47 x 1

This is a very fine Old musical instrument from the Nyamwezi peoples of Tanzania, Africa.The instrument features a finely carved ancestor figure atop of the neck of the instrument with long pegs and a

CONGO DRC Large Ancestor Figure (Singiti) Hemba ancestors figures are famous.They represent the deceased leaders and, venerated by the entire tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their poli

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, ca. 1960. Large ancestor figure. Large, shield shaped, bird-like face.

Large ancestor figure relief head. Bearded face with two smaller heads on top. Dimensions: (Head) H 17.5" x W 11" x D 5.5" Condition: Surface with mud encrustation; some rubbed off. Mounted on wood pa

Collector's Lot of 2 African Figures Carved wood. Including a Nyamwezi figure, Tanzania, on stand. Size: 1) 30'' x 6'' x 4.5'' (76 x 15 x 11 cm); 2) 27.5'' x 5'' x 3'' (70 x 13 x 8 cm).

African Tribal Art Nyamwezi Figure, Tanzania. Dimension is 36 inches high x 2 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, international foreign

Ha Li Blanket, China, Mid 20th Century. Blanket of four identical, three tiered, attached panels of large ancestor figures in continuous supplementary weft inlay. Size: 53'' x 74'', (135 x 188 cm). Pr

Large Jade Ancestor Figure, Olmec La Venta (900-600 BC) This astonishing Jade figure towers at 9 inches, and possesses the classic Olmec features including a bald elongated head, small holes for earri

Large 1mtr ancestor figure - Washkukhills, East Sepik Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 97 cm Very Large Ancestor statue made wood in classic sinuous abstract form. Provenance: Ex-collection De G

Large Mindimbit ancestor figure - Sepik - Papua New Guinea 2nd half 20th century Wood 50 cm Mindimbit figures are notable for the use of finely detailed carving accentuated with red clay and white lim

Large ancestor female figure with headdress carved as a bird WEST TIMOR wood cm 58 x 8,5 ( 23" x 3.4") 1060 g Old finely carved figure depicting female ancestor with naked breast, traditional fringed

Nyamwezi people, East African carved wood stick figures, 20th century, Tanzania, featuring two figures of tall, elongated proportions, the shorter with red bead details to eyes, each mounted to metal

2 African Nyamwezi Gourd Figures. Tanzania. Largest size: 25" x 9" x 8" (63 x 23 x 20 cm).

Title: Large Singiti HEMBA ancestor figure head Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1434 Provenance/Additional Info: CONGO DRC HEMBA LARGE HEAD Superb head, imposing, which gives off an impression of majesty

Large African Sukuma Figure, Tanzania. Carved wood with metal and paint decorated head, loin cloth, beaded necklace and ankle cuff with bell. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 69'

Height: 11.25" Width: 4.25" Depth: 4.75" Weight: 1.5 lbs This interesting figure is made of a gourd and has been decorated with beads, string and metal wire.

Rare Nyamwezi Articulated Puppet Figure, Tanzania. Estimated more than 75 yrs old. African art is a term typically used for the art of Sub-Saharan Africa. A few of the most popular traditional African

Ca. mid 20thC. Good condition with original warm patina, some cracks and minor wood losses. Age-appropriate wear. Tabwa figure with hands to abdomen on round plinth; scarification; undefined feet. Ex-

Very large and heavy Kwoma Mindja ancestor figure - East Sepik - Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 117 x 31 cm This engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation ri

An Iramba Nyamwezi oracle figure with knife. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century Wood, metal, and plastic beads. 31 1/4" x 5" x 4 1/4". The figure of this piece appears to be from Tanzania while the s

Large African Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure, 20th c., from the Dogon tribe, Mali, H.- 63 1/2 in., W.- 9 in., D.- 14 in. Provenance: from the Estate of John C. McNeese, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Large New Guinea carved wood ancestor figure, 20th c., possibly Sepik River, with cowrie shell eyes, adorned with natural fibers, approx. 63"h x 13" x 7"d Provenance: The Collection of visual artist L

Tall African Makonde, Tanzania carved wood ancestor figure; H: 43 3/4" (approx.); with stand