A Lobi Ritual Staff Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection

A very well handled and well used ceremonial crooked staff with ancestor effigy on top. The staff has an undeniable deep patina from handling over many years. The staff measures 15 inches tall, old ir

African Lobi Ritual Staff, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 14'' x 10.25'' x 1.5'' (36 x 26 x 4 cm); Height on Stand: 17" (43 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma

A tall carved wooden painted plank mask with anthropomorphic central support and avian images, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Proven

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectat

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly specta

A Carved wooden flute or whistle in classic form, incised linear designs and a well handled and worn surface suggesting generations of traditional use. Mossi or related ethnic group such as the Marka

A very rare example of a Heddle weaving pulley from Burkina Faso, with stylized ancestor face adorned with tribal scars and a well handled surface patina. Mossi or related ethnic group, Burkina faso,

A fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. P

A fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. P

A finely cast bronze double edan staff piece, used by the Ogboni or Oshugbo, one of the most prominent Yoruba religious cult societies, which worships the owner of the earth, Onile. The prime function

A Finely cast bronze staff with kneeling anthropomorphic figure on top wearing a ceremonial crown and holding a pair of staff. The Edan Ogboni is used by Ogboni Cult members as a Symbol of Membership

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

A carved wooden shrine idol representing a Bateba Thil or Spirit. The figure has a thick encrusted surface from years of sacrificial offerings being poured onto the idol. The figure measures 8.75 inch

A carved wooden hand held staff with bold and dramatic knob like carvings on the top and a varied encrusted surface on the staff. Mossi or related peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Staff measure

A beautifully patinated carved wooden elders crook from the Lobi tribe of Burkina faso, west Africa. The well handled staff depicts a human form in stylized form. The end of the crook refers to a bird

A cast bronze ritual staff featuring a bird like form, hornbill beak and a seated ancestor on top. This Staff includes a custom metal wall mount for display. The staff measures 15.25 x 5.25 x 1 inch.

Two Nigerian Ritual Metal Objects. African Yoruba and Ga'anda Iron Dance Staffs, Nigeria. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 1) 21'' x 10'' (53 x 25 cm); 2) 15.5'

A large forged iron staff top featuring A seated priest, kneeling devotee, a patient and several crosses and other symbols prevalent on Vodoun or Voodoo ritual. Behin, West Africa. The Staff top measu

A classic carved wooden bateba thil or spirit idol with colonial style cap on top, hands to chin in a prayer like pose and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. The idol measures 8 5/8 inches tall,

A wonderfully exaggerated old carved wooden Bateba Thil or spirit figure with encrusted surface suggesting ritual offerings, eroded and worn feet, possibly chewed away by rodents on the shrine, and ca

A rare carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and encrusted surface. The figure is probably a chief's figure which is a symbol of a local ruler's authority. According to literature such

A very old and weathered cap mask in the image of a Fulani woman. The mask has been painted with mineral pigments in black and white and accented with incised linear "scar" designs. Mossi peoples, Bur

A rare pair of old Kasena peoples Bronze anklets with a crocodile motif and semi-circular designs. Created using the lost wax method of casting, this is a rare pair of African tribal bronze's from a v

A tall well weathered anthropomorphic ceremonial staff with ancestor figure holding a spear and with swept back head or coiffure and obvious age and weatherings. The Ritual spike like staff measures 2