A Mambila Sculpture Ex Robert Banks collection

A carved wooden shrine idol with some classic treatment to the face and coiffure, though the artist carved this figure with the head off axis giving it a sense of motion. Mamblia peoples, Nigeria, Wes

A finely carved male effigy with stylized form, classic facial features and overall golden honey colored surface patina from handling over many years. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The scu

A dramatic almost cubistic carved wooden female effigy sculpture with a highly stylized face and form and a well handled and worn surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 inches

A carved wooden sculpture of a Mother & Child or Maternity sculpture, and strong facial features and elongated form from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece o

A Very fine and rare "lagalagana" Healing fetish with highly stylized form and features. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Ex Robert banks Collection, Maryland, USA.The sculpture measures 22 inches tal

The Songye people called upon supernatural forces which they believed could be contacted and manipulated in their favor through power sculptures known as "Nkisi". The Songye regarded the wood figure a

A Highly stylized dance mask with precise linear incised designs accented with black paint and white kaolin clay pigments. The mask has a woven rope netting and traditional "tail" on the back. The mem

An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

A finely carved wooden female effigy Nkiteki (Ancestor Figure) or translated as "Good Wife" with her child on her back. Featuring raised scar designs, inset glass eyes and a well handled honey colored

A 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 vaguely

A Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on sc

A very large and intricate field used carved wooden Fish mask / marionette that was carried in parades and festivals known as the Sogo Ba masquerade. Masks such as these were used during performance o

A large field used carved wooden Bushcow dance mask with woven rope and well used mouth bit. decorated with red, black, and white organic pigments and geometric designs. The mask features a tall round

A very finely carved wooden seated male sculpture with classic facial features and form, carved coiffure, raised scar designs and well handled and worn patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A Carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized form and features, well handled, smooth surface patina suggests field use over many years, perhaps generations. Bozo or Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

A Carved wooden headdress featuring a stylized ancestor with tall swept back horns and facial scar designs and basketry type mount for wearing. Igbo or related group, Cross River region, Nigeria, Afri

A Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the literature it was believed that only the image of a woman’s body

A carved wood and painted zoomorphic sculpture of a Dog, with a charming face and green painted color, an unusual, yet fascinating example. Fanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Sculpture measures 8.5 inc

A Carved wooden female effigy with ornate incised tribal tattoo or scar designs, pierced septum, well handled surface patina, large hemispherical head. Malinke peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measur

A 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,

A carved wooden female effigy with finely incised coiffure, raised scar designs classic facial features and shown holding an offering bowl. The surface is well handled and worn smooth. Baule peoples,

A Tall carved wooden male effigy with attached arms and hands carved in an outreaching pose, incised scars, painted coiffure and white kaolin clay pigmented surface. Fante peoples, Ghana, Africa. The

A 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 Ke

A finely carved wooden anthropomorphic sculpture of an ancestor, with carved coiffure, hands to abdomen and closed eyes, a meditative pose suggesting worship. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.