A Pair of Baule Divination Idols

Carved wooden male and female effigies with a deep well handled surface and signs of ritual use. The figures measure 13.5 inches ( 15.25 inches on wooden base) Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa.

A matched set of carved wooden idols accented in Laundry Blue pigment / dye and featuring classic facial features and overall form. Such pairs were often considered mediums to the spirit world and wou

A Carved wooden effigy of a young female, perhaps used as a divination Oracle. The sculpture has two carved animal horn motifs at the center of the chest, as well as numerous incised designs and raise

A VERY HANDSOME AND REFINED OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE BAULE PEOPLES OF WEST AFRICA. MEASURES 19.25 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL WOODEN DISPLAY STAND. AMONG THE BAULE PEOPLES OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE, HUMAN EXPER

A VERY SERENE OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE BAULE PEOPLES OF WEST AFRICA. MEASURES 14.25 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY STAND. A WONDERFUL DEEP WELL HANDLED PATINA SUGGESTS YEARS OF TRADITIONAL RITUAL U

A very finely carved male and female couple, likely used as a Diviners pair, vessels for the spirits during ritual and placed on a shrine to act as a medium to the spirit world. The pair are well carv

A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spi

A carved wooden male shrine or divination idol with well weathered surface and classic facial features and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches tall on its

This lot contains three vintage carved wooden idols most likely used as divination tools by the Hemba peoples of the Congo, The Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso and the Senufo peoples of the Ivory Coast.

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a female holding palm leaf fans, Baule peoples, Ivory Coast of west Africa. The sculpture was very finely crafted and measures 14 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Ian and S

carved wood with paint decoration, four masks terminating in feet. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 10 x 8 in. From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Livin

A very well handled wooden maskette with a deep patina from years of handling and wear. The mask was painted black and features a well carved coiffure and squared off beard, classic facial features. T

IVORY COAST BAULE DIVINATION MALE FIGURE, Early-to-mid 20th century. Patinated hand carved wooden Baule People divination male figure. Divination figures such as the one we are offering serve as a lin

A very fine carved wooden divination idol with a wonderful abstract form and well handled surface. Chokwe peoples, Angola, West Africa. The Idol measures 4.5 inches tall on its custom base. Provenance

This is a carved wooden magic idol or diviners figure with exaggerated form, pointed ears, goat like horns and raffia grass skirt. The wooden sculpture shows extensive wear and handling , some erosion

A carved wooden diviners tool used in ceremonial divination practices as a sort of "friction" fetish. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Provenance: Ex McC

A diminutive carved wooden effigy of a male with facial scars, ceremonial cap and shown with hands to the heart. The entire sculpture was accented with a reddish mineral pigment and adorned with some

A Very finely and well handled old Kusu or Luba peoples Power figure or "Nkisi" sculpture, with stylized face and form, an opening on top that likely once held an animal horn filled with magical subst

A small but fascinating carved wooden divination idol with abstract archaic form and well handled surface. Montol or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The idol measures 4.75 inches on custom disp

A carved wooden idol featuring male and female janus form, all carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood. Such sculptures were traditionally used in divination ritual. Luba peoples, DRC/Congo

A rare carved wooden Songye fetish figure known as "katatora" or "Kakishi" and features a classic Songye face with tall antelope horn, as well as a ring shaped form and accented with metal tacks. Trad

A rare old wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and strong visual presence. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 6.25 inches

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Dan peoples, Ivory Coast of West Africa. A darling diminutive example with undeniable well handled surface patina, possibly part of a diviners "kit". The statue

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li