A Rare Flores Island Maternity sculpture

A rare carved wooden female maternity idol with a highly stylized face and form, arms to chest. The figure has a deep well handled and weathered surface patina. The figure measures 19.5 inches tall (

Fascinating and Unusual Old Shrine Sculpture with stylized zoomorphic form, intricate incised geometric designs and obvious age & wear. Timor or possibly Flores Island, Indonesia. The sculpture measur

A very rare old carved wooden working block with ancestral head on top as a handle. Such a carving may have been used in the preparation of medicines by a village shaman. The Block and head handle are

Manggarai People, of circular form, well woven of wicker with integral grip. 19th c. Minor wear. Diameter 50.7cm. Condition III

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 rare old carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female effigy holding her infant child, presumably a fertility idol. The sculpture has some raised scar designs stylized coiffure, shown seated

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother and her children with highly stylized facial treatment and form. Carved from a dark dense wood, the sculpture measures 25 inches tall and is an uncommon find from th

Tall carved wooden female effigy shown holding her child. The female has thick raised scarification patterns on breast and torso accented with painted areas, protruding navel and overall classic style

A very rare carved wooden maternity or fertility idol with classic facial features and a well handled surface patina suggesting good age and handling.Bena Lulua peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Pr

Carved from a single piece of wood with wonderful treatment to the arms and torso, the belly enlarged suggesting it possibly served as a maternity or fertility fetish. Holo Holo peoples, DRC/ Congo, A

A carved wooden female effigy with small child on her back, classic treatment to the face and overall form, incised tribal scar motifs throughout, accented with a reddish mineral on the surface sugges

This is a large and very finely carved old wooden sculpture featuring the image of a stylized Mother, he head looks slightly up to the heavens while her child clings to her back. Decorated with linear

This is a very rare old female maternity sculpture with painted surface and stylized form. Likely dating to the early 20th century, this figure was carved to sell to early tourist in the region. Temne

Carved from a dense heavy wood in the form of a Mother and Child, with thick encrusted surface patina, well handled and worn. The figure of a Mother holding her infant is typically considered an effig

Antique carved wooden female effigy of a "Fisher wife" holding a staff with frigate bird and bonita fish symbols. Santa Cataline Island, Solomon islands. Carved from Tobago wood with inlaid shell eyes

A rare and unusual vintage to antique carved wooden figure of a male with child clinging to his belly. Perhaps a protective fetish for child raising? This is an unusual and well handled old example.Ko

A FIGURATIVE WHITE MARBLE MINATURE SCULPTURE Indonesia, Tanimbar or Flores Islands, early 20th century. Carved from fine white marble to depict a stylized figure of a man, with pierced eyes, broad nos

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden "Phemba" or maternity sculpture from the Yombe peoples of the Congo, Central Africa. This is a well weathered vintage to antique example of a Phemba, also known

This is a very rare and old carved wooden Mother and child sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. An incredible eroded example featuring a Mother with child on her back, the arms of th

This is an old and rare example of Tribal Art from the Lulua peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A image of a mother holding two infants at her breast with some incised tribal motifs. Lulua sculpture

A very large and rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ance

A rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed i

Coco de Mer sculpture from Seychelles Island 15" x 10" x 5 1/2" Coco de Mer (Source: Oceanicartaustrailia.com) Coco de Mer is a rare species of palm tree native to the Seychelles archipelago in the In

Very Fine Russian Antique Bronze Malachite Sculpture with Heavy Glass Globe - 14'' H (from Long Island, NY home)