A Songye Nkisi Magic Idol Ex Sam Hilu Collection

A carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features, central animal horn and adorned with glass beads and animal hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga, who

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, a tall central animal horn and adorned with animal hide and woven ropes. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, inverted central animal horn and adorned with metal tacks and reptile hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nga

A very Fine \"Nkisi\" magic fetish idol with metal studs embedded into the face and hand hammered metal plates set as a crown around the head, a metal and animal hide collar adorn the sculpture as wel

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 find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A Carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features and form, embellished with metal tacks and decorated with glass beads. Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8 inche

A Songye N'kisi Magic fetish pictured in a 1960's Field Photograph from the Institut des Musées Nationaux du Zaire ( Institute of the National Museum of Zaire ) of the very same actual fetish is use

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A carved wood and painted dance mask with stylized rabbit ears, large open work eyes and geometric form traditional to the Dogon masks from this region of Mali, West Africa. The mask measures 20 inche

A carved wooden maskette with highly stylized facial features and painted coiffure. The mask has a well handled surface suggesting age and handling. The maskette measures 6.75 x 4 ( 8 inches tall on s

A rare carved wooden ceremonial cup with elaborate design and janus mask faces on top of cup and elaborate detailed face on the bottom with well worn handle. The Bottom of the cup has "Viallage De Nio

A tall and interesting old Sukuma sculpture of a female ancestor with arm raised and hand to chest. Sukuma peoples or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa.Ex Sam Hilu collection.This sculpture measu

A very finely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with classif facial features and form, well handled surface. The sculpture measures 9.5 inches tall, 11.5 inches on custom display stand. Provenance: E

A fine and rare carved wooden doll with inset metal eyes and adorned with various glass beads and buttons, leather and animal hide. Sotho peoples, South Africa. The Doll measures 16 inches tall, 17 in

Bold and powerful carved wooden "Nkisi" magic idol from the Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood, this older example features a wonderfully stylized face and f

A finely woven antique basket with two carrying handles and a large sturdy rim. The basket measures 7.5 x 13 inches. Japan, likely early 20th century or earlier. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection, Ne

African Bamileke Ceremonial Vest. Provenance: ex Sam Hilu Collection of Dr. Calvin Holder, NYC. Size: 3'2'' x 2'8'' (97 x 81 cm).

African Punu Mask, Gabon. On stand. Carved wood and pigment. Ex Sam Hilu collection. Size: 10.5'' x 7.5'' x 7'' (27 x 19 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 17.4" 44 cm).

African Teke Bundle Figure, DRC. Carved wood and fetish bundle. On stand. Provenance: ex Sam Hilu Collection of Dr. Calvin Holder, NYC. Size: 20.5'' x 6'' x 4'' (52 x 15 x 10 cm). Height on Stand: 22"

Date: Circa 200, Han Dynasty Medium: Pottery Measurements: Height: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) Width: 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm) Depth: 1 5/8 inches (4.2 cm) Provenance: Ex. Sam Hilu Collection; presently, Privat

An abstract tall wooden figure of Bambara Chiwara symbolizing antelope horns from Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection of Dr. Gilbert Jackson MD USA. A Chiwara or Chi Wara is a ritual

Africa, Congo Lega Wood Figure. Size 12 inches high. Provenance: Ex. Sam Hilu collection, NYC.