A Tiv female Shrine Effigy Ex Kahan Gallery

A very fine old female effigy from carved wood with incised coiffure, ringed neck, raised scar design, a serene facial expression along with arms and hands carved away from the torso in an energetic p

A Lovely female effigy with a highly stylized form, raised central crested coiffure, ribbed neck accented with kaolin clay pigments and very interesting zig zag shaped legs. Kulongo peoples, lagoons r

A very old carved wooden shrine effigy of a male spirit, with elaborate coiffure and stylized beard, raised scar designs and a serene facial expression. Baule peoples', Ivory Coast, West Africa. The s

A very tall and well carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, form and adornment , accented with reddish mineral pigments. Overall showing field use and wear. The sculpture measures 4

A very finely carved wooden female effigy in classic form, with a well defined coiffure, raised scar designs and well handled surface, embellished with old glass beads. Attie or Anyi peoples, Lagoons

A carved wooden shrine idol with encrusted and earthen covered surface, large kaolin clay accented eyes, raised central crest and a well weathered surface. Ngbaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The I

A carved wooden female shrine effigy or Bateba Thil, an image of a spirit from a shrine, Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 7 inches tall and has an encrusted and layered surfa

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

A carved wooden effigy of a kneeling female adorned with red cloth headdress, loin cloth and red beads. Such Idols are often associated with Magic and Ancestor worship. Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa.

A tall slender carved wooden shrine idol with elaborate coiffure, classic facial features and well weathered surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 24 inches tall. Provenanc

A classic carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with raised central crested coiffure, incised scar designs and a very well handled surface with deep patina, especially on the backside. The sculpture

A Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY,

A very finely carved wooden post with elaborate geometric forms and incised linear designs. Some literature suggests such posts were created to ward off Witchcraft. The Post measures 27 inches tall. N

A hand forged iron shrine idol with stylized human form and a well weathered surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Idol has been mounted to a simple wooden base and measures 9.5 inches. Prov

A Bold carved wooden Idol in a wonderfully exaggerated form, weathered surface and overall signs of field use and wear. Tchamba peoples, Togo, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 21 inches tall on its

A finely carved wooden personal charm figure with incised designs around the eyes and a well handled surface patina. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Measures 11.75 inches tall. Provenance:

A large carved wood and painted helmet with exaggerated facial features and wonderful dramatic style of a Kwag Hir festival mask. The Tiv began the Kwag-hir ceremony to address many of the traditional

A dramatic old helmet mask from carved wood with a stylized burden vessel on the head, large eyes and nose, accented with raised linear design and embellished with various textiles. Tiv peoples, Niger

A very fine miniature Mende Helmet mask or shrine object from Sierra leone and the Mende peoples. A diminutive carved wooden mask with elaborate coiffure and sweet face. The mask measures 11.5 inches

A LUBA/HEMBA CARYATID STOOLDemocratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. This is a double caryatid stool, presenting a male and female figure, with similar darkened coifs, standing with arms bent at t

A very fine and rare old senufo Shrine figure in the form of a horse. Senufo peoples,West Africa. The Size is 10 inches long x 8.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex McConnell Coll, VA; Ex Kahan Gallery, NY

A carved wooden female effigy in abstract style with a highly stylized face and overall form. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex William Wright Gallery, New York, 1980s, also Eug

A very old and well weathered female shrine effigy with highly stylized form and classic features, some areas of mineral pigment. mambila peoples, Cameroon, West Africa. The idol measures 11.5 inches

A carved wooden female shrine effigy with a very deep well handled surface, the sculptures face has been worn smooth from handling, the facial scars still evident. The figure measures 11.5 inches tall