A Very Old Dogon Kibsi Idol, Old Italian Collection

A very old and rare "Kibsi" ancestral sculpture found only on the Yatenga plains in Burkina faso. This is a rare substyle of Dogon tribal arts, a primitive,traditional form with weathered and sun-bake

A large ancient and eroded old wooden sculpture of a female devotee from a Dogon Shrine. Mali, West Africa. Measures 39.5 inches tall. Provenance: A private Oregon collection.

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, weathered with thick encrusted sacrificial patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base a

Old carved wooden female shrine idol with encrusted surface suggesting ritual applications. Measures 17 inches tall.

A carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the head

A very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. Proven

A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

A Tall carved wooden mask with painted designs and a traditional monkey finial on top. The mask shows extensive handling and wear. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.Ex. McConnell collection CA and VA,USA :

A very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving a

A very old and weathered ancestor sculpture with encrusted areas on the surface indicating sacrificial matter and ritual use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 10 inches tall on

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood ( like Iron wood) and highly stylized female form, with archaic female holding long breast, the sign of a elderly woman. This figure has old collection o

(lot of 4) West Africa, Dogon, Mali, old wooden pestles, 19th century, much used for pounding and grinding in a mortar, largest: 59"h. Provenance: The Collection of Allan Stone.

Old African Dogon Seated Ancestor Figure, carved wood, with weathering, Mali. Size: 24.5'' x 7.5'' x 7.5'' (62 x 19 x 19 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of Bernard Barach. Please Note: There

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

This is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Yaka peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka female ancestor sculpture in a kneeling posture with a well handled surface. The figure measures

Date: ca. 3500 - 2000 BC Material: Terracotta Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Acquired at L.C.F. (London) Dimensions: 116mm; 53.6grams Superb 5000 Years Old Fertility Idol - Indus

A Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form, tall conical head and protruding navel. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The scul

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 Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

This lot is for two old carved wooden shrine idols from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Well weathered with encrusted surfaces suggesting age and field use. The largest measures 12.25 inches tall.

A Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches on simple wooden base. Provenance: Ex Ladislas Seg

A Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Typically such an idol would be a prized possession of the chief and kept away f

Date: Ca. 3300 - 2000 BC Material: Terracotta Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a private collector in London, acquired between 1960 - 1990. Dimensions: 54mm; 9.5gram