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African Congo Hemba Ancestor Figure Sculpture (1 of 6)

African Congo Hemba Ancestor Figure Sculpture An African D.R.C. Congo Hemba Wooden Ancestor Figure sculpture (19th Century) carved wood depicting male figure standing on a circular base having short legs, elongated torso, and hands resting on the

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African Carved Wood Sculpture African Carved Wood Sculpture, possibly Benin, depicting a large mask supported by and surmounted with ancestor figures. 25" H x 9.5" W x 4" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: A

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Early 20th C. African Luba / Kusu Wood Ancestor Figure (1 of 4)

Early 20th C. African Luba / Kusu Wood Ancestor Figure **Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba/Kusu, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable carved-wood sculpture of a seated ancestor figure painted black and embellished w

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African Congo Hemba Singiti Male Figure Sculpture (1 of 7)

African Congo Hemba Singiti Male Figure Sculpture An African DRC Congo Hemba Singiti male figure sculpture (20th century) carved wood depicting male ancestor with closed almond shaped eyes pronounced forehead, three lobed coiffure and beard, with han

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Dogon Nommo Sculpture, African Art (1 of 9)

Dogon Nommo Sculpture, African Art This is a wooden sculpture of a Nommo couple, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface. The figure represents Nommo ancestors teaching the Dogon peoples how to Pray

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Dogon Nommo Couple with Hands to The Heavens (1 of 6)

Dogon Nommo Couple with Hands to The Heavens This is a vintage wood sculpture of a a Nommo couple, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface. The figure represents Nommo ancestors teaching the Dogon peoples how

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African Makonde Ujamaa Ebony Wood Sculpture (1 of 9)

African Makonde Ujamaa Ebony Wood Sculpture African, Makonde people of Tanzania, Mozambique, and Kenya, hand-carved ebony wood Ujamaa or family tree of life sculpture depicting ancestor figures. 35" H x 9" W x 7" D.

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African Congo Kusu or Bakusu Male Figure Sculpture (1 of 9)

African Congo Kusu or Bakusu Male Figure Sculpture An African D.R.C. Congo Kusu or Bakusu male figure sculpture (20th century) carved wood and red pigment depicting male ancestor with closed almond shaped eyes pronounced forehead, four lobed coiffure

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Old Mambila Fetish Figure Old Mambila sculpture of an ancestor spirit from Cameroon, Africa, Carved wood with well worn deep patina, obvious age and handling. Measures 18.5 inches tall. Please note that this lot has a confiden

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A Serene Dogon Female Kneeling Devotee Sculpture (1 of 9)

A Serene Dogon Female Kneeling Devotee Sculpture This is a lovely old wood sculpture of a Female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a kneeling fem

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A Rare Dogon Female Ancestor Spirit Sculpture (1 of 11)

A Rare Dogon Female Ancestor Spirit Sculpture This is a very rare old wood sculpture of a Female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a female wi

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Eroded Dogon Female sculpture This is a very old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa. Carved wood with a well weathered surface, The figure features a female seated with hands placed on he

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DOGON FEMALE SCULPTURE WITH 1/2 ERODED FACE AND BODY (1 of 10)

DOGON FEMALE SCULPTURE WITH 1/2 ERODED FACE AND BODY This is a very old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a female

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A Bold Dogon Ancestor shrine sculpture (1 of 4)

A Bold Dogon Ancestor shrine sculpture Fantastic carved Dogon shrine figure of multiple ancestors all carved from a single heavy and dense wood. The ancestors look in every direction, representing the all knowing omnipotent spirits of thei

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A Mangbetu Male Ancestor sculpture, African Art (1 of 6)

A Mangbetu Male Ancestor sculpture, African Art This is a Male Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a hard wood in male form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures hands are behind her back

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A Tall Sukuma female ancestor sculpture, African Art (1 of 6)

A Tall Sukuma female ancestor sculpture, African Art A Dark female ancestor figure carved from a heavy dense wood and adorned with textiles and glass beads. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 21.5 inches tall

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Rare Nsapo Nsapo Female figure ~ Fine African Art (1 of 6)

Rare Nsapo Nsapo Female figure ~ Fine African Art A beautiful vintage wood sculpture from the Congo / DRC , central Africa. Carved from a hard, heavy wood with an overall reddish tone , this serene image of a female ancestor shown with hand to face a

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Tall Handsome Senufo Male Sculpture, African Art (1 of 5)

Tall Handsome Senufo Male Sculpture, African Art A finely carved wood sculpture of a male ancestor shown seated on traditional stool. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The wood figure measures 31 inches tall on custom wooden display stand.

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A Fine Mangbetu Female Ancestor sculpture (1 of 7)

A Fine Mangbetu Female Ancestor sculpture This is a Female Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in female form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures

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Interesting Vintage Songye male figure, African Art (1 of 4)

Interesting Vintage Songye male figure, African Art Vintage carved wooden male sculpture from the Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. Featuring a ancestor idol, carved from a heavy dense wood with an over-sized and exaggerated head and classic songye facial

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Charming Lulua Female Ancestor Sculpture, African Art (1 of 6)

Charming Lulua Female Ancestor Sculpture, African Art A Finely carved contemporary Lulua female sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor shown seated with hands to face and elbows on the knees. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood has been prof

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Senufo Male Ancestor sculpture A Bold Male effigy carved from a heavy dense wood and shown seated on a stool with a staff in hand, perhaps the portrait of a Chief. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inche

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Eroded Yoruba Maternity Shrine Sculpture, African Art (1 of 8)

Eroded Yoruba Maternity Shrine Sculpture, African Art 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

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SENUFO DEBLE RHYTHM POUNDER FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE (1 of 9)

SENUFO DEBLE RHYTHM POUNDER FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE A tall highly stylized female ancestor sculpture or rhythm pounder (deble) from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast. Carved from a very heavy and dense piece of wood, such figures were once a crucial

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