An old and rare female Awori Ibeji

Title: An old and rare female Awori Ibeji Maker: Sculpture Origin: Nigeria Date/Period: Mid 20th Century Materials: Wood Size:28 cm Description: An old and rare female Awori Ibeji from Ado Odo. The bi

Title: A rare female Oyo Ibeji Maker: Sculpture Origin: Nigeria Date/Period: Mid 20th Century Materials: Wood Size:27 cm Description: A rare female Oyo Ibeji from Kishi, standing on a round base with

A Classic carved wooden twin idol with elongated features, indigo blue dyed coiffure, incised scar designs and a honey colored well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculptu

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

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

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

This is a very rare old field used carved wooden sculpture known as a "Bochio" , an effigy of a Female Spirit Idol with human hair on the head and genitals, with varied and layered surface patina, sug

This is a rare authentic old and field used female spirit or ancestor sculpture with highly stylized form and shown holding a large snake above her head. Carved wood , incised coiffure, areas of sacri

A rare Old Makua female mask with well handled and worn surface and lip plugs as well as ear adornment. Makua peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. McConnell Collection, Va, USA ; Ex Leonard Ka

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

A rare old carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully stylized coiffure,painted black and white sections, carved wooden wrap skirt ,bent legs and hands to abdomen, raised scars and wonderful form. G

Ancient Babylonian Terracotta Plaque female goddess c.2000 BC. Size 4 5/8 inches high + mount. Rare Old Babylonian Terracotta female goddess, hands under breast. custom mounted. Provenance: The Estate

A very rare old carved wooden female effigy of two females engaged in risque sexual behavior. featuring two female images with incised linear designs and long arms and hands. This is a minsereh figure

A very rare Old carved wooden female effigy with articulated arms, holding a staff and standing on an ancestral head. Eket peoples, Cross river region on Nigeria, Africa. Measures 23 inches tall.

Rare and fine Male and female ere Ibeji pair Yoruba peoples Igbomina region Nigeria Early 20th century Wood with encrusted, medium brown, aged patina; glass beads and metal Heights: 11.5 and 11 in., r

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden female sculpture from the HOLO peoples of Angola, Central Africa. This is a well weathered and very old example of an ancestor shrine idol. Featuring a stylized

Ancient Terracotta Ashtar Bird-Face Idol c.3rd Millennium BC. Size of the Idol 5 1/8 inches high. Rare ancient standing Terracotta female Idol. Rare... Custom mounted. Condition: old chips otherwise p

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

A very rare and fascinating old female shrine idol with a classic heart shaped face accented kaolin clay and a whimsical pose to her arms. The bottom of the torso evolves into a circular base form tha

A fine and rare old wooden sculpture of a female ancestor with incised linear scar designs, stylized coiffure and a deep well handled surface suggesting many years of field use as a shrine object. Min

This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings pr

This is a very old tribal made coiled brass bangle which was traditionally worn by a wealthy Ifugao woman. They are usually worn on the right wrist but wealthier women are said to have worn them in bo

Ca. mid 20thC. Good condition, with age-appropriate wear. Yoruba female Ibeji twin, with Igbomina facial scarification and an original old glossy patina. Ex-Nooter coll.