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A Twisted Dogon Ancestor Sculpture Ex Kahan GalleryA wonderfully abstract and twisted ancestor sculpture with a well weathered and well handled surface from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure, likely represents o Hogon or village elder or sha

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Handsome Old Kuyu Male Ancestor sculpture, African ArtA rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that imp

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Fine Senufo Female Ancestor sculpture Ex Wyman, ChicagoA very fine carved wooden female effigy with a stylized coiffure and wonderful treatment to her face and most notably the hands. The figure appears to have good age and handling and has been custom mo

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Idoma Male Ancestor sculpture with OfferingA large old carved wooden shrine idol of a male ancestor with offering. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 36 inches tall on professional mount. Provenance: From the collectio

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A Dogon Ancestor Sculpture Ex Nooter Collection.A classic carved wooden shrine idol with fascinating form, encrusted surface suggesting sacrificial matter and well handled and worn patina. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16

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A Dogon Male Ancestor SculptureA sculpture of a male ancestor with highly stylized facial features and form, shown seated with incised designs on arms and chest. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 inches

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Old Luena Female Ancestor sculpture Gansler CollectionThis is a very fine old and field used carved wooden sculpture of a Female ancestor with heavy reddish mineral pigment patina and a most interesting "hidden" area of sap/tar and inset beads and glass.

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Rare Old Tabwa Male Ancestor SculptureA finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a male ancestor with raised areas of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the

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A Senufo Male Ancestor sculptureA carved wooden effigy of a male ancestor. The figure standing on a double pedestal is perhaps a visual representation of ancestral lineage.The bottom of the sculpture is very weathered and decayed su

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Vintage Mangbetu Male Ancestor sculpture, African ArtThis is a tall Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form of the head which is pa

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Classic Attie Ancestor SculptureA tall slender carved wooden female effigy shown carrying a Burden on her head and seated on a small animal (Lamb?) and adorned with glass beads and classic treatment to the face and torso with raised

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A Fine Baule male Ancestor sculpture, African ArtA lovely carved wooden male effigy with excellent facial features and overall form, well handled surface patina. The figure measures 25 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Afri

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A Hemba Female Ancestor SculptureA well weathered and eroded female ancestor effigy with stylized coiffure, a serene face with raised scar patterns, and finely carved features, decayed interior and loss to the waist down, what remain

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A Fine Senufo Seated Female ancestor sculptureA finely carved female effigy with stylized coiffure and traditional form. Senufo peoples, Ivory coast west Africa. The figure measures 9.5 inches on custom display stand.

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Unique 23 Kg Ancestor Sculpture Countryside BerlinhafenUnique 23 KG ancestor sculpture from the countryside of Berlinhafen - Aitape – West Sepik Province - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood, pigments 156 cm This is an outstanding, old ancestor sculpture from B

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Highly Stylized Dogon Kneeling Female ancestor sculptureThis is a finely carved shrine sculpture of a female Ancestor,with lip plug / labret, and abstract form and overall style. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall abstract style. Such sculp

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A Fine old Senufo female Ancestor sculpture African ArtThis is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

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A Hemba Male Ancestor sculpture Ex Carl Zabel NY 1982This carved wooden male effigy represents an idealized portrait of a Hemba Singiti ancestor, such sculptures commemorated important deceased chiefs and important members of the tribe to recall their p

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Very Fine Old Luguru Tanzania Female Ancestor sculptureCarved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a high stylized form, and well handled surface patina. The figure has been custom mounted because of the loss to its legs long ago. Luguru or relate

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DOGON FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ARTA finely carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female kneeling devotee with encrusted surface and wonderful traditional, almost "cubist" style. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measur

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Dogon Female Senou Ancestor SculptureCarved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a very tall elegant female form with incised and raised scar patterns a

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A Dogon Female Ancestor sculptureA tall carved wooden female effigy with a well weathered and worn surface patina suggesting age and exposure to the elements. Measures 26.5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.

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FANG ANCESTOR SCULPTURE COVERED IN HAND HAMMERED BRASSA tall contemporary carved wooden ancestor sculpture completely covered in hand hammered and decorated brass and adorned with ceremonial regalia such as feathers, basketry and beads. Fang peoples, Gab

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Asmat Ancestor SculptureA slender, elegant and abstract sculpture of an ancestor with hornbill bird like heads under the arms, all carved from a single piece of wood and accented with kaolin clay pigments. Asmat peoples, Iri

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