Ancient Ibibio Oron Ekpu Ancestor Ex Wyman Collection

A Very rare old eroded "Ekpu" Ancestor figure from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria. Such idols were carved when a deceased member of the tribe was elevated to "Ancestor" status, and was cared for and prot

A tall carved wooden ancestor idol known as a "Ekpu" figure , with wonderful twisted beard, staff and whip. The figure overall shows age and handling. Ibibio peoples, Oron ethnic group, Nigeria, Afric

A Carved wooden shrine idol featuring a highly stylized ancestor with long twisted beard and raised tribal scarification, and shown holding two staffs. Oron ethnic group, Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Afri

A very old and well handled wooden ceremonial dance mask with some raised scar designs and overall classic form, very well handled and weathered example. The mask measures 9.75 x 6.5 inches, and 14.5

Ibibio idiok masks represent destructive spirits or the spirits of ancestors who violated tradition during their lifetime. Idiok masks are designed to inspire both fear and respect. During mask perfor

A 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

Rare Ancient Chinese Jade Dragon Creature. Provenance: Ex collection of Dr. Horacio Fabrega, Pittsburgh, PA. Sizes: 2.25'' x 6.5'' x 3'' (6 x 17 x 8 cm).

A very old and weathered carved wooden Dege or Monkey mask with highly stylized form, wide open work eyes and a very weathered surface. According to Dogon beliefs, the monkey represents a wild and unc

A well-formed turquoise colored ancient Egyptian Ushabti with hieroglyphs, ex-collection of a private collector in Massachusetts

A large and rare ancient terracotta relic of a janus headed idol with some incised designs and an overall aggressive aesthetic. Komaland culture 13th - 16th century AD. The sculpture measures 15 inche

Roman Bronze Aphrodite Figure. Size 5 1/4 inches high. Fine cast bronze figure of Aphrodite with great details and patina. possibly ancient. Custom mounted. Provenance: Ex private NYC collection acqui

Luristan Bronze finial of Ibex C.1000 BC. EX Sackler collection. a Rare Ancient Luristan Bronze Finial (weapon sharpner fitting) with the original whetstone attached to it. size 12 3/4 inches length.

Egypt, ca. 400-300 BC. A fine vibrantly-painted Egyptian cat mummy mounted in an antique glass dome. Ex collection Gabriel Hakim, purchased by him in the 1930s (see accompanying newspaper article and

An Etruscan Bucchero amphora, c. 6th Century BC, decorated with spirals and images of fish on either side. H: 5 in (12.6cm). A nicely decorated example with light deposits. Ex-Collection of Howard Sir

Bust of a Roman barbarian. Ancient Rome, circa 300 AD. Marble. Damaged, nose restored. There is a crack in the tunic and a hole in the back and support. Provenance: Ex collection C. Mercier, 1960 / Ba

Ancient Kusara Marble Abstract Schemtic Idol, Anatolia, Turkey, h. 5 1/4 in., w. 2 1/8 in., d. 1/2 in. Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Sale 426, lot 1035, NY, June, 1979; ex-collection Benjamin Sour

Ancient Egyptian Coptic Limestone Stela Circa 5th century AD. Depicting a boy seated in a niche and holding a dove and grapes, traces of pigment. Size 19 inches H. Provenance: Ex Collection Florence K

Asmat Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 51.75'' x 5'' x 5'' (131 x 13 x 13 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

Wood, brass, copper, ancient patina. Kota Mahongwé, Gabon. 24,5x10x6,5cm. Provenance : Private collection; ex collection of Ber en Dal, Holland.

Wood, ancient patina. Old label with the number "436", probably a collection reference. Vili, Gabon / D.R. of Congo. 19x9x9cm. Provenance : Ex collection of A belgium missionary

Collection ancient oil lamps & vase, ex-museum, Ancient and some ancient style models, (17) lamps and (1) vase, Greek, Roman, Phoenician, and Egyptian, glazed and unglazed clay and stoneware, accessio

Thailand, circa 13th century. Finely cast seated Buddha with deep green and blue patina. Quite rare. Dimensions: 2 3/8" tall Provenance: Ex. Paul Walter Collection Ex. Spink & Son, London.

Central India, ca. 10th- 12th century. A lovely standing figure of a goddess in a sensuous tribhanga pose. Custom base. Ex: Alsdorf Collection Ex: Sothebys, NYC MEASUREMENTS Height with base: 21 3/4 i

66 Ahnenfigur, "ekpu" Oron, Nigeria Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 77 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Die Oron sind eine kleine Volksgruppe, die an der Mündung des Cr