Archaic Old Makonde Sculpture, Ancient African Art

A very old and weathered primitive sculpture of a female effigy with lip plugs , a tradition that is still practiced in this region and a sign of prestige and beauty among the Makonde peoples, Tanzani

This is an old carved wooden female effigy or ancestor, with her hands in very emotional pose. The figure is very well weathered, showing some raised and incised designs, much is worn away, as is loss

A finely crafted male sculpture, carved from a very dense wood, possibly ironwood and featuring delicate and precise linear designs and detailed coiffure and beard. The sculpture features some raised

A carved wooden face mask with archaic facial features and a reddish orange mineral pigment. The mask shows signs of field use and wear. makonde or Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. This mask will inc

A rare old and very well used wooden headdress sculpture with stylized ancestor face and an undeniable well handled surface patina. Idoma or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress measur

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 Carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized facial features that mimic the fire spitter masks. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. This idol was previously in the SMA Fathers Museum of

A very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example a

This is a very old, weathered and eroded wood sculpture from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Truly a impressive old example, and although much is lost, what remains is a powerful display of I

Archaic & primitive sculpture of a female with head turned off axis and shown in seated position. This figure appears to be quite old and has a deep well weathered surface and eroded features. The scu

A very rare and fascinating bronze sculpture of a male and female couple, shown back to back with arms outstretched, large spiral ears and archaic looking faces. The bronze is heavily pitted, though t

The Technique of Greek Sculpture in the Archaic and Classical Periods Adam, Sheila (1966). London, Thames and Hudson / Athens, British School of Archaeology. CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _________________

Sotheby's Old Master Paintings, European Sculpture & Antiquities NEW YORK 4 JUNE 2009. CHF 20 / 40 EUR 20 / 40

Sotheby's Old Master Paintings, European Sculpture & Antiquities NEW YORK 4 JUNE 2009. CHF 20 / 40 EUR 20 / 40

This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture head from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil

Influences and Styles in the Late Archaic and Early Classical Greek Sculpture of Sicily and Magna Graecia In: Publications d'Histoire de l'Art et d'Archéologie de l'Université Catholique de

A History of Egyptian Sculpture and Painting in the Old Kingdom Smith W.S. (1949). Boston, Museum of Fine Arts / London, Oxford University Press. CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _____________________________

Kouroi. Archaic Greek Youths A Study of the Development of the Kouros Type in Greek Sculpture Richter, Gisela M.A. (1960). London, Phaidon. ISBN: 0-7148-1459-8 CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _______________

Korai. Archaic Greek Maiden. A Study of the Development of the Kore Type in Greek Sculpture Richter, G.M.A. (1968). London, Phaidon. ISBN: 7148 1328 1 CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 ________________________

A find old stylized ancestral sculpture with classical facial features and post like form. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great age. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast / Mal

This is a very finely carved old wooden bust or sculpture from the Fang peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The masterfully crafted figure features a Ngil type mask face on a scepter like form. the Style,

A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a highly stylized female ancestor looking upwards into the heavens with traditional facial features and lip plug. makonde peoples, Tanzania, East Africa. 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.