ATTIE CARVED WOODEN FEMALE ANCESTOR, AFRICAN ART

Carved wooden female shown with tall coiffure or finial atop her head and with highly stylized face and form and adorned with beads. Attie peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. Measures 26 inches tall

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with highly stylized facial features and elongated torso, accented with raised scarifications, ribbed neck, elaborate coiffure and a metal strip accenti

This is a very sweet and serene old sculpture from the Attie or Anyi peoples, lagoons region, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a female ancestor carrying burden above her head. A lov

A very finely carved wooden female ancestor sculpture, possibly a "Spirit Wife" style of carving. The figure has serene facial treatment, raised scarifications, and a elaborate coiffure.This statue me

Tall carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture with exaggerated and elongated torso and stylized face and form. The Female sculpture is carved from a dense heavy wood and shows plenty of handling and we

A fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, was

Carved wooden female sculpture with raised tribal scarification, and traditional motifs. Tabwa peoples, Cogon, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 x 7 inches. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (a

A lovely carved wooden female ancestor image with raised scarification and tattoos and well handled and worn surface. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall.

Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture, shown with hands to breast and with protruding navel, downcast eyes and a serene face. Custom mounted to a wooden base. The Statue Measures 14 inches tall ( 11

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor figure with highly stylized form. Mounted to wooden base. Gabon, West Africa. Measures 24 inches tall.

Carved wooden female ancestor image with thick organic pigment and wonderfully stylized form. From the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Measures 17 inches tall. From the Dogon peoples of Mali, West

A Carved wooden female effigy with raised scars, finely carved coiffure and a black polished surface. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall.

A Finely carved wooden female image from the Luba peoples of the Congo, DRC , central Africa. Carved from a dense heavy wood with stylized features, a lovely example. Measures 22.25 on custom base.

A Lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure and incised tribal scars. Chokwe peoples,Angola, Africa. The figure has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 10.5 inches itse

A Carved wooden female effigy with wonderful exaggerated face and form, adorned with raised tribal scars, accented with kaolin clay pigment and adorned with old glass beads. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast,

Tall carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with incised geometric designs and white and red kaolin clay mineral pigments. Tshogo or Vuvi peoples, Gabon, Africa. The statue measures 27 inches tall.

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

Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of West Africa. Wonderfully exaggerated style and form with a glossy black patina, incised tribal tattoos and linear designs. Such figur

A finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a honey brown colored patina and adorned with facial scars and small earring. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 10.5 inches (

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Such mipasi figures are kept by the ruling elders. The figures are believed to embod

A carved wooden staff with a female ancestor as a top finial and well handled surface. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Central Africa. The staff has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 29 in

A Finely carved wooden sculpture of a female ancestor or Queen mother seated on traditional stool, with finely carved coiffure, raised scars and a serene face. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A Lovely old carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor or spirit, with an interesting detail, a necklace that resembles a Cross. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12.25 inches tal

A tall and elegant old example of a carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. An old and interesting example, custom mounted to wooden display stand.