Classic Songye Power Fetish Ex Sam Hilu Collection

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, inverted central animal horn and adorned with metal tacks and reptile hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nga

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, a tall central animal horn and adorned with animal hide and woven ropes. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga

A tall antique sculpture of a Nkisi, or power fetish by the Songye peoples. This sculpture was carved from a heavy dense` wood in classic form, there is a tall animal horn embedded into the top that a

A carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features, central animal horn and adorned with glass beads and animal hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga, who

This is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and rope

African Teke Bundle Figure, DRC. Carved wood and fetish bundle. On stand. Provenance: ex Sam Hilu Collection of Dr. Calvin Holder, NYC. Size: 20.5'' x 6'' x 4'' (52 x 15 x 10 cm). Height on Stand: 22"

African Guere War Mask, Ivory Coast. Carved wood fetish with wild goat horns, encrustation. Provenance: Sam Hilu, ex Collection of Dr. Calvin B. Holder. Size: 13'' x 8'' x 7'' (33 x 20 x 18 cm); heigh

A tall boldly carved wooden Nkisi effigy or power figure, with wonderful strong face, animal horn, classic form and obvious wear and field use, areas of staining where animal hides once adorned the sc

A Carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features and form, embellished with metal tacks and decorated with glass beads. Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8 inche

The Songye people called upon supernatural forces which they believed could be contacted and manipulated in their favor through power sculptures known as "Nkisi". The Songye regarded the wood figure a

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A tall carved wooden staff with reddish mineral pigment and a janus mask face as a central motif as well as a classic power figure on top of the staff with incised designs on top finial. Songye people

A carved wood and painted dance mask with stylized rabbit ears, large open work eyes and geometric form traditional to the Dogon masks from this region of Mali, West Africa. The mask measures 20 inche

A carved wooden maskette with highly stylized facial features and painted coiffure. The mask has a well handled surface suggesting age and handling. The maskette measures 6.75 x 4 ( 8 inches tall on s

A rare carved wooden ceremonial cup with elaborate design and janus mask faces on top of cup and elaborate detailed face on the bottom with well worn handle. The Bottom of the cup has "Viallage De Nio

A tall and interesting old Sukuma sculpture of a female ancestor with arm raised and hand to chest. Sukuma peoples or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa.Ex Sam Hilu collection.This sculpture measu

A very finely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with classif facial features and form, well handled surface. The sculpture measures 9.5 inches tall, 11.5 inches on custom display stand. Provenance: E

A fine and rare carved wooden doll with inset metal eyes and adorned with various glass beads and buttons, leather and animal hide. Sotho peoples, South Africa. The Doll measures 16 inches tall, 17 in

A finely woven antique basket with two carrying handles and a large sturdy rim. The basket measures 7.5 x 13 inches. Japan, likely early 20th century or earlier. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection, Ne

African Bamileke Ceremonial Vest. Provenance: ex Sam Hilu Collection of Dr. Calvin Holder, NYC. Size: 3'2'' x 2'8'' (97 x 81 cm).

African Punu Mask, Gabon. On stand. Carved wood and pigment. Ex Sam Hilu collection. Size: 10.5'' x 7.5'' x 7'' (27 x 19 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 17.4" 44 cm).

Date: Circa 200, Han Dynasty Medium: Pottery Measurements: Height: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) Width: 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm) Depth: 1 5/8 inches (4.2 cm) Provenance: Ex. Sam Hilu Collection; presently, Privat

An abstract tall wooden figure of Bambara Chiwara symbolizing antelope horns from Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection of Dr. Gilbert Jackson MD USA. A Chiwara or Chi Wara is a ritual