DOGON CARVED SHRINE FIGURE

Fantastic carved Dogon shrine figure of multiple ancestors all carved from a single heavy and dense wood. The ancestors look in every direction, representing the all knowing omnipotent spirits of thei

African Dogon Shrine Figure, Mali. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 9.25'' x 5'' x 2'' (23 x 13 x 5 cm). Height on stand: 10.25" (26 cm).

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a male effigy with strong facial features from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with classic fac

Carved wooden shrine altar featuring six ancestor figures. While the purpose for which it was created is not entirely clear, the rich patina of this Dogon figural group and the flatted top suggests a

This is a very rare and quite old Dogon ancestor fetish from Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable weathered and worn, worn smooth from handling and evidence of a ritual or sacrificial patina

A fine carved wooden sculpture of an ancestral couple from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The statue measures 9 inches. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

Carved from a heavy dense wood and with a well worn surface, a Kneeling archaic and primitive devotee figure. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12.5 inches

Dogon Peoples, shrine alter figures, ex-museum, 20th c., Mali, dark stained carved wood, with four fully modeled busts over pedestal base decorated in the round with eleven human figures, mounted to p

Carved wooden effigy of a horse and rider with heavily encrusted surface suggesting use as a shrine object. The figure is weathered and eroded, and adorned with old glass beads. Dogon peoples, Mali, A

A small carved wooden effigy, likely a shrine idol with stylized form and a most unusual feature, the head is turned of axis, looking sideways. The figure is quite eroded and what remains is stable an

A carved wooden male effigy of Dyougou Serou, and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed. It has also been described as a Mourning figure. This sculpture appears to have been u

A carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the head

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 from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with almost cubistic features, traditional form and golden honey colored patina from handling. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 37 inches

Altarfigur, "tou wala ganamba" Dogon, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 12 cm. B 10 cm. L 30 cm. Provenienz: - Gordon Reece, Knaresborough. - Bonhams, London (02.10.2007, Lot 375). - Woolley & W

A very old and decayed Dogon shrine sculpture with wonderful twisted form and a heavy organic substance applied to surface, many applications over a long period of time suggesting ritual use. The Stat

Dogon people, carved wood figure, 20th century, Mali, depicting figure crushing ingredients in a bowl. 28" H x 6.5" W x 8" D. Areas of splitting in wood. Provenance: From the estate of art historian,

A shrine figure, Mali, Dogon. 20th century. 23 ½"h.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated in the d

20th century, African, Dogon, carved wood, male and female figures. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 13 in. (not including stand) From the Complete and Important Collec

Tall African, Dogon carved wood standing figure; the stylized columnar form with plaited hair, protruding lips and eyes, and cone breasts; depicted seated on a pedestal base, and holding a long pipe;

African Dogon, Mali carved wood figure; of simple form, maintaining much of the wood's natural composition; H: 15 1/2" (approx.)

Antique Nepali Carved Wood Shrine Figure, Early 20th C. On stand. Size: 18'' x 4'' x 3'' (46 x 10 x 8 cm); Height on stand: 18.5" (47 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Hand carved wooden shrine figure, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, depicting a seated female with scarification and earrings holding an offering bowl on her lap, being carried on a litter by attendants, 18.75