Eroded Old Tabwa Female Ancestor, African Art

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

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

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 rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed i

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, with incised coiffure facial scar

This is a very rare old example of African Art from the Ashanti, a proud Akan speaking people of Ghana, Africa.Old Ashanti sculpture is not common on the market , while contemporary works are everywhe

A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a

A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements a

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.

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.

This is a fantastic tall Female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aes

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,

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a serene and classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestr

This is a fantastic tall ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aesthetic. The statu

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

This is a very old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa. Carved wood with a well weathered surface, The figure features a female seated with hands placed on he

This is a very old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a female

A very old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 19.5 inches tall. Please note the heavily weathered and eroded base as well as the natural wear on the back of sculpture, the

This is a very fine old carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a very tall female form of "Ya Kamma" The most important female

A very well carved old wooden Kwere Chief iniator’s staff for the Girl’s initiation with an elegant female ancestor effigy as the top finial. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Staff measures 44

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

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

This is a fantastic tall Male ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa.This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aesthe