fine form 19thC carved wooden & iron banded "spirits"

fine form 19thC carved wooden & iron banded "spirits" canteen - 7" tall x 5" diam

A carved wooden effigy of a male spirit with deep well handled surface patina and classic form. Such Idols known as Bateba Thil were considered mediums to the spirit world. The sculpture has been cust

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

Carved wooden female sculpture in archaic form, with heavily layered kaolin clay pigment on the surface. Note the highly stylized face and form. Custom Mounted to wooden display base. From the Lega pe

A Very finely carved wooden effigy of a male or "Blolo Bian" a "Spirit Husband". Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, with finely crafted facial features and form, raised tribal scars a

Carved wooden female shown with bowl atop her head and with highly stylized face and form. Mboko are traditionally used as divination tools and mediums to the spirit world.Luba peoples, Congo, Africa.

Vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered in old iron nails and painted various

Carved wooden stylized spirit form from Togo, West Africa. A carved wooden idol known as a "Tchitcheri" which was considered a healing magical statue. The sculpture measures 26 inches tall.

A pair of early 19thC carved wooden plaques of rectangular form with relief foliate and urn detail with traces of polychrome decoration. Approx. 8" x 7 1/4" (2)

Oceania, Micronesia, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved wooden canoe model boasting fine form and intricate detailing. The round-bottomed canoe is

A fine carved wooden avian form heddle pulley from a weaving loom featuring a well carved hornbill bird head traditional form, incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface, with much evidenc

A Very Heavy carved wooden "Spirit Husband" or Blolo Bian, a male effigy kept by the bedside and often rubbed and cleaned, the Baule believe that if a person who experiences physical or emotional dist

A very fine carved wooden female effigy known as a "Blolo Bla" . The Baule believe that, in the otherworld called Blolo, all human beings were married before birth. These spirit spouses called blolo b

A lovely carved wooden spirit effigy with well handled surface, stylized coiffure and what appears to be the remains of feathers from the top of the sculpture. Anago or related ethnic group, Nigeria,

A very fine carved wooden female effigy known as a "Blolo Bla" . The Baule believe that, in the otherworld called Blolo, all human beings were married before birth. These spirit spouses called blolo b

A tall slender carved wooden spirit idol with a well handled surface patina and classic facial features and form, long arms down the sides and large rounded ears. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Afri

Late 19thc cast iron hat and coat hook with fine form 9 1/2" high. X. 6 1/4" deep. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your max

A Carved wooden female spirit effigy with brilliant red painted body of a female with a fish tail. The image most likely represents Mami Wata, The Water spirit worshipped throughout West Africa. The f

A Very fine antique ceremonial Kris knife with damascus steel blade in wavy form, and carved wooden handle and sheath, embellished with silver metalwork. The Kris in sheath measures 19 inches long in

Steel blade and guard with forward swept guard, hilt ring, carved wooden grip, iron pommel and lower grip ring in braid form. The 10.5 inch blade, 15.5 inches overall. We happily provide seamless in-h

This is a very interesting carved wooden and iron bell from the Kongo peoples of the Congo/ DRC , central Africa. Featuring a very fine and handsome ancestor face as the top finial on the wooden handl

Late 19th c. Iron Blade with carved wooden handle in the form of a hand, 8" long. Good condition. Provenance: From the estate of Paul Brouillard, Castine, ME.

A tall carved wooden shrine idol embellished with many vodun implements, including the iron axe of Hevioso, The God of thunder and lightning, as well as several wooden spirit figures, iron chains, ank

Tall carved wooden fetish with small spirit form on chest, animal hide and tattered textiles adorn the figure. This is a well weathered and worn vintage example. Note the stylized face, legs,knees and