HAUNTING EWE VODUN SHRINE FETISH AFRICAN ART

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very simplistic form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

Carved wooden sculpture with untold layers of textiles and organic substances poured upon it as part of the ceremonial use of the fetish. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The figure measures 10.25 inches on

A Carved wooden fetish idol with very squared off form and heavy patina of sacrificial matter and indigo dye. Ewe peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The fetish measures 10 inches tall.

A bold and dramatic example of the Vodun shrine art, a pair of Bocio or spirit figures Bound together with various magic implements and offerings. Ewe or related ethnic group, Benin, West Africa. The

An unusual and rare carved stone horned fetish figure from the Ewe peoples of Togo, West Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall ( 16 inches tall on professional display stand which is included) Th

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

A carved wooden Monkey with hands held in a sign of offering. Traditionally known as "Gbekre" they were placed on shrines hidden from the view of others and considered powerful mediums to the spirit w

Carved wooden effigy of a Monkey with hands extended in a gesture of offering, with heavy patina of organic matter and adorned with ropes and animal hide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figur

A Carved wooden idol with various decorations, ceremonial cap, iron necklace and armbands as well as a metal plate sealing a cavity in the echst, and the various mineral pigments painting the object.

A rare and interesting old Loma shrine fetish in the form of a bird, with encrusted surface and remains of embellishments like rope and shells, suggesting years of ritual field use. The sculpture meas

A carved wooden male effigy with a striking face covered in offerings and with a sweating patina. The idols right arm has been worn away. Adan or Ewe peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Idol measures 10.25 in

Very Old field used carved wooden shrine idols from the Mossi and the Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Taller Mossi idol has a genuine encrusted surface and was in the Steve Tobin collecti

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

A Unusual carved wooden idol that has been completely wrapped in textiles and woven string. the figure measures 16 inches tall on a custom display stand. pare peoples, tanzania, Africa. provenance: Th

A lovely vintage carved wooden effigy of a "venavai" female with serene semi closed eyes and well handled surface patina, adorned with glass beads. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The sculpture measures 11

A set of two carved wooden male and female idols from the Ewe peoples of Ghana, West Africa. Well worn and polished, such idols were traditionally rubbed and cared for as living spirits , a similar tr

A Carved wooden idol completely covered in hand hammered iron spikes and other sacrificial offering type material in a layered patina. The figure measures 26 inches tall.

Tall Impressive Lobi Ti Puo Magic fetish from the LOBI of Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved wooden idol with traditional rasied hand thought to deflect magic spells, witchcraft and Illness, a protecti

A older carved wooden male shrine idol shown playing a flute and holding an exaggerated erect phallus hidden under a textile loin cloth. Fon peoples, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The figure measures

Bold and powerful sculpture of a magic fetish with various nails and other assorted regalia driven into or tied to the fetish to empower it. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Measures 30 inches tall.

This is a fantastic vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with inset glass eyes, a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered

An unusual carved wooden magic fetish with sacrificial offerings and standing on one leg with erect phallus. The statue measures 17.5 inches tall. Ewe peoples, Togo, West Africa.

Carved wooden effigy of a monkey with attached animal feathers,hide and hair. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The magic fetish sculpture measures 17 inches tall.

This is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig