Iran Otibago Shrine Figure, Bijogo/Bidjogo People, Bissagos Islands

A half figure in red and black pigments with head set on a ringed neck rising from an abstract torso and grooved circular base. Shrine figures such as this serve as receptacles for the souls of the an

A carved wooden shrine object with tall slender ringed neck, carved face and top hat, embellished with animal hide beard, red textile and encrusted surface. To the Bidjogo peoples, the spirits of the

This is a large and heavily eroded Korwar Figure, carved from a very heavy and dense wood and showing some excellent open-work design. Kowar peoples, Biak Island, Irian Jaya (West New Guinea). The ido

Bidjogo Seated Figure, Bissagos Islands iran Wood with dark brown and reddish-brown encrusted patina Height 10in (25cm) Provenance Amyas Naegele, New York California Private Collection (AHDR

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

This is a very fine and rare Old Alusi Shrine idol figure from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A carved wooden figure with tall central crest, accented with a yellow mineral pigment , the face is n

A monumental and ancient carved wooden Offering shrine or bowl featuring a female Figure, Yoruba peoples, Igbomina region, Nigeria, Late 19th to mid-20th century, Wood, paint.This is a bowl carrier or

A fine Kerewa spirit board (Titi Ebiha), Kerewa people, Goaribari Island; Gulf province Papua New Guinea. (C. First half 20th Century).Of typical form for the type, the board with a classical figure i

A very fine carved wooden spoon with a highly stylized ancestor figure as the handle with ornate coiffure and classic form. Ifugao peoples, Luzon Island, Philippines. The spoon measures 6.75 inches lo

A very fine carved wooden spoon with an elegant female ancestor figure as the handle and a well handled smooth surface patina. Ifugao peoples, Luzon Island, Philippines. The spoon measures 6.75 inches

Rapa Nui People, Moai paepae fertility figure, 19th/20th c., Easter Island, carved hardwood, rare female figure modeled standing with carved coiffure, inlaid eyes, ear plugs, standing with hands over

This is a very rare and powerful old carved wooden effigy of a Monkey, created for use on a ritual shrine by the Mbra Cult of the Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The figure has an encrusted s

A carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks coll

Hornbill harvest figure comprised of five painted wooden pieces with hunters, gamalan, rice barn, Iban People, Sarawak, Malaysia. Early/Mid 20th c. Cf Newton & Barbier Islands and Ancestors, fig. 76 (

Central America, San Blas Islands, Kuna Culture Group of Thirty Carved Wooden UchusIn the Kuna culture, the indigenous people believed that good spirits could be trapped in the carved wooden figures c

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 Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures

carved stylized male figure, the circular head with exaggerated features in relief, curved shoulders, slightly spread legs, rectangular torso; the face with distinct brow, almond shaped eyes, rounded

20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 72" x 15" x 12" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Igbo are one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups. Each Igbo village, defined by lineage, contains l

Monumental West African Igbo Shrine Figure. Nigeria.Male figure, carved and paint decorated wood.Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 64'' x 11.5'' x 8'' (163

4 Wächterfigur, "a-tshol" Baga Sitem, Guinea Holz. H 52 cm. Provenienz: - Nachlass Max Kamer, St. Gallen. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. Anthropomorphe, schützende, a-tshol genannte Kopfskulptur, die als

A Carved wooden effigy with highly exaggerated form, zig zag arms, stylied ears and facial features and a well handled surface patina. The exact ethnic group is a matter of debate on this sculpture. A

African Congolese Female Figure and a Yoruba Shrine Figure. Carved wood. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 21'' x 8'' x 7'' (53 x 20 x 18 cm). Height on Stand: 22.5" (57 cm);

Sitzendes Schreinfiguren-Paar, "onile" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H ♀: 40 cm; ♂: 42 cm. Provenienz: deutsche Privatsammlung, Berlin. Thermolumineszenz-Altersbesti