Large Dogon Ritual Idol, African Tribal Art

large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor with elongated and exaggerated arms and hands in stylized pose

This is a large well weathered old wooden mask carved by the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. This Mask represents the Dyommo or Rabbit and was worn during festivals and ceremonial rituals of the D

A very handsome carved wooden Horse & Rider sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a heavily weathered and pitted surface, some minor losses to

A very nice old and extremely heavy carved wooden effigy of a Elder or perhaps the "Hogon" the village shaman/priest. The figure of an old man wearing a few talisman and adorned with incised designs o

This is a very interesting old wooden effigy of a Male ancestor holding an offering bowl. This sculpture likely represents a Hogon or village medicine man / Priest.The Dogon peoples depend spiritually

Mali 16th - 18th Century Wood, 100 cm Provenance: Günther Steffens Collection, Johannesburg, South Africa Private collection, The Netherlands, 2015-2018 David Serra Fine Tribal Art, Barcelona Pr

A very old and rare "Kibsi" ancestral sculpture found only on the Yatenga plains in Burkina faso. This is a rare substyle of Dogon tribal arts, a primitive,traditional form with weathered and sun-bake

This is a very large carved wooden healing fetish idol from the Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A very elongated and exaggerated example with wonderful slender arms, torso and form. Note the large ir

A Finely carved wooden shrine idol depicting an ancestor with highly stylized arms and form. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The wooden sculpture measures 12 inches tall.

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great

A very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example a

Title: Large Fang Ngil mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Description: Rituals of justice and African masks Fang. The appearance of these masks coated with kaolin (the white color evokes the power

A Very finely cast lidded vessel featuring seated ancestors at the base and on top of the lid, and embellished with circular motifs. The vessel measures 9.5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. P

A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

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

Large carved wooden ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, mali, West Africa. Consisting of 6 ancestor images, all joined together under a top piece and showing some obvious age, weathering and we

5 Ritual-Colliers, "amma talu" Dogon, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Stein. H 31 - 58 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Eisenketten aus gewun

This is a very large and heavy wood sculpture of an Old man , or village elder / Hogon from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. carved from a single piece of very heavy dense wood and having an ob

This is a very nice older example of the Dogon Equestrian art works from Mali, West Africa. carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, featuring a tall and noble warrior with bow and quiver.

A carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized features and ironwork imbedded into the head as a "ritual" charge. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The idol measures 21 inches tall.

A large heavy carved wooden village idol with traditional style mask like face, incised deigns, traditional , almost cubist form, a animal hide like vest and feather coiffure. Songye peoples, Congo, A

A very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. Proven

This is a very nice older example of the Dogon Equestrian art works from Mali, West Africa. carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, featuring a tall and noble warrior with bow and quiver.

Old vintage example of the Baule arts of west Africa. Excellent older carving with age and wear.Condition Report: Very well weathered and worn, stress fractures and wear, in fair condition.Provenance: