Mali 1950 Old Tribal Bambara people Figure Wooden

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

Very Old Tall carved wooden mask with archaic style face and antelope horns with ancestor figure. This mask does appear to be an old field used example. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa The

A very old and abstract Chiwara headdress sculpture from the Bamana ( Bambara ) peoples of Mali, West Africa. This figure measures 21.5 inches tall.Among the Bamana, oral traditions credit a mythical

Older carved wooden mask with stylized zoomorphic form and obvious handling and wear, note the well handled surface patina from the hands of men over many years. Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The mas

Elongated and elaborate carved wooden antelope sculpture with feline / leopard, incised designs and classic chiwara form. Bamana/ bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The headdress measures 23 x 11 inches.

Vintage carved wooden door lock from the Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa.

A Finely carved old wooden mask with stylized braided coiffure, elongated face, incised scar designs and embellished with shells and glass beads. Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measu

A Very old carved wooden figure with a highly stylized and slender form, shown with ritual "crook" and overall exaggerated features. Dogon peoples, Seno plains, Sangha Village, Mali, Africa. Provenanc

A Vintage to antique carved wooden articulated puppet of a female with elaborate coiffure and movable arms. Old textile dress with breasts exposed. Bambara / Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 27 in

Carved wooden figures with a deep well handled surface. Perhaps early or colonial figures carved for the Art trade.Senufo peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Statues measure 9 inches tall ( tallest) and h

Rare and old Bamana Tchiwara society shrine figure, a carved wooden shrine idol with incised scar designs and shown wearing a carved antelope headdress. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure would

A primitive carved wooden marionette figure head with a dramatic hyena like face and a well handled surface. Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The Staff measures 31 inches tall x 15 inches across.

A dramatic carved wooden female sculpture with strong carving style and rigid form. Female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figures are an idealization of

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

A carved wooden sculpture of a elderly man with an elongated and twisted form. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The Figure has been custom mounted and measures 33 inches tall.

A very old and weathered hand hammered and wrought Iron sculpture of a warrior or ancestor of the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Custom mounted to a wooden base, the figure itself measures 10 inches tal

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

A carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the head

Old carved wooden door lock in anthropomorphic form , featuring a ancestor figure with stylized face and headdress and sliding crossbolt. Dogon or Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The Lock measures 17 x

Carved wooden effigy of a horse and rider with heavily encrusted surface suggesting use as a shrine object. The figure is weathered and eroded, and adorned with old glass beads. Dogon peoples, Mali, A

Mali. Bambara people. Bird wooden mask. 1905 gr. (66,7 oz.) 53x23x22 cm (20,7x9x8,6 inch). Rare. The most distinguishing feature of these masks is the projection extending down from the forehead to th

A rare carved wooden Yaka peoples fetish figure known as "Phuungu" with layered and encrusted surface patina suggesting genuine age and ritual use. Such figures served as containers for protective mag

A vintage sculpture from the Bamana / Bambara peoples sculpture from Mali, Africa. Carved wooden image of a female carrying a vessel above her head. The sculpture shows wear and handling and may have

A carved wooden figurine from Mali, Central Africa, art of the Bambara people. The piece is a Chiwara, an abstract antelope figure which is used in rituals associated with agriculture. The item is mou