Mali. Bambara people. 1800 circa. Stylized figure old

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is a very old carved wooden image of the Hogon, the Village shaman, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa.features a image of an elder man with stylized coiffure and beard, shown seated on

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a hard dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, and appears to be a staff to

Mali. Dogon people. AE Ring. Stylized human figures on top. 1850 AD. 34 gr. - 6,5x2,5 cm. Rare

Group of (2) wrought iron human ritual figures, Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa, likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 7.25”H (larger figure), 5.75”H (smaller figure). PROVEN

Antelope Headdress (Chi Wara) with male and female Janus figures, Bambara People, Mali. The mask honors Chi Wara, a mythical creature who taught the Bambara to grow grain. When crops are hoed, dancers

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

Mali. Bambara people. AE Ring. Used as currency and ornament. 1800 AD. With fetish face. 47 gr. (1,65 oz) - 6x3,5 cm. (1,2x2,1 inch). EF. Rare.

Mali. Bambara people. AE Ring. Used as currency and ornament. 1800 AD. With three faces. 29 gr. (1 oz) - 3x5 cm. (1,2x2 inch). EF. Rare.

Old African Zoomorphic Power Figure (Boli), Bamana People, Mali. Early 20th C. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 14'' x 24'' x 9'' (36 x 61 x 23 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Rese

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

A Fine Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.This headdress sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood to honor that original mythical being. Under C

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.

West Africa, Mali, Bamana / Dogon peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved door lock depicting a stylized figure riding a horse atop a broad panel incised with linear patterns and an o

From one of the oldest tribal entities on the continent, Tellem forebears of the Dogon date back many centuries. This exceptionally large and fine ancestral warrior is anvil and hammer wrought, worked

Bambara People, carved wood female figure, 20th c., Mali Region, dark patina, her hair in braids, hands touching shoulders, with cloth fabric skirt, 22"h Provenance: The Estate of Philip Martin Pearls

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