Mangbetu Prestige Pipe with Ancestor image, African Art

a rare old Mangbetu peoples Pipe Bowl or Stove from the Congo, central Africa.Carved wood sculpture with energetic pose and face, incised facial designs, swept up coiffure and lovely golden honey colo

Elegant carved wooden staff or scepter from the Attie peoples of the lagoons region, Cote De Ivorie. carved wood with finely crafted form and featuring a classic ancestor image with hands above head c

This is a contemporary carved wooden post from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. Traditionally such posts were part of the men's meeting house and were considered sacred images. Despite the well h

Vintage carved wooden granary door with four ancestor images holding the hands to the face. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The door measures 16 x 12.5 inches.

This is a tall Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form of the head which is pa

This is a vintage wood sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture features a elongate head from cranial deformation, a tradition practiced by the Mangbetu until the

This is a Male Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a hard wood in male form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures hands are behind her back

Really impressive old Plank mask from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. A carved wooden dance mask with ancestor image and archaic mask face. There are old iron staples repairs to the plank to hol

A lovely carved wooden female ancestor image with raised scarification and tattoos and well handled and worn surface. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall.

Carved wooden helmet / hat with Horn bill bird, Ancestor images and some tribal designs. This hat was collected in Situ by Artist Steve Tobin in the early 1990's. It is very well weathered and worn, b

A carved wooden sculpture featuring janus faced ancestor images with Red and white kaolin clay paint around the eyes , accented with linear designs. The Classic round open ears are also evident in the

A old and well weathered carved wooden dance crest featuring a male ancestor image with unusual hat form that likely represents a 19th century french sailors cap. The wood is very dry and light weight

Carved wooden female ancestor image with thick organic pigment and wonderfully stylized form. From the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Measures 17 inches tall. From the Dogon peoples of Mali, West

101 Tabakspfeife Grasland, Kamerun Holz, Gelbguss, Kupfer, Polsternägel. L 75 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Heinz Jappert, Basel. Kunstvoll gestaltete Prestige-Tabakspfeifen, aus Gelbguss, welche im Wachs

A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

Tall carved wooden mask from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. This mask features a "Dyougou Serou" ancestor figure seated on top with hands to the face, an image of an ancestor hiding his face

A lovely carved wooden headrest featuring the image of an ancestor on the back of an antelope with stylized form and facial features. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The headrest measures 6.5 x 6.25 inch

This is a rare Old carved wooden image of an ancestor from the Dan peoples of Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. The sculpture is quite old and the form is very interesting, with an overall well handled surf

A Vintage carved wooden shutter or door with two ancestor images carved in relief. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The door measures 223 x 11.5 inches. provenance: A private NYC collection.

Carved wooden image of an Attie ancestor on horseback , from the lagoons region of the Ivory Coast of west Africa. Measures 12.5 x 8 inches.

This is a very rare and unusual carved wooden image of a Male ancestor from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. The sculpture is quite exaggerated and the form is very interesting. Some obvious h

Carved wooden mallet or Gong striker used to play percussion instruments. Elaborate carved wood with ancestor image and woven textile padding. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Measures 11.5 in

A Bold carved wooden image of a standing Ancestor figure with white glass inset eyes, long beard and raised tribal scars on the abdomen. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12.5 inche

A Bold carved wooden image of a seated Ancestor figure with white glass inset eyes and raised tribal scars on the abdomen. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12 inches tall, 13.5 inc