Monumental Pende Female Ancestor Shrine Idol

A large and impressive old Pende female ancestor sculpture with well weathered surface and shown with one had to her breast, perhaps suggesting a fertility idol. The hard wood sculpture was painted wi

A carved wooden female shrine idol with traditional style and form, well handled surface and signs of age and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 10 inches tall.

A very large carved wooden village shrine idol of a female ancestor with enlarged belly perhaps suggesting a maternity shrine and shown with one hand on the shoulder and a wonderful facial expression.

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden female sculpture from the HOLO peoples of Angola, Central Africa. This is a well weathered and very old example of an ancestor shrine idol. Featuring a stylized

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

This is a very old carved wooden female idol with unusual traditional features and a weathered surface suggesting some age. Such sculptures were placed on shrines as protection from evil spirits. From

This is a very old carved wooden female idol with unusual traditional features and a weathered surface suggesting some age. Such sculptures were placed on shrines as protection from evil spirits. From

This is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Yaka or Zombo peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka female ancestor sculpture in a kneeling posture with a well handled surface and raffia g

This is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Yaka peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka female ancestor sculpture in a kneeling posture with a well handled surface. The figure measures

A Tall carved wooden female effigy with incised and raised scar designs, large semi circular ears, facial scars and mineral pigments. The alusi are housed in shrines or ceremonial compounds where they

Large carved wooden idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a male ancestor with his arm raised high in the air. The Lobi carve bateba to

This is a very rare old wooden idol sculpture from the Ngbaka peoples of the Lualaba river region, in the heart of Africa, the Congo. Very well weathered and worn female shrine idol with undeniable ag

Eroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handled

A tall carved wooden female shrine idol with arms out stretched and hands in a gesture of prayer to the heavens. The figure measures 24 inches tall ( 26 inches on professional quality base) Pare or re

A carved wooden female effigy with thick encrusted sacrificial surface patina that sweats in the sunlight, suggesting years of ritual applications or offerings. Such images of female ancestral spirits

A carved wooden female image with highly stylized facial features and form. Likely used on a personal shrine as a medium to the world of ancestral spirits. Montol peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculptu

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

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

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.

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A Very proud Female Ancestor shown holding a staff, a symbol of rank among the tribe. Carved wood with a well weathe

A rare carved wooden Iginga figure in janus form, with both male and female attributes and a overall well handled and field used surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The figure measures 1

A carved wooden female effigy in a unique Janus Form, a female idol with two torso and heads but only one lower half of the body. Perhaps some esoteric idol created as a medium to the spirit world. Lo

Old and weathered carved wooden female effigy with retractable arms ( one lost) and obvious age and exposure to the elements. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. This shrine idol measures 24 inches tall

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with almost cubistic features, traditional form and golden honey colored patina from handling. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 37 inches