Old Dogon or Tellum Headrests

A rare pair of carved wooden headrest , small flat carvings with incised geometric designs and signs of use over many years. Dogon / Tellum peoples, Mali, West Africa. Each headrest measures 7 x 3.75

This is an old and fascinating object from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. This janus form headrest features two Horse head finials along the sides of a deeply scooped head rest block. Carved

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

A Tall carved wooden Dance mask representing the sacred Hornbill bird with female ancestor image on top and various painted designs, woven grass rope for attachment. Known locally as a (Dyodyomini),Do

Massive Old Dogon Carved Wood Sculpture: 91" H., Mali; multi tiered. Size: 91.5'' x 22.25'' x 22.25'' (232 x 57 x 57 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A wonderful stylized Avian form Bronze with burial patina. Dogon or related ethnic group, Mali, West Africa. The bronze measures 7 inches tall. Ex Michael Rhodes Gallery, NYC.

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

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 fine old carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a very tall female form of "Ya Kamma" The most important female

This is a rare oldceremonial container from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Carved from a hard wood with incised geometric designs and featuring two male riders on horseback, and the vessel is also

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

Very fine old bronze bell with handle and lizard motif, Dogon peoples ( or related ethnic group) Mali, West Africa.The Bronze bell measures 7.25 x 6 inches ( 18 inches tall on display stand)

Old Dogon Carved Wood Figural Container Box, Mali, Africa. Size: 31'' x 15'' x 88'' (79 x 38 x 224 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, weathered with thick encrusted sacrificial patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base a

Old Dogon Ladder, Mali: 70.75" H (180 cm). Carved wood. Early to Mid 20th c. On stand. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

Carved wooden mask from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. This mask represents a rabbit, known by the Dogon as a "Dyommo" mask. Adorned with tall tabbit ears and various paints and organic pigme

Old carved wooden female shrine idol with encrusted surface suggesting ritual applications. Measures 17 inches tall.

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear and minor wood losses. Crazing of old encrustation patina evident. Dogon standing figure, one hand on shoulder, other held to knee. Purchased

Old Dogon Ladder, Mali: 94" H (239 cm). Carved wood. Early to Mid 20th c. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A carved wooden male effigy of Dyougou Serou, and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed.This sculpture measures 15 inches tall or 16.5 inches tall on professional custom displ

This is a rare and powerful old wood sculpture of the primordial ancestor couple, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The sculpt

This is a very fine old carved wooden Mother & Child / Maternity sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features an elegant female Mother holding her

A very old and interesting example of African Art from the Dogon peoples of mali, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable age and wear and a dry surface patina suggesting a fair amount of time exspos