Old Eroded Hemba Male Singiti Ancestor sculpture

Old and authentic example of the Arts of the Hemba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture is of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction.

A Very finely carved and well weathered old Hemba male ancestor sculpture, with obvious age, wear and decay. Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally mounted to a display st

This is a carved wooden commemorative portrait of a chief or important ancestor known as a "Singiti" sculpture from the Hemba peoples, of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. carved from a very heavy dense

A Well weathered and worn sculpture of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction. Such commissions were divinely sanctioned when a sitting chief was visited

This carved wooden male effigy represents an idealized portrait of a Hemba Singiti ancestor, such sculptures commemorated important deceased chiefs and important members of the tribe to recall their p

This is a fantastic tall Male ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa.This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aesthe

A Tall and refined carved wooden male ancestor with classic facial features, ceremonial cap, carved beard and serene facial expression. Among the Hemba, ancestor effigies are called Singiti. These fig

A carved wooden male ancestor figure with incised designs around the eyes, and forehead, as well as on the chest. The figure is carved from a dense heavy wood and is heavily eroded , suggesting some a

This is a very finely carved Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use

An African DRC Congo Hemba Singiti male figure sculpture (20th century) carved wood depicting male ancestor with closed almond shaped eyes pronounced forehead, three lobed coiffure and beard, with han

This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Hemba peoples, Central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well weathered patina from handling over many years. The Statue

A very finely carved wooden ancestor sculpture with enlarged head and very serene facial treatment, with down cast eyes and somber aesthetic. Hemba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The Statue measures 23 i

A rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that imp

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a male ancestor with raised areas of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the

A highly decorated and well worn old Dengese male ancestor sculpture with ornate body designs and classic features and form. Kuba/Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. the figure measures 28 inches tall.

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

A Finely carved old wooden Male ancestor sculpture featuring a classic Pende peoples style carving, well handled surface and professionally mounted. The statue measures 18.5 inches on its display stan

Finely carved Old wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 15 1/4 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 3 lb shipping weight. Each man and woman is believed to have

Carved wooden sculpture from the Congo, central Africa. An elegant and refined example of a Kifwebe society ancestor sculpture. Custom mounted to wooden display stand. Measures 11 .5 inches tall. ( 10

A heavily eroded old Hemba Ancestor figure, Hemba; D.R. CongoThe figure well carved and of good size with a majority of the surface eroded due to insect depredation after the statue was likely abandon

A Very old carved wooden male ancestor sculpture from the Benin / Yoruba peoples, Southern Benin, Northern Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture features a male seated in a very unique position with a w

A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements a

An African D.R.C. Congo Hemba Singiti male power figure sculpture (19th Century), carved wood, pigment, glass depicting male ancestral figure with carved opening at top of head with small wood rods st

Democratic Republic Of The Congo, the Hemba sculptural tradition is devoted mainly to representation of male ancestors and the style and pose of this example is typical - hands on hips and stomach pro