Old Fang Bieri Figure . Ghana

Male figure standing with slightly bent knees, in the style of those placed on top of reliquary containers as guardians. Long thick locks and big staring eyes made of copper disks, the forehead and th

Uncommon with moveable arms. 1900-1920s. 18 1/2 inches high.

A small Central African Fang people Nlo Bieri reliquary female figure from Gabon. The Nlo Bieri reliquary figure is a part of the Fang peoples ritual and spiritual beliefs. The figure is adorned with

Ashanti/Akan old figure, Ivory Coast/Liberia/Ghana, standing male figure, probably Akan-speaking peoples, Ghana, ringed neck, detailed coiffure, hole in forehead, the blackened and somewhat eroded woo

This is a very finely carved old wooden bust or sculpture from the Fang peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The masterfully crafted figure features a Ngil type mask face on a scepter like form. the Style,

African Fang Reliquary Guardian Figure, Equatorial Guinea. Carved wood. On Included stand. Provenance: Old French Collection; Private Collection, NY. Size: 18'' x 5.25'' x 4.5'' (46 x 13 x 11 cm) Heig

A Carved wooden female effigy with a well worn and well handled surface, erosion to the feet and an overall weathered and field used patina. Akan speaking peoles, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 13

Terracotta, Singing bird with "cowrie shell" applique. 8 1/2". 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The first were fo

Terracotta, Comprising a coiled snake and a keening man. 5 1/2" to 11 1/2". 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with well handled and polished surface and wonderful stylized female form and facial features. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 22.5 inches tall

This is a rare and very interesting old wooden sculpture from the Akan speaking tribes of Ghana. The exact ethnic group is unknown. The sculpture is quite large and measures 31 inches tall. The featur

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. a classic ‘phallic’ ancestor figures constructed as a reversed ‘Y�

A very fine old carved wooden Mother & children sculpture on the back of a feline. The sculpture from a single piece of wood is a masterpiece of Fanti tribal arts, Ghana, West Africa. The Figure measu

Terracotta, 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Large seated hunched figure with clasped hands at knees. 15" tall. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. T

Terracotta, 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. With open nostrils. Concave depression on top of head. 13 1/2". Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The

Terracotta, 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Keening or braying terracotta pottery figure of an animal with raised head. 10" long. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is know

Terracotta, 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Janus head lid on large bodied pot. 23 1/2" tall. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The first were fou

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. a classic ‘phallic’ ancestor figures constructed as a reversed ‘Y�

A very old, possibly early to mid 20th century terracotta sculpture from the Ashanti / Akan peoples of Ghana, Africa. A large and very heavy figure with a serene face and expression with black painted

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. A classic phallic ancestor figures constructed as a reversed Y, The Daga

This is a very old and field used shrine sculpture from the Dagari (Dagarti) ethnic group of Ghana / Burkina Faso, West Africa. A classic phallic ancestor figures constructed as a reversed Y, The Daga

A very rare Old carved wooden reliquary head from the Byeri Cult of the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Among the fang peoples figurative sculptures were produced for the ancestor cult, or "Byeri," which

wood, middle brown patina, elongated massive upper part of the body, leg zone rudimentary, head with cheek scarifications and conical coiffure, min. dam., missing part (stool), crack (back), slight tr

Fine Ashanti Fertility Figure, Ghana akua'ba Wood with black patina, beads Height 9 1/4in (23.5cm) Provenance Constance McCormick Fearing Collection, Santa Barbara, acquired in the 1960s Thence by de