Pair of Iron Shrine Figures from the Dogon Ex Dr. Healy

A pair of Bold hand forged Iron shrine idols from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. The largest measures 9.25 inches tall on its custom base. Provenance: The Dr. Brian Healy estate, New York.

A set of two hand forged iron shrine sculptures from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. Two figures made by the village blacksmith for use on a Nommo shrine. The figures shown kneeling and in prayer like

A Carved wooden effigy with highly exaggerated form, zig zag arms, stylied ears and facial features and a well handled surface patina. The exact ethnic group is a matter of debate on this sculpture. A

A charming antique Cut Tin shrine with cut and painted floral border and interior pedestal for religious relics. Early 20th century Mexico. The shrine measures 15 inches tall x 12.5 inches wide x 9 in

Antique Carved wooden effigy of a catholic priest or Monk with traditional robes , coiffure style and presented on a pedestal. The sculptures measures 15 inches tall. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy es

A hand forged Iron Phallus from the FON peoples and part of the Vodun religion. It is said that such relics were placed in fields to act as fertility fetish, as well as worn on the hips of women who w

A Wonderful and highly stylized bronze bracelet cast in thick bronze with a wonderful stylized "twisted" form, geometric designs adorn the bottom edges. The Bracelet seems quite heavy to wear and meas

A carved wooden shrine idol featuring an abstract idol with tall antelope like horns and stylized torso. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. Measures 14.5 i

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

A highly stylized carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully exaggerated facial features and form. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 12.25 ( 13.5 on wood base) Provenance: The

Carved wood , painted with kaolin clay pigments. Ewe shrine Figure, Ghana/ Togo, West Africa. Exhibited SMA Museum of African Art in 2012. Provenance: Ex Collection Dr Noble & Jean Endicott, NYC. The

A very rare pair of Teke shrine figures, each carved from a single piece of wood and showing plenty of handling and wear. This is a large old and rare set. Teke peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex.

Dogon Peoples, shrine alter figures, ex-museum, 20th c., Mali, dark stained carved wood, with four fully modeled busts over pedestal base decorated in the round with eleven human figures, mounted to p

Greek terracotta bust of a female, probably the goddess Aphrodite, ca. 4th century BC. The figure measures 5.75 x 3 inches. provenance: Ex The Dr Brian Healy estate, New york.

A pair of Brass and iron figures attached to each other with a hand made chain. The bronze was melted over two iron spikes. Pairs of these brass figures are commissioned whenever a new member is induc

Large Pair of Chinese Han Painted Pottery Animal Figures. Provenance: Provenance: Ex collection of Dr. Horacio Fabrega, Pittsburgh, PA; Freeman's Auction, Lot 433A, 3/20/2010; Private Collection, Pitt

A Diminutive carved wooden ancestor in stylized form with a deep well handled surface patina. The figure measures 5 inches tall. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New

A pair of Dogon bronze figures, 19 century or earlier, 3-1/2 H & 4 H " Provenance: Ex Bronx Collection

A very fine and rare Dogon or Tellem peoples Bronze shrine figure from Mali, West Africa. The tellum cultures dates to pre 16th century. A stylized anthropomorphic figure with hands slightly raised to

A well weathered and eroded old shrine idol featuring two faces in either direction, a encrusted surface of ritual offerings and a overall powerful and dramatic presence. Such figures are called bateb

Carved wooden shrine altar featuring six ancestor figures. While the purpose for which it was created is not entirely clear, the rich patina of this Dogon figural group and the flatted top suggests a

A carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the head

A bold and dramatic example of the Vodun shrine art, a pair of Bocio or spirit figures Bound together with various magic implements and offerings. Ewe or related ethnic group, Benin, West Africa. The