Primitive Old Dogon Shrine Idol, African Art

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

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 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 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

A very old and Primitive wooden shrine idol, likely Chamba or related peoples, Cross River region of Nigeria, Africa. A wonderfully archaic example with primitive carving style and highly stylized for

Carved from a heavy dense wood and with a well worn surface, a Kneeling archaic and primitive devotee figure. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12.5 inches

This lot is for two old carved wooden shrine idols from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Well weathered with encrusted surfaces suggesting age and field use. The largest measures 12.25 inches tall.

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

A very old, possibly ancient 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. The fig

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

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

A carved wooden effigy of the trickster god "ESHU" shown with pan flute and long braided pony tail and indigo dyed coiffure. the sculpture is adorned with a cowrie shell necklace and has an undeniable

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 carved wooden effigy with highly stylized facial features and form, and most interesting is an area where it is likely a wooden phallus was once attached. Tiv or related ethnic group, Nigeria, West

A very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. Proven

A very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its c

A carved wooden male effigy with a striking face covered in offerings and with a sweating patina. The idols right arm has been worn away. Adan or Ewe peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Idol measures 10.25 in

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, it is hard to deny the age and use on t

An old carved wooden Bateba Phuwe or Spirit figure for use on local shrines. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Measures 10.5 inches on wooden base.

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina,it appears to have been chewed away by r

This is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized faces and form, exaggerated facial features, large foreh

Carved from a very heavy dense piece of wood, this male effigy from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Known as a Bateba Thil or Spirit figure, this idol was placed on local shrines to act

Tall carved wooden spirit idol meant for a Shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with obvious weathered and wear. The Statue was known as a "Bateba Phuwe"

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