Primitive Tribal Carved Wooden Animal Vessel Bowl

Carved tribal wood statue. A wooden figural wildlife work depicting an allegorical creature. Origin is likely African. No apparent signature. From the Chicago estate of American gallerist and philanth

African 20th century tribal primitive hand carved wood and stone bowl and bookend sculpture. The oval shaped exotic wooden bowl is 3 sectioned in manner and features 3 hippos atop. The multicolored Ki

Carved wooden Divination vessel with two females shown supporting bowl atop their head and with highly stylized form and intricate incised designs. Mboko are traditionally used as divination tools and

A carved wooden ceremonial vessel depicting a Mother with her child bundled to her back. The mother is shown holding the bowl, which conveys an act of devotion and symbolizes prayer. Such vessels are

A large carved wooden ritual vessel, likely used to mix and prepare ingredients, possibly for ceremonial uses. The Vessel features a male and female couple as the support for the bowl. The Vessel meas

An African tribal primitive carved wood statue. Features abstract ethnographic work in ebonized wood, with a female figure in head and bust forming into a large serving spoon vessel. No apparent signa

A very rare old Shaman's medicine horn with a carved wooden stopper featuring a shaman riding a Singha Lion like effigy. The vessel is made from an animal horn with an ancestral face carved at the tip

A wonderful late 19th/ Early 20th century field used drinking vessel gourd with carved wooden lid featuring an ancestor head , animal hide and woven grass handle. The Gourd has a deep well handled sur

A tall carved wooden female effigy shown carrying a vessel or burden on her head. A well handled primitive example with signs of age and field use/ handling. The figure measures 19.5 inches ( 21.5 in

DESCRIPTION: Carved wooden vessel sculpture depicting a large lidded bowl atop a human figure. Bowl is decorated with various animals and its lid is topped with two monkeys eating. Human figure is cro

A primitive and archaic carved wooden magic idol with a large open vessel on its head that at one time held a magic bundle, and with a heavily layered surface patina throughout suggesting ritual offer

A tall carved wooden vessel with fitted lid, decorated with a monkey chewing a root, and the body of the vessel on top is decorated with animal forms, and the entire piece is supported by a highly sty

A well handled old Medicine Gourd container with carved wooden stopper in the form of a classic Mwana Hiti doll, The vessel was adorned with old glass beads and animal hide and has an undeniable well

Carved wooden sculpture of a female ancestor holding a large bowl above her head and shown seated on a lion with open mouth, perhaps a divination vessel. The entire sculpture shows age and wear and a

A field used carved wooden bowl with incised linear designs and four well worn feet. Nupe peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The Bowl measures 11.5 x 8 inches.

A Finely carved wooden milk bowl with a wonderful stylized face on the sides and old tribal repairs and pour spout. The vessel feels well used and appears to have generations of field use. Shi peoples

Carved wooden effigy of a kneeling devotee with leopard skin skirt. The figure has a large bowl on top, most likely used as a divination vessel. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 9.

A Carved wooden female Designed to forecast future events, this bowl bearer—known as a mboko (the name for the sacred vessel held by the figure) Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 1

A very primitive and powerful carved wooden mask with encrusted surface, simple open eye holes on weathered and worn mask face, adorned with round patch of animal hide. Toma peoples, Guinea, West Afri

Comprising two ovular examples and a large round bowl with buckle wear. Round bowl 19 3/4" diameter.

An African tribal primitive carved wood face mask sculpture. Features ethnographic work in polychrome decorated wood. No apparent signature. From the Chicago estate of American gallerist and philanthr

With spiked rim and dark stained body. 9 1/4" diameter.

An antique carved wood African primitive folk art sculpture. A figural work with hand applied polychrome pigment, modeled as a tribal chief's head. Produced to surmount a staff or scepter. Presented w

Ca. first half 20thC (and earlier). All appear to be in very good original condition without much defect or condition issues of note. Largest bowl measures 2 1/4" high and 12 3/4" wide. Smallest lidde