Rare Bamana Tchiwara Shrine Figure Ex J. Camp Gallery

Rare and old Bamana Tchiwara society shrine figure, a carved wooden shrine idol with incised scar designs and shown wearing a carved antelope headdress. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure would

This is a Rare and important Metoko carved wooden and painted figure with highly stylized form and facial features. Statues of this type adorned the graves of dignitaries of the "Bukota", a secret soc

A finely carved wooden dance mask with classic facial features, stylized form, and tall antelope horns surmounted by an ancestor figure. The entire mask is embellished with beads and textiles and wond

A carved wooden mask with exaggerated eyes and a well handled and worn surface suggesting ritual use, most likely used in initiation ceremonies. Mbangani or Binji peoples mask, Congo, central Africa.

A carved wooden stool featuring a finely carved ancestor head that would act as a handle, incised designs, and a golden honey colored surface patina suggesting great use and handling over many years.

A rare old carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female effigy holding her infant child, presumably a fertility idol. The sculpture has some raised scar designs stylized coiffure, shown seated

A very rare Luba or Kalanga carved wooden Staff top with metal ( aluminum) wrapped areas to protect the staff, what remains is stable. The staff top has extensive wear and erosion and is likely a late

A finely carved old wooden mask with raffia grass headdress still attached. The mask features the classic heavy lidded eyes, deep facial scars as well as a well handled surface suggesting years of fie

A carved wooden Tsaay disc shaped mask with raised linear designs, kaolin clay pigment and attached feather collar and raffia grass regalia. The handling and wear suggest many years of traditional use

A Fine Yoruba Gelede mask, carved wood with kaolin clay pigment. The mask features a Butchers scene with two figures and a goat. The mask measures 18 inches tall x 15 inches deep and 15 inches wide. A

A very fine and rare old senufo Shrine figure in the form of a horse. Senufo peoples,West Africa. The Size is 10 inches long x 8.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex McConnell Coll, VA; Ex Kahan Gallery, NY

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.

This is a very fine and rare Lega carved wooden shrine figure known as (Iginga). The wood is well handled and shows obvious wear. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 12.5 inches tall - Ex

This is a very fine and rare Lega carved wooden shrine figure known as (Iginga). The wood is well handled and shows obvious wear. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall - Ex.

This is a very fine and rare Lega carved wooden shrine figure known as (Iginga). The wood is well handled and shows obvious wear. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall - Ex.

Antique African Bambara (Bamana) Metal Shrine Figure, Mali. On stand. Provenance: Gallery DeRoche, San Francisco. Size: 9.5'' x 2.5'' x .5'' (24 x 6 x 1 cm); Height on Stand: 9.75" (25 cm). Ex. Cathry

A very rare and important large scale shrine sculpture of a Mother and her children, shown seated with infant feeding on her lap as well as two other figures on either side of the mother figure. The s

A very fine and old Lega Iginga figure , a carved wooden shrine idol with weathered and worn surface patina. Iginga is a generic Lega term for human figurines owned by the highest-ranking members of t

This is a carved wooden shrine idol featuring a wonderfully abstract human form with arms raised above the head. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The carving measures 14 x 5 inches. The figure was acquire

Excellent and early Kongo Yombe Fetish with energetic facial style, raised linear designs, remains of red and white pigments and embellished with beads and grass woven regalia. The Fetish measures 18

A carved wooden mask with scarification designs carved in relief, well weathered and well handled surface and remains of fiber headdress. The mask measures 10.25 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide. A meta

A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised linear designs and a very well handled and deep patina to the surface. Lovale peoples, Angola Africa. Provenance: Ex Sol and Josephine Levitt, New Yo

Carved wood with raffia grass headdress attached. Note the small mirror embedded into the forehead. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 16 inches tall x 11 inches wide. A metal displa

A carved wooden mask with enlarged eyes accented with remnants of kaolin clay pigment and an overall stylized face and form. Note the well weathered patina from wear and handling. Mbagani peoples, DRC