Rare Old Montol Idol Used to Cure Illness

A Highly stylized carved wooden sculpture with incised linear designs and exaggerated form, well weathered surface. Montol figural carving is associated with the Komtin Secret Society and used to cure

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

A very rare Old Yoruba Divination Idol , Oduoso or a Ikin Ifa , used in the divination rituals and related to the Cult of Eshu, the Yoruba Trickster god. The figure has a heavy encrusted surface and i

A carved wooden female image with highly stylized facial features and form. Likely used on a personal shrine as a medium to the world of ancestral spirits. Montol peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculptu

A Rare Old and field used example showing years of traditional use. The mask wood is old and dry. The mbangu mask is a representation of a highly regarded hunter who has been stricken with facial para

A Carved wooden Three headed Magic fetish with thick encrusted surface covered in organic matter that will sweat if near heat. This is a field used shrine idol that was field collected by Dean Ripa in

This is a very rare old field used carved wooden sculpture known as a "Bochio" , an effigy of a Female Spirit Idol with human hair on the head and genitals, with varied and layered surface patina, sug

A Rare Old carved wooden divination idol knwon by the tribe as "kakishi". Such idols are used to carry out a form of divination practice by the Luba known as "Kashekesheke". Essentially, this is a rit

This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings pr

This is a rare pair of old and field used Ibeji Twin Idols. The Yoruba peoples have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings pr

This is a rare authentic old and field used example of an Ibeji Twin Idol. Carved wood, incised tribal scars, indigo accented coiffure, areas of reddish mineral pigment and areas or decay that suggest

A Finely carved wooden lagana figure, traditionally used by diviners for healing purposes; the figures are consulted to determine the cause and appropriate cure for illnesses and misfortunes such as f

This is a rare and unusual old carved shrine sculpture of an abstract esoteric form used in worship, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood wit

A rare and haunting carved wooden idol from a Brujos shrine, with a small old candle embedded into its head. Such idols are known to have been used by sorcerers in witchcraft and ritual. This idol mea

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

This is a very fine old and field used carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, accented with kaolin clay pigment, raised facial scars and elaborate coiffure. The mask is a classic \"Gba gba\"

This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 52 inches tall x 12.5 inches wide and has been mounted to a metal display stand( the stand is a bit old and rusty) N

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

This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. Prov

This is a very rare old field used musical and shamanic instrument by the tribes of the Amazon basin, South America, Peru and Brazil. Shamans from the Tupi, Kamayurá and Bororo culture used bullroare

This is a very rare old field used Nkuma Washkuk Mindja board. The carving measures 37.5 inches tall and has been mounted to a metal display stand. Nkuma Washkuk, Amaki Village, Papua New Guinea. *Pro

This is a very rare old wooden idol sculpture from the Ngbaka peoples of the Lualaba river region, in the heart of Africa, the Congo. Very well weathered and worn female shrine idol with undeniable ag

This is a carved wooden magic idol or diviners figure with exaggerated form, pointed ears, goat like horns and raffia grass skirt. The wooden sculpture shows extensive wear and handling , some erosion

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