Rare Pair Ahka Hilltribe Shrine Idols Field Collected

This is a very rare pair of carved wooden idols from the Ahka Hill tribes of Northern Thailand. This pair of wooden spirit figures were collected on the Thailand / Burmese border in 1992. They were ac

A very rare and fascinating old female shrine idol with a classic heart shaped face accented kaolin clay and a whimsical pose to her arms. The bottom of the torso evolves into a circular base form tha

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

Objects of this type are very rare. They seem to have been used in shrines to venerate ancestors or cultural heroes. The use of Fern Tree figures in west New Guinea is not well documented and only a f

A rare carved wooden Iginga figure in janus form, with both male and female attributes and a overall well handled and field used surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The figure measures 1

A very rare set of two Male effigies, perhaps ancestor idols with a heavy kaolin clay painted surface and evidence of multiple layers of pigments suggesting ritual use over many years. Sculpture from

A very unusual and rare male and female effigies in terracotta clay of seated figures with well weathered surface. The clay idols measure 9 x 5 x 3.5 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

A very fine and rare , and elaborately carved janus Garra initiation idol, painted with mineral pigments and featuring double hokks on either side. The Idol was apparently suspended from the rafters o

A Fine and rare Ngbaka figure, Collected in DR Congo prior to 1975 by Dr. Kenneth Adelman, Former director USAID Zaire. The fetish has a reddish mineral pigment rubbed into the wood, which according t

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 pair of roof finials, ancestral totems known as "Kadauma" they are installed as protective talisman against sorcery, malevolent spirits and calamity. Traditionally considered male and

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 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 Rare and Dramatic pair of carved wooden idols from a Brujos shrine, with evidence of use, you can see where candles were once embedded into the top of the heads. Such idols are known to have been us

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

A rare pair of Spirit figures from the Waja or Wurkun peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Considered protective idols to be placed on village shrines. Mounted together on a wooden base. Measure 13.25 inc

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 Carved wooden idol in abstract form, "cubist" like style and signs of field use and wear. Ishan ethnic group, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Sculpture measures 18.75 inches tall on wooden base. P

This is an antique carved wooden female idol shown in squatting / seated position with an aggressive energetic face. The Naga , a fierce head hunting tribe were known for their use of animist shrines

Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood and embellished with a kaolin clay natural pigment. This is a powerful and dramatic shrine idol from the Urhobo or The Isoko who reside in the southeast

A very rare carved stone idol with exaggerated features and inset cavities filled with Gold. This stone idol was reportedly excavated by a Mr Raymond Burns near Tiwanaku , Bolivia in 1915. A letter fr

A very rare carved stone idol with exaggerated features and inset cavities filled with Gold. This stone idol was reportedly excavated by a Mr Raymond Burns near Tiwanaku , Bolivia in 1915. This stone

wood, heavily sweating sacrificial patina in places, handwritten inventory no. "H.1797", old label with heavily faded writing: "This idol represents "Shango", God of Thunder. Ogun, God of War. Lent by