Rare Pair of Baule Male & Female Divination Idols

A matched set of carved wooden idols accented in Laundry Blue pigment / dye and featuring classic facial features and overall form. Such pairs were often considered mediums to the spirit world and wou

Carved wooden male and female effigies with a deep well handled surface and signs of ritual use. The figures measure 13.5 inches ( 15.25 inches on wooden base) Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa.

This is a rare pair of wood sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a pair of Twin Idols, male and female. Such idols were used in the Twin cult as mediums to the spirit w

A tall carved pair of wooden post Idols with highly stylized male and female form with a well handled surface. This pair of idols is quite a mystery and not a well known type of fetish. The figures me

A very uncommon pair of Male & female magic fetish from the Fon (or related ethnic group) Togo, Africa. A Striking set of carved wooden idols with a remarkable "upward gaze" giving the pair a wonderfu

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 pair of carved wooden Ancestor idols with archaic faces from the Lega, of the Congo, central Africa. The pair of Statues , a male and female are wonderful examples of the style, with the "coffee bea

A very finely carved male and female couple, likely used as a Diviners pair, vessels for the spirits during ritual and placed on a shrine to act as a medium to the spirit world. The pair are well carv

A pair of Old well handled wooden ladles with anthropomorphic forms , from the Dan peoples of the Ivory Coast of West Africa. Such spoons are known among the Dan as "wake mia" or "wunkirmia" which rou

A carved wooden pair of male & female idols shown with traditional regalia, elaborate coiffure, facial scars and a well handled surface patina suggesting age and ritual use. The sculptures measure 13

A finely carved pair of wooden male and Female effigies with highly stylized facial features and forms, raised geometric linear scar designs as well as triangle shaped eyes. The pair are shown in seat

A very rare pair of male and Female ( Loro Blonyo?) carved wooden hooks to hold back the Mosquito netting around a Canopy bed. The pair measures 14 inches tall ( 15 inches on custom Lucite base. A rar

A finely carved pair of "Mipasi" wooden effigies of a Male & Female ancestors with movable arms. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the metapho

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

A pair of male and female twin fetish idols known as "Ibeji" which are carved at the death of twins to house their souls and were to be fed and cared for as if the twins were living. The figures measu

Rare surviving pair of white, cloth male and female dolls with center-seamed, painted features and hair . Hands having individual fingers. Original clothing on both. Most pairs have been separated ove

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Machalilla, ca. 1000 to 500 BCE. An extraordinarily rare pair of Machalilla pottery effigy figures, the taller representing a male, the shorter representing a female, both fash

A Lovely carved wooden pair or couple with raised scarifications, and finely crafted features. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The tallest measures 24 inches.

A carved wooden male shrine or divination idol with well weathered surface and classic facial features and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches tall on its

Circa 1890, rare, a pair of oversized silverplated vases with male and female figures standing on either side of bases, decorated with dancing Putti around the bases, 26.75" tall, 19" wide

The Americas, as represented by Male and Female Indians, initialed F&VH, mounted on painted plaster pedestals, 22" tall each. Purchased from Bunny Williams, NY with label on one.

A lovely carved and mated pair of male and female with child from the Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Measures 17 inches tall. Elaborate carved designs and raised tribal scars and adornment.

This is an antique pair of carved wooden male and female effigies shown wearing trophy skull necklaces. The Naga , a fierce head hunting tribe were known for their use of trophy heads as part of their

A pair of carved wooden male and female ancestor sculptures, showing Mother and child and proud father. Adorned with textiles, glass beads and raised tribal scars and insignia. Maule peoples, Cote D'i