Rare Pair of Sumba Roof Finials Field Collected

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

Pair of Sumba Roof Finials of Ancestors that bring protection and fertility to the house. 19th-Early 20th C. Carved wood figures on metal stands. Size: 1) 21.75'' x 4'' x 4.25'' (55 x 10 x 11 cm). Hei

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 Rare and finely carved wooden staff with ornate twisted design and the well handled ancestor face and torso with circular area that likely held a reflective object to act as protection from witchcra

A very rare and desirable hand woven Ikat weaving known as a Hinggi mantle, worn as a ceremonial cloth and skirt I found in Rantenggaro village, Kodi, Western Sumba, Indonesia. I collected this piece

A fine and rare old Yoruba Ogboni bronze Staff finial, a 19th Century example that was field collected by Louise Clark, a Peace Corp worker in Nigeria in 1965. The staff finial measures 4 3/8 inches t

A carved wooden helmet style mask with kaolin clay accent on the face and embellished with linear designs, as well as a zoomorphic finial. Suku peoples, Congo, Africa, Provenance: - Ex. Dr. Kenneth Ad

A very serene old carved wooden mask from the Lovale ( Luvale) peoples, Zambia, Africa. The mask shows extensive handling and wear, and measures 11 x 8.5 inches. A metal display stand can also be incl

A carved wooden helmet mask with a wonderfully exaggerated zoomorphic finial on top, incised and painted designs with mineral pigments. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. There is no display st

Period: 18th-19th century Origin: Portugal Description: placed at a gated area leading into a village in Portugal. Dimensions: 33"t x 6"w and 22"t x 13"w

This is a very rare old carved wooden sculpture from the Mbole / Yela ethnic group, Congo, Africa. A carved wooden female effigy with dark patinated surface and kaolin clay painted face. The sculpture

Ubangi mask; Ngbaka or Ngbandi peoples mask, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A carved wooden face mask with incised tribal scar designs and signs of use over many years. Stained red with organic pigments. Hand Dr

A carved wooden mask with dramatic facial style, encrusted surface, rattan woven border and undeniable Great smile. Kumu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8 inches. A metal d

A very Rare carved wooden dance mask from the Tabwa or Rungu peoples , DRC / Congo central Africa. The well weathered mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an add

On offer is a rare horned mask field collected in the central highlands of West Timor. It has an unusual squared face with 2 small horns just above the sketched ears. The very rough, simple design, to

PAIR OF CHINESE ROOF TILE FINIALS - Ming Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Foo Dog Finials, in opposing stances, with green, blue and brown glazes, on later wooden stands, 15 1/2" x 14" x 18" (figures only). W

This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965, with a written authentication fr

A Suki carrying bag, Suki people, Middle Fly River, Western Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form the bags with geometric designs woven into the basic shape in raised fiber and carefully pigmen

A carved wooden Face mask with attached plant fiber hair, the mask has an overall energetic style. A Mbunda Sachihongo mask, Zambia, Field collected by Marc Friedrich, c 1980. A metal display stand ca

A finely crafted Mamuli metal ornaments of the Sumba people, Sumba, Indonesia. They are found in the megalithic society of the western Sumba people. The Mamuli ornament have a shape which represents t

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 Fine and Rare Washkuk - Yena figure, Northern Washkuk, Yessan village; Papua New Guinea. The rare figure with elongated face and and rounded chin, finely pigmented and with a stylized body and arms

This is a very rare old Kuba initiation figure , with an incredibly deep well handled surface patina and plenty of signs of age and field use. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney, Ex Director

A rare carved wooden Karawari River Ancestor figure, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea -This sculpture is unusual for a Men's house figure as it was carved in full form as opposed to profile kaman