Rare Sweating Toma Female Shrine Idol Ex Allan Stone

A carved wooden female effigy with thick encrusted sacrificial surface patina that sweats in the sunlight, suggesting years of ritual applications or offerings. Such images of female ancestral spirits

A carved wooden female effigy with thick encrusted sacrificial surface patina that sweats in the sunlight, suggesting years of ritual applications or offerings. Such images of female ancestral spirits

A very large carved wooden village shrine idol of a female ancestor with enlarged belly perhaps suggesting a maternity shrine and shown with one hand on the shoulder and a wonderful facial expression.

The Toma peoples of Guinea and Liberia border region are prolific mask carvers for their dance rituals, but do not carve many sculptures. This appears to be a female ancestral Shrine object with heavi

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.

Prehistoric Terracotta Idol, Stone Spindle Ex Christies. Size 4 - 2 3/8 inches high. + Mount. Rare Terracotta female Idol together with stone spindle. custom monted. Provenance: Ex Private Maryland co

A rare carved wooden shrine idol with stylized facial features, incised linear coiffure, the females hands are placed above the abdomen in a possible fertility pose, early to mid-20th c. Zigua peoples

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 charming carved wooden seated male effigy with large eyes, hands held in front of the bent knees and a heavy kaolin clay surface which appears to have a sacrificial patina, perhaps serving as a shri

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 and uncommon sculpture from a small ethnic group, seldom found on the market. This carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, reddish mineral pigments and a well weathered and wo

A Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY,

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

A tall carved wooden sculpture depicting a helmeted male figure standing atop a well weathered circular iron base. Most likely created as a protective idol for a home or shrine. The sculpture measures

A carved wooden female shrine effigy with a very deep well handled surface, the sculptures face has been worn smooth from handling, the facial scars still evident. The figure measures 11.5 inches tall

A Carved wooden face mask with heavy organic orange pigment on the face and alternating human hair strips and indigo blue pigments as the coiffure, as well as a decorative textile hat would cover the

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 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 shrine idol with energetic facial expression and suggested sense of movement with the bent legs and arching back posture. The figure has large coffee bean style eyes as well as incised

This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

A carved wooden shrine object with tall slender ringed neck, carved face and top hat, embellished with animal hide beard, red textile and encrusted surface. To the Bidjogo peoples, the spirits of the

A dramatic carved and painted wood helmet mask with boar's hair and abrus seeds. Binji peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 16" x 10" x 12" inches (Height on the custom professional stand: 2

Exceedingly rare African relic created by an unknown culture in Ancient Sierra leone / Liberia West Africa, dating to before the 16th century. This "Nomoli" idol has classic form and shows great age a

A very rare fragmented Stone Idol shown with shackles suggesting the image of a slave or captured enemy. Stone carvings such as this figure known as a "Nomoli", have been found in excavations of south