Standing female figure "kaponya" - Angola, Chokwe

**Originally Listed At $400** Southern Africa, Angola, Chokwe peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely depiction of an anthropomorphic standing female. This example sports a conical base wh

Finely carved figural bow stand or Nsakakabemba, the three-pronged upper part with relief carved surface suggesting weaving or plaited hair. The lower section with a standing female figure with elabor

Standing male figure, likely the ancestor figure of the ideal chief, Chibinda Ilunga, here shown in chief's headdress, flanked by two smaller, similar figures. Old loss to one forearm. Approx. 18 1/2"

CHOKWE - Panel in wood Angola, 20th century, first half, carved wood darkened by fire, incised and relieved decoration with busts of chief, female figures and serpent. Signs of wear. Dim.: 33x62,5cm.

A finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a honey brown colored patina and adorned with facial scars and small earring. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 10.5 inches (

A carved wooden female effigy of a ancestor with incised tribal designs, stylized coiffure and exaggerated feet. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 16.5 inches tall on wooden base. Th

A Lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure and incised tribal scars. Chokwe peoples,Angola, Africa. The figure has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 10.5 inches itse

A finely carved female effigy carved from a dense and heavy wood and embellished with metal studs. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall. Ex Dr. Kenneth Adelman collection

DOGON, MALI AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD STANDING FEMALE FIGURE H 41" W 7.25" D 6" Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

wood, rich blackish-brown patina, ten metal earrings, elongated trunk with broad angular shoulders, breasts and navel particularly emphasized, slightly dam., ear holes broken out in parts, insect caus

DOGON, MaliStanding Female Figure WoodThe Dogon people are subsisten

heavy wood, blackish brown shiny patina, remains of pigments, slender elongated body with accentuated belly, rep. (breakage left hand, left foot tip), fine cracks; the Bane are an ethnical group in Ca

gold foil over wood, These wooden sculptures "sika blawa", completely covered with gold leaf, were considered prestigious objects, displayed at important public ceremonies. They were part of the sacre

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A tall standing, hollow-molded, bichrome pottery cuchimilco (or stargazer) - characteristically female and detailed with petite nipples as

Guanajuato, Mexico, ca. 100 BC - 550 AD. Standing Chupicuaro female terracotta figure with bold geometric paint highlights. Custom base. Purchased at Rex Arrowsmith's in Santa Fe, NM in 1972. Lot incl

Nayarit Pottery Standing Female Figure. 200 BCE - 200 CE. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 23.5'' x 9.5'' x 7'' (60 x 24 x 18 cm). Please Note: There Are N

wood, slightly encrusted dark brown patina, remains of pigments, typical: raised middle crest and neck lobe, both hands up to the chin, min. dam., base H: 13 cm, H: 5,1 inch Provenance: Alexandre Clae

Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast of Mexico, South-Central Veracruz region, El Faisan area, Veracruz (Vera Cruz) culture, ca. 450 to 600 CE. A lovely, hand-built pottery figure of impressive size depicting a

wood, base H: 35,5 cm, H: 14,0 inch Provenance: Fernand Devèze (1895-1962), Avignon, France (before 1950) Aguttes, Drouot, Paris, 20 Novembre 2009, lot 245 AHDRC: 0128045 Continent: Africa

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1150 to 500 BCE. An exquisite, finely carved, miniature, blue-green jade were-jaguar figurine, most unusual because it appears to represent a fe

A Colima standing female figure with arms held straight down, slightly out from the body. The figure wears a plain wrap skirt and a plain cap. The nose is pronounced, while the eyes and mouth are only

Ancient Greek Terracotta Molded Standing Female figure c.5th century BC. Size 13 1/2 imnches high. 3 1/2 inches wide. a large Salmon color terracotta standing youthful female, possibly a goddess, faci

wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, typical facial features and headgear, pierced ears with glass bead earring (the right one missing), drilled hole backside, min. dam., cracks, slight trace

wood, rich blackish brown patina, crested coiffure ("gyonfo"), incised scarification marks, slightly dam., minor missing parts, cracks, rep. (breakage left upper arm), metal base; "niande" figures rep