Sold2024Sukuma Kneeling Female Effigy Ex Banks collectionThis is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a kneeling female devotee with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion or loss to base/feet long ago, the figure has been professionallySee Sold Price
Sold2024Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collectionThis is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion to base long ago, the figure has been professionally custom mountedSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Luba Janus Shrine Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female effigy with a janus style head and well handled surface patina. The female in kneeling pose possibly suggests a devotee to a diviners cult and the spirit world , always present,See Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female idol with an unusual treatment to the face and head, finely carved coiffure, raised scar designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 x 3.5 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Bamana Nyeleni Female Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA dramatic carved wooden female sculpture with strong carving style and rigid form. Female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figures are an idealization ofSee Sold Price
Sold2021Primitive Old Sukuma female effigy Ex Robert BanksA Bold and interesting old carved wooden female effigy with movable arms and a well weathered surface suggesting great age. The figure measures 31 inches tall ( 33 inches on custom base.) Sukuma peoplSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Luba Shankadi Female Effigy Ex Robert Banks CollectionA Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the literature it was believed that only the image of a woman’s bodySee Sold Price
Sold2024A Small Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Dr Thompson CollectionA lovely little carved wooden female effigy with hands in the air, small incised scar designs, a rope and textile skirt and a deep well handled surface. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, EastSee Sold Price
Sold2024Old Ancestor Effigy from the Sukuma, Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden idol with a well handled surface, well worn features and golden honey colored wood. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 11.75 inches tall on customSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Rare Bozo Female Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized form and features, well handled, smooth surface patina suggests field use over many years, perhaps generations. Bozo or Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.See Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Malinke Ancestor Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden female effigy with ornate incised tribal tattoo or scar designs, pierced septum, well handled surface patina, large hemispherical head. Malinke peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measurSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Bateba Seated Female Spirit Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female effigy of a Bateba Thil, or Spirit from a Lobi shrine. The idol measures 10 x 2.5 inches. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, USSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Banks collectionA finely carved wooden female effigy with tall elaborate coiffure and deep well handled surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: The Robert BankSee Sold Price
Sold2023Elegant Goddess from India Ex Banks CollectionA very finely carved olden wooden shrine idol with a honey colored surface patina and obvious handling and most likely ceremonial use over generations. The female effigy measures 11 inches tall on itsSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Baule Female Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female effigy with finely incised coiffure, raised scar designs classic facial features and shown holding an offering bowl. The surface is well handled and worn smooth. Baule peoples,See Sold Price
Sold2023A Baule Queen Mother Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female effigy shown seated on traditional stool, with stylized coiffure, carved adornment and a well handled surface patina suggesting field use over many years , possibly as a shrineSee Sold Price
Sold2024Anyi Female Ancestor sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA very finely carved wooden female effigy with stylized form, incised linear designs and well handled surface. Anyi or related ethnic group, Lagoons region, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The figure measurSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fanti Queen Mother Sculpture Ex Banks Collection.A carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized face and form, shown seated on throne with one hand on her breast, suggesting a fertility aspect. The Sculpture was painted with kaolin clay pigmentSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dogon Female Sculpture Ex Robert Banks CollectionA dramatic almost cubistic carved wooden female effigy sculpture with a highly stylized face and form and a well handled and worn surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Rare Winiama Female Shrine Sculpture Ex Banks Collection.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 tallSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Yoruba Female Sculpture Ex Fearing CollectionA carved wooden effigy of a female devotee of Shango, shown kneeling and accented with indigo dye in her coiffure and holding her breasts, with classic facial features and a deep well handled surfaceSee Sold Price
Sold2023Dramatic Old Igbo Izzi Shrine Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden shrine effigy with a bold figure with arms raised, perhaps a gesture of receiving an offering, well weathered surface patina suggests years of ceremonial use. The Idol measures 26 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Baule Male Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA 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 itsSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fante Male Shrine Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA Tall carved wooden male effigy with attached arms and hands carved in an outreaching pose, incised scars, painted coiffure and white kaolin clay pigmented surface. Fante peoples, Ghana, Africa. TheSee Sold Price
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