Tall Dogon Nommo Male Ancestor Praying For Rain

A tall carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Male ancestor with his hands raised into the air. This posture has usually been interpreted as a gesture of prayer—an effort to link earth and heavens—an

This is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor male & female couple shown seated and praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood wit

This is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor shown praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall stylized form and s

A carved wooden male effigy with second spirit face above, hands raised to the star sirius as is part of the traditional prayer for rain and a typical pose for Nommo Idols. This sculpture may referenc

This is a very rare and quite large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor holding one hand to the heavens

A very tall and wonderfully stylized male ancestor sculpture from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood, this shrine sculpture features a most unusual face, an

A large carved wooden door with some age and raised emblems of a Nommo ancestor on a mask face and a Crocodile. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The door measures 56 inches tall and has been professionall

This is a fascinating vintage wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring 2 Male and 2 female ancestors, all "bound" together in a circle.

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. Carved wooden image of 4 ancestors with hands in the air, shown in stance known to be a prayer for rain, often to the s

Wonderful bronze sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Featuring a Praying devotee. Measures 9 inches tall.

A tall and wonderfully abstract two headed Ancestor spirit figure in bronze, with a male and female head, shown holding a trident type staff.A rare and desirable example, hand made using the lost wax

A Tall slender carved wooden shrine idol, likely a 19th century example or earlier. The sculpture is shown with hands to the air in an act of prayer to the star sirius, possibly for rain. There is a N

large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall male ancestor with elongated and exaggerated arms and hands in stylized pose

A tall carved wooden sculpture of a male ancestor riding a Horse. With finely carved details such as the riders helmet with strands of beads hanging down and his pouch. From the Dogon peoples, Mali, A

A carved wooden effigy with hands raised to the star sirius as is part of the traditional prayer for rain and a typical pose for Nommo Idols. This sculpture measures 12.25 inches tall on display stand

This is a vintage wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a female ancestor holding her hands to the heavens in a prayer for rain and

This is an interesting old wood sculpture of a female ancestor rendered in a highly stylized form, the hands pointed towards the heavens which is commonly known as a prayer for rain and a symbol of th

A carved wooden male shrine idol with elaborate design, two smaller ancestor spirits and a well handled and weathered surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 inches tall on its

Tall carved wooden shrine sculpture featuring a male and female effigy, likely the image of the first ancestor couple. The sculpture has a heavy encrusted shrine patina of organic matter. Dogon people

Dogon Male Ancestor Figurine/ Mali Circa 1930s, Measurement approximate: 11.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $25 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

This is a fantastic tall Male ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa.This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aesthe

This is a very rare and quite large old wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a tall female ancestor with elongated and exaggerated

A Carved wooden male effigy with long beard and elongated neck and facial features. Kusu peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 16 inches tall.

A fairly well weathered older sculpture of a Female ancestor with wonderful treatment to the face and form. Dogon peoples, Mali,Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall ( 22.5 inches tall on profess