UNUSUAL NIGERIAN FEMALE SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

Carved from a dense hard wood and having a encrusted surface accented with red mineral pigments. Unknown Ethnic group. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall.

A tall carved wooden effigy of a female with highly stylized form. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 25 inches tall

An unusual vintage carved wooden sculpture of a Female ancestor from the Mende or related ethnic group, Sierra leone, West Africa. featuring a tall conical hat, ribbed neck , cubistic facial treatment

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 18" Width: 8" Depth: 7" Weight: 7.5 lbs An interesting figure featuring a male and female statue standing back to back on top of an elevated platfor

A carved wooden female effigy of Mother & Child with a most unusual head turned off axis. The Mother has a painted black coiffure and is shown holding her infant on her lap while sitting legs crossed.

This is a very unusual and rare wood sculpture from the Urhubo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful female shrine figure accented with red and blue kaolin clay pigment. Measu

African Tribal Art: Suku, Zaire, Double Male/Female figure. Carved wood, Early 20th Century. This intriguing and unusual sculpture shows a male and a female figure sharing the same body, but not in a

Fine Tchokwe female sculpture from Angola Africa. Carved wood with gorgeous golden honey color and a very deep patina from handling. In good condition , a few stable stress fractures, a serene example

A very finely carved old wooden female effigy of a Queen mother, shown seated on stool with painted surface, cornrows in her hair and very serene life like eyes. Fanti or related ethnic group such as

A Highly stylized carved wooden female effigy with wonderfully abstract facial features and overall form. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 18.75 inches tall. Provenance: The Dr B

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

A very finely crafted female sculpture with wonderful realistic features and the two tone wood adds to the unique beauty of the piece. The artist certainly captured a stunning image of an African woma

Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of West Africa. Wonderfully exaggerated style and form with a glossy black patina, incised tribal tattoos and linear designs. Such figur

A very finely carved wooden female ancestor sculpture, possibly a "Spirit Wife" style of carving. The figure has serene facial treatment, raised scarifications, and a elaborate coiffure.This statue me

A finely carved female effigy with detailed coiffure, raised facial scars, ringed neck and shown with hands to the body above the small skirt. The figure measures 20 inches tall. Mende peoples, Sierra

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with highly stylized facial features and elongated torso, accented with raised scarifications, ribbed neck, elaborate coiffure and a metal strip accenti

A finely carved wooden female effigy featuring a lovely lady shown kneeling in the pose of a devotee. The figure is carved from a single piece of wood and measures 17 inches tall.

This is a very finely carved wooden female sculpture with highly stylized facial features and form, with a deep red paint and small loin cloth/skirt carved in relief. The sculpture has obvious age and

A finely carved vintage to antique wooden female effigy with stylized form and well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. From a Private Philadelphia collection. The figure measures 11.

carved wooden female effigy with elaborate coiffure and raised scars, adorned with old glass beads. Baule peoples, West Africa. the statue measures 14.5 inches. Custom mounted to metal base.

A Carved wooden female effigy with strong facial style and powerful form. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The figure measures 20.5 inches tall ( 22 inches tall on professional custom base)

A Tall carved wooden female sculpture with a highly decorated surface and wonderfully abstract and exaggerated form. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 31.5 inches tall and has a 14 lb

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with reddish color, possibly from rubbing an organic or mineral pigment on the sculpture. The Fang peoples of Gabon believe

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized form and coiffure and inset bead eyes. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Figure measures 9.75 inches tall on its custom wooden base.