Anyi Female Ancestor sculpture Ex Banks Collection

A 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 measur

A 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 measur

This 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 mounted

A 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.

A 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,

A finely carved wooden anthropomorphic sculpture of an ancestor, with carved coiffure, hands to abdomen and closed eyes, a meditative pose suggesting worship. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

A carved wooden female figure from the Yoruba peoples, perhaps a colonial era example shown wearing western bra/top and skirt, with a well handled , weathered surface. This sculpture measures 14.5 inc

A 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 inches

Antique carved wooden ancestor idol in a highly stylized anthropomorphic form from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16.75 inches tall on its wooden base. Provenance: Ex R

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 tall and interesting old Sukuma sculpture of a female ancestor with arm raised and hand to chest. Sukuma peoples or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa.Ex Sam Hilu collection.This sculpture measu

A Fine Old carved wooden adze or axe handle with lovely female ancestor face on the handle, and long steel blade inserted. Note the incised village images along the handle edges, along with a deep wel

A 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 of

A 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,

A very fine antique bronze "angel" like sculpture from India. The figure of an indian style female with angel like wings is a very uncommon form to find in Indian Art. The bronze measures 6.5 inches t

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 pigment

A classic carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with raised central crested coiffure, incised scar designs and a very well handled surface with deep patina, especially on the backside. The sculpture

Decorative pair of male and female ancestor sculptures from the Ngbaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The pair measures 9.5 inches on metal display stand. Provenance: Ex Dr Peter Rosen Collection, NY

A finely carved wooden female effigy Nkiteki (Ancestor Figure) or translated as "Good Wife" with her child on her back. Featuring raised scar designs, inset glass eyes and a well handled honey colored

This 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 professionally

A 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 inch

This is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a male and female in the act of love making. Known locally as "Bateba Betise", It is said that Lobi

A 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 custom

A Charming carved wooden female effigy with bowl / burden considered a stylized ancestor sculpture , Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast. The sculpture measures 12.75 inches tall. provenance: Dr Brian healy e