Old Baule Akan Shrine Stool for the Spirits

This is a old and very well used shrine object, a stool covered in organic offerings, multiple layers of sacrificial offerings to make this a worthy place of honor for the spirits. The Stool measures

a very rare and fascinating ritual idol from the Ashanti or Baule / Akan peoples of Ghana. A very scarce image of a Mmoatia (singular, aboatia) which are forest dwellers known to the Akan or Ashanti p

This is an authentic old "Gods" stool or shrine stool from the Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. A carved wooden traditional stool that at some point became the 'seat' of the shrine spirit known as an '

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

A very old carved wooden shrine effigy of a male spirit, with elaborate coiffure and stylized beard, raised scar designs and a serene facial expression. Baule peoples', Ivory Coast, West Africa. The s

A wonderful old carved wooden shrine object depicting a nature or forest spirit with deep well handled surface patina and area of "tan-lines" where a textile once covered the waist line. Baule peoples

A Carved wooden female effigy with a well worn and well handled surface, erosion to the feet and an overall weathered and field used patina. Akan speaking peoles, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 13

This is a very fine old Baule or Akan peoples Sling Shot from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wooden Sling Shot with a gorgeous female figurative handle, a lovely older example. Acquired from a Pr

A Carved wooden effigy of a young male embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars, bracelet and coiffure. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.75 inches tall ( 1

This is a rare and very interesting old wooden sculpture from the Akan speaking tribes of Ghana. The exact ethnic group is unknown. The sculpture is quite large and measures 31 inches tall. The featur

A older carved wooden male shrine idol , perhaps a Colon style with incised coiffure and raised scars, heavy black paint. The sculpture measures 11.75 inches tall.

A Carved wooden effigy of a young female embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars and finely carved coiffure. In the Baule world a experiences physical or emotional distress often seeks the

A Carved wooden effigy of a young male embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars and finely carved coiffure. In the Baule world a experiences physical or emotional distress often seeks the a

A very old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 19.5 inches tall. Please note the heavily weathered and eroded base as well as the natural wear on the back of sculpture, the

A carved wooden male effigy in classical form with serene face and a heavy encrusted surface of offerings. Note the bits of egg shell throughout the upper portion of the sculpture.Baule Akan peoples,

A finely carved wooden stool in classic form with obvious use and wear over generations. A fine old example. Ashanti or Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Stool measures 16 x 8 x 9.5 inches. Provenance:

A Carved wooden male effigy with finely carved coiffure and tribal scar designs. The sculpture has a very well handled and polished patina suggesting much handling over the years. The figure has some

A Fine old terracotta head which was used traditionally as a memorial portrait (nsodie) of an Akan ruler from southern Ghana or southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. It is an idealized representation whose ser

Finely carved Old wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, Africa. Measures 15 1/4 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 3 lb shipping weight. Each man and woman is believed to have

A carved wooden male effigy in classical form with serene face and a heavy encrusted surface of offerings. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 20 inches tall. Ex Houston Te

This is a very nice Old mated Baule male and female Spirit couple from West Africa. carved wood with refined features and facial treatment, The couple are elegantly carved with raised tribal scars, an

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, it is hard to deny the age and use on t

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina,it appears to have been chewed away by r

Old Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or "Blolo Bla" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina.The sculpture meas