A Rare Tabwa Mipasi Ancestor Spirit sculpture, African

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a Male ancestor with elaborate tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the metaph

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a male ancestor with raised areas of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the

A finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. This female sculpture ha

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Such mipasi figures are kept by the ruling elders. The figures are believed to embod

This is a very rare old wood sculpture of a Female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a female wi

A finely carved pair of "Mipasi" wooden effigies of a Male & Female ancestors with movable arms. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the metapho

Carved wooden female sculpture with raised tribal scarification, and traditional motifs. Tabwa peoples, Cogon, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 x 7 inches. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (a

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised line of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using t

A carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with stylized form, enlarged head with raised tribal scars and shown holding a staff. Tabwa peoples, Drc/Congo, Africa. The figure has some wonderful design to

A carved wooden effigy of a female ancestral spirit, with old textile wrap skirt and a well handled surface. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15 inches tall. Provenance:

A very nice older wood sculpture of a Female ancestor effigy , shown kneeling and with raised scars designs and a long coiffure down her back. The sculpture was carved from a heavy dense wood and meas

A Rare carved wooden male effigy bust of a Bangwa peoples ancestor figure, featuring a bearded male with elaborate coiffure and elongated neck. The sculpture shows some weather erosion and decay and a

This is a very rare old wooden idol sculpture from the Ngbaka peoples of the Lualaba river region, in the heart of Africa, the Congo. Very well weathered and worn female shrine idol with undeniable ag

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

This is a very rare and unusual carved wooden image of a Male ancestor from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. The sculpture is quite exaggerated and the form is very interesting. Some obvious h

This is a rare Old carved wooden image of an ancestor from the Dan peoples of Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. The sculpture is quite old and the form is very interesting, with an overall well handled surf

This is a rare vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture with elongated breast and shown carrying a large vessel on her head. The statue features a highl

A very old and weathered ancestor sculpture with encrusted areas on the surface indicating sacrificial matter and ritual use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 10 inches tall on

CONGO DRC Cute TABWA ancestor figure The Tabwa are a small people of Central Africa, they live mainly in eastern DRC, but also in Zambia and Tanzania. Characteristics : TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, figure

A rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that imp

Tall elaborate carved wooden ancestor spirit sculpture with male and female attributes. Jukun peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 32 inches tall on professional custom base.

This is a very rare old example of African Art from the Ashanti, a proud Akan speaking people of Ghana, Africa.Old Ashanti sculpture is not common on the market , while contemporary works are everywhe

A Vintage carved wooden ancestor spirit figure with incised linear designs. Azande peoples, Congo, Africa.Custom mounted to metal display stand. Measures 12 inches tall.

This is a fantastic vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with inset glass eyes, a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered