Sold2019A Very Fine Old Baule Divination Idol, Ex Robert BanksA VERY SERENE OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE BAULE PEOPLES OF WEST AFRICA. MEASURES 14.25 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY STAND. A WONDERFUL DEEP WELL HANDLED PATINA SUGGESTS YEARS OF TRADITIONAL RITUAL USee Sold Price
Sold2021Fine Old Baule Divination Idol Ex Fily Keita CollectionA Carved wooden effigy of a young female, perhaps used as a divination Oracle. The sculpture has two carved animal horn motifs at the center of the chest, as well as numerous incised designs and raiseSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Fine Old Baule African Mask Ex Robert BanksA very rare old carved wooden mask decorated with incised linear designs, elongated form, raised stylized brow, carved coiffure and of course the swept back goat or ram horns. The Mask interior showsSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Baule Divination figure - Ex Leonard KahanA carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spiSee Sold Price
Sold2019Very Fine and Handsome Old Baule Divination IdolA VERY HANDSOME AND REFINED OLD WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE BAULE PEOPLES OF WEST AFRICA. MEASURES 19.25 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL WOODEN DISPLAY STAND. AMONG THE BAULE PEOPLES OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE, HUMAN EXPERSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Old Mumuye Healing Fetish Ex Robert Banks Coll.A Very fine and rare "lagalagana" Healing fetish with highly stylized form and features. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Ex Robert banks Collection, Maryland, USA.The sculpture measures 22 inches talSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Twin Idol Ex Banks CollectionA Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magicaSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Baule Spirit Figure Ex Kahan GalleryA 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,See Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA 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 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Baule Male Effigy Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden male shrine or divination idol with well weathered surface and classic facial features and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches tall on itsSee Sold Price
Sold2021Old Lobi Bateba Thil Ex Robert BanksThis is a Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized face and form, Colon like facial features and large safari cap. Known as BatebaSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ashanti Akuaba Doll Ex Galerie Robert Duperrier, ParisA very fine old carved wooden sculpture of Akua'Ba,( Child of Akua) a wooden idol consecrated by priests and carried by women who hope to conceive a child. The flat, disc like head is an exaggerated cSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Baule Couple Ex Scanzi CollectionA exceedingly beautiful carved wooden couple with a well handled surface suggesting many years of traditional field use. The sculptures Measure 22 inches tall on their bases. Baule peoples, Ivory CoasSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Ibeji Idol Ex Endicott CollectionA very fine and very well handled Ibeji twin fetish idol with classic elongated features and a deep well handled surface suggesting ritual use. The Yoruba peoples have an unusual Practice of carving aSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Old Baule mask Ex Fiterman CollectionA carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. The Long classic face accented with reddish organic / mineral pigments aSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Baule Mask Ex Scanzi CollectionA carved wooden ceremonial mask with classic facial features, elaborate coiffure, well polished surface patina and attached textile headdress, woven grass beard and resins. The mask shows many years oSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Baule Stool Ex Banks CollectionA very finely carved wooden stool(?) with male and female supports and a well handled surface patina. The figures were carved in a colon style and have western style regalia. The Stool measures 20.5 iSee Sold Price
2021A Wonderful Old Luba Divination Idol Ex HauteletA rare old wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and strong visual presence. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 6.25 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2018Fine Old Luba Divination Idol, African ArtA Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the liSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Very Fine Old Red Baule mask Ex~ Fiterman CollectionA carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast. The mask measures 14 x 6 inches. ( 36 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Nyamwezi Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionAn elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,See Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Baule male Sculpture Ex Banks CollectionA Handsome and well carved male sculpture from a dark wood with well handled, well polished surface , finely crafted and twisted beard, red mineral accenting the coiffure with a traditional pose on scSee Sold Price
Sold2019FINE OLD BAULE PASSPORT MASK EX SAM HILU COLLECTIONA carved wooden maskette with highly stylized facial features and painted coiffure. The mask has a well handled surface suggesting age and handling. The maskette measures 6.75 x 4 ( 8 inches tall on sSee Sold Price
2021A Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Idol, Ex Evan Maurer CollectionA Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, tSee Sold Price
Jun 22Willis Henry Auctions Inc.SHAKER WORK TABLE Butternut drawer fronts, poplar top, and cherry wood legs and skirt, breadboarded$1,000
1 day LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN "SPIRIT HUSBAND" BIOLO BIAN FIGURE IN CARVED WOOD, AKAN PEOPLE, BAULE, IVORY COAST, MID$50
1 day LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN "ANUAN" FIGURAL AND ANIMAL CARVED DOUBLE DOOR ON STAND, AKAN, BAULE, IVORY COAST,$200(1 bid)
Jun 16Palmyra Heritage GalleryAfrican Ghana, Fertility Wood Doll, Cote d'Ivoire Baule Wood Female figure.$10(1 bid)
1 day LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.A WEST AFRICAN MBLO PORTRAIT MASK, BAULE, IVORY COAST, MID 20TH CENTURY$50(1 bid)
1 day LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN POWER FIGURE, SONGYE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, MID 20TH CENTURY$300(2 bids)