African Ancestor idol with Stern face, African Art

This is a stunning vintage wood sculpture from the Dan peoples of Liberia, Africa. Featuring a female ancestor idol. Note the fantastic face and well polished surface. Measures 16 inches.

A carved wooden post featuring the face and head of a Yaka /Nakanu ancestor or shrine idol with undeniable age and wear. The wood is dry and underneath is heavily water eroded. Yaka peoples, Congo, Af

A handsome and interesting carved wooden idol with classic primitive face accented with kaolin clay and a wonderful abstract form with hand in the air. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measu

Lovely carved wooden ancestor sculpture with hands in prayer. lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. Wonderful stylized face and form, accented with kaolin clay. Measures 12 inches tall.

Carved wooden figure of a King or Chief from the Dengese peoples, within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DRC / Congo, Africa. This highly stylized example features finely incised geometric designs , and m

Carved wooden crown like helmet with ancestor face finial and mineral pigments. Ibo or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The Helmet measures 12.5 x 10 inches.

This is a very old, weathered and eroded wood sculpture from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Truly a impressive old example, and although much is lost, what remains is a powerful display of I

Unusual old Senufo peoples mask from mali, West Africa. carved dense hard wood featuring a long avian bird beak and two stylized animal ears, and a Ancestor face as a central finial. The mask has some

A very tall and wonderfully stylized male ancestor sculpture from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood, this shrine sculpture features a most unusual face, an

This is a very large wooden sculpture from the Kuyu ethnic group of the Congo, central Africa. A highly decorated and ornate example, featuring 3 ancestor faces, suggesting a protective spirit, guardi

A Lovely hand carved wooden lidded container in crescent shape with ornate geometric designs and a charming ancestor face. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The container measures 9.5 inches wide x 3 inche

Carved wooden figural Door Lock featuring a Horned ancestor with zigzag legs and "cubistic" ancestor face.Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.Measures 27 inches tall on custom wooden base.

Weathered and abstract Old Yaka Ancestor sculpture.A carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized face, most notably the nose carved away from the face, elongated form and features. The Yaka will carve s

Vintage carved wooden male sculpture from the Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. Featuring a ancestor idol, carved from a heavy dense wood with an over-sized and exaggerated head and classic songye facial

This is a stunning vintage wood sculpture from the Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. Featuring a handsome and detailed male ancestor idol. Note the fantastic style and elaborate carved designs. Measures

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

Well weathered tall mask with wonderful stylized ancestor face , tall antelope horns and ancestor figure. The mask does not include a display stand, however one can be provided after the auction for a

A primitive and powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope hor

A tall carved wooden mask or shoulder mask , carved from a single piece of hard wood with a stylized ancestor face atop an elongated neck, accented with linear designs. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa

A fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, was

A Lovely hand carved wooden game board with stylized ancestor face and 12 well carved cups for use in the game. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. The Game measures 27 x 6 inches.

Large carved wooden idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a male ancestor with his arm raised high in the air. The Lobi carve bateba to

Carved wooden Lukasa in anthropomorphic form, the figures long arms act as handles to the board, and the serne closed eyes of the ancestor face watch over the board. There was at one time many beads a

Carved wooden helmet style mask of an ancestor face. A woven grass rope adorns the mask as well. The Wood is light weight and has a golden brown color and shiny patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Afri