Bembe Muzudi Textile Reliquary sculpture, African Art

Woven cotton textile sculpture featuring a seated ancestor with textile facial features and rope regalia. Reliquary figures called muzidi are basically cloth dolls which typically feature red cloth, b

Woven cotton textile sculpture featuring a seated ancestor with textile facial features and rope regalia. Reliquary figures called muzudi are basically cloth dolls which typically feature red cloth, b

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestral relics h

A finely crafted wooden sculpture wrapped in hand hammered brass and copper sheet , with stylized form and well weathered surface. Bakota peoples, Gabon, Africa. The figure has been mounted to a profe

Contemporary carved wooden abstract sculpture of an ancestral spirit covered in hand hammered brass sheet and custom mounted. Kota peoples, Gabon, Africa. Measures 23 inches tall on professional displ

Fang Byeri sculpture or Reliquary Guardian from Gabon, West Africa. Well weathered and worn , overall good condition, but with obvious areas of decay and wear. Male ancestor shown in traditional pose

A very old and weathered wood sculpture of a Byeri cult idol or Reliquary from the Fang peoples of Gabon, Africa. carved wood with black painted pigment surface, heavy erosion suggesting a long use. T

A vintage carved wooden effigy of a Mother holding her child. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa.Of note is how she is holding the child, who rests on their side with stiff arms and posture. Perhaps a sick

A Bold carved wooden image of a standing Ancestor figure with white glass inset eyes, long beard and raised tribal scars on the abdomen. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12.5 inche

A finely crafted carved wooden female sculpture with reliquary style figure mounted to fetish style basket. The artist took some liberties and achieved a very emotional and moving image. Fang peoples,

A Vintage carved wooden effigy of a Drummer shown squatted on their drum and playing. Bembe or related ethnic group, DRC / Congo, Africa. The figure has a well handled surface and measures 12.5 inches

A carved wooden female reliquary sculpture with traditional pose and well handled and worn surface. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 16 inches tall ( 19 inches tall on professional

A carved wooden magic idol with bundle of magic substances sealed inside a large textile wrapped bundle around the central torso. Yaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The Sculpture measures 12 inches

A Bold carved wooden image of a seated Ancestor figure with white glass inset eyes and raised tribal scars on the abdomen. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12 inches tall, 13.5 inc

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 contemporary and haunting sculpture of a Byeri reliquary guardian figure in the Fang style. Adorned with rattan. Gabon, Africa. Despite the weathered and worn appearance of this sculpture, it was li

A Dark female ancestor figure carved from a heavy dense wood and adorned with textiles and glass beads. Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The figure measures 21.5 inches tall

Carved wooden fetish object with painted face and magic accoutrements including bronze bells, shells, seeds and textiles.attached. Congo, Africa. The fetish measures 11.5 inches tall.

carved wooden male sculpture painted black and with white painted eyes,hands and feet. Adorned with textiles and glass beads. baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 9.75 inche

A Carved wooden ancestor reliquary guardian sculpture with three heads and adorned with feather headdress. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 29 inches tall ( with feathers) Ex Max Ge

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with stylized anthropomorphic form and adorned with various fetish material including animal horn, old beads and textiles. The sculpture may be Pare peoples or rela

Carved wooden sculpture with untold layers of textiles and organic substances poured upon it as part of the ceremonial use of the fetish. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The figure measures 10.25 inches on

Sotheby's The Heeramaneck Collection of Indian Sculpture, Paintings and Textiles NEW YORK NOVEMBER 2. 1988. CHF 20 / 40 EUR 20 / 40

Carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with feather headdress and mounted atop of a Bark box. Traditionally such objects were used by the tribe as a reliquary for their ancestors remains. The entire pi