Old Bamana Jonyeleni female ancestor African sculpture

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

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

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood ( like Iron wood) and highly stylized female form, with archaic female holding long breast, the sign of a elderly woman. This figure has old collection o

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

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

A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a

This is a well weathered old and quite exaggerated female sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Featuring a highly stylized female with classic treatment and somewhat archaic style. The figu

A carved wooden female effigy of a ancestor with incised tribal designs, stylized coiffure and exaggerated feet. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 16.5 inches tall on wooden base. Th

A large and impressive old Pende female ancestor sculpture with well weathered surface and shown with one had to her breast, perhaps suggesting a fertility idol. The hard wood sculpture was painted wi

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A Very proud Female Ancestor shown holding a staff, a symbol of rank among the tribe. Carved wood with a well weathe

A very nice example of a female ancestor sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, and the Dogon peoples, West Africa. carved from a very heavy and dense piece of wood with classic Dogon style. Note th

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with almost cubistic features, traditional form and golden honey colored patina from handling. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 37 inches

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 carved wooden female sculpture with stylized face and form, incised tribal motifs and a well handled surface patina. This statue represents a beautiful young woman of the Jo society, an association

This is a tall beautiful old wood sculpture from the Luba Peoples of the Congo (DRC) central Africa. Carved wood with a well handled and polished surface patina,as well as a wonderful form and style.

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, with incised coiffure facial scar

This is a fantastic tall Female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. This is a well weathered and eroded old looking example with stylized form and and wonderful aes

A Carved wooden female effigy with wonderful exaggerated face and form, adorned with raised tribal scars, accented with kaolin clay pigment and adorned with old glass beads. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast,

This is a lovely 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 kneeling fem

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

Old carved wooden female ancestor figure shown in kneeling position. Golden honey brown patina and a heavily worn and well handled surface, suggesting great age. East Africa, Tanzania.

This is a finely carved wooden Comb with the image of a female ancestor from the Ashanti peoples,Ghana, Africa. The sculpture is quite sweet and serene and the form is very interesting. Some obvious h

This is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Yaka or Zombo peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka female ancestor sculpture in a kneeling posture with a well handled surface and raffia g

This is a fine old carved wooden Female ancestor sculpture from the Senou region of Mali, West Africa and the Dogon peoples. The sculpture features a female ancestor shown seated and supported by thre