1950s PNG Iatmul Carved Wooden Ancestor Head

Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1950 CE. Elongated solid carved head with long forehead, inset eyes once with shell inlay, prominent nose with flared nostrils. A very striking figure! Size: 12.25"

**Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid-20th century CE. A lovely and large carved wooden ancestor head which rests on an integral, heart-shaped base. A diamond-shaped neck pr

A Papua New Guinea gable figure from the Iatmul people in Kanganaman Village, Mid Sepik River Region. Carved wooden female figure with dark painted finish, featuring a fish form engulfing the head and

A very old and well used hand hammered iron bell or gong with carved wooden ancestor head and signs of use over many years. The Gong measures 23 inches tall and will include a simple wooden base. Bamu

A carved wooden ancestor head, perhaps used as part of a Dance crest, accented with kaolin clay pigment and carved details. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The Head has been professionally mounte

A Kuyu Marionette Head. Carved wooden abstract Ancestor head with finely carved linear designs. Used during the KebeKebe Serpent clan initiation dance. Kuyu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The staff measures

A large carved wooden stylized ancestor head with zoomporphic finial on top, and remains of rattan basketry on the bottom. Note the wonderful earthen pigments and professional custom display stand. Th

A carved wooden handle with ancestor head on the end, embellished with hand hammered metal ( aluminum) strips and forged steel blade with incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The

A carved wooden mask with a ancestor head finial on top, simple hair locks and a brilliant blue pigment. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 6.5 inches. * A durable metal display stand

A wonderful late 19th/ Early 20th century field used drinking vessel gourd with carved wooden lid featuring an ancestor head , animal hide and woven grass handle. The Gourd has a deep well handled sur

Carved wooden beaker featuring a Ancestor head cup with a single leg as central support. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The Cup measures 7.25 inches tall ( 9 inches tall on custom professional base)

A carved wooden stylized whistle with ancestor head on top, and a well handled surface. Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. The Whistle measures 5.5 inches long. Provenance: Ex Dr Noble & Jean Endicott colle

A very finely carved wooden ancestor sculpture with enlarged head and very serene facial treatment, with down cast eyes and somber aesthetic. Hemba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The Statue measures 23 i

A carved wooden Ancestor sculpture with enlarged head and decorative elements. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa

A Rare carved wooden lock arm with ancestor head and well handled surface. The lock is extremely heavy and dense wood. Ifugao people, Northern Luzon, Cordillera, PhilippinesEarly 20th century. The Loc

This is a very rare and unusual find from the Ibibio peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A carved wooden headdress with three ancestor heads and Black and white kaolin clay pigment accents. A wonderful a

A Tall carved wooden slit drum with elaborate ancestor head on top and well worn surface suggesting field use over many years. The Drum features the head on an ancestor with a highly ornate coiffure a

A finely carved old wooden ladle with classic ancestor head on top of the handle, and a well worn wooden ladle. The carved ladle measures 22 inches tall, 24 inches tall on professional custom display

This is a very rare and unusual carved wooden image of a Zoomorphic ancestor head or bust from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. The sculpture is quite exaggerated and the form is very interest

A Tall carved wooden panel with 3 ancestor type heads on top and several mirrors embedded into the panel and decorated with ornate designs. Note the handle on the back. The panel measures 27 inches ta

A carved wooden stool featuring a finely carved ancestor head that would act as a handle, incised designs, and a golden honey colored surface patina suggesting great use and handling over many years.

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

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

**Originally Listed At $250** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Lower Ramu River region, ca. 1950s CE. A hand-carved wooden figure depicting an ancestor standing with feet fused to an integral semicircular p