A MITSOGO MALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

A carved wooden male idol with raised central coiffure, facial scars and overall heavy white kaolin clay pigment. Mitsogo peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall ( 21 inches ta

A rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that imp

This is a tall Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form of the head which is pa

A lovely carved wooden male effigy with excellent facial features and overall form, well handled surface patina. The figure measures 25 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Afri

A Lovely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with a wonderful gesture of an outstretched hand, long beard in hand, raised scars. elaborate and detailed coiffure and shown seated, possibly the image of

This is a vintage wood sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture features a elongate head from cranial deformation, a tradition practiced by the Mangbetu until the

A very finely carved wooden sculpture of a male ancestor of chief holding a ceremonial staff. Baule peoples, ivory coast, Africa. The figure measures 18 inches tall. Provenance: the Dr Brian Healy est

A very finely carved wooden Male ancestor with interesting pose and highly polished surface patina. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 25.5 inches tall

Carved wood and highly decorated sculpture of a male ancestor with wonderful classic features and form, and a most unusual addition of painted and incised geometric designs. bete Peoples, Cote D'ivoir

This is a Male Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a hard wood in male form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures hands are behind her back

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

Carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with heavy kaolin clay pigment accented with red and black mineral pigments. Likely not a very old example however aesthetically it is a very pleasing work of art

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 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 handsome carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with long beard and ornate decorative elements. Baule peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

Old and authentic example of the Arts of the Hemba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture is of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction.

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

A Tall and refined carved wooden male ancestor with classic facial features, ceremonial cap, carved beard and serene facial expression. Among the Hemba, ancestor effigies are called Singiti. These fig

Tall elaborate carved wooden ancestor spirit sculpture with male and female attributes. Jukun peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 32 inches tall on professional custom base.

A Weathered and worn older wood sculpture with well handled surface patina and some erosion, loss to arm. hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo. Africa. The figure of a male ancestor measures 18 inches tall.

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a Male ancestor with elaborate tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the metaph

A carved wooden male ancestor with dramatic pose and wonderful style. Unknown Ethnic group, Cameroon, Africa. Custom Mounted.

A Rare carved wooden male effigy bust of a Bangwa peoples ancestor figure, featuring a bearded male with elaborate coiffure and elongated neck. The sculpture shows some weather erosion and decay and a

A very finely crafted male ancestor sculpture with an exaggerated and elongated form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast of West Africa. Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection. The sculpture measures