A Vintage Pende Female ancestor sculpture

A carved wooden female shrine idol with traditional style and form, well handled surface and signs of age and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 10 inches tall.

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 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.

A very finely crafted Female ancestor effigy with stylized and elongated form, inset metal eyes, some incised design and a reddish mineral pigment. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Sculpt

This is a very nice Old and authentic example of the Pende carving tradition. This wood sculpture represents a Female Ancestral Spirit, with a classic Pende "heavy lidded" eyes and pouty expression to

This is a very fine and vintage ancestor female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of west Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina, a

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor sculpture with highly stylized facial features and elongated torso, accented with raised scarifications, ribbed neck, elaborate coiffure and a metal strip accenti

Vintage carved wooden female ancestor figure with highly stylized form. Mounted to wooden base. Gabon, West Africa. Measures 24 inches tall.

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

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

A Tall carved wooden panel with a wonderful female ancestor image carved in relief, accented with a red kaolin clay pigment and painted geometric designs. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The panel measu

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

An unusual vintage carved wooden sculpture of a Female ancestor from the Mende or related ethnic group, Sierra leone, West Africa. featuring a tall conical hat, ribbed neck , cubistic facial treatment

This is a lovely vintage wood sculpture of a Female ancestor with elaborate coiffure and raised tribal tattoo designs. The Female was painted with black and white kaolin clay pigment and a reddish pai

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

A carved wooden female ancestor in a bold archaic style with incised linear designs, and an overall stylized form. Dogon peoples, mali, Africa. A vintage to antique example that measures 22 inches tal

This is a large heavy wood sculpture from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor Mother & Child, such images among the tribe and villages were thought to

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden image of a archaic female ancestor holding her child. The sculpture is very bold and strong and very well weat

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Azande peoples, DRC / Congo central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, adorned wit

This is a fascinating vintage wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring 2 Male and 2 female ancestors, all "bound" together in a circle.

This is a vintage wooden sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a female ancestor holding her hands to the heavens in a prayer for rain and

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Fang peoples of Gabon, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, shown looking towards th

This is a rare vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture with elongated breast and shown carrying a large vessel on her head. The statue features a highl

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.