Bidjogo Altar Figure

A tall carved wooden shrine fetish or altar figure with heavy sacrificial material covering most of the open chamber on the front of the figure. To the Bidjogo peoples this altar figure is known asof

A MEISSEN FIGURE OF SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST CIRCA 1890, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK Modelled by J.J. Kaendler standing in a dramatic pose wearing a draped long robe, holding the Gospel in his left hand

Large antique religious church altar figure, Northern Spain, 19th c., finely carved, gesso over wood, parcel gilt with polychrome paint, depicting a winged angel, his head bowed in prayer and arms cro

Edo Period Buddhist Demi-God Asura of the Kamadhatu, having the typical three faces and six arms, in remnants of gilding and lacquer, on carved wooden base, the figure 13 3/4' tall, 3 1/4" base. Fine

A Mexican Madonna figure sculpture carved, gesso on wood, polychrome paint with golden aureole in background and angel at bottom on round revolve gilt platform.

Standing Figure of Hindu Goddess Durga, with ten arms holding attributes, flanked by devotee and foo dog, her figure in full round, a canopy with dragons and flame above, on a wire inlaid wooden stand

Religious santo figure, Madonna and Child, gesso over wood with polychrome paint and parcel gilt, rising on pedestal base, approx 26"h, 9.25"w, 7.25"d, 8.25lbs Start Price: $300.00

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A fabulous brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely a former Oba (king), in a dignified st

Continental altar figure, early 19th c., gesso over carved wood with polychrome paint, depicting Saint Urban of Langres, wearing the papal tiara, gilt mantel, holding a cluster of grapes, flat back, l

Continental religious santo altar figure, 18th/ 19th c., depicting Christ as Salvator Mundi, posed with his right hand raised in blessing, holding the world in his left hand, restoration to right arm,

Painted cast plaster religious sculpture, likely depicting Saint Francis of Assisi, restoration to hand, some overall chips to plaster, approx 48"h, 20.5"w, 14.5"d Start Price: $150.00

Fine Spanish santo/ altar figure, Nuestra Senora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows), 19th c., finely carved, gesso over wood with polychrome paint, set glass eyes, satin and net veil, blue and black

Spanish Colonial angel santo figure, 19th c., finely carved, gesso over wood with polychrome paint, set glass eyes, arms positioned to possibly hold a musical instrument (not present), white garment,

Carved and Painted Altar Figure of St. John the Baptist, 18th century, probably Latin American, the white-painted body with carefully carved anatomical details, dressed in a gilt loin cloth and carry

Altar-Figur, Reiter Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 67,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. mündlicher Auskunft der Besitzer, Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel. - Peter E. His (1922-2005), Basel. The

Spanish religious santo figure, Nuestra Senora del Monte Carmelo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), gesso over wood with polychrome paint, both figures in cloth robes, Mary holding scapular, accompanied by w

Baroque carved and polychromed wood sculpture of a standing Christ, mounted on wooden base, likely 18th century. 20" H x 8" W x 6" D.

Baroque carved and polychromed wood sculpture of a standing Christ, mounted on wooden base, likely 18th century. 20" H x 8" W x 6" D.

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 20th century CE. A dazzling lacquered wood altar figure with glass eyes adorned in lustrous gold and deep red pigments. Sitting in lotus position atop an integral

African Ewe Painted Altar Figure of a Cat/Man, Togo. Carved wood and paint. Size: 43'' x 32'' x 10'' (109 x 81 x 25 cm). Provenance: Craft Caravan, Inc., New York, NY.

West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely an Oba (king), holding a ceremonial sword and trident

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear and minor wood losses. Crazing of old encrustation patina evident. Dogon standing figure, one hand on shoulder, other held to knee. Purchased

African Senufo Seated Female Altar Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Size: 44.5'' x 15'' x 16'' (113 x 38 x 41 cm). Provenance: Craft Caravan, Inc., New York, NY.

1. AFRICAN CARVED WOOD PRESTIGE STAFF - The carved prestige staff with carved figure, sans one arm, standing on a platform over the six-sided staff above a carved openwork diamond and tapered tip, on