Charming Old Ashanti Comb, Female Ancestor face

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 finely carved wooden Comb with the image of a female ancestor from the Ashanti / Akan peoples,Ghana, Africa. The sculpture of the female is quite sweet and serene and the form is very intere

This is a very fine old wood sculpture of a female ancestor with stylized face and form, carved coiffure, protruding navel and well handled and worn surface. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The s

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

A Lovely old carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor or spirit, with an interesting detail, a necklace that resembles a Cross. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12.25 inches tal

A Fine Old carved wooden adze or axe handle with lovely female ancestor face on the handle, and long steel blade inserted. Note the incised village images along the handle edges, along with a deep wel

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 Finely carved contemporary Lulua female sculpture with a highly stylized ancestor shown seated with hands to face and elbows on the knees. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood has been prof

A well handled and worn carved wooden hair pick or comb with ancestor face on the handle as well as some incised linear designs. The Comb measures 9 x 2.25 inches. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. P

This is a very fine old carving from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, central Africa. carved from a dense heavy wood with reddish tone and featuring a classic Makonde style face and exaggerated form.

A very old and eroded sculpture of a female ancestor, with highly stylized face and features, and obvious age and decay. What remains is strong and stable. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Th

This lot contains two carved wooden Combs with ancestor Akua'ba doll faces as the handle and have been custom mounted. The Combs measure 10 x 3 x 2 inches. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. Provenance:

A rare Yoruba peoples altar to the Shango cult, NIGERIA, Africa. An Exceptional old shrine carved from a single tree trunk, depicting ancestor faces, male and female devotees and showing plenty of age

This is a very old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor, Dogon Peoples, Mali , West Africa.Carved wood with a well weathered surface suggesting use over many years. The figure features a female

A very old and interesting carved wooden image of a seated female ancestor spirit, with a strong presence and posture, raised linear deigns on the face and torso, and a well weathered kaolin surface.A

Carved wooden female effigy with stylized face and form and well handled and polished patina. Adorned with old glass beads. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 13 inches tall.

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,

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with well handled and polished surface and wonderful stylized female form and facial features. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 22.5 inches tall

This is a very fine Antique Ashanti wood sculpture from Ghana, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well worn smooth patina from handling over many years. The Statue feat

Date: Mid 20th century Origin/Tribe: Burkina Faso - Afrika Material: Wood Dimensions: 30 Additional Information: This Lobi bateba figure represented a female ancestor who was kept in a small sacred ro

A very finely carved and incised womans comb with ornate design and signs of use. The Comb measures 9.75 inches tall. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. Provenance:Ex Stewart Warkow collection, NY; Ex NJ

This is a very finely crafted bronze tobacco pipe with ornate designs and charming ancestor face from the Bamoun/Bamun or Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. The Pipe was cast in about 4 pieces and as

A Lovely hand carved wooden lidded container in crescent shape with ornate geometric designs and a charming ancestor face. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The container measures 9.5 inches wide x 3 inche

A carved wooden hand held staff or scepter with janus Male and female ancestor faces on top, well handled surface and overall classic form. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The staff measures 14 inc