Große Ahnenfigur / A Large Ancestor Figure, Youroba

CONGO DRC Large Ancestor Figure (Singiti) Hemba ancestors figures are famous.They represent the deceased leaders and, venerated by the entire tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their poli

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, ca. 1960. Large ancestor figure. Large, shield shaped, bird-like face.

Large ancestor figure relief head. Bearded face with two smaller heads on top. Dimensions: (Head) H 17.5" x W 11" x D 5.5" Condition: Surface with mud encrustation; some rubbed off. Mounted on wood pa

Ha Li Blanket, China, Mid 20th Century. Blanket of four identical, three tiered, attached panels of large ancestor figures in continuous supplementary weft inlay. Size: 53'' x 74'', (135 x 188 cm). Pr

Large Jade Ancestor Figure, Olmec La Venta (900-600 BC) This astonishing Jade figure towers at 9 inches, and possesses the classic Olmec features including a bald elongated head, small holes for earri

Large 1mtr ancestor figure - Washkukhills, East Sepik Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 97 cm Very Large Ancestor statue made wood in classic sinuous abstract form. Provenance: Ex-collection De G

A large Nyamwezi Ancestor sculpture: A Stylized female ancestor with inset bead eyes and embellished with strands of glass beads. Nyamwezi peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Size: 18.5'' x 5'' x 4.5'' (47 x 1

Large Mindimbit ancestor figure - Sepik - Papua New Guinea 2nd half 20th century Wood 50 cm Mindimbit figures are notable for the use of finely detailed carving accentuated with red clay and white lim

Large ancestor female figure with headdress carved as a bird WEST TIMOR wood cm 58 x 8,5 ( 23" x 3.4") 1060 g Old finely carved figure depicting female ancestor with naked breast, traditional fringed

Title: Large Singiti HEMBA ancestor figure head Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1434 Provenance/Additional Info: CONGO DRC HEMBA LARGE HEAD Superb head, imposing, which gives off an impression of majesty

CONGO DRCHEMBA Ancestor FigureBeautiful classic style ancestor statueIts slightly inclined head accentuates the feeling of serenityThe Singiti, the Hemba ancestors figures are famous.They represent th

Very large and heavy Kwoma Mindja ancestor figure - East Sepik - Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 117 x 31 cm This engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation ri

Large African Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure, 20th c., from the Dogon tribe, Mali, H.- 63 1/2 in., W.- 9 in., D.- 14 in. Provenance: from the Estate of John C. McNeese, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Large New Guinea carved wood ancestor figure, 20th c., possibly Sepik River, with cowrie shell eyes, adorned with natural fibers, approx. 63"h x 13" x 7"d Provenance: The Collection of visual artist L

Large carved wooden spoon with ancestor figure on end,highly polished and smooth from handling. Ifugao peoples, Philippines. As per Nooter estate papers, this was described as Hill Tribe spoon w/figur

DESCRIPTION: Large old tribal Mindimbit wood ancestor figure from Sepik River, New Guinea. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 22” tall. CONDITION: Cracked across the base and one cowry shell eye has been r

Large figure depicting ancestor in fetal position - Atoni tribe - Timor 74 cm Weight: 2,81 Kg Old ancestral figure depicting ancestor in fetal position. This is often the posture in which dead are dep

A large carved wooden beaker with lovely geometric incised deigns and a well worn ancestor figure on the handle. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The cup measures 8.25 x 8 inches.

TRIBAL: Large Dogon Mask, Mali, 20th C., wood, large Dogon dance mask with female ancestor figure with arms raised, old repair to left arm, wear consistent with age and use, approximately 37" h. [PROV

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Washkuk Hills, Kwoma people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. Impressive in both scale and skill - a magnificent hand-carved wood figural sculptu

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Washkuk Hills, Kwoma people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. Impressive in both scale and skill - a magnificent hand-carved wood figural sculptu

Probably HEMBA Large Figure of an ancestor, a chief Country: Congo Rdc People: Hemba ? Material: Wood Dimension: 30 1/4 inches Condition: Medium Reserve: $450.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $85.0

Title: African Art HEMBA KUSU large 30 " figure statue CONGO rdc Description: HEMBA KUSU Large Figure of an ancestor Country: Congo Rdc People: Hemba Kusu Material: Wood Dimension: 30 inches Condition

A very uncommon carved stone headrest with large semi circular rest supported by an ancestor figure and adorned with 2 ancestor heads. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The headrest measures 9.75 x 9.5 inc