Igbo Ikenga Home Protection Magic fetish, African Art

A carved wooden shrine idol with encrusted surface patina. Such idols were carved by the igbo and are known as "Ikenga".Considered powerful symbols they were used as protection of the home and were gi

A Carved wooden idol with stylized and curled horns with flared skirt, accented with kaolin clay pigments. The idol is shown holding a human head and what was a sword ( now eroded away). Such idols we

A carved wooden protective guardian effigy with stylized horns, shown holding an offering and a well weathered surface. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 15 inches tall. Provenance

A carved wooden shrine idol featuring an abstract idol with tall antelope like horns and stylized torso. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. Measures 14.5 i

Carved from a heavy dense wood with white polychrome painted surface and holding a sevred head and sword. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture appears to have age and weathering. Measures 34.5

African, Igbo peoples of Nigeria, hardwood ikenga home protection carving of a tall figure with ram horns mounted on a rectangular base covered in black cloth. 31.25" H x 10" W x 7.25" D.

This is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with stylized anthropomorphic form and adorned with various fetish material including animal horn, old beads and textiles. The sculpture may be Pare peoples or rela

This is a unusual vintage Kirdi or Fali peoples carved wooden magic fetish ,Cameroon, Africa. Carved wooden figure encased with woven rope and a well handled surface. The sculpture measures 13.5 inche

A finely carved wooden female effigy with hands in prayer like pose to chest and carved almond shaped eyes, stylized brow and coiffure, and decorated with several layers of leather hide and strings/ s

Carved wooden janus magic sculpture with classic features, a well worn and well handled surface patina, brass pins in the abdomen on both sides and a small antelope horn driven into the head cavity to

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a kneeling ancestor with inset glass eyes, a highly stylized form and large chamber for magic s

A rare and interesting old Loma shrine fetish in the form of a bird, with encrusted surface and remains of embellishments like rope and shells, suggesting years of ritual field use. The sculpture meas

A Carved wooden male idol with stylized face and beard, and large magic fetish bundle placed into top cavity. The sculpture measures 9 inches tall ON its custom base.

A carved wooden idol with two heads and dozens of nails driven into the sculpture. traditionally such idols were considered magic fetish idols used by the tribe to ward off illness among other things.

A carved wooden idol with carved "coffee bean" eyes and small and raised finial on top to hold a "magic" charge to empower the idol. Such figures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figur

This is a wonderful old wooden sculpture from the Luba / Songye peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A fairly "cubist" example with blocky simple features and inset fetal antelope horn to empow

This is a unusual vintage Fali ( or Kirdi) peoples carved wooden magic fetish ,Cameroon, Africa. Carved wooden figure encased with woven leather hide rope and a well handled surface. The sculpture mea

A carved wooden female magic fetish with magic inserted on top and sealed with a mirror, resins and abruss seeds. The female is shown kneeling and has a well handled patina. Suku peoples, Congo, Afric

fantastic carved wooden magic fetush with feather headdress and shown chewing Iboga root. Ex Smith collection, Philadelphia, PA. The sculpture measures 13.5 inches tall.

A carved wooden female magic fetish with magic inserted on top and sealed with a mirror, resins and abruss seeds. The female is shown kneeling and has a well handled patina. Suku peoples, Congo, Afric

This is a contemporary / vintage wood sculpture from the Teke peoples, Congo, Africa. Featuring a "N'kisi" or Magic bundle wrapped around a male ancestor idol. Note the fantastic style and elaborate c

A carved wooden male Jauns form effigy with open compartment for magic substances, linear designs on the faces as well as tall conical headdress. The sculpture appears to have good age and handling. T

A primitive and powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope hor