Large Old Fanti Female Shrine sculpture, African Art

A fairly large carved wooden female effigy with elongated and exaggerated features , a finely carved face and heavily painted with kaolin clay pigment. Note the ribbed neck, indicating prestige and an

A very finely carved old wooden female effigy of a Queen mother, shown seated on stool with painted surface, cornrows in her hair and very serene life like eyes. Fanti or related ethnic group such as

A fairly large and impressive old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 32 inches on professional wooden display stand. Among the Baule peoples of Côte d'Ivoire, human experi

A large carved wooden female effigy with elaborate coiffure, ringed neck showing prosperity and hand raised to mouth in a interesting gesture. Fant peoples, Ghana, Africa.

A rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed i

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

This is a very unusual and rare wood sculpture from the Urhubo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful female shrine figure accented with red and blue kaolin clay pigment. Measu

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

This is a rare and very interesting old wooden sculpture from the Akan speaking tribes of Ghana. The exact ethnic group is unknown. The sculpture is quite large and measures 31 inches tall. The featur

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

Old and interesting Dogon sculpture from Mali, Africa. featuring a elongated female form with head turned off axis to one side, giving the sculpture a sense of motion. The female has her hands togethe

This is a very sweet and serene old sculpture from the Attie or Anyi peoples, lagoons region, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a female ancestor carrying burden above her head. A lov

A large ancient and eroded old wooden sculpture of a female devotee from a Dogon Shrine. Mali, West Africa. Measures 39.5 inches tall. Provenance: A private Oregon collection.

Fine Tchokwe female sculpture from Angola Africa. Carved wood with gorgeous golden honey color and a very deep patina from handling. In good condition , a few stable stress fractures, a serene example

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

Carved wooden female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of West Africa. Wonderfully exaggerated style and form with a glossy black patina, incised tribal tattoos and linear designs. Such figur

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

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

This is a very fine old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well worn smooth patina from handling over many years. The Statue fe

Carved wooden female sculpture with incised and raised scarifications and shown wearing a small skirt or "sex cache". Baule peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. A vintage example with some age and wea

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 large and uncommon sculpture from the PUNU peoples of Gabon, West Africa. This sculpture represents an Female ancestor spirit , a protective "Maiden" spirit that watches over the Punu p

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

Carved wooden effigy of a seated female with stylized facial features, classic coiffure, pronounced breast, and weathered and well handled surface patina. SEnufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figu