Sold2024A Fine Old Baule Spirit Figure Ex Kahan GalleryA very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,See Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Toussian Spirit Figure Ex Prof. Carol Ann LorentzA carved wooden effigy with well handled surface and dramatic and bold form and design. Toussian or related ethnic group, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 5.5 inches tall. Provenance: PrSee Sold Price
Sold2019Yoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. KlejmanYoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. Klejman, 20th c., Yoruba Egba Peoples, Nigeria, carved wood, cowrie shells strung on hide cord, remnants of blue paint, on custom wood and metal stand, see #2 on attSee Sold Price
Sold2022Small Pre-Columbian Flute Player FigureSmall Pre-Columbian Flute Player Figure, Ex-Sotheby's, Highly burnished polish., Measurements: 6" L x 4" WSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Chamba Spirit Figure, NigeriaAfrican Chamba Spirit Figure, Nigeria. Carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Galerie Kamer, 2 quai Malaquaise, Paris, FraSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Janus Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Thomas WheelockCarved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measuresSee Sold Price
Sold2022Abelam Spirit Figure, PNGAbelam Spirit Figure, PNG. Size: 61.25'' x 8.5'' x 4'' (156 x 22 x 10 cm); height on stand: 61.5 '' (156 x cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.See Sold Price
Sold2024A Lobi Bateba Protection from Magic Idol Ex Becker CollectionA wonderfully exaggerated old carved wooden Bateba Thil or spirit figure with encrusted surface suggesting ritual offerings, eroded and worn feet, possibly chewed away by rodents on the shrine, and caSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Charming Little Lobi Bataba Shrine Idol Ex Evan MauerA carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a well handled honey colored surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure has been custom mounted and measuresSee Sold Price
2021A Lobi Bataba Thil Shrine Idol Ex William Wright NYA Lovely carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil of Spirit figure often associated with protective talisman used by the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. This sculpture has been custSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Bold Lobi Thil Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionThis is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a strong male known locally as Bateba Thil or Spirit figure. The sculpture measures 13 inches tallSee Sold Price
Sold2021Unusual Lobi Shrine Idol w/ One Leg Ex Eugene Netzer NYA wonderfully stylized example of a Bateba Thil or Spirit figure with one leg extended, the idol is seated on a stool, only one leg is present likely referring to some esoteric magic purpose. Lobi peoSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Evan Maurer CollectionA carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 8 inches tall. Provenance: From the collectioSee Sold Price
Sold2021Lovely Female Sculpture from the Lobi Ex Evan MaurerA carved wooden female shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a well handled surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure has been custom mounted and measures 10.25 iSee Sold Price
Sold2023Published FON Vodun Cult Idol Ex Simmons CollectionA tall carved wooden shrine idol embellished with many vodun implements, including the iron axe of Hevioso, The God of thunder and lightning, as well as several wooden spirit figures, iron chains, ankSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Tabwa figure Ex Dr Jean & Noble EndicottA finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. This female sculpture haSee Sold Price
Sold2023Published: Ewe Magic Fetish Couple Ex Simmons CollectionA bold and dramatic example of the Vodun shrine art, a pair of Bocio or spirit figures Bound together with various magic implements and offerings. Ewe or related ethnic group, Benin, West Africa. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2024Rare Ituri River Ritual Mask Ex Netzer collectionA rare carved wood and painted ceremonial mask worn by young boys during initiation rituals. They embody ancestral or spirit figures in human form. They serve as instructors and guardians to the initiSee Sold Price
Sold2019African Tribal, equestrian figure, ex-museumAfrican Tribal, equestrian figure, ex-museum, 20th c., probably Dogon or Senufo, dark patina carved wood, depicting Mandeo or Tugu spirit rider on steed, 16"h x 8"l x 4"w Provenance: Deaccessioned worSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine IdolA carved wooden Lobi bateba thil or spirit figure for use on a local shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The idol measures 13.25 x 6.5 inches. Provenance: Ex. Alfred Schienberg, NY; Ex. MSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Bateba Phuwe Ex Thomas WheelockA carved wooden shrine idol representing a Bateba Thil or Spirit. The figure has a thick encrusted surface from years of sacrificial offerings being poured onto the idol. The figure measures 8.75 inchSee Sold Price
2020A Rare Old Kusu Magic fetish Ex G. Galinier, FranceA carved wooden idol with brass inset eyes and small animal horn on top to act as a "magic" charge to empower the idol. Such figures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figure measures 14See Sold Price
Sold2022An Igbo Okoroshi Mask Ex Wyman , Ex Poolos CollectionsA Finely carved wooden mask with heavy black pigment and signs of use and wear. Okoroshi masks are used in ceremonies to honor the water-spirit Owu, an important figure in Igbo spiritual life. OkoroshSee Sold Price
Sold20232 African Carved Wood Figures2 African Carved Wood Figures. Including a Bamana style figure and a Baule style spirit spouse. Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York. Size: 1) 26'' x 6'' x 7'' (66 x 15 x 18See Sold Price
Jun 16Palmyra Heritage GalleryAfrican Ghana, Fertility Wood Doll, Cote d'Ivoire Baule Wood Female figure.$10(1 bid)
8 hrs LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN "SPIRIT HUSBAND" BIOLO BIAN FIGURE IN CARVED WOOD, AKAN PEOPLE, BAULE, IVORY COAST, MID$50
1 day LeftHeartland Artifact Auctions IncPre-Columbian Sinu Tumbaga Bird Effigy Staff Finial, depicting 2 birds with elongated bills,$75(4 bids)
8 hrs LeftTony Putty Artifacts3 3/4" Clovis. Fluted on both sides. St Louis Co, MO. Ex Joe Kinker.$135(4 bids)
Jun 16Palmyra Heritage GalleryANCIENT EGYPTIAN Large Wood Figure Of Osiris LATE PERIOD CIRCA 664-332 B.C.$1,500(1 bid)
4 days LeftBill Hood & Sons Art & Antique AuctionsCharles Sykes "Spirit of Ecstasy" Bronze Sculpture - A patinated bronze sculpture depicting the$375(3 bids)
Jun 16Palmyra Heritage GalleryAncient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure Late period, ca. 700-30$60(3 bids)
Jun 16Palmyra Heritage GalleryAncient Pre Columbian Pair of Jalisco Seated Sheepface Figures Ca.300 B.C - 300 AD.$10(1 bid)