Old Ashanti Comb with Female Ancestor & Vaginal motif

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 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 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

Carved wooden female sculpture with raised tribal scarification, and traditional motifs. Tabwa peoples, Cogon, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 x 7 inches. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (a

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

A very fine old carved wooden Caryatid style drum featuring a seated female / Woman as support for the large kettle drum with is embellished with raised tribal motifs such as masks, lizards , dancers,

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 fine old and field used carved wooden sculpture of a Female ancestor with heavy reddish mineral pigment patina and a most interesting "hidden" area of sap/tar and inset beads and glass.

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 well weathered old and quite exaggerated female sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Featuring a highly stylized female with classic treatment and somewhat archaic style. The figu

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A Very proud Female Ancestor shown holding a staff, a symbol of rank among the tribe. Carved wood with a well weathe

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood ( like Iron wood) and highly stylized female form, with archaic female holding long breast, the sign of a elderly woman. This figure has old collection o

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with almost cubistic features, traditional form and golden honey colored patina from handling. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 37 inches

A carved wooden female effigy of a ancestor with incised tribal designs, stylized coiffure and exaggerated feet. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The figure measures 16.5 inches tall on wooden base. Th

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 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

A Highly stylized bronze cast comb with ancestor motif, avian finials and a frog Totem, embellished with linear designs. The Comb measures 7 inches tall on custom display stand. Akan speaking peoples,

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a high stylized form, and well handled surface patina. The figure has been custom mounted because of the loss to its legs long ago. Luguru or relate

A very nice older wood sculpture of a Female ancestor effigy , shown kneeling and with raised scars designs and a long coiffure down her back. The sculpture was carved from a heavy dense wood and meas

This is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a dense wood, this image of a highly stylized female ancestral effigy, with incised coiffure facial scar