Old Dan Bassa sculpture of Esteemed Wife, African Art

This is a very rare and unusual old sculpture from the Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of two mask faces with ornate design and has an obviously well handled patina. The s

A vintage example carved from an incredibly dense and heavy wood with classic facial features and some incised designs. From the Ivory Coast, West Africa and measures 17 x 8.5 inches.Ex Prof. Charles

A very old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 19.5 inches tall. Please note the heavily weathered and eroded base as well as the natural wear on the back of sculpture, the

Old Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or "Blolo Bla" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina.The sculpture meas

This is a rare Old carved wooden image of an ancestor from the Dan peoples of Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. The sculpture is quite old and the form is very interesting, with an overall well handled surf

A find old stylized ancestral sculpture with classical facial features and post like form. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great age. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast / Mal

This is a very finely carved old wooden bust or sculpture from the Fang peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The masterfully crafted figure features a Ngil type mask face on a scepter like form. the Style,

A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

Carved wooden shaker type instrument from the Bassa ethnic group within the Dan complex of Tribes, Liberia, Africa. A very well worn and well handled example, featuring a carved ancestor head atop a w

A carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure, serene face, ribbed neck and small incised tribal designs. Dan peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The figure measures 17 inches tall ( 19.5 inch

A lovely vintage carved wooden sculpture of a female with child clinging to her back. The female has long elaborate coiffure, incised and rasied tribal sacrs and designs throughout her breast and tors

This is a stunning vintage wood sculpture from the Dan peoples of Liberia, Africa. Featuring a female ancestor idol. Note the fantastic face and well polished surface. Measures 16 inches.

A Very finely carved wooden face mask from the DAN Bassa peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a carving style that shows a Bassa influence, so the mask likely originates from the nor

A carved wooden ancestor sculpture with well handled surface patina and stylized coiffure. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

This lot is for two old carved wooden shrine idols from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa. Well weathered with encrusted surfaces suggesting age and field use. The largest measures 12.25 inches tall.

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

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 VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN "NKISHI" SCULPTURE FROM THE LUBA PEOPLES OF THE CONGO, AFRICA. MEASURES 20 INCHES TALL ( 21.5 INCHES ON PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND) PLEASE NOTE THE DEEPLY PATINATED SUR

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

A very old and weathered primitive sculpture of a female effigy with lip plugs , a tradition that is still practiced in this region and a sign of prestige and beauty among the Makonde peoples, Tanzani

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

A Very rare old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has undeniable age and handling and a deep patina fr

A VERY RARE ANTIQUE WOOD MASK FROM THE DAN PEOPLES, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. A very finely carved example with raised facial scars along the sides and a realistic smiling face, accented with red an

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