Old Igbo Ikenga House Protection Idol, African Art

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 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 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 very finely carved wooden sculpture featuring a seated figure with tall ram like horns, holding a ceremonial staff and horn, the regalia of chiefs. The figure is very well carved and shows some wear

A Carved wooden protective guardian shrine idol with curved ram horns, a sword (decayed) and a severed human head in its hands, The Idol measures 14 inches tall. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa.

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

Small carved wooden female sculpture with a deep well handled surface patina. Ibo / Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Such idols were often used in a diviners "kit" as well as child protective amulets. T

A tall carved wooden male effigy with long exaggerated arms in the air in a pose that indicates that this is a "dangerous" bateba known as a "Ti Puo" often used as protection from witchcraft. Lobi peo

A Finely carved wooden idol of the Bwami Society with arched brow, wide nose, back of the head is flared and the arms thin and diminutive, the lower torso forms a block like shape. The sculpture has a

A very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have great

A carved wooden mask with a realistic portrait like quality, stylized dreadlocks, and multiple layers of paint and kaolin clay pigment, suggesting field use over many years. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Afr

A Very finely and well handled old Kusu or Luba peoples Power figure or "Nkisi" sculpture, with stylized face and form, an opening on top that likely once held an animal horn filled with magical subst

A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the li

A carved wooden effigy of the trickster god "ESHU" shown with pan flute and long braided pony tail and indigo dyed coiffure. the sculpture is adorned with a cowrie shell necklace and has an undeniable

A carved wooden effigy with highly stylized facial features and form, and most interesting is an area where it is likely a wooden phallus was once attached. Tiv or related ethnic group, Nigeria, West

A hand hammered wrought iron shrine figure with outstretched hands and detailed face for iron sculpture. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The iron figure measures 9 inches tall ( 10.25 inches tall on prof

A very finely crafted old wooden door with geometric motifs incised into the surface. This elaborate door was carved of a hardwood, known locally as Iroko, and likely served as entrance to a mens meet

A very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its c

A carved wooden male effigy with a striking face covered in offerings and with a sweating patina. The idols right arm has been worn away. Adan or Ewe peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Idol measures 10.25 in

A Very finely and well handled old Kusu or Luba peoples Power figure or "Nkisi" sculpture, with stylized fgace and form, and large opening on top that likely once held an animal horn filled with magic

A Very finely and well handled old Kusu or Luba peoples Power figure or "Nkisi" sculpture, with stylized fgace and form, and large opening on top that likely once held an animal horn filled with magic

A Very rare, old and interesting magic protective fetish from the Azande peoples of The Congo (DRC) Central, Africa. According to literature, such cult figures were known as "yanda" and traditionally

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, it is hard to deny the age and use on t

An old carved wooden Bateba Phuwe or Spirit figure for use on local shrines. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Measures 10.5 inches on wooden base.