Old Samburu / Rendille Headrest Ex Banks Collection

A fine Old carved wooden headrest used by the nomadic Samburu or Rendille peoples of Eastern Africa. The headrest serves a protective function by elevating the head off the ground during sleep, thereb

An elegant and refined example of a male effigy with hands to the chest, incised beard, pouty mouth and deep well handled surface patina. The Sculpture was reportedly once offered at Sothebys London,

A Carved wooden black style headrest with well worn "Pillow" form and classic protruding finial. Rendille peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Headrest measures 9 x 6.5 inches. From the collection of art

A very fine and well handled old wooden flute with a deep honey colored surface patina suggesting generations of field use. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. measures 12.5 inches on custom dis

A Tall and elaborate carved wooden helmet mask with stylized leopards, ancestors and large mirror on top. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measures 24 inches tall. A metal display stand ca

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion to base long ago, the figure has been professionally custom mounted

Antique carved wooden theatre mask painted white with black and red accents and a well handled and worn surface indicating years of ceremonial use. Java, Indonesia. The mask measures 8.25 x 5.25 inche

A dramatic carved wooden female sculpture with strong carving style and rigid form. Female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figures are an idealization of

A Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magica

A Carved wooden shrine effigy with a bold figure with arms raised, perhaps a gesture of receiving an offering, well weathered surface patina suggests years of ceremonial use. The Idol measures 26 inch

A very fine antique bronze "angel" like sculpture from India. The figure of an indian style female with angel like wings is a very uncommon form to find in Indian Art. The bronze measures 6.5 inches t

Antique carved wooden ancestor idol in a highly stylized anthropomorphic form from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16.75 inches tall on its wooden base. Provenance: Ex R

A carved wooden idol with a well handled surface, well worn features and golden honey colored wood. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 11.75 inches tall on custom

A weathered old carved wooden set or couple with well handled and worn surface patina and a wonderful abstract and stylized form. The Losso people live in Ghana and claim to be descendants of the Moss

A Fine Old carved wooden adze or axe handle with lovely female ancestor face on the handle, and long steel blade inserted. Note the incised village images along the handle edges, along with a deep wel

A Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Typically such an idol would be a prized possession of the chief and kept away f

A very fine old carved wooden Topeng mask from Java with a highly stylized face and large nose, several layers of black and white pigments suggesting years of ceremonial use. The mask measures 7.75 x

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a kneeling female devotee with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion or loss to base/feet long ago, the figure has been professionally

A very old, archaic remnant of a wooden sculpture, perhaps part of a wood house panel, architectural element or perhaps part of an ossuary, as the wood appears to be ancient and could perhaps be sever

A very old, likely 19th century Oil lamp from India, featuring a charming and smiling figure atop a movable oil dish, with old nails and evidence of use over many years. The lamp measures 11 x 9 inche

14" x 10" Fine Frame containing 19 Nice Points, Ohio, Indiana includes 2 Decatur and 2 Jacks Reefs – longest 2 1/4" Ex. Fremont Bank Collection

A Long and well handled old headrest from East Africa, possibly the Boni peoples of Somalia. The headrest features a deep well handled surface patina and an elongated form, larger than most examples.

Very Old carved wooden mask from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Measures 15 x 10 inches. Ex Robert banks collection, Maryland.

A Very fine and rare "lagalagana" Healing fetish with highly stylized form and features. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Ex Robert banks Collection, Maryland, USA.The sculpture measures 22 inches tal