Old Wurkun abstract African Sculpture, African Art

This is a very old and rare example of a "magic sculpture" from the Benue river area, Nigeria, Africa , and the Wurkun Ethnic group. Carved from a single piece of very heavy dense wood, with undeniabl

A carved wooden shrine sculpture with a highly stylized form, dramatic facial features and a very well weathered and eroded surface. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 25.75 inche

This is a unusual and interesting old Abstract wooden idol from the Azande peoples of central Africa, the Congo region. A highly abstract human figure made of wood, known locally as "Yanda" Such idols

A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a

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

A highly stylized form of an ancestor or deity carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood of the Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The sculpture measures 8 x 3 inches.

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.

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 carved wooden ancestor idol with stylized coiffure, elongated form and features and raised linear designs. The remains of raised areas on the back suggest the idol may have had decorative elements a

This is a very large and heavy wood sculpture of an Old man , or village elder / Hogon from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. carved from a single piece of very heavy dense wood and having an ob

This is a very fine old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well worn smooth patina from handling over many years. The Statue fe

Carved wooden male effigy with a very handsome face and form, raised tribal scarification as well as a beard a finely incised coiffure. The statue has some handling and wear, suggesting some age howev

A vintage ancestor sculpture from the Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture with elongated neck and abstract style. The statue features a highly stylized female form, incised designs, a

A rare and unusual vintage to antique carved wooden figure with protruding eyes, raised brown, and 3/4 torso, with hands to the abdomen. The sculpture is very well handled and appears to be a style as

Carved wooden female sculpture with incised and raised scarifications and shown wearing a small skirt or "sex cache". Baule peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. A vintage example with some age and wea

This is a rare old Male Shrine sculpture from the Baule peoples from The Ivory Coast of West Africa. Carved from a hard wood with highly stylized male form, classic facial features, signs of handling

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

A primitive and powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope hor

A fairly large and impressive old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 32 inches on professional wooden display stand. Among the Baule peoples of Côte d'Ivoire, human experi

Carved wooden effigy of a seated female with stylized facial features, classic coiffure, pronounced breast, and weathered and well handled surface patina. SEnufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figu

This is an old and rare example of Tribal Art from the Lulua peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A image of a mother holding two infants at her breast with some incised tribal motifs. Lulua sculpture

Carved wooden male effigy in exaggerated form with raised and incised tribal designs and a wonderful style. Lulua peoples, Congo, Africa.

Tall carved wooden female shrine figure with hands raised to the heavens in an act or prayer. Known locally as "Nommo" figures which refer to part of the Dogon creation myth. Dogon peoples, Mali, Afri

Old cast bronze image of an ancestor from the Dogon peoples of Mali, Africa.