Rare Ngbaka Good Fortune Shrine Idol Collected 1975

A Fine and rare Ngbaka figure, Collected in DR Congo prior to 1975 by Dr. Kenneth Adelman, Former director USAID Zaire. The fetish has a reddish mineral pigment rubbed into the wood, which according t

A very rare and fascinating old female shrine idol with a classic heart shaped face accented kaolin clay and a whimsical pose to her arms. The bottom of the torso evolves into a circular base form tha

This is a very rare pair of carved wooden idols from the Ahka Hill tribes of Northern Thailand. This pair of wooden spirit figures were collected on the Thailand / Burmese border in 1992. They were ac

A rare carved wooden Iginga figure in janus form, with both male and female attributes and a overall well handled and field used surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The figure measures 1

This is a very rare old wooden idol sculpture from the Ngbaka peoples of the Lualaba river region, in the heart of Africa, the Congo. Very well weathered and worn female shrine idol with undeniable ag

A Carved wooden Three headed Magic fetish with thick encrusted surface covered in organic matter that will sweat if near heat. This is a field used shrine idol that was field collected by Dean Ripa in

Objects of this type are very rare. They seem to have been used in shrines to venerate ancestors or cultural heroes. The use of Fern Tree figures in west New Guinea is not well documented and only a f

Ubangi mask; Ngbaka or Ngbandi peoples mask, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A carved wooden face mask with incised tribal scar designs and signs of use over many years. Stained red with organic pigments. Hand Dr

This is an antique carved wooden female idol shown in squatting / seated position with an aggressive energetic face. The Naga , a fierce head hunting tribe were known for their use of animist shrines

Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood and embellished with a kaolin clay natural pigment. This is a powerful and dramatic shrine idol from the Urhobo or The Isoko who reside in the southeast

A very rare carved stone idol with exaggerated features and inset cavities filled with Gold. This stone idol was reportedly excavated by a Mr Raymond Burns near Tiwanaku , Bolivia in 1915. A letter fr

A very rare carved stone idol with exaggerated features and inset cavities filled with Gold. This stone idol was reportedly excavated by a Mr Raymond Burns near Tiwanaku , Bolivia in 1915. This stone

wood, heavily sweating sacrificial patina in places, handwritten inventory no. "H.1797", old label with heavily faded writing: "This idol represents "Shango", God of Thunder. Ogun, God of War. Lent by

Shiko Munakata (Japanese, 1903-1975) Benten-Benaiten, One of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Watercolor and ink on paper, signed upper right and bearing two red chops. Mounted as a hanging scroll. Wat

The appearance is complete, with a height of 26 cm and a width of 14 cm. The gourd means "good fortune and good fortune". The hundred flower pattern means a happy life. It is a rare boutique with hund

1975, Model #1018, the crystal pillar with faceted corners signed "Steuben", supported by base of three figures of griffins, base marked "18K" and weighs 130 grams of gold, no box, very good condition

A Tall carved wooden shrine figure with mineral pigment painted face and well handled surface suggesting good age. This sculpture is known as an "Okifa" which represents a convicted criminal and whom

SSP. Very good gloss and color. It shows minor discoloration in the field as well as chipping around the mounting holes. Very rare pump plate that is tough to find in any condition. Measures: 11.5"X11

A Very Rare and Important Bakongo Paternity figure shown kneeling and presenting a dead infant. Idol's such as this were kept on shrines and only brought out to recieve offerings at the death of an in

The boy of good wealth is the assistant of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. When he was born, many precious treasures naturally emerged in the family, so he was named "good fortune". The boy of good fortun

Rare 1975 Gibson Firebird V reissue electric guitar, 87/100 medallion reverse with case.

Fine Monumental Chinese Porcelain Vase, Qing D. Celadon glazed and decorated overall with Buddhist and Daoist symbols of peace, longevity, good fortune, abundant harvest, and plentiful offspring. Unma

Men's Patek Philippe Calatrava Stainless Steel, Very Rare. Good cosmetic condition, see pictures. Fully functional, keeps good time.

The pansy jadeite carved as a pair of magpies, symbolizing and bringing good fortune and good luck, jadeite approximately 17.30 x 9.97 x 4.13 cm, weight approximately 468g. Accompanied by GIA certific