Well handled old LUBA Bankishi Magic fetish sculpture

A very old and well handled wooden sculpture from the Luba peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This female idol has an undeniable well worn patina, please note the extremely well worn arms and

A very old dark carved wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and classic almost "cubistic" form and features. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom

A rare old wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and strong visual presence. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 6.25 inches

19th century Songye N'kisi Magic sculpture. A very fine and very rare old wooden magic fetish sculpture from the Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.A well weathered/ well handled surface patina with

This is a very old and well handled songye n'kisi magic fetish head sculpture with power horn still attached. Congo / DRC , Central Africa.The sculpture has an eroded neck area, it is possible that th

Carved wooden male statue from the Kusu peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa.This statue features a highly polished dark surface and overall well handled patina on eroded base. A central cavity

A very charming and unusual carved wooden sculpture of a Porcupine, with a cascading back lined with long wooden spikes, and the eyes are inset glass, well handled surface patina on the face and areas

Carved wooden idol in classic form, possibly a N'kisi magic fetish or ancestral image. Well worn and well handled surface patina. Measures 8 inches tall ( 9.5 inches tall on custom wooden base)

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 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 finely carved wooden effigy of a Luba female with raised scar patterns carved in relief traditional pose and headdress, well handled surface patina. The Luba people say that only a woman's body is s

A well weathered old carved wooden sculpture with painted black and red hair and lips, old nails driven into the base area and a layered surface suggesting offerings over time. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria

This is a wonderful old wooden sculpture from the Luba / Songye peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A fairly "cubist" example with blocky simple features and inset fetal antelope horn to empow

This is a unusual vintage Kirdi or Fali peoples carved wooden magic fetish ,Cameroon, Africa. Carved wooden figure encased with woven rope and a well handled surface. The sculpture measures 13.5 inche

A carved wooden magic idol embellished with various magic regalia such as shells,claws and beads. The wood sculpture has a deep well handled surface patina. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. T

Carved wooden janus magic sculpture with classic features, a well worn and well handled surface patina, brass pins in the abdomen on both sides and a small antelope horn driven into the head cavity to

This is a unusual vintage Fali ( or Kirdi) peoples carved wooden magic fetish ,Cameroon, Africa. Carved wooden figure encased with woven leather hide rope and a well handled surface. The sculpture mea

A rare and unusual vintage to antique carved wooden figure of a male with child clinging to his belly. Perhaps a protective fetish for child raising? This is an unusual and well handled old example.Ko

This is a tall beautiful old wood sculpture from the Luba Peoples of the Congo (DRC) central Africa. Carved wood with a well handled and polished surface patina,as well as a wonderful form and style.

A very old and unique looking pair of Ibeji Twin idol fetish sculptures with very well handled and worn heads, and their bodies completely covered in cowrie shells, and other regalia such as bells , s

A Large carved wooden shrine idol with classic features and a very well weathered and eroded surface, losses from the bottom and interior of the sculpture suggest a long time exposed to the elements.

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 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