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Baba Nimba African Sculpture Vintage Wood Fertility Headdress
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
fashion of all African masks.
Dimensions: 13w x 19D x 40.75H.
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Ceramic Sculpture Ethnic Bust from the 70s 1974 Mask
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large ceramic in the brutalist style representing a man's head in the spirit of African masks made
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bwa Mask Burkina Faso Mounted on Custom Black Enamel Stand
Located in New York, NY
particularly stunning example of African masks from this period. Realized from silk wood (ceiba)- a soft and
Category
1850s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Portrait of a Modern Man
by Chartier
Located in London, GB
influenced by African sculpture, particularly traditional African masks. One detects that influence in this
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Les Unites Plenieres" Portfolio, Lithographs by Arman
By Arman
Located in Long Island City, NY
This portfolio features 4 textured screenprints that all use the repeating motif of an African mask
Category
1990s Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
La Masque Africain, Hommage to Picasso and the European Modernists.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Acrylic and oil on board in the modern form of a stylised African mask on a stand by French artist
Category
Late 20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Board
Modern Aztec (Black
White Primitive Portrait on Hand Stitched Canvas)
By Jack Walls
Located in Hudson, NY
gestural line painting inspired by a collection of African Masks, primitive portraiture, primitive face
Category
2010s Outsider Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Gesso
A poem for the youth Mohammad Ariyaei 21st Century art Iranian outsider painting
By Mohammad Ariyaei
Located in Paris, FR
thundering.
A charivari of African masks, children's drawings and neon colors invades the meticulously meshed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Makeup by Jacob Lawrence
By Jacob Lawrence
Located in New Orleans, LA
the dressing room as the African-American actors prepare for their performance. The vibrant scene
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Board
Rex (Black
White Abstract Portrait on Hand Stitched Canvas)
By Jack Walls
Located in Hudson, NY
African masks. The stitched surface is heavily gessoed, adding a unique Frankenstein textural quality to
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century. The carved wood mask was decorated with copper plates on
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Copper
African Pygmy Mask from the Congo
Located in New York, NY
A rare pygmy mask from the Ituri Forest in the Congo. This mask has a very special feeling about it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gouro Guro Tribe Style African Masks
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage pair of left and right wood carved Gouro Guro tribe style African masks from the ivory
Category
20th Century Ivorian Masks
Materials
Wood
Songye Kifwebe Mask – Hand-Carved – DR Congo – Tribal African Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Add bold tribal character to your space with this striking Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Masks
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of African Mid-Century Modernist Decorative Man and Woman Masks Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand-carved wood masks with graphic elements, circa 1960s.
This pair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Masks
Materials
Wood
Haunting Open Square Eyed Kumu Wood Mask, Congo, Early 20th Century, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A haunting, carved wood Kumu mask with framed face, classic open square eyes and mouth typical of
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Traditional Brass Sheathed Masks
Located in Wilton, CT
Stunning compatible pair of traditionally made brass sheathed masks. Mali region of Africa, Burkina
Category
Vintage 1960s Malian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Masks
Located in Long Island City, NY
The smaller mask is Dan, the larger one is Senufo, both from the region of Ivory Coast. Mounted
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,600
Kete Tribal Helmet Mask, Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kete tribal helmet mask, Congo, Africa
A Kete helmet mask with weaving scarification marks, Heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount
Located in Wiscasset, ME
with tribes and families directly. Most Africa masks were made for the tourist market, while this
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Cubist Large Lwalwa Tribal African Mask, DRC
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cubist large Lwalwa Tribal African mask, DRC.
Large, powerful cubist mask with a dark patina, from
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
mask that was later created for the African tribal collectors' market. It is coming from a private
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples, Democratic
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
), Africa, circa early 1900's. Female masks are rarer than male masks. The moves and general behavior of the
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Pair of Late 20th Century African Carved Judicial Fang Masks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of late 20th century African Judicial Fang carved masks.
Offered for sale is a pair of
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Miniature Baule Mask of Bush cow Stand Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature mask by the Baule of Ivory Coast, West Africa, representing a bushcow with
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tribal Africa Ngil Society Mask by Fang People of Gabon Guinea, 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mask
a Tribal African Mask from the Ngil Society Fang people of Gabon - Equatorial Guinea. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Equatorial Guinean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
3D shaped painting / wall sculpture of African mask by Haitian-American artist
By Claes Gabriel
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Gabriel honors those who have preceded him in his creative career. The form of the traditional African
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, red and black pigments. Africa, Congo
This mid-20th Century mask shows great design, color and
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Kuba Kete Face Mask Striking Square Eyes, Mouth Congo, Africa Custom Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine and well carved wood Kuba Kete face mask with striking open square eyes and mouth, incised
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
underline the beauty of the object.
Fang mask of Ngil
In the category of great African masks, the Fang
Category
Vintage 1970s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Bwa Mask Burkina Faso Mounted on Custom Black Enamel Stand
Located in New York, NY
particularly stunning example of African masks from this period. Realized from silk wood (ceiba)- a soft and
Category
Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tete de Femme (Head of a Woman)
By André Derain
Located in New York, NY
his studio, which was as much a source of formal inspiration as the Fang mask that had so influenced
Category
1910s Cubist Portrait Prints
Materials
Drypoint
La Masque Africain, Hommage to Picasso and the European Modernists.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Acrylic and oil on board in the modern form of a stylised African mask on a stand by French artist
Category
Late 20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Board
V.R.,
Pizzicato
Double Bass Player, Cubist - Abstract Oil Painting 1940s - 50s
Located in London, GB
of an African mask as seen in Picasso's first cubist work, 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon'. In this work
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair of East African Masks
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of East African masks
Category
African Masks
Materials
Wood
Collection of 6 African Masks
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant collection of 6 African masks, part of a private estate purchased in Coral Gables Fl. Masks
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Masks
Located in Plainville, KS
Two African masks on Steel stands.
#1: Fang mask from Gabon region; 15"x7.5"x4.5", 22" with
Category
20th Century Masks
$1,500
African Marka Mask
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved wood ceremonial mask by the Marka people of Africa
Category
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
Materials
Wood
Vintage African 1940s Wooden Baoule Mask
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Africa, 1940s
Baoule mask.
A legend says that this type of African mask is a Baoule mask
Category
Vintage 1940s African Masks
Materials
Wood
African Mask by the Hemba People
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved African Mask Made by the Hemba People of the African Congo
Category
20th Century Congolese Masks
Materials
Wood
Collection of 11 clay african miniature masks
Located in Summerland, CA
A collection of miniature masks of various west african ethnic groups
Category
Vintage 1970s Ivorian Masks
Materials
Terracotta, Pigment
African Beak To La Ge Mask by the Dan of Cote d
Ivoire, Liberia
Located in Long Island City, NY
The carved wooden bird beak mask mounted with hide mounted on a stand. By the Dan People of Cote d
Category
20th Century Masks
Materials
Hide
Collection of 8 African Masks
Located in Nashville, TN
8 African Mask . Additional photos of each are available
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Three African Handcarved Masks
Located in New York, NY
Set of Three Handcarved Masks from the Ivory Coast of Mali.
$850/set of three; $300/each
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Turn of the Century African Antelope Mask
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the Century African Antelope Mask
Category
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Tribal African Masks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These masks were made and used by the Mendee Tribe in Sierra Leone. They are monoblock, made of a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier African Tribal Art
pair of ceremonial African masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of ceremonial masks from Guinea. Carved from one piece of wood.
One masks is a
Category
Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Central African Songye Kiwfebe Mask
A striking African tribal Kifwebe mask from the Songye peoples, early 20th Century.
The wooden
Category
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Mask by the Marka People of Northwest Mali
Located in Long Island City, NY
Note: The mask is mounted on a contemporary stand. Total height with stand: 21.75 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Ceramic African Style Mask, Dated 1955
Located in Charlevoix, MI
An African mask made of pottery, decorated in abstract patterns in white, black and white. Dated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Anthropomorphic Composition Painted Plaster Death Bust Mask of an African Gent
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
men and 30 women from different African populations, including Ai-hum, Kung, Bantu and "pygmies" Ituri
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian High Victorian Busts
Materials
Composition
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas and Leather Tribal Mask Sarah Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Gaston Vuitton's collection of African tribal masks. Crafted in brown monogram coated canvas and red calf
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wallets
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas and Leather Tribal Mask Sarah Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Gaston Vuitton's collection of African tribal masks. Crafted in brown monogram coated canvas and red calf
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wallets
George II Carved Giltwood Console Table in the manner of Matthias Lock
Located in Knutsford, GB
rams mask corner. The top of segmented African Malachite inside a black marble outer border. This table
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Console Tables
Materials
Malachite
CARTIER. An Enamel Diamond and Emerald Brooch.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Of stylised African mask design, the headdress accented with three brilliant-cut diamonds and a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Atelier MVM Lacquered Wooden Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
which he recombines and recontextualizes to create modern objects of wonder. African masks, coral
Category
2010s American End Tables
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the masks of Africa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each masks of Africa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer masks of Africa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right masks of Africa, those designed in Folk Art, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made masks of Africa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arman and Audrey Anastasi are consistently popular.
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- What is an Indonesian mask?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different types of Indonesian masks. One type, the Balinese mask, was created to house spirits and energies and used as a medium to help ancestral spirits to pass through this world. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Indonesian masks from some of the world’s top sellers.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indonesia has a long tradition of intricately-carved wooden masks that hold spiritual and cultural significance. They are mediums for ancestral spirits to revisit the physical world, and are often used to represent divine beings in traditional dances and rituals. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Indonesian masks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Why did they do death masks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Death masks were a way to cover the face of a passed loved one and show honor to them. They also represented the features of the deceased, helping them be recognized in the spirit realm. On 1stDibs, find an array of death masks.
- What are Javanese masks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Javanese masks are wooden masks that are used in traditional Indonesian dance and theatrical performances. They are called topeng and the traditional dance is called the tari topeng. Browse a collection of authentic Javanese masks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Africa, beads represent a number of things. Beaded waist jewelry worn by women in West Africa symbolize sensuality, fertility, femininity, wealth and spiritual health. Some African tribes associate different bead colors with levels of social standing or power. Shop a selection of bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are fencing masks bulletproof?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, fencing masks are not bulletproof. Fencing masks are a layer of metal wire mesh that protects your head and face during fencing but should not be considered protective under other circumstances. Shop a selection of vintage fencing masks and other sports memorabilia on 1stDibs.
- What is a fencing mask called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Fencing masks can be called epee masks and sabre masks. Epee masks are for beginners and sabre masks are for competitive fencers. Find a collection of antique and vintage fencing masks on 1stDibs today.
- What were death masks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A death mask is called a “funerary mask” or “burial mask”. The mask was often made of wood or stucco and would cover the face of the deceased. You’ll find a collection of funerary masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What were Egyptian masks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Egyptian masks are normally just called death masks because they were used during funeral rituals. Some historians refer to them as funerary masks. To create the mask, Egyptian artisans used papyrus or linen soaked in plaster. The material is known as cartonnage. You'll find a variety of Egyptian masks on 1stDibs.
- What are Bali masks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bali masks are called Topeng. Balinese performers wear different ones to portray various characters. For example, Barong symbolizes health and good luck and is a representation of a creature called keket. You'll find a variety of decorative masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of Venetian masks was originally related to the observance of the Carnival festival in Venice. People wore masks to disguise their identities during the fun. Today, people tend to use the masks as decorations. Find a range of Venetian masks on 1stDibs.
- Where is Napoleon s death mask?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021It is believed that Napoleon's death mask still resides in The Museum in Santiago de Cuba.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Senufo masks are carved wooden helmets which are worn over the whole head, used as tradition in a funeral to honor a Senufo person. The mask features a small, delicate face, with geometric details along the side. There are also ornate patterns carved into the surface of the mask. Shop a collection of Senufo masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who wears the Baule mask?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Baule people of western Africa wear the Baule mask during ritual dances. These indigenous people live mostly in the eastern portion of the Ivory Coast and in parts of Ghana. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Baule masks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a samurai mask represents depends on its design. Some depict mythological beasts or fierce animals. The purpose of the masks was to intimidate or terrify a samurai's opponent. You'll find a collection of samurai masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are Venetian masks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Venetian masks are an essential part of the Venetian Carnival, a celebration that dates back to the 1300s. Venetian masks generally fall under two categories: carnival masks and commedia dell’arte (comedy of artists). Commedia dell’arte masks were usually worn by troupe performers and helped identify the type of character the actor portrayed. Carnival masks were typically worn by everyone else and obscured the wearer’s identity. Find a range of Venetian masks on 1stDibs.
- What are biombo masks used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Biombo masks are used during rituals and ceremonies. The masks share their name with the Biombo people, who live along the Luaka and Kasai rivers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of African masks.
- When was the Senufo mask made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Senufo masks are still made by the Senufo of northern Côte d’Ivoire. These masks and other traditional art plays a large role in the Poro, a society guided by a female ancestral spirit and run by men who are taught the ways of the Ancient Mother.
- Are death masks still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, death masks are not still made to record the facial features of deceased people because the advent of photography made them obsolete. However, some artists produce death masks and sculptures that resemble them for purposes of creative expression. You'll find a variety of death masks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To make a papier mâché mask, you will need flour, water and some newspaper strips. Mix together the flour and water, and dip the newspaper strips in and apply to the mask mold. You can save the hassle by shopping a collection of papier mâché goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One distinctive aspect of Mende mask tradition is that they are best known for the helmet masks used by the Sande society, one of the few women’s societies that are known to use masks. In most African mask traditions, they are only used by men’s societies. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mende masks.
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