African Guinea 20th Century Carved Wood Baga "Nimba" Helmet Shoulder Mask

African Sierra Leone Contemporary (Early 2000s) carved wood openwork Temne Headcrest mask features a capped male figure at top grasping 2 serpents, followed by a pair or rams horns a...

African Gabon Late 20th Century (1990s) carved wood Fang ceremonial mask features a curved & tapered ovoid head with large headress including an inlaid monkey skull, a painted grid p...

African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood ceremonial Goli (traditional African dance and masquerade of the Baule) face mask in elephant form with horns, incised decoration, eye an...

African Ivory Coast Contemporary (Early 2000s) carved wood openwork Guro ceremonial mask (the spirit of Gu, wife of Zamble) with painted features including 2 high relief chickens at ...

This Helmet Crest mask is categorized as a “Babanki” style Ngoin mask from Northwestern provinces of Cameroon circa first half of 20th century. In part of highland area called “Camer...

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...

Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite large, masks represent a forest spirit, Landai. Masks lik...