Large Kuba Initiation Mask, DemocraticRepublic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century carved wood with natural pigments, includes stand height 21.5 in — 54.6 cm...
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A SEPIK PAPUA NEW GUINEA INITIATIONHELM MASK DECORATED WITH COWRIE SHELLS AND RAFFIA A Sepik Papua New Guinea Initiation helm mask decorated with cowrie shells and raffia, 36"h...
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A LARGE SEPIK PAPUA NEW GUINEA INITIATIONHELM MASK WITH INSET COWRIE SHELLS AND RAFFIA A large Sepik Papua New Guinea Initiation helm mask decorated with cowrie shells and raffia for a 'beard', 39"h...
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TWO SEPIK RIVER INITIATION HELM MASKSWITH APPLIED COWRIE SHELLS, RAFFIA 'HAIR' AND HOG TEETH Two Sepik River initiation helm masks with applied cowrie shells, raffia 'hair' and hog teeth, the larger 24"h...
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MENDE SANDE SOCIETY HELMET MASKMendeSande Society helmet mask from Sierra Leone; measures approximately 17" tall; please refer to photographs for condition.
The masks of the Sande society provide a unique example...
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VAI SANDE SOCIETY HELMET MASKVai SandeSociety Helmet mask from Liberia (Sierra Leone) with small head and wicker head piece; measures approximately 16" tall; please refer to photographs for condition.
The masks...
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LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberiawith cowry (cowrie) shell tiara and three bells on chin; measures approximately 12" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes...
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LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberiawith squinting eyes and having a pointed chin; measures approximately 7" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the...
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LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberiawith open eyes and without ears; measures approximately 9" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the body. The masks...
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LIBERIA DAN BASSA MASKDan Bassa maskfrom Liberia; measures approximately 14" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes covering the body. The masks have different...
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LIBERIAN DAN MASKDan mask from Liberiawith beaked chin, cowry (cowrie) shells, and hair tiara; measures approximately 11" tall; please refer to photographs for condition. Dan masks are worn with full costumes...
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AL COLE (1944-2009) HAMATSA CROOKEDBEAR MASKThis is an outstanding and large Crooked Bear Mask signed and carved by Al Cole (1944-2009) of the Nuxalk (Bella Coola) Kwakwaka'wakw from the 20th Century. The Crooked...
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MAPUCHE STONE MASK - FINE EXAMPLEPre-Columbian,South America, Argentina or Chile, Mapuche Culture, ca. 1200 to 1700 CE. If ever there was a mask that captured the element of surprise, this one is it! A remarkably rare...
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AFRICAN BWA POLYCHROME WOOD KOBIAY SPIRITMASK**Originally Listed At $800**
West Africa, Burkina Faso, Bwa people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fantastical plank Kobiay mask which is a representation of a...
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RARE 19TH C. AFRICAN DR CONGO MBAGANIWOOD RITUAL MASK**Originally Listed At $600**
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mbagani (Babindji) culture, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A large wood ceremonial...
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19TH C. AFRICAN DR CONGO LEGA WOOD RITUALMASKCentral Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An old ceremonial face mask carved from lightweight wood. The stylized...
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1930S IROQUOIS BASSWOOD FALSE FACE SOCIETYMASKNative American / First Nations, Canada, Ontario / United States, New York, Iroquois, ca. early-20th century CE. A hand carved basswood "False Face Society" mask with...
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CAMPANIAN BLACKWARE ARYBALLOS - GREEKCOMEDY MASK, TL'D...Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Campania, ca. late 4th to early 3rd century BCE. An enticing and rare pottery aryballos in the form of a head wearing a...
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DANCE MASK YAKA CONGOWood, pigment,fiber, raffia. A dance mask for initiates in the tribe, the mask is adorned with a monkey. Handle on the bottom of the mask, used to hold it while dancing. 24" H Wear from...
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DOUBLE FIGURE, LOWER SEPIKLower SepikRiver Figure, double figure. Rare. Main figure with mask-like face and large slanted, oval stylized eyes, and smaller figure at below with similar stylized, oval, slanted...
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2 GONDJO KARAKORO MASKS - SENUFO TRIBEIVORY COAST: During ritual ceremonies the dancer holds this impressive mask over his head with his body covered in raffia strings. This is a powerful mask which only initiated...
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BWA DUHO HAWK PLANK WOOD SCULPTURE MASKHawkplank mask (bougou dinde). The southern Bwa adopted the use of wooden masks from their Gurunsi neighbors. The Bwa masks represent nature spirits or animals that family elders...
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YAKA PEOPLES, INITIATION MASK, EX-MUSEUM20th c., Zaire, Africa, dark stained carved wood with pigment, raffia grass fringe, 10"h x 7"l x 6"w (excluding fringe)...
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YAKA PEOPLES, (2) INITIATION MASKS 20thc., DR Congo, each made of carved and polychrome painted wood, raffia, textile, etc., approx. 30"h x 14"w x 11.5"d (larger), 22"h x 12"w x 10"d (smaller)...
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DANCE MASK YAKA CONGOWood, pigment,fiber, raffia. A dance mask for initiates in the tribe, the mask is adorned with a monkey. Handle on the bottom of the mask, used to hold it while dancing. 24" H
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THREE DOULTON LAMBETH STONEWARE 'MOTTO'JUGS JUGS, each saltglaze with brown line rims, including a Bartmann jug, circa 1875, impressed cogwheel mark and incised potter's initials EL and impressed hh, of pear shape...
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PROBABLY LUBA CONGOLESE, AFRICAN CARVEDWOOD FIGURAL INITIATION HELMET MASK, H 14 IN. (35.6 CM.)Probably Luba Congolese, African Carved Wood Figural Initiation Helmet Mask,, Dimensions: H 14 in. (35.6 cm.)...
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A Yaka Carved Wood Initiation Mask DemocraticRepublic of Congo the small face carved and polychrome painted within a crescent shaped surround having an upturned hooked nose and open mouth revealing teeth surmounted by...
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A Yaka Carved Wood Initiation Mask DemocraticRepublic of Congo the full featured face carved and polychrome painted with a broad nose almond eyes and oval block-like protruding ears surmounted by a tiered painted cloth...
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CARVED AFRICAN BAMBARA INITIATION MASKMALI: 27'' x 7'' x 9''CONDITION: Cracks in front. Note all items from this estate have been recently fumigated may have natural imperfections or old repairs old termite damage...
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Studio Ceramic Mask Inscribed "H.C.E."Mask. Hand built ceramic mask with mottled glossy glaze mounted on a rustic wood base initials HCE inscribed on the neck through the glaze before firing. Manner of Edris Eckhardt....
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Bamana or Marka N'tomo Mask Mali Woodmask with applied ornamentation having a comb-like structure at the top. These masks are used during dances and initiation ceremonies for young boys coming of age. Many acquire...
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Bamana or Marka N'tomo Mask Mali Woodmask with applied ornamentation of metal and cloth pierced sides having a comb-like structure at the top. These masks are used during dances and initiation ceremonies for...
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Bamana or Marka N'tomo Mask Mali Carvedwood mask with applied metal three applied tubes flattened with remnants of red cotton tassels. Elongated forehead with two horns over a rigid nose and small protruding mouth....
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Bwami Mask Lega People Congo Carvedround wood mask with a concave heart-shaped face. The forehead protrudes slightly the nose is narrow eyes and mouth are slits and slightly open. With fibrous beard and remnants...
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Bwami Mask Lega People Congo Carvedsquare shaped wood mask with concave heart-shaped face with protruding slit eyes and small open mouth overall tan cool with face rubbed with white clay and having long fibrous...
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