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Bassa Gela mask - Liberia - African Art Tribal Art

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Bassa Mask: African Tribal Art Bassa Mask from Liberia. The dimension is 9.5 inches high x 7 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling,

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A Bassa Miniature Mask, "ma go": Miniatur-Maske, "ma go" Bassa, Liberia Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 14,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. ma go ("kleiner Kopf") genannte Mini

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A Bassa Miniature Mask: Miniatur Maske Bassa, Liberia Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 19,5 cm. Provenienz: - René Guyot (1927-1979), Monvovia. - Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. --

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3 Bassa Miniature Masks, "ma go": 3 Miniatur-Masken, "ma go" Bassa, Liberia Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 9 - 19 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. ma go ("kleiner Kopf") genannte

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3 Bassa / Mano Miniature Masks, "ma go": 3 Miniatur-Masken, "ma go" Bassa und Mano, Liberia Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 8,5 - 11 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. ma go ("kleiner Kopf

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A DAN BASSA AFRICAN MASK, AFRICAN ART: A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features, painted spots and a overall wonderful form. Bassa peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall. ( 20 inches tall on professional

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Gela War Mask, African Art: A Carved wooden mask with many attached goat horns and a well weathered surface. Guere or We peoples, Liberia, Africa. This mask is typically known as "Gela" and it is thought that the wearer can use

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A Gela Or Guere War Mask with Horns, African Art: A carved wooden mask embellished with numerous goat horns creating a powerful aesthetic. Guere or We peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 15 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can also be i

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Grebo Kru face mask - Liberia - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Grebo Kru face mask - Liberia - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Mask Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Liberia Materials: Wood Dimensions: 14,17 Inch Weight: 1,48 Pounds Note:

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Dan Mask from Ivory Coast / Liberia 9.5" - African Tribal Art: Height: 9.5" Width: 6.25" Depth: 3.5" Weight: 0.5 lb This simplistic Dan mask features circular carved eyes and enlarged lips with a slightly open mouth expression. Stand is not included.

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Bassa Mask: Title: Bassa Mask Date/Period: Late 20th Century Material: Wood Dimension: 9.5" h x 5.5" w Description: African Tribal Art Bassa Mask Reserve: $60.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $30.00 to anywher

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Four Vintage West African Art Tribal Masks - West Africa, Liberia, Mali. Grouping comprises: A Dan: Four Vintage West African Art Tribal Masks - West Africa, Liberia, Mali. Grouping comprises: A Dan Deangle carved wood mask with cowry shell and hair accents 12" h; a Dan Deangle carved wood mask with

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Dan Beak Mask: African Tribal Art Dan Beak Mask, Liberia, Dimension is 14 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $40.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, international foreign s

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A Gere Fetish Horn mask, African Tribal Art: A haunting carved wooden mask embellished with numerous animal horns and covered in organic matter suggesting multiple offerings made to the mask. Gere /Wobe peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measure

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Dan / Guere "Spider" mask, African Tribal Art: A carved wooden mask with spider leg like appendages across the face and a well handled and polished surface patina. Dan / Guere peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask was carved from a single piece of de

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Bassa Mask: African Art Bassa Mask from Liberia. The dimension is 9.5 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental U

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Bassa Gela mask - Liberia - African Art Tribal Art

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Title: Bassa Gela mask - Liberia - African Art Tribal Art

Date/Period: Second half XX°

Origin: Liberia

Dimension: 13,39 Inch

Materials: wood

Weight: 1,1 Pounds

Item type: masks

Provenance: The group Bassa of Liberia is established in the coastal region, particularly around Grand Bassa. Its culture and artistic production have been influenced by the neighbouring Dan and Kpellé, of the manded language. The Bassa have societies of female and male initiation, including the chu-den-zo which gave birth to this type of sculptural work. The mask geh-naw , or gela , was worn on the dancer's forehead, attached to a wicker frame, accompanied by cloths concealing the wearer, and evolved into a graceful dance to mark the end of the initiation of young boys. They are worn today at the ceremonies welcoming distinguished visitors. Sources: "African Masks", Ed. Adam biro, and "The Soul of Africa" S.Diakonoff

Additional Information: Stand not included. A universal or custom base can be ordered separately.

Reserve: $150.00

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