Lot 0126

Mask - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Masks

Sold

Gelede mask - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria: Beautiful mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Gelede Masks, are according to the Society of African Missions (SMA) To Protect Man from Witches. Gelede masks are worn by men, but may portray a wide

2023Gelede mask - Wood - Yoruba - NigeriaSee Sold Price

Sold

Gelede Mask – Wood – Yoruba – Nigeria: Title: Gelede Mask – Wood – Yoruba – Nigeria Description: Great Gelede mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Gelede Masks, are according to the Society of African Missions (SMA) To

2022Gelede Mask – Wood – Yoruba – NigeriaSee Sold Price

Sold

YORUBA, NIGERIA AFRICAN WOOD AND PIGMENT MASK EPA: YORUBA, NIGERIA AFRICAN WOOD AND PIGMENT MASK EPA SCULPTURE H 45.5" DIA 15" Several diminutive figures working in the round, circular platform is atop a large head (two directional mask). Standing Mal

2021YORUBA, NIGERIA AFRICAN WOOD AND PIGMENT MASK EPASee Sold Price

Sold

A YORUBA NIGERIA GELEDE SOCIETY CARVED WOOD MASK: The carved and painted wood depiction of a male figure in fez head dress as shown. Measures 7.5 x 12 x 7 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything

2022A YORUBA NIGERIA GELEDE SOCIETY CARVED WOOD MASKSee Sold Price

Sold

Epa mask, 20th c.: A carved wood Epa mask. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. 46"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

2015Epa mask, 20th c.See Sold Price

Sold

A Yoruba Wood Gelede Mask Height 21 inches (53 cm).: A Yoruba Wood Gelede Mask Nigeria, Circa 19th-20th Century A.D. Height 21 inches (53 cm). Property from the Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, California, Sold to Support the Care of Collections a

2021A Yoruba Wood Gelede Mask Height 21 inches (53 cm).See Sold Price

Sold

2015Epa mask, 20th c.See Sold Price

Sold

A Yoruba Egungun Helmet Mask: A very old well used carved wooden Egungun cap mask with old textiles, nails and signs of field use. The mask was carved from a heavy dense wood. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. The mask measures. Provenance

2022A Yoruba Egungun Helmet MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

Polychrome and wood Epa mask. 20th century.: A Polychrome and wood Epa mask. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 48"h x 11"w.

2016Polychrome and wood Epa mask. 20th century.See Sold Price

Sold

Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" W: Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" W 9" D 4" | Blue, White And Read Beading With Cowrie Shells Around The Chin/Neck And On Top The Head.Pr

2023Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" WSee Sold Price

Sold

4 West African Masks/Fragments. 20th c.: A group of four West African masks and fragments. Wood. 20th century. ++ Yoruba style Epa mask. Nigeria. ++ Dogon sirige mask and 2 fragments. 64" x 4 1/2" x 1/2"; 44" x 9 1/2" x 8". Condition: Wood i

20204 West African Masks/Fragments. 20th c.See Sold Price

Sold

A Yoruba Egungun African mask: A Tall carved wooden mask with large rabbit like ears as well as a rabbit effigy clinging to the back of the mask, all carved from a single piece of wood. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask mea

2022A Yoruba Egungun African maskSee Sold Price

Sold

Elaborate Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask with Lion & Birds: A Masterpiece carved wooden helmet mask with elaborate and ornate openwork sculpture on top, all from a single piece of wood. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask itself measures 16 x 11 inches.

2020Elaborate Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask with Lion & BirdsSee Sold Price

Sold

Elaborate Yoruba Gelede African Mask: A elaborate carved wooden mask with a openwork crown featuring a feline, multiple avian images and swords all carved from a single piece of wood! Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measure

2021Elaborate Yoruba Gelede African MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

A Yoruba Gelede mask with Leopard finial: A carved wooden and brightly painted helmet mask with a spotted leopard as the top finial, all carved from a single piece of wood. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. measures 13 inches tall.

2021A Yoruba Gelede mask with Leopard finialSee Sold Price

Sold

20th C. Nigeria Yoruba Wooden Ritual Dance Mask: West Africa, Nigeria, probably Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. A large and colorful hand-carved wood mask designed to be worn atop the head and project high above it - this type of mask i

201620th C. Nigeria Yoruba Wooden Ritual Dance MaskSee Sold Price

Related Masks

Mask - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria: Beautiful mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Gelede Masks, are according to the Society of African Missions (SMA) To Protect Man from Witches. Gelede masks are worn by men, but may portray a wide

4 days LeftMask - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

$80

Mask - Wood - Idoma - Nigeria - Schädler certificate: Beautiful mask from the Idoma tribe of Nigeria. Good condition with a nice aged patina. The face masks of the akweya group, district of Akpa also called Okua, are mainly used during funerals of notori

4 days LeftMask - Wood - Idoma - Nigeria - Schädler certificate

$170

Mask - Wood - Ibibio - Nigeria: Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. Good condition with traces of tribal use. The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief ele

4 days LeftMask - Wood - Ibibio - Nigeria

$95

Buffalo Mask - Wood - Mama - Nigeria: Fine expressive African wooden mask of the Nigerian MAMA tribe. The Mama live on the plateaus of northern Nigeria, extending from the present-day state of Ebbi to the Cameroon border. Difficulty acces

4 days LeftBuffalo Mask - Wood - Mama - Nigeria

$110

Shoulder Mask - Wood - Mumuye - Nigeria: Enormous wooden shoulder mask from the Mumuye tribe of Nigeria. The MUMUYE have shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which displays an elongated neck set under a diminutive head with large ears.

4 days LeftShoulder Mask - Wood - Mumuye - Nigeria

$140

Elephant Mask - Wood - IGBO / IBO - Nigeria: Powerfull wooden elephant animal mask from the IGBO tribe of Nigeria. This mask is an Obgodo (elephant spirit), carved by the IGBO-IZI people who live in the north-eastern part of the IGBO territory i

4 days LeftElephant Mask - Wood - IGBO / IBO - Nigeria

$280

Mask - Wood - Ibo / Idoma - Nigeria - Schädler certificate: Beautiful mask from the Idoma tribe of Nigeria. Good condition with a nice aged patina. The mask is beautiful carved with a leopard on top. In African regions leopard symbolize all that is noble, cour

4 days LeftMask - Wood - Ibo / Idoma - Nigeria - Schädler certificate

$280

IJO MASK Nigeria Wood and pigments H: 32 cm: IJO MASK Nigeria Wood and pigments H: 32 cm

Jun 25, 2024IJO MASK Nigeria Wood and pigments H: 32 cm

€240

IBIBIO MASK Nigeria Wood H.19 cm: IBIBIO MASK Nigeria Wood H.19 cm

Jun 25, 2024IBIBIO MASK Nigeria Wood H.19 cm

€240

Crest Mask - Wood, Antelope skin - Ejagham - Ekoi - Nigeria: Stunning crest mask with multiple faces from the Ejagham tribe of Nigeria. The Ejaghams live in the Cross River area. They are best known for their wooden crests covered with animal skin. The Ekoi-spe

4 days LeftCrest Mask - Wood, Antelope skin - Ejagham - Ekoi - Nigeria

$110

Mask - Wood - Agbogho Mmwo - IGBO / IBO - Nigeria: Ibo or Igbo are known for masquerades associated with the Iko Okochi harvest festival, in which the forms of the masks are determined by tradition, the festival theme content varies yearly. The Igbo u

4 days LeftMask - Wood - Agbogho Mmwo - IGBO / IBO - Nigeria

$95

Nigeria - Large, polychromatic Yoruba crest mask with a group of figures.: Nigeria - Large, polychromatic Yoruba crest mask with a group of figures. - Weight: 2.05 kg - Shipping unavailable - Region: Afrique - Sizes: H 500MM X L 150MM - At first glance: normal wear / patina

Jun 22, 2024Nigeria - Large, polychromatic Yoruba crest mask with a group of figures.

€800

African Mask: Yoruba Nigeria Glede Society carved wooden African mask. 17" L..

Jul 06, 2024African Mask

$30

African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.: African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask. Wood, pigments, fiber. It measures 9 inches tall and 5 3/4 inches wide. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all

2 days LeftAfrican Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.

$200

African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.: African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask. Wood, pigments, fiber. It measures 8 inches tall and 5 3/4 inches wide. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all

2 days LeftAfrican Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.

$250

Kachina mask - wood - Hopi - Arizona, USA: This Hopi mask is not sacred and legal to be sold. Old private collection The Netherlands since 1980. Hopi kachina masks are figures carved from cottonwood root, made to represent the spirit beings of

4 days LeftKachina mask - wood - Hopi - Arizona, USA

$140

More Items in Masks

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN Cartonnage Mask, Ptolemaic CIRCA 300 B.C.: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN Cartonnage Mask, Ptolemaic CIRCA 300 B.C. Size 10 inches high, 6 3/4 inches wide. Attractive polychrome cartonnage mask with fine details and colors. Provenance: Private Pennsylvania,

1 day LeftANCIENT EGYPTIAN Cartonnage Mask, Ptolemaic CIRCA 300 B.C.

$1,400

Bamileke Carved Wood Helmet Mask: Bamileke carved wooden helmet mask. Bamileke refers the multiple Central Africa groups of peoples who inhabit the western high plateau of Cameroon.

2 days LeftBamileke Carved Wood Helmet Mask

$130

Ancient Egyptian Large Limestone Mask from an Anthropoid Sarcophagus Late Period to Ptolemaic: Ancient Egyptian Large Limestone Mask from an Anthropoid Sarcophagus Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C. Size Height 17 inches (43.2 cm). Width 16 inches. Large carved limestone sarcophagus f

1 day LeftAncient Egyptian Large Limestone Mask from an Anthropoid Sarcophagus Late Period to Ptolemaic

$13,000

SOUTHWESTERN ALASKAN YUPIK ESKIMO SHAMAN WOODEN MASK: A Southwestern Alaskan Yupik Eskimo shaman wooden mask. Circa late 19th century. Hand painted throughout. There is a turtle on one side and a scary face on the other. The Yupik Eskimo people of Southw

9 hrs LeftSOUTHWESTERN ALASKAN YUPIK ESKIMO SHAMAN WOODEN MASK

$90

Haida Transformation mask. Kwakiutl, Northwest coast of Canada. Native American: Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, Haida peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large and finely carved wooden ceremonial dance mask depicting the head of a highly stylized raven. The mas

4 days LeftHaida Transformation mask. Kwakiutl, Northwest coast of Canada. Native American

$200

PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA OLMEC GREEN JADE MASK: An ancient Olmec mask from Pre Columbian America made of green jade. The elongated mask has harshly carved facial features, and eyes with drilling holes in the center of the pupil of the eyes. The sam

9 hrs LeftPRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA OLMEC GREEN JADE MASK

$175

Pre-Columbian Maya imperial jade plumed serpent: Pre-Columbian Maya imperial jade plumed serpent from Guatemala, circa 600-900 AD. Depicting the god Kukulkan Private Florida collection, collected prior to 1970.

2 days LeftPre-Columbian Maya imperial jade plumed serpent

$950

EGYPTIAN CARVED WOODEN MASK: 18th Dynasty, 1567 - 1320 B.C., a mummy or KHA mask showing a human face, 5 3/4" x 4 1/2". Minor glue stains from a crude repair.

Jun 22, 2024EGYPTIAN CARVED WOODEN MASK

CA$350

A Dan Mask, "bagle": Maske, "bagle" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - Aristide Courtois (1883-1962), Paris. - Galerie Flak, Roland Flak, Paris. - 2005: Westschweizer Privats

Jun 29, 2024A Dan Mask, "bagle"

CHF 5,000

Mayan Miniature Wood Mask, Chac The Wind god c.550-950 AD.: Mayan Miniature Wood Mask, Chac The Wind god c.550-950 AD. Size 3 3/8 inches high. + stand. Carved wood miniature mask with Shell eyes and mouth inlay. Custom mounted. Provenance: Ex Private NYC colle

1 day LeftMayan Miniature Wood Mask, Chac The Wind god c.550-950 AD.

$200

ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA OLMEC JADE MASK: An ancient Olmec mask from Pre Columbian America made of green jade. The mask is an oval male face, apparently screaming. It has blind holes in the eyes, nose, and mouth, and large through holes in th

9 hrs LeftANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA OLMEC JADE MASK

$125

Moche Peru Hammered Copper Mask: Moche Peru hammered copper mask, on metal stand patinated copper and shell, in glass dome display with wood base3 1/2"diameter x 1/2" projectionCollection from the home of Sytske and Jon Arnason, son

4 days LeftMoche Peru Hammered Copper Mask

$175

African Masks: Two African wooden Makonde pig masks. Largest 12" L..

Jul 06, 2024African Masks

$20

Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue: Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue. 1). The first appears to be a male Kifwebe Mask. Songye People D. R. Congo. defined by the rows of grooves on the mask. The mas

Jul 07, 2024Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue

$60

Pre-Columbian Colima seated pottery figure: Pre-Columbian Colima seated pottery figure from West Mexico, circa 300 BC-300 CE. Seated figure holding a boomerang and wearing a helmet with a head of a dog. 12.5"H. x 11". Private West Palm Beach, F

2 days LeftPre-Columbian Colima seated pottery figure

$900

2 African carvings, elephant mask & pregnant female figure carving, both on bases, elephant mask is: 2 African carvings, elephant mask & pregnant female figure carving, both on bases, elephant mask is 33" tall (as shown on base)

3 days Left2 African carvings, elephant mask & pregnant female figure carving, both on bases, elephant mask is

$20

Recommended Art

Rina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo: Photo size is 8x10. PRIVATE SIGNING. Rina Ellis in person signed photo. Rina Ellis is an adult film star. Rina Ellis is primarily Known for her performances in Internet videos and web-based videos. Sh

10 hrs LeftRina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo

$44

JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH: JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH, CA 28x21CM

2 days LeftJOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€800

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

1 day LeftEgidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$1,400

2 days LeftJOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€350

Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child: Described By:Sam CNX 1646 8329 Title: Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child Saints Description:Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle O

11 hrs LeftVery Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child

$3,700

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

1 day LeftLaszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$1,000

Limited Edition on paper by Gino Perez Abstract: Limited Edition on paper by Gino Perez Approx 40x 30 inches Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Includes certificate.

9 hrs LeftLimited Edition on paper by Gino Perez Abstract

$380

2 days LeftJOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€600

B G Ten Borg (Dutch,19?) oil painting antique: ARTIST: B G Ten Borg (Netherlands, 19 century) TITLE: Pastoral Landscape YEAR: 1869 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some small damages by the right edge. Few small paint losses. Some craquel

1 day LeftB G Ten Borg (Dutch,19?) oil painting antique

$400

Pablo Picasso lithograph from 90 years ago Antique on Velin from 1926 Paris: Pablo Picasso lithograph from 90 years ago Antique on Velin from 1926 Paris. Image size 10x 8 inches and approx 24 x 20 inches overall. Custom framed Includes certificate.

9 hrs LeftPablo Picasso lithograph from 90 years ago Antique on Velin from 1926 Paris

$120

Gino Perez Original on canvas: Original on canvas by Gino Perez Hand signed by the artist. One of a kind original Approx 40x30 inches Custom framed. Includes certificate This work was purchased directly from the artist.

9 hrs LeftGino Perez Original on canvas

$1,240

Clement Gontier (French,1876-1918) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Clement Gontier (France, 1876 - 1918) TITLE: Still Life with Vase of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. One inpainted area (3" x 2"). ART SIZE: 36 x 29 inch

Jun 30, 2024Clement Gontier (French,1876-1918) oil painting antique

$360

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Seascape with Sailboats MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 32 inches / 60

1 day LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$575

Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night after Limited Edition on paper: Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night after Limited Edition on paper Starry Night after Vincent Van Gogh The total edition is 300 limited edition lithograph ink on paper Professionally framed Approx 32x26 inc

9 hrs LeftVincent Van Gogh Starry Night after Limited Edition on paper

$200

Japanese woodblock Print Kawase Hasui: Japanese woodblock Print by Kawase Hasui Zojoji Temple in Shiba

13 hrs LeftJapanese woodblock Print Kawase Hasui

$4,000

Nicolai Ivanovich Fechin original oil on wood: Nicolai Ivanovich Fechine original oil on wood 24 x 19 cm image size Comes framed with provenance from private collection It is sold as Attributed, it needs to be restored, this work of art is a jewel

9 hrs LeftNicolai Ivanovich Fechin original oil on wood

$11,900

Item Details

Description

Beautiful mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Gelede Masks, are according to the Society of African Missions (SMA) To Protect Man from Witches. Gelede masks are worn by men, but may portray a wide range of male and female characters. The masks are formally danced in identical pairs and adorned with elaborate, colorful costumes composed of numerous layers of expensive imported cloth, as well as locally made cloth. The mask is worn tilted over the forehead, allowing the dancer to see out beneath the rim through an attached veil of cloth. Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Including professional custom made stand.

Object: Mask

Ethnic group/ culture: Yoruba

Region/ country: Nigeria

Material:Wood

Period: Mid 20th century

Condition: Good

Sold with stand: Yes

Dimensions: 38?18?16 cm

Weight: 1800 g

Reserve: $100.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $39.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.

Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.

Location: This item ships from Netherlands.

Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.

In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.