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Rare Suku Helmet Mask field collected prior to 1975

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A Very Rare Kumu mask Field collected Prior to 1975: A carved wooden mask with dramatic facial style, encrusted surface, rattan woven border and undeniable Great smile. Kumu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8 inches. A metal d

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Rare Janus Pare Helmet Mask Field collected 1988: A very rare archaic carved wooden helmet mask in janus form , Pare or Shaamba peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask shows handling and wear , and measures 18 inches tall x 17 inches wide. Provenance: Fi

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A Rare Bassa Janus Helmet Mask Field Collected 1960s: A Carved wooden Bassa helmet mask with a well handled surface and signs of field use. Bassa / Dan peoples, Kru sub group, West Africa. The mask itself measures 18 x 10 inches. A metal display stand ca

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Rare Nkanu African Mask collected 1965: This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965. A metal display stand can be inc

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A Suku Mask with Zoomorphic Finial Field Collected 1972: A carved wooden helmet mask with a wonderfully exaggerated zoomorphic finial on top, incised and painted designs with mineral pigments. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. There is no display st

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A Rare Old Kumu Mask Ex Mooney Prior to 1975: A rare carved wooden Kumu mask. Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC , central Africa. Provenance:- Field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney in Congo, thence to Dr. Ken Adelman, Former director of USAID Zaire, prio

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Rare Yaka Buffalo mask Collected 1965 +Bourgeois Letter: This is a very fine and rare Kwango area Buffalo mask. Carved wooden helmet style mask with various colored kaolin clay pigments and a large raffia grass collar. Yaka or Suku peoples, Congo, Africa. *

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Rare Tabwa/Rungu Mask Field collected by Dean Ripa 1989: A very Rare carved wooden dance mask from the Tabwa or Rungu peoples , DRC / Congo central Africa. The well weathered mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an add

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A Rare Bembe African mask Collected prior 1965: A carved wooden face mask with raffia grass adornment, and wonderful exaggerated treatment to the eyes, similar to large owl eyes, possibly suggesting the ability of great sight. The mask is accented

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A Rare Old Luchazi African Mask Field collected 1959: A Fine and rare Old Luchazi Mask, Zambia, C. 1920’s or earlier. A carved wooden mask with incised geometric designs, brow and beard. A well weathered surface suggests ritual use. Luchazi peoples, Za

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Mende Bundu Helmet Field collected Charles Miller 1968: A finely carved wooden helmet mask with classic diminutive face, elaborate coiffure and signs of field use, Mende peoples, The mask was used exclusively by women of the Sande society among the Mende a

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Published: A Fine and Rare Suku Ram Mask: A large carved wooden zoomorphic helmet mask with stylized face and horns of a ram, kaolin clay painted surface, and embellished with raffia grass to cover the wearer. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, West A

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Rare Suku Helmet Mask field collected prior to 1975

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A carved wooden helmet style mask with kaolin clay accent on the face and embellished with linear designs, as well as a zoomorphic finial. Suku peoples, Congo, Africa, Provenance: - Ex. Dr. Kenneth Adelman, Former US director of USAID Zaire, collected prior to 1975

Condition

fair, well handled

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Rare Suku Helmet Mask field collected prior to 1975

Name: Rare Suku Helmet Mask field collected prior to 1975
SKU: 81805952
Price: 240 USD
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Estimate $300 - $500

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