A very Old Kuba Pwoom Itok African Mask

A Carved wooden mask that represented a wise older man at boys initiations known as "Pwoom itok". The chief identifying characteristic is the shape of the eyes, whose centers are cones surrounded by h

Old carved wooden mask with wonderfully abstract conical eyes and striking orange and yellow painted designs. The mask has a woven grass netting attached. Obvious age and handling, an Old example. The

A very finely carved wooden mask with attached headdress and wonderfully painted geometric designs throughout. This mask represented a wise older man at boys’ initiations. One of the principal Kuba

A highly stylized mask with curled horns and large flattened nose. Carved from a hard wood and painted with geometric tribal motifs. This mask type, called "Pwoom Itok" or "Ishen Maal" is occasionally

A carved wooden face mask with dark painted geometric designs and stylized horns around the eyes. The mask is adorned with a raffia grass headdress and crown of feathers. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, cent

Carved from a single piece of wood with remnants of painted designs and a deep well handled surface suggesting years of field use. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 11.25 inc

A Carved wooden mask with polychrome pigments and attached raffia grass and rattan fiber headdress. This mask may have represented a wise older man at boys’ initiations. One of the principal Ku

Carved wooden dance mask from the Kuba Peoples of the Congo / DRC, central Africa. A highly stylized face mask with woven grass headdress. The mask features some well worn painted geometric designs. M

A Kuba 'Pwoom Itok' mask of a wise old man, Congo, who was a consultant for the other dancers. Of typical style and made from wood with holes drilled around the eyes, red and white crusty pigment and

A very fine old Ishen Maal or Pwoom Itok carved wooden mask with feathered headdress. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 12 x 14 inches. A metal display stand can also be

A carved wooden mask with highly exaggerated brow and classic facial treatment and form, with a heavy kaolin clay surface pigment accented with black pigment details. This mask is known as "Pwoom Itok

A Vintage carved wooden mask with a well handled painted surface and well worn edges suggesting some age and handling The mask has a wonderfully stylized face, eyes, protruding forehead with copper ac

MID 19TH CENT. KUBA PWOOM ITOK MASK - CONGO. Measurement approximate: 12.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $45 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

A carved wood and painted dance mask with traditional conical eyes, flattened nose, and fantastic style associated with the "Pwoom itok" mask. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x

Date: 1970's Origin/Tribe: D.R. Congo - Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 22,5 Additional Information: The pwoom itok mask was part of the Kuba royal circle of dancing masks. The eyes are surrounded b

Exemplary Kuba People, Pwoom Itok Mask, Zaire. Size: 11"T x 6.75"W x 4.75"D

Ca. first half 20thC. Democratic Republic of Congo. Very good age-appropriate wear with partially complete feathers and other decorations. Mask not including stand measures approx. 15" high. For a sim

Ca. first half 20thC. Democratic Republic of Congo. Very good age-appropriate wear with partially complete feathers and other decorations. Mask not including stand measures approx. 15" high. This item

Likely a Pwoom Itok Mask; Measures 13in H x 8in DIA

Group of three various African Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood masks, of various forms, including: pwoom itok with woven head covering featuring cowrie shells; possible kete; togeth

Group of three various African Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood masks, of various forms, including: pwoom itok with woven head covering featuring cowrie shells; possible kete; togeth

A highly stylized and elongated mask face with faded geometric pattern designs along the cheeks , classic coffee bean shaped eyes and diminutive mouth. There is obvious handling and wear over generati

A carved wooden ceremonial dance mask with carved and painted incised linear designs as well as painted geometric motifs, well handled and weathered surface suggesting good age and field use. The mask

Carved wooden helmet mask with dramatic bulging forehead accented with shells, beads and metal work. A bold and powerful example of the style. During a dance performance, the bwoom mask introduces an