Sold2017Anthropomorphic dance crest "tukum" - Cameroonwood, wrapped in animal skin, with separate carved limbs, rising from small disc-shaped wickerwork base, coiffure from real hair, min. dam., small missing parts, base; "tukum" dance crests have entertSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Mossi Dance CrestA striking carved wooden anthropomorphic dance crest of a painted Red ancestral spirit head with raised central crest, facial scar tattoos and white eyes. The head crest measures 14.25 inches tall onSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Guro Dance CrestA carved wooden dance crest with anthropomorphic face and zoomorphic Bush cow face on the reverse with tall horns. Such dance crest are quite uncommon in this region. The dance crest measures 15.5 incSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Ibibio Dance Crest Ex Zemanek AuctionsA carved wooden janus dance crest with stylized human skull atop and two anthropomorphic faces rendered in classic style with a well handled honey colored patina. The Crest measures 14 inches tall. 16See Sold Price
Sold2018Rare 20th C. African Ekoi / Widekum Dance Crest**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Nigeria/Cameroon, Ekoi/Ejagham (Nigeria) or Widekum (Cameroon), ca. mid 20th century CE. A striking headpiece or dance crest made of animal hide (probably antelopSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Adan Anthropomorphic Mask / Sculpture, African ArtAn Extremely rare and fine Adan/Aja dance crest. Ghana/Togo From the border of the Adan and Ga peoples on the Ghanian side of the border. Field collected in 1996 by Dr. Franz K. Richter, Germany. TheSee Sold Price
Sold20173 African drums and a bowl.A group of three African drums and a bowl. ++ Night mask. Cameroon, Bacham style . 36"h x 14 3/8"w x 9"d. ++ Night mask. Cameroon, Bacham style. 37"h x 18"w x 8"d. ++ Double Headed dance crest. NigeriSee Sold Price
Sold2018Mumuye Sukwava Shoulder Mask, African ArtTall carved wooden Dance crest with stylized ancestor face and incised designs. Mumuye peoples, northeastern Nigeria, on the border of Cameroon. This type of large crest or shoulder mask ‘Sukwava’See Sold Price
2018Antelope dance crest "kamelen sogo koun" - Mali, Bamanawood, metal, plant fibre, The mask is a symbol for youth, health and vitality. The young men sing the praises of the mask, comparing it to gold and silver. Gold is as precious as youth, and life turnsSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Cross River Dance Crest Ex Bill Wright GalleryA Very Rare Old carved wooden Cross River dance crest with stylized female form, ornate decorative appendages and areas of weathered organic pigments. The dance crest measures 23 x 16 inches on its cuSee Sold Price
Sold2015A fine Bamana Chiwara Dance crestA fine Bamana Chiwara Dance crest , Bamana ; MaliOf classical form the vertically oriented male antelope head-dress with squared cubistic body the neck and mane carved as concentric open work bands wiSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Fine Old Idoma Dance CrestA carved wooden cap crest with a wonderful stylized ancestor face, raised linear designs and painted with kaolin clay pigments, inset mirror eyes and a deep well handled surface indicating good age anSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Mambila Dance Crest Ex Noble Endicott CollectionA Primitive and archaic carved wooden dance crest with stylized spikey coiffure and classic facial features, weathered and worn surface suggests great age. Mambila peoples, Nigeria, Africa. ProvenanceSee Sold Price
Sold2021Dramatic Idoma Janus Dance Crest Ex William WrightA very energetically carved wooden crest with two faces, accented with kaolin clay pigments, raised linear designs, stylized coiffure. Traditionally this female dance crest was danced opposite of aggrSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Bamana Chiwara Dance Crest Ex Scanzi CollectionA highly stylized carved wooden dance crest in the form of two antelopes, with wonderful openwork design and well handled surface. The Headdress measures 14.5 x 11 inches on a simple wooden base. BamaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fine Bamana Antelope Dance Crest Ex Netzer CollectionA very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2See Sold Price
Sold2018West African Chi-Wara dance crestWest African Chi-Wara dance crest, depicting a vertical antelope head, from the Segou area, Mali, Bamana people, signs of age and use, 25"hSee Sold Price
Sold2021Serene Female Spirit Idoma Dance CrestA very finely carved wooden crest accented with kaolin clay pigments, raised linear designs, stylized coiffure a lovely smile and eyes shown shut in a wonderful peaceful facial expression. TraditionalSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Bamun Grasslands Bushcow Dance CrestA carved wood and basketry style headdress adorned with human hair covering the entire surface, human hair "dreadlocks", seeds and beads and a carved wooden Bushcow top finial. Bamum or related ethnicSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Budja Dance Crest, DRCAntique African Budja Dance Crest, DRC. Carved wood and plant fiber. Stand not included. Size: 24'' x 14'' x 8'' (61 x 36 x 20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Guro Dance CrestA Tall slender carved wooden crest with ancestor face, protruding eyes and swept back stylized ears or horns , note the geometric painted area on the back of the headdress. This is not a typical styleSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Old Boki Dance Crest, African ArtThis is a very old and well used Boki peoples skin covered dance crest or headdress, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress sculpture has attached ears and animal skin which covered the heSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Fine Old Ibibio Cross River Dance Crest Ex Kahan 1988A very finely carved wooden dance crest or headdress from the Ibibio or related ethnic group, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The head dress features 3 separately carved mask like faces and a serSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Rare Ibibio Dance Crest, African Tribal ArtA old and well weathered carved wooden dance crest featuring a male ancestor image with unusual hat form that likely represents a 19th century french sailors cap. The wood is very dry and light weightSee Sold Price
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