Lega Turtle Shell African Mask

A Vintage mask carved from an old turtle shell, likely from the lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 7.5 x 5 inches.

African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/Zaire. With plant fiber. On stand. Size: 20'' x 7.25'' x 3.5'' (51 x 18 x 9 cm). Height on Stand: 22.5" (57 cm).

African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/Zaire. With plant fiber. Size: 20'' x 5'' (51 x 13 cm). Height on Stand: 21.5" (55 cm).

AFRICAN MASKS - LOT OF 2 Two African masks, including a modern carved wood horned mask and one turtle shell mask decorated with shells and fiber fringe (Lega), 20th century. Size: Largest; 17"

Group of four turtle shell African masks. ht. 10in. to 21in.

Hand Made African Turtle Shell Mask with Brass Fittings. 15 inches x 9 inches x 4 inches

Misc. lot incluidng "Lucky Joe Bank", papier mache African American mask (10" Ht.), stone mask box, unusual painted gord, (2) folk art wood carvings, turtle shell instrument.

This is a very rare example from the Lega peoples,Shabunda region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, central Africa. A lukungu mask never worn on the face or body , traditionally the mask only came ou

Lega, Bwami Culture, Congo, having cast bronze plaque appliques of spider at top and two-headed snake at bottom, bronze nose bridge and cowrie shell trim, set by tar, roughly 30" x 24" x 6". Good cond

Group (5) African style masks, Including Dan, Teke, Pende, Kub and Lega, Ivory Coast and DR Congo, carved and pigmented wood, beads, cowry shells, and vegetable fibers, 31,5"h x 9"w (largest), 15"h x

A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood, kaolin, raffia, and cowry shell eyes. Measurement does not include beard: 8 3/4" x 5" x 2 1/2". Condition: includes stand. Some holes, cracks, an

Group (17) West African style passport masks, Including Dan, Baule, Hemba, and Lega, nicely carved and detailed, one with cowry shell headdress, 7.75"l (largest), 3"l (smallest) Provenance: Estate of

A finely carved elongated wooden mask with well handled surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo , Africa. Provenance: Ex. Dr. Werner Munsterburger collection,Author of several books regarding the psy

A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised designs and golden honey brown patina from handling. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 6.5 inches. Ex. Meb

A carved wooden mask featuring two janus mask faces and painted with a thick layer of kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 11.5 x 8 inches ( 18 inches tall

A finely carved wooden face mask with diminutive ears, open eyes as well as spot designs, all accented with kaolin clay pigment, and a well handled patina. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measur

Turtle shell mask with stand. Turtle shell decorated with affixed brass ornamentation, resembles a demons face. Etched detailing decorates brass, stone inlay present. Wear is consistent with age and u

carved wooden face mask with a heavy kaolin clay pigment surface and interesting facial treatment. From the Bwami society of the Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask itself measures 11 x 6 in

A very weathered and well handled old carved wooden mask with open face eyes and signs of handling and wear. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 5.75 inches. Provenance: Ex Charles

Papua New Guinea Turtle Shell Mask. Tag Reads: Sepik River Of New Guinea, Circa 1940, Turtle Shell, A Clan Mask To Ward Off Evil Spirits; In Head Hunting Days This Face Represented A Taken Skull. Appr

Turtle shell mask, ca. early 20th century. Turtle shell covered in clay, cowrie shells, feathers and clay, Woven twine border with handle. 8" H x 6" W. Provenance; Ex private collection, Newark, NJ.

Turtle shell mask, ca. early 20th century. Turtle shell covered in clay, cowrie shells, shells and clay, Woven twine border with handle. 10" H x 6" W. Provenance; Ex private collection, Newark, NJ.

A carved wooden face mask with an unusual charming smile and small ears, the eyes accented with kaolin clay pigments. Overall well handled and worn. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask

Carved Hardwood and Puka Shell African Mask, together with a carved and painted mask with rope hair. Used condition, wear, worn, losses. 25"h x 14"w x 4"d