Sold2022Mossi polychrome dance maskMossi polychrome dance mask, Berkina Faso, carved and pigmented wood, on custom stand with Lucite base, gallery label taped inside, 6.5"h x 12"l x 6"w (mask), 20.5"h (on stand) Provenance: Estate of DSee Sold Price
Sold2022Dance mask - Wood - Mossi - Burkina FasoRitual masks carved in wood by the MOSSI people- Burkina Faso. Mossi sculptors are famous for their polychrome masks which are worn during funeral ceremonies and to guard crop. These masks ? which havSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Mossi Zazaigo Antelope and Bird MaskA carved wooden helmet with polychrome pigments, basketry hat with woven rope hair like adornment. The dance mask features an antelope and avian design, quite a similar example can be found in the ThoSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Punu Okuyi polychrome dance maskAfrican Punu Okuyi polychrome dance mask, Gabon, carved and painted wood, 10.5"h x 8"w x 6.75"w Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYCSee Sold Price
Sold2021Mexican Polychrome Dance MaskMexican polychrome dance mask of a figure with horns and a lizard extending down from the top. 19 in. high x 20 in. wide x 12 in. deep.See Sold Price
Sold2017Large Bobo Polychrome Dance MaskAfrican Art: Large exceptional zoomorphic mask. Polychrome decoration and signs of use and nice encrusted patina.47" tallSee Sold Price
Sold2018TWO TIBETAN POLYCHROME DANCE MASKSTwo Tibetan polychrome wood dance masks: Mahakala, with boldly carved and painted features, and five-skull crown; together with male deity wearing earrings and headdress; H: 13 1/2" (Mahakala&See Sold Price
Sold2021A Woyo polychrome decorated dance mask, CongoA Woyo polychrome decorated dance maskDemocratic Republic of the CongoRaised on a black metal stand.height 17in (43cm); width 10in (25cm) Provenance:Property from the Estate of Lee Bronson, Los AngelSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionAccording to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectatSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collectionAccording to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly spectaSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Mossi Zoomorphic Dance mask , African ArtCarved wooden mask with avian and zoomorphic elements, decorated with white, red and black kaolin clay pigment. The mask is light weight and dry with age and shows handling and wear. Remnants of the cSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Fine Mossi African Dance maskThis is a carved wooden helmet mask from the Mossi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask features wonderful geometric designs and a tall central crest running down the entire length of the mask. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2017Polychrome Painted Dance Mask7 x 12 Polychrome Painted Dance Mask with ears, TourasquinSee Sold Price
Sold2017Polychrome Painted Dance Mask9 x 18 Polychrome Painted Dance Mask with ears, TourasquinSee Sold Price
Sold2022FOLK ART CARVED WOOD MASK, TECUN UMAN, GUATEMALAFolk Art carved and polychrome painted dance mask, Guatemala, depicting Mayan ruler Tecun Uman, having inset glass eyes, symmetrical quetzal birds at forehead, approx 7"h, 5"w, 4"d, 0.75lbs Start PricSee Sold Price
Sold2018BHUTANESE POLYCHROME WOOD MASKBhutanese polychrome wood dance mask; with pronounced nose and the mouth turned up in a slight smile, perhaps depicting an atsara; early 20th Century; H: 10 1/2" (approx.)PROVENANCEHoneychSee Sold Price
Sold2023Igbo African mask with Articulated Ancestor Ex Dr. Samuelly CollectionA finely carved and Polychrome wooden dance mask with a charming articulated ancestor figure on top, both arms now secured , weathered and worn surface. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measureSee Sold Price
Sold2023Sepik River Dance MaskMid-20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Dance Mask. Polychrome decorated dance mask from Angoram in the lower Sepik. Originally purchased from Ulrich Kortmann. 18" long. Hewn interior, overall good conditSee Sold Price
Sold2016(Lot of 3) Guatemalan dance masks(Lot of 3) Guatemalan carved and polychrome decorated dance masks, 19th century, the largest depicting Alvarado, famous Conquistador responsible for conquering much of Central America, two having seedSee Sold Price
Sold2016(Lot of 2) Guatemalan dance masks(Lot of 2) Guatemalan carved and polychrome decorated dance masks, 19th century, each depicting a Spaniard with seed eyes, and elaborate hairline, 8"hSee Sold Price
Sold2017Tall Mossi Polychrome Wood 'Karanga' MaskTall Mossi, Burkina Faso polychrome and carved wood karanga mask; H: 6' 6" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Tall Mossi Polychrome Wood 'Karanga' MaskTall Mossi, Burkina Faso polychrome and carved wood karanga mask; H: 6' 6" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017MEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD JAGUAR DANCE MASKMEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD JAGUAR DANCE MASK W/ BOAR TUSKS: Mexico, 20th c., colorful polychrome lacquer mask in yellow, black and red with applied boar tusks and bristles, 14"h x 12"w x 7"d. The JaguarSee Sold Price
Jun 25Adam's AuctioneersMOSSI MASK Burkina Faso Wood with red, white and black pigments Of classical form, the mask has a€1,700
Jun 25Adam's Auctioneers***WITHDRAWN LOT*** A CARVED POLYCHROME MASK, PROBABLY CAMEROON of tapering ovoid shape, pigmented€15
6 days LeftDuMouchellesDemocratic Republic of Congo, Ituri Region, Carved Wood And Raffia Mask, H 14.5", W 8"$30
6 days LeftDuMouchellesSoutheast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Mask, Ca. 19th/20th C., H 16.5" W 10.5"$50(1 bid)
Jun 25Adam's Auctioneers***WITHDRAWN LOT*** A CARVED POLYCHROME SOCIETY MASK, PROBABLY IVORY COAST of male profile, with€15
Jun 16Palmyra Heritage GalleryANCIENT EGYPTIAN Cartonnage Mask, Ptolemaic CIRCA 300 B.C.$1,300(4 bids)
6 days LeftDuMouchellesNigeria, Ogoni or Ibibio Peoples, Polychrome Carved Wood Mask, H 7.5'' W 6'' Depth 5.5''$40