Old Pende African mask Collected before 1965

This is a very old , almost archaic looking carved wooden mask with a highly stylized form and obvious signs of weathering and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6 inches. This

A very fine carved wooden Dan peoples mask with attached woven rope beard and large open eyes. Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 6 inches ( 15 inches tall on professional custom display

A carved wooden mask divided into two planes with black and white mineral pigment and embellished with numerous small holes. Pende Mbuya mask were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies

A very rare old carved wooden post with spirit or mask face on top and painted with a red mineral pigment. Salampasu peoples, Congo, Africa. The post measures 21 inches tall. Provenance: Field collect

A fine carved wooden mask with realistic style face, perhaps representing a child. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. A me

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

A very uncommon miniature carved wooden mask with stylized coiffure, heavy lidded eyes, incised linear designs and a flared neck ringed with raffia grass. Probably worn as an arm maskette. Pende peopl

A vintage to antique carved wooden mask with stylized facial features and painted accents. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8,75 inches tall. * a Durable metal display stand can be incl

This is a rare Teke or Tsaye "kidumu" disc shaped mask with incised designs and various mineral pigments, well handled surface edges back of mask. This mask was Field collected around 1965 by Rev. Law

A carved wooden helmet mask with highly stylized face,incised geometric designs and a wonderful reddish earthen pigment. The mask shows signs of field use over many years. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa

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. *

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

A Fine old carved wooden mask in the form of a Ram or Goat with open eyes and curled animal horns, all carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood with well handled surface patina. Pende peoples, C

A fine and wonderfully abstract carved wooden mask with stylized antelope horns and geometric designs. Eastern Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 15 x 6 inches.

A very old carved wooden dance mask accented with red mineral pigment and a woven grass coiffure. Mbuya village masks are used to entertain a community during non-ritual festivities. Once used during

This is a very old and well used Yoruba Egungun mask with tall "rabbit" like ears and traditional style face. The mask has a painted kaolin clay surface and is Very well weathered suggesting great age

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

A handsome older Lwena African mask with incised designs and reddish hue. Lwenea peoples, Angola, Africa. Provenance - Ex. Friedrich collection, Field collected c. 1980. The mask measures 7.5 x 9.5 in

A Very fine old carved wooden Dan mask field collected in situ in 1948 by Rev. Adkins, C. 1948, Liberia/Ivory Coast. The mask is Possibly by Zlan - and was acquired from through the family by descent.

A Carved and painted wooden mask with exagerated facial features and bright blue paints, attached textile headdress and large raffia grass coiffure. The Words "Ka Ka Ka Lome" are painted on the headdr

A very unusual small , passport like mask from the Pende peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a wonderful painted style, a red organic pigment accent arou

A well carved old wooden dance mask with a highly stylized face and form, raised geometric tribal motifs accented with clack, white and red kaolin clay pigments. The mask measures 9 x 6 inches. Pende

African Art: Quality well carved and old Pende mask. Round face with ritual scarification. White pigment and black patina.8.5x7x4"

A fine Pende "Giphogo" helmet mask, carved wood with various mineral pigments. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Giphogo masks were danced by the chiefs of the Eastern Pende on the occasion o