Rare Old Eket Cross River African mask

This is a rare old mask from the Eket , or related ethnic group from the Cross River region of Nigeria, Africa.Carved wood with a obviously weathered and pitted surface from weather exposure, and a we

A very rare old carved wooden mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Eket ethnic g

A very rare old carved wooden mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Eket ethnic g

An exceedingly rare old carved wooden mask with geometric designs and a heavy kaolin clay surface. The reverse shows obvious wear and field use over generations. Eket peoples, Cross river region, Nige

A very rare old example of a "Water Spirit Mask" with kaolin clay and natural pigments on small archaic carved wooden mask. Ijo / Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 1

A very rare Old carved wooden female effigy with articulated arms, holding a staff and standing on an ancestral head. Eket peoples, Cross river region on Nigeria, Africa. Measures 23 inches tall.

This is a very rare old carved wooden mask covered in dark skin and decorated with raised scar like designs. Widekum or Ekoi peoples, Cameroon / Nigeria Border, Cross River, Africa. Plenty of evidence

A very old and well used wood carved dance crest with rattan basketry underneath and completely covered in animal skin. Boki peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress measures 9.5 in

Old carved wooden dance creest in the form of a human head with four tall stylized horn like finials. The mask is carved wood, covered with animal skin, and shows actual field use and wear, and is not

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment, movable lower jaw attached with string and adorned with a tall post like final featuring a finely carved ancestor figure. Eket peoples, Cross River regio

A very rare archaic example of a mask with deep well handled and worn surface, classic raised facial scar designs, zig zag coiffure and kaolin clay pigments. Idoma peoples, Cross River, Nigeria, West

Expertly carved from wood, this thin walled mask was painted with kaolin clay pigments and adorned with human hair and painted designs. Idoma peoples, Cross River, Nigeria. The mask measures 8.5 x 10

A 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 ser

Old and original bronze currency unit from the Idoma ethnic group, Cross River region, Nigeria, west Africa. This style of currency is actually quite rare and uncommon to find.Late 19th to Early20th c

This is called Senufo BoBo Mask from the Upper Volta River area of Ethiopia. This one is quite old and it represents something to do with hunting and admiration of the local animals in that region.

A carved wooden mask with partly blackened, partly shiny surface, protruding forehead, raised scar designs typical to the tribe. Such masks were traditionally used by the Ekpo society during the plant

A diminutive carved wooden maskette with classic Eket style face and radiant colorful pattern that resembles a Sun burst. The small round mask measures 5.25 inches tall and wide and has a well handled

A rare Carved wooden mask with heavy incised linear designs and overall classic form, with long attached raffia grass beard. Tetela/Sungu peoples mask, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 10 inches

Carved wooden mask with highly stylized form and a kaolin clay pigment, signs of handling wear and field use. Zimba ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Shipping weig

This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

This is a rare old example of a Elephant or Aka Mask, Kuosi Society, Bamileke Peoples, Grassfields region of Cameroon. A Ceremonial Hood mask in red fabric lined with fibers with a long front panel th

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A Tall slender carved wooden mask with contrasting kaolin clay pigments and elongated and stylized facial features. The mask measures 27.5 x 8.25 inches. There is no display stand included with this l

A carved wooden helmet style mask with incised linear designs, strong facial features and a very well handled and worn surface patina, the mask has undeniable field use and wear. Binji peoples, DRC/ C