Very Unusual Old Bete African Mask African Art

A very rare old wooden mask from the Bete peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wood with a with stylized coiffure and half closed heavy lidded eyes. The mask interior and edges all show wear an

Carved wooden face mask with long curved protruding appendages from the face and a well worn surface patina suggesting some handling and wear. The Bete live in central Ivory Coast. Their western neigh

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

Ivory Coast. Bete tribe. Old Wobe masks. 1950 circa. 1610 gr. – 40x22x20 cm. Extremely rare. Provenance Fall Elhadji. Bete carvers are renowned for one particular type of face mask, the gre or

Unusual old Senufo peoples mask from mali, West Africa. carved dense hard wood featuring a long avian bird beak and two stylized animal ears, and a Ancestor face as a central finial. The mask has some

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Bwa, Bobo or Gurunsi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden male form with a long serpent decorating the top of the mask, with a classic Bwa

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Kwese peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Hand hammered brass mask with lavish adornment , including glass beads, textile remains and even an old bullet

A Carved wooden face mask with "spider leg" like appendages and metal tacks as decoration. Just as the neighboring peoples the Bete and the Dan tribes, whose influence can be seen on this mask, the We

This is a very rare and unusual old sculpture from the Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of two mask faces with ornate design and has an obviously well handled patina. The s

This is a very tall and unusual carved wooden marker post with four strong mask like faces , cowrie shells and sacrificial matter, accented with linear designs. Bobo peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa

Interesting carved wooden mask with incised linear designs and an overall serene senseability to the carvings eyes and facial features. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. This mask is not typical and sho

A very heavy thick carved wooden mask with highly stylized ancestor face, nicely carved coiffure and overall well handled aptina. Bete peoples, Liberia, Africa.The mask measures 16 x 8.75 inches. A me

Highly stylized carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, raised appendages and brass tack adornment. bete peoples, Liberia, west Africa.The mask measures 12.5 x 7 inches. A metal display stand

A Carved wooden helmet mask with an aggressive and energetic features adorned with metal accents. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 21 x 14 inches. A metal display stand can be in

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

A carved wooden mask with a realistic portrait like quality, stylized dreadlocks, and multiple layers of paint and kaolin clay pigment, suggesting field use over many years. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Afr

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood, with a well handled patina, stylized facial features with rich tattoos and painted designs correspond

Carved wooden mask with stylized facial treatment and a well handled wooden surface patina, accented by metal tacks. The mask shows heavy wear and use.The mask itself measures 13 inches tall. The mask

A Very rare old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has undeniable age and handling and a deep patina fr

A VERY RARE ANTIQUE WOOD MASK FROM THE DAN PEOPLES, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. A very finely carved example with raised facial scars along the sides and a realistic smiling face, accented with red an

An old carved wooden mask from the Baule of West Africa. The mask features an elegant and serene face adorned with three tall coiffures and raised tribal scars. The mask edge is decorated with a geome

A carved wooden mask with ornate raised tribal scarification or designs and a wonderful facial expression. Obvious age and wear. Lulua peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 11 inches.

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

Vintage carved wooden mask with classic facial features and style. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.A metal display stand is shown with mask for photography purposes however it is not included