![African Bobo Bird Dance Mask Helmet Burkina Faso 26.5" In. High: Beautiful Burkina Faso BWA Bird Mask. Traditionally worn by skilled dancers during ceremonies. Hand carved of one piece of wood by the Bobo Ule People, these masks represent protective bush spirits an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941588_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
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![African Bobo Bird Dance Mask Helmet Burkina Faso 26.5" In. High: Beautiful Burkina Faso BWA Bird Mask. Traditionally worn by skilled dancers during ceremonies. Hand carved of one piece of wood by the Bobo Ule People, these masks represent protective bush spirits an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941588_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Mask - Wood - Idoma - Nigeria - Schädler certificate: Beautiful mask from the Idoma tribe of Nigeria. Good condition with a nice aged patina. The face masks of the akweya group, district of Akpa also called Okua, are mainly used during funerals of notori](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794966_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Vintage Gold Gilt Wood Framed Prints Asian King Queen Portraits Black Velvet Trim: Vintage from the 1960s Materials: wood, velvet, glass, paper Width: 18 inches Height: 20.5 inches "Vintage Gold Gilt Wood Framed Prints Asian King Queen Portraits Black Velvet Trim A beautiful Set of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332259/179196944_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718165840)
![Antique Hand Carved Wood Mythical Creature Olmec Style Mesoamerica: Antique hand carved wood mythical creature. Measures 7" tall. Domestic shipping $10.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/176970611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Jean-Michel Basquiat (After): Horn Players, Skatedecks issued by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat: Jean-Michel Basquiat (After): Horn Players, Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar. 31.5 x 23.6 in.or 80 x 60cm. Provenance: MoMA Acquired directly from the Museum of Modern Art, New Yor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8873/328969/177493210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716489719)
![Large African Baule Tribe Moon Mask 66" In. High: Large Baule Tribe Moon Mask. Carved and polychromed using natural white, black and red oxide earth pigments, this impressive mask represents the face of the moon with an open circle on the top. Made b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176984176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Large Bambara Chiwara Antelope Wooden Sculpture 57" In. Length: Huge Impressive Chiwara (antelope) Sculpture carved of one piece of wood. Used by the Bambara People of Mali in rituals primarily related with agriculture prosperity. Measures:....57" In. Length.... 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176969019_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Dance mask - Wood - Shoowa-Kuba - Africa: Expressive Kuba mask made of wood and used in rituals and initiations. For every ceremonie the mask got new colored pigments. Stand not included, dim: 24,5 x 11 x 7 cm, 157 gram. Careful registered se](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795055_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Magic Calabash - Wood - Luba - Congo DRC: In addition to their statues and masks, the Luba also adorned everyday objects with human figures. For instance, calabashes containing pigments were adorned and used by diviners. Fine detailed kalebas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794986_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Initiation mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon: Old wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This masks h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Buti Figure - Wood - Teke - DR Congo: The Teke (about 800,000 people) belong to the Bantu peoples. They live predominantly on the savannah-covered high plateau in the border region of the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Cong](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Power Figure - Wood, Horn, Nails - Songye - Congo: Authentic Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces lik](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795030_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Ngulu Sword - Metal, Wood - Ngombe - DR Congo: Beautiful, ceremonial sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige. Very nice specimen with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Initiation mask - Wood - Lwalwa - Congo: Great wooden African mask from the LWALWA tribe of D.R. Congo with beautiful patina. LWALWA carvers are famous for their masks which are worn during initiation dances, funerals and to bring good fortu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794929_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![African Dogon Medicine / Tobacco Box - Mali - 18.5" In. High: Superb and unique hand carved wooden medicine/tobacco leafs box.Standing cabinets originates from the Dogon ethnic group. The body stands on three legs, have two doors with a latch. High relief carved](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177187225_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716654756)
![African Mask from Ivory Coast - Dan Ceremonial Dance Mask 14"In High: Dan Mask is a ceremonial dance mask from the Ivory Coast, made by the Dan Tribe or their sub-tribes as the Guere People and Yacouba. Adorned with decorative cowrie shells. Even it is known as "The Fem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176941312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![African Bobo Fing Harvest Bird Mask - Burkina Faso - 17" In. High: African Bobo Fing Harvest Mask. Despite minor wood loss due to age and use the mask remains in overall good condition. In Burkina Faso these masks are used during purification ceremonies at the end of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/176545359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716657432)
![Pipe Figure - Wood, Copper - Songye - Congo: Beautiful Songye pipe figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. The figure has a wonderful aged patina and is decorated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Doll figure - Wood - Pygmy Tikar - Cameroon: Great stylistic doll figurine from the pygmy TIKAR people, Cameroon. This doll with enlarged head was used for luck. The wooden doll is nicely decorated with red african beads. Considered the age good](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794917_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Ikenga Figure- Wood - Igbo - Nigeria: The 8,000.000 IGBO people - who live primarily from farming - settled in the northern part of the Niger River Delta, in an area of forests and swamps. Village councils composed of the eldest people fr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795028_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Tellem figure - Wood - Dogon - Mali: Authentic wooden Tellem figure from the Dogon tribe from Mali. The Tellem are known for their abstract images with outstretched arms. This was seen as a sign for a plea for rain. This is a particularl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794926_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Ancestor figure - Wood - Jukun - Nigeria: Stunning Jukun figure from Nigeria. Tribes such as the Mumuye, the Chamba, the Jukun, the Wurkun, the Geomai and the Montol live along the Benue River in eastern Nigeria, while the Waja, the Mama, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Mask - Nail, Wood, Metal - Kongo - Congo: Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo people hammer nails into its wooden representation and shout at it. Good condition with signs o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795062_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![African Vintage Baule Portrait Mask Cote d'Ivoire 21" H: Stunning Vintage Baule Kpan mask boasts intricate hand carved from a single piece of solid wood two birds-like hanging on the face embellished with white carving details , This mask was created to por](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177072309_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716921713)
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