Mossi polychrome dance mask

Mossi 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 D

Ritual 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 hav

A 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 Tho

African 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, NYC

Mexican 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.

African Art: Large exceptional zoomorphic mask. Polychrome decoration and signs of use and nice encrusted patina.47" tall

Two 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&

A 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 Angel

According 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 spectat

According 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 specta

Carved 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 c

This 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. The

7 x 12 Polychrome Painted Dance Mask with ears, Tourasquin

9 x 18 Polychrome Painted Dance Mask with ears, Tourasquin

Folk 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 Pric

Bhutanese 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.)PROVENANCEHoneych

A 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 measure

Mid-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 condit

A polychrome wood dance mask, 8-1/4 H "

(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 seed

(Lot of 2) Guatemalan carved and polychrome decorated dance masks, 19th century, each depicting a Spaniard with seed eyes, and elaborate hairline, 8"h

Tall Mossi, Burkina Faso polychrome and carved wood karanga mask; H: 6' 6" (approx.)

Tall Mossi, Burkina Faso polychrome and carved wood karanga mask; H: 6' 6" (approx.)

MEXICAN 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 Jaguar