African Lega Abstract Wood Ancestor Mask

**Originally Listed At $1500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful mask of an elegant human face. Narrow, rectangular openwor

A small Central African Congo Lega hand carved wood mask. The Lega mask has important symbolic and ritual significance. The masks were used for initiation into the first two levels of Bwami society an

Two Gabon Punu Ancestor Spirit MasksTwo Gabon Punu carved wood ancestor spirit masks: each with elegant features, forehead sacrifition and double coiffures, one with white-wash face (typical splits);

Africa, DRC Lega Hollow Wood Head mask. Size 11 1/2 inches high + stand. Carved hollow tube wood head mask. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acquired from Osmane, deale

A rare early 20th century West African Nigerian Eket hand crafted double face wood ceremonial mask. The mask has narrow eyes, big lips, and decorated with a figurine depicting the Sun with facial feat

This is a vintage helmet mask from the Mambila peoples of Nigeria / Cameroon, the Donga river region, West Africa. A wonderfully abstract carved wood mask with Animal form and exagerated features. Kno

These masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin

Nyanga OR Lega Congo African wood mask. Provenance: Private collection collected between 1910 and 1930. SIZE: see attached ruler photo. Photos are part of the description representing the condition re

Lega, Zaire (DR Congo), wood ceremonial mask, darkened patina, white pigment with mineral deposits, 8.75"h x 6.75"w x 2"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A Lega Wood Mask Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 13 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

Africa, Nigeria, Igbo, Izzi or Ezza area, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved wood mask depicting an abstract human face for the Okperegede masquerade held at a festival that commemorates the r

Originally offered at $1,800... Africa, Mali, Bamana Kono Peoples, ca. 1940. A stunning early (by African standards) wooden mask of an abstract antelope form. This type, of which there are several va

Title: Bwami Lega wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Type: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC Congo Dimension: 12,20 Inch Material: Wood Note: Stand not included. Additional In

A rare early 20th century West African Nigerian Yoruba painted and crafted wood ancestors mask. The mask has wide open eyes, big lips, and a nose, and decorated with a big helmet on the top. The creat

African Art Carved Wood Lega Mask from DRC 10"H x 6.25"w No Reserve Buyer pays shipping. This item ships from New York, NY

African Art Carved Wood Lega Mask from DRC 13.5"H x 10"w No Reserve Buyer pays shipping. This item ships from New York, NY

African Art Carved Wood Lega Mask from DRC Dimensions: 10 inches high x 5.5 inches wide No Reserve: This lot has no reserve, which means there is no minimum price set, so the item is guaranteed to sel

12 1/4 X 6 3/4 X 2 inches

African Lega Mask, DRC. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Size: 15'' x 6.75'' x 5.5'' (38 x 17 x 14 cm). Height on stand: 21.5" (55 cm).

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful mask of an elegant human face. Narrow, small eyes and mouth surround a long, thin nose. T

Title: Lega Bwami wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Type: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 8,66 Inch Material: Wood Note: Stand not included. Additional In

Title: Congo Drc LEGA wood Mask cult of the Bwami African Tribal Art 0583 Additional Information: Congo DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose r

Lega carved wood mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa; with typical elongated nose and protruding eyes below a pierced browline, all accented with white pigment; H: 12" (approx.)

CONGO DRC POWERFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK (One of a pair: see picture n°12) This mask is part of a pair, most likely from the hand of the same artist A special price can be negotiated for both, it wou