MAKONDE - Miniature ritual mask head

A very fine Old "Lipiko" mask or "Muti Wa Lipiko " translated as the head of Lipiko, which was typically worn during initiation rituals. This old example has a well carved face suggesting a type of po

an authentic Makonde Death Mask discovered by a North Carolina picker. Height 14" width 14"

A carved wooden mask in the form of a Maternity image, a pregnant female with a very well worn and well handled surface. This is a miniature version of a full size "Body mask" Makonde peoples, Mozambi

This mask is one of the rarest forms made by the Lulua, one of the Congo’s most understudied social groups. It is a remarkable piece, based around a tall, domed head with straight sides. The fac

African Carved Wood Helmet Mask ,Benin, 20th Century. Female society ritual mask carved in the likeness of a woman's head with a bird on top of her hair. Used condition, wear, worn, splits, chips. Siz

West Africa, Nigeria, probably Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. A large and colorful hand-carved wood mask designed to be worn atop the head and project high above it - this type of mask i

Large ceremonial ritual cultural polychromed wood mask. Measuring approximately 36" tall x 32" wide x 15" deep. Some light use and wear as shown, see photos

Hand carved wooden Lipiko helmet mask, Makonde peoples, Tanzania, mid 20th century, the male figure having a full head of human hair and facial scarification, 10"h x 7,25"w x 11.5"d. Note: Sale does n

A Chinese Bronze Archaistic Ritual Ware Vase of Hu form with stylized taotie mask and Dragon Head form handle. Attributed Qing Dyasty, China. Approximate Dimensions: 26 cm (Height) x 8 cm (Lip Width)

This is a very rare old carved wooden maskette , a miniature version of a Banda mask, a flat helmet style mask worn atop the head. This mask shows plenty of handling and wear and is a genuine old exam

Senufo Tribe, Ivory Coast, scarce Janus Head twin mask, with spattered paint, used in secret rituals by the aristocratic 'Lo' society. Provenance: From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

Chinese Archaic Bronze Mythical Animal Form Ritual Censer - A lidded bronze ritual vessel with an usual mythological animal form. The vessel sits atop three pawed feet and depicts heads and masks of b

A group of four African masks and objects. 20th century. ++ Bronze snake head. West Africa. 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 11 1/2". ++ Makonde monkey helmet mask with hide. Tanzania/Mozambique. 8" x 11 3/4 x 6 3/4

A diminutive carved wooden mask with weathered and encrusted surface indicating ritual use. Such a mask was not worn, it was used as a medium to the spirit world and was kept in a ceremonial container

Second half 20th. C. Realistic facial features combined with real human hair on the head is typical of Lipiko masks, however this is a conventional face mask that must be strapped to the dancer��

Archaic ritual bronze. China. Western Chou style. Decoration of bulls head and Tao Tie masks. Kuei form. 13 x 6.75in.

This is a rare and unusual old miniature maskette from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Carved wood with stylized face and form, well handled surface patina. The mask measures 5.5 x 4 inches.

A Superb Gilt-Bronze Ritual Scepter, Vajra. Cast with miniature human masks. 17th Century. Size:6.5cmx40cm

Lot of 2 Wood Carved Hand Painted Decorative Items, one is a zebra head coaster and the other is a miniature East Asian Religious/Cultural deity mask ornament, verso has hook with string for hanging c

A collection of eleven mixed media objectssome possibly ancientComprising two terracotta oil lamps, a miniature jug, a coin, a votive head, four verdigris figures and two masks.the largest figure heig

Perfect shaped wooden mask in the shape of a gorilla head and used by the Bakongo tribe in Congo. The gorilla is important for the community. He represents power and is used in initiation rituals and

A Fine Old carved wooden miniature mask with raised central linear design on forehead, well worn smooth surface and signs of ritual use. The maskette measures 3 inches tall, 4 1/8 inches tall on custo

Tibetan phurba, triple edged ceremonial dagger, with three fearsome mask faces adorned with gilt crowns adorned with deer head finial.  13 in. Condition: good but some wear on the blade.

Large carved wooden head in the form of a Hyena with tall ears and movable retractable jaw. used by the Bozo peoples of Mali, West Africa in ritual dance and ceremonies. measures 24 x 16 inches. * The