Tabwa and Makonde People, (2) Carved Masks.

Ogoni and Punu Peoples, (2) carved wood masks, Including a small Ogoni Elu talking mask, Nigeria, 9"h, and a Punu style mask, Gabon, 13"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NY

Two African Wood Items, 20th c., consisting of a Luba tribe chief's stool, with a female support; and a Makonde people (Tanzania), carved wood body mask or body plate (njorowe) in the form of a pregna

Early 20th c Makonde People (Mozambique) Lipiko helmet mask carved wood and rubbed polychrome minor losses commensurate with age. 10 x 10 x 12"

Eastern Africa, Tanzania, Makonde peoples, mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with skillfully carved dramatic features such as a jutting chin, large eyes, open mouth, petite nose, round ea

This is a most unusual and rare find, a carved wooden mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, central Africa.A rare style of mask that features a disfigured and grotesque face. The wooden mask show

African Makonde Wood Carved Body Mask. These lipiko masks, which in the language of the Makonde people means “helmet mask.” come from the minority ethnic group of the Makonde live in south

(lot of 2) Carved wood masks, including: (1) Kpelie mask, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, with carved wood projections surrounding diamond-etched face, worn in ceremonies to represent human imperfections

Huge carved wooden mask from the Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Extra large example, reportedly used as a parade mask. Various "magic" regalia attached. Impressive in size, this mask measures

Group of (2) carved wood passport masks: Dan people’s style, Liberia, West Africa and Luba people’s style, Democratic Republic of the Congo, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 4.6”H (l

Carved wooden mask of a highly stylized ancestor face. From the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, East Africa. Such masks are known as Lipico and were worn by young men for the initiation ceremonies.

A carved wooden mask in a highly stylized form, adorned with red mineral pigment and human hair. The mask still retains an original textile costume fragment. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mas

A large carved wooden mask with a realistic Buffalo head and long curled horns , with a woven rattan edge around the outer perimeter. Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 24 x 11 inches.

Carved wooden mask with ornate raised tribal scars or tattoos designs. Rattan border around base of mask. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6.5 inches. A display stand can be i

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

A carved wooden mask with cheerful face, well handled surface and classic form. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an ad

Carved wooden mask with raised tribal scarification and incised tribal designs, decorated with real human hair. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Custom mounted to professional display stand. The mas

A carved wooden mask with tall rabbit like rears and a charming carved face with a fascinating expression accented with linear scar designs. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask measures 12 x

Carved wooden mask reportedly from the Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa With a strong archaic face and signs of some age and handling.

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with raised scarification designs and a wonderful sense of realism. Lipico masks are traditional initiation masks. Makonde peoples, Tanzania/ Mozambique, Africa. The

A carved wooden helmet mask with a large lip plug and stylized facial features. Such masks are known as "Lipico" and were used for male initiation ceremonies. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The ma

A lovely antique Wooden mask from the Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa. A very finely carved example of a face mask. Very little is known about the various types of masks used by the Tabwa and their funct

A carved wooden helmet mask featuring a highly stylized face embellished with a red mineral pigment. makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask itself measures 10 x 7.5 inches. A metal display stan

A finely carved wooden helmet mask with reddish mineral pigment accent and a small section of human hair. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 6 inches. A durable metal display

An old carved wooden face mask adorned with facial scars, a large lip plug and human hair. Makonde peoples, Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can be