east african parade mask

This type of mask comes from Kenya or Tanzania. Its wooden part in the center hand painted red and it measures 19 1/2" long and 6 1/2" across. This is one of the more impressive ones we have found.

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One with reed hair, possibly Chokwe; the other with tooled brass-clad face, cowry, bristle, and textile decoration surmounted by a full figure - likely Marka. Dimensions: (Taller) H 25" x W 6.5" x D 4

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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.

Fine east African body mask celebrating fertility, and encouraging child birth.

A large carved heavy wooden mask with a highly exaggerated and elongated face with stylized features and painted designs. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 19 x 8 inches and is quite heavy

This is a fantastic large carved wooden mask from the Ibo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. carved wood with a heavy Kaolin clay pigment on the surface , with white ,red and indigo colors. This is a la

A very large carved wooden fish with silver painted scales and black painted fins. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. A failry large example, this Fish sculpture measures 48 inches long. ** A metal display s

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

A very large stylized carved wooden mask with mouse like easrs and string facial features. Bozo or related ethnic group, Mali, Africa. The mask is quite large and dramatic and measures 23 x 16 inches.

9 South East Asian & African Wooden Masks & Objects Dimensions: Largest 54" H

(lot of 2) Large tribal carved wood chairs, likely Tanzania, East Africa, with figural mask crest, curved back, solid seat, rising on supports with incised geometric carving, joined by ring stretcher,

(lot of 2) Large tribal carved wood chairs, likely Tanzania, East Africa, with figural mask crest, curved back, solid seat, rising on hewn legs, tallest: approx 61.75"h, 24.25"w, 25.25"d **Provenance:

East African Makonde Wooden Tribal Mask,c. 1900, fertility figure (RORS8100) (MM) Dimensions: 20"H x 9"W x 8"H

A Sukuma mask. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century. Wood, metal, and pigment. 12" x 8 1/4" x 6". Condition: includes stand. Chipping and wear throughout. Provenance: James Stephenson, New York. Privat

A group of two Makonde style body masks. Wood. East Africa. 20th century. Larger: 27" x 13 1/3" x 8 1/2" Smaller: 22 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 7" Condition: Large crack to each mask. Accretions and wear throug

A Makonde body mask. Tanzania/Mozambique, East Africa. Wood. 20 1/8" x 11 1/2" x 9". Condition: includes stand. Repair present to center. Some cracks and abrasions present. Provenance: Private New Yor

African spirit mask (East Sepik province, Papua, New Guinea) 2nd half of 20th century. Scratches. 17 1/2 inches high x 10 1/2 inches wide.

African spirit mask (East Sepik province, Papua, New Guinea) 2nd half of 20th century. Scratches. 17 1/2 inches high x 10 1/2 inches wide.

Extremely Unusual Petite Makonde Body Mask, Based, Makonde People, Tanzania, East Africa, 20th C. Painted & Carved. Size: 13"H x 8"W x 4.25"D (33 x 20.5 x 11 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are loc

A group of 4 East African objects. 20th century. ++ Mpiko Makonde style mask. Tanzania, Makonde style. 9 1/2"h x 7 1/4"w x 9 5/8"d. ++ Makonde style Mpiko mask. Tanzania, Makonde style.++ Tortoise she

Makonde pregnant belly mask worn by men, Tazania, East Africa. Scratches. 25 1/2 inches high x 14 inches wide.

Description: This lot includes a grouping of 3 carved wood African Masks. Masks appear to be 20th century in age, and are unmarked. See photos for details Condition: Minor expected surface wear associ