Sold2021Early 20th C. African Lega Wood Mask - Human Face**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 openworSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. DR Congo Lega Wood MaskCentral 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. TSee Sold Price
Sold2017Early 20th C. African Bini Mask - Figural Headdress**Originally Listed At $500** Africa, Nigeria, Bini (Edo), ca. early 20th century CE. A mesmerizing carved wood mask depicting a human face with domed eyes, a slightly curved nose, large eye slits foSee Sold Price
2016African Igbo Wood Mask - Abstract Human FaceAfrica, 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 rSee Sold Price
Sold201620th C. African Ogoni Wood Face Mask with BirdAfrica, Southeastern Nigeria, Ogoni, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved painted wood mask of the Ogoni culture who are known for their human faced masks with hinged, articulated jaws as we seeSee Sold Price
Sold2019Mid-20th C. Lega Wooden Mask**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine mask of a stylized human face, hand-carved from hard wood and colored withSee Sold Price
Sold2023Fine Lega Face Mask with Raffia Trim African Tribal Art from the DRCCa. early to 2nd quarter 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear with surface patina rubs, missing some raffia, minor wood loss. Ex-Nooter coll.See Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. African Ibibio Wood Mask w/ Head Element**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-detailed carved wooden female mask with twin spiraling plaits of hair framing her face. Full lipsSee Sold Price
Sold2019Early 20th C. African Mende Wood Helmet Mask**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A darkened wood mask with a small carved face, triangular-shaped chin, narrowed eyesSee Sold Price
Sold2017Mid 20th C. African Ogoni Painted Wood MaskAfrica, Nigeria, Ogoni, ca. 1950 CE. A hand-carved and painted face mask featuring a dramatic human face with a tri-lobed, somewhat horn-like coiffure, a tall projection (perhaps a reference to the yaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Early 20th C. African Ogoni Painted Wood Bird MaskNigeria, Ogoni people, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a very intriguing cane wood mask from the Ogoni people, made to be worn atop the head, in the form of a transformative human/bird figure. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. African Marka Wood, Copper, & Hair Mask**Originally Listed At $500** Africa, Mali, Marka (Warka) peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A striking triangular mask atop an ovoid face cover, hand-carved from a single piece of lightweightSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wood Egungun Helmet Mask**Originally Listed At $150** Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A dark wooden helmet mask with an abstract zoomorphic face over a round base drilled through toSee Sold Price
Sold202420th C. African Igbo Painted Wood Face Mask**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio or Igbo, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden face mask of an ovoid form most likley used for entertainment. The mask depicts a ratherSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. African Dan Wooden Face Mask w/ HairWest Africa, Liberia or Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large carved wood mask from the Dan peoples of Western Africa. The striking visage is comprised of a prominent nose, puSee Sold Price
Sold201620th C. African Wood Mask Attached To Iron Bell** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA ** West Africa, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden face mask painted with organic red and blaSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Bini African mask Ex Poolos, Ex BordognaAfrica, Nigeria, Bini (Edo), ca. early 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask depicting a human face with domed eyes, a slightly curved nose, large eye slits fo the wearer, and petite puckered lips. ThSee Sold Price
Sold202319th C. African Bamana Wood Mask Male Visage**Originally Listed At $2500** West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. A fascinating wooden mask depicting a pointed and angular face, hand-carved froSee Sold Price
Sold20172 African Masks, Pende and Marka, early 20th C.African Pende Bapende Face Mask, painted wood with wool and beads, together with a large Marka Mask, hardwood with metal strips, surmounted by an antelope finial, topped with tufts of horse hair, bothSee Sold Price
Sold2024Basonge/Songye Tribal Carved Wood Kifwebe African Face Mask DRCCa. early to mid 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear, including wood losses as shown. Features a domed forehead with crest, flat beard, black and white pigment. Democratic Republic of Congo. ThSee Sold Price
Sold201819th C. African Biombo Wood / Kaolin MaskCentral Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Biombo (Bena Biombo, Bashibiombo) peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An intriguing hand-carved wooden face mask with bulging eyes and hiSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. Tanzania Makua Red Painted Wood Face MaskAfrica, Tanzania or Mozambique, late 19th / early 20th century CE. This is a naturalistic carved wood mask with smooth naturalistic features, drilled pupils and an applied hair moustache. It has beenSee Sold Price
Sold201619th C. African Isoko Painted Wood MaskAfrica, Nigeria, Isoko Peoples, ca, late 19th / early 20th century CE. Attractive abstract human form mask. Long, thin, angular jaw, twin tendrils of hair hang to the sides, heavy forehead and angularSee Sold Price
Sold202120th C. African Bamana Wood N'Tomo Mask - FemaleWest Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fascinating wooden n'tomo mask depicting a pointed and angular face, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, wSee Sold Price
May 22PiasaPunu mask Gabon Wood and pigments Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex€200
May 22PiasaPunu mask Gabon Wood and pigments Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex€200
FeaturedMay 26Santa Cruz Auction CompanyBaule - Bete Male Ancestor Figure - African Early 20th CenturyUS$600