A Rare Dogon Mask with Goiter / Illness Mask

A well weathered and worn mask with traditional open work eyes and a very unusual illness represented , a large goiter. According to research when such a mask was danced it was during entertainment at

This mask is an example of the idiok ekpo or ugly ghost style of mask. It shows the deformities suggestive of leprosy which are characteristic of this style of mask. Note the swollen face, the missing

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A carved wooden mask with woven raffia grass headdress attached. The mask is divided into two contrasting sides painted Black and white. *Of Note the headdress appears to be of two different grassess

A Rare Old and field used example showing years of traditional use. The mask wood is old and dry. The mbangu mask is a representation of a highly regarded hunter who has been stricken with facial para

A carved wooden mask with encrusted surface heavily patinated with organic substances. The Mask was worn by a man of the AWA society, acting as an aggressive "Hunter" during dancers who would stalk th

A Tall carved wooden dance mask with female effigy as top finial, embellished with various grass, seed, old glass beads and shell regalia and painted with organic pigments , apparent sweating surface

This is a rare and Authentic late 19th or early 20th century Ibibio Illness mask from Nigeria, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable age and use over generations. This mask represents a tribe membe

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

A carved wooden mask with incised tribal designs, bold open geometric eyes and a very well weathered surface.The mask has a long beak and is avian form and measures 18.5 x 7 inches.This mask will hang

A Tall carved wooden Dance mask representing the sacred Hornbill bird with female ancestor image on top and various painted designs, woven grass rope for attachment. Known locally as a (Dyodyomini),Do

A very rare and stunning Dogon crocodile mask is known as “Waka Kakada”. A large carved wooden helmet mask with heavy kaolin clay and mineral pigments and a stylized crest with open mouth. The mas

A fine and rare old African helmet mask from the Dogon people of Mali. Surmounted by an equestrian figure, partly lost. Also features carved standing female figures in high relief around the body. It

Mali. Dogon People. Fine Wooden Carved mask.Early 1900 AD. Very rare. 59x24 cm (23,25x9,46 inch) 3100 gr. 109,35 oz. GUEYE MUSTAPHA COLLECTION

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. mid 20th century CE. A carved wooden illness mask with openwork eyes for the wearer, an upturned nose, full lips and a jutting chin. The

A very interesting older carved wooden mask from the Kongo peoples ( or related ethnic group ), DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Mask face has a twisted, illness face and is divided by a red pigment o

Nigeria, 11.5", Private Collection USA, an old and unusual mask. The rendering of the double lobed goiter is concave and the wood in deeply weathered. On a vintage stand dating from the 60's or perhap

Carved wooden Dance mask featuring a Black and white divided face with stroke like illness , disfigured face. The mask represents a hunter who has been afflicted with withcraft and has fallen ill. The

A Carved wooden mask with heavy white painted pigment and spilt coiffure, and featuring a disfigured face of a diseased person/ The mask shows plenty of handling and wear and appears to be a genuine f

A striking carved wooden ceremonial mask with some facial deformities, perhaps it could be considered an illness mask. The mask has attached textile bondles of magic ingredients, woven hair, beads and

This is an older carved wooden mask from the Pende peoples of the Congo, central Africa. A fascinating image of a twisted face, divided by black and white pigments, with attached woven grass headdress

A Carved wooden dance mask with Kaolin clay pigments and featuring the face of a diseased or sick person, known as "Mbangu". The mask measures 8.75 x 6.25 inches. Pende Peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Af

A carved wooden mask with a highly stylized facial treatment, resembling an Illness mask. The mask has been accented with kaolin clay pigments and embellished with bronze bells and animal hair attachm

PENDE Malade illness mask. Recognizable by the asymmetrical facial features. Crooked mouth and nose and one eye closed. Illness was the Pende often seen as a punishment imposed by the spirits of ances