A Rare Kali Goddess of Death Dance mask

A Fine and rare ceremonial mask depicting the Mother Goddess Kali in the Hindu religion. Carved wood with various paints and embellished with textiles. Nepal, Early to Mid 20th century. The mask measu

4 Vintage Mexican Death/Dance Masks, including a white faced/caped demon of wood, leather, paint from San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato; a Mudos skull mask from Chilpancingo, Guerrero; a Danza de la M

This is an old and rare Dance mask from the Ibibio peoples of Nigeria, Africa. Carved from a dry light wood, with some age and handling. Note the articulated jaw. Measures 9.5 inches tall x 7 inches w

A finely cast bronze image of Kali, The Hindu Goddess (or Devi) of death, time, and doomsday and is often associated with sexuality and violence but is also considered a strong mother-figure and symbo

Title: Antique Nepalese/Tibetan Kali wooden dance mask - Tribal Himalyan art Date/Period: early 20th century Origin: Nepal Dimension: inches 12.6" x 16.1" x 5.9" (cm 32 x 41 x 15) weight: 1.8 kg Mater

A Carved wooden face mask with heavy organic orange pigment on the face and alternating human hair strips and indigo blue pigments as the coiffure, as well as a decorative textile hat would cover the

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **Mexico, ca. 1925. Rare ceramic dance mask. With smiling flesh colored face with black eyes and brows.

Rare and important mask - Sepik River Area - Papua New Guinea Mid 20th century Wood 63 cm Old rare Sepik dance mask. With natural pigments and a lot of detail. Collected around 1960. Acquired from an

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectat

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly specta

A Carved wooden mask with elaborate and fantastic form and painted designs, attached appendages and mirror eyes, with attached basketry cap for wearing the mask. Dayak peoples, Kalimantan / Borneo , I

Antique death mask , dead mask

This is a very old and well used Igala peoples festival mask or headdress, Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and field used mask features traditional ceremonial scars and a diminutive face, with

A Rare style of dance mask made from woven fiber, the mask itself in the form of a thick fiber hood with finely plaited basketry at the top in a horizontal band, the eyes also of woven fiber and attac

Exceedingly rare Carved wooden Dance mask featuring a Royal personage for dance dramas and theater. Such masks from Madura island are very scare on the market , this being the only one we have ever of

A rare carved wooden dance mask with strong angular form accented with kaolin clay pigments. Lega or Kwame peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10 x 7 inches. * A metal display stand can

Exceedingly Rare old dance drama mask with a fascinating character with a long nose , mustache, sharp raised brow and reddish pigment. The Interior of the mask shows plenty of actual use and wear. Ear

A rare carved wooden dance mask with a brilliant blue painted surface and stylized super-structure on the top of the mask, incised linear designs and coiffure. The mask measure 19 inches tall. A metal

A very Rare carved wooden dance mask from the Tabwa or Rungu peoples , DRC / Congo central Africa. The well weathered mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an add

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Kwese peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Hand hammered brass mask with lavish adornment , including glass beads, textile remains and even an old bullet

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

This is an old Bamana / Bozo mask. This is an interesting example showing influence from both the Marka ( traders / islamic), The Bozo (Coastal Fisherman) and Bamana (main inland group) Old paint, ple

A carved wooden dance mask in the form of a stylized Hyena , with well handled and weathered surface , a black mineral pigment and signs of age and field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask me

A very rare carved wooden miniature mask that was worn as a dance crest. The mask or bust like form is solid wood and has a classic stylized coiffure and serene facial features. The dance crest measur