A Red Makonde Lipico Initiation mask African Art

Carved wooden mask accented with red organic pigment and adorned with what appears to be human hair. Such masks were known as "Lipico" and were worn by the young Makonde men during initiation into man

Carved wooden helmet style mask of an ancestor face. A woven grass rope adorns the mask as well. The Wood is light weight and has a golden brown color and shiny patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Afri

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 helmet style mask with wonderfully realistic face and cornrows, signs of handling and use. The mask measures 8 x 7 inches tall. A durable display stand can be included for an additiona

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 carved wooden helmet style mask with elaborate carved design and realistic form. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an addi

This is a very finely carved old wooden "lipiko" helmet mask from the Makonde peoples of Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. A elegant example with raised tribal scars and overall stylized features. A dura

This is a very old and field used Mask from the Vuvi ethnic group, central Gabon, Africa. A carved wooden mask with white and red kaolin clay pigment, and classic treatment to the eyes and brow, with

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with inserted Human hair pigs and a energetic facial style. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10.5 inches tall x 8.5 inches wide. A metal display s

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 finely carved wooden helmet style mask with realistic facial features and overall well handled surface patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania and Mozambique, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Stewart Warkow coll

Carved wooden helmet style mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, East Africa. Accented with Green paint and has realistic facial features. Measures 9 x 9 inches. A durable metal display stand wil

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 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

Makonde Lipico Initiation Helmet. Carved wooden helmet mask with stylized ancestral face, including a lip plug and circular design. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. Provenance: A private Oregon co

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 primitive and well handled old ceremonial mask accented with red mineral pigments, incised linear designs and showing signs of field use. This type of mask was used during initiation ceremonies amon

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Biombo Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are known as "Tshimwana" which were used during Initiation festivals. The mask was decorated wi

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

This is a very old and impressive wooden mask from the Toma peoples of Guinea, Sierra leone and even into Liberia, West Africa. Carved wooden mask with hand hammered metal work designs and three large

A beautiful carved wood and textile mask with painted designs and overall elaborate style. The mask has a large and full raffia grass coiffure and measures 24 x 20 inches ( approximately ) Yaka people

A original carved wooden helmet style mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. This is a wonderful old field used example of the only matriarchal masking tradition in all of Africa,..

A Carved wooden helmet mask with yellow mineral pigments and embellished with human hair tufts and a soft well handled surface The mask resonates a serene spiritual quality. The mask has old tribal re

A Lovely vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Mitsogo peoples, Gabon, Africa. A very finely carved example of the style of masks worn during Bwiti initiation ceremonies. a initiation ceremony perfo