A Yaka Kholuka Initiation Mask, African Art

This is a good old example of the yaka Kholuka masks worn by young initiates during annual ceremonies and dances. carved and painted wood surmounted by painted textile superstructure. The mask itself

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

Maske, "kholuka" Yaka, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz, Raphia, Rohrgestell. H 77 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung Die Symbolik der Yaka-Masken bezieht sich auf die Kräfte der Ahne

CONGO DRC YAKA Mask CHARACTERISTICS : TYPE OF OBJECT : Mask ETHNICAL GROUP : Yaka - Bayaka COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : DRC Congo (ex Zaïre ex Belgian Congo) MATERIAL : Wood. Textile Vegetal fibers DIMENS

A tall carved wood with elaborate superstructure made of painted wood and fibers. Known by the Yaka as a "Kambaandzya mask" they were often associated with Initiations and circumcision ceremonies. Fro

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 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,..

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

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

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

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.

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

Title: Nsembu KUMU KOMO initiation Mask African art Congo Drc Provenance/Additional Info: CONGO DRC KUMU INITIATION MASK Nice little Nsembu Mask The "Nsembu" masks were used during the initiation rite

A very rare old Toma peoples mask from Sierra Leone, West Africa. A carved wooden mask with strong angular cheeks and very interesting treatment to the mouth. Bold linear incised designs and a very we

Large hand carved wooden mask with painted designs and large painted textile and raffia grass headdress. Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa.

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with elaborate coiffure and stylized facial features. Such masks were worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples,

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 large carved wooden helmet mask with white kaolin clay pigment and a stylized antelope final, adorned with a raffia grass collar. Suku peoples, Congo, Africa.Throughout southern Democratic Republic

A Fine Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 22 x 9 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40

A large carved wooden mask with tall superstructure of textiles and rattan, featuring the image of a drummer and dancer. The mask has the traditional curled nose and painted designs. Yaka peoples, Con

African Yaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo mixed media initiation mask; the face of carved wood and polychrome with canvas-like headdress and horns; exhibiting full raffia 'hair' and '

Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character ex col: Leo Marechal, Michel Mouvet - Sizes: H: 730 mm L: 350 mm - Weight (K): 1,1kg - Condition: After verification - good condition - no resto

A tall and elaborate carved wooden and textile mask used in initiation into manhood dances by the Yaka peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The mask has a tall superstructure and measures 32 inches tall ( 43

A striking Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask from the Yaka peoples, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and s