African Bamana, Kore Society Hyena Mask

African Bamana, Kore Society Hyena Mask. Carved and paint decorated wood. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 15'' x 8'' x 8'' (38 x 20 x 20 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or

A carved wooden zoomorphic mask with tall ears and long snout of the Hyena and some incised tribal designs. To become an adult in Bamana society, males must be initiated into the Kore society. Initiat

African Tribal Art: Bamana People, Mali: Kore Society Hyena (Suruku) Mask, early 20th Century. Carved wood with dark brown patina. The Suruku mask, with full body costume, takes care of the male initi

Bamana Peoples, Kore Society hyena mask, 20th c., Mali, dark patina carved wood, with elongated snout, short horns and extending ears, the central forehead carved with roundels containing incised geom

A carved wooden dance mask with comb like structure on top and primitive facial features. Bamana peoples, Kore secret society mask, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 16 x 7.5 inches ( 19 inches tall on

Two Bamana Kore Society Wood Masks West Africa, Mali Height of largest 21 15/16 inches (55.7 cm). Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

Bamana, Korè Society carved wood mask, Mali, Africa; of typical zoomorphic form, with pierced metalwork fittings; H: 15 1/2" (approx.); iron standPROVENANCEFrench private collection

This is a very fine Old Bamana Kore society zoomorphic mask representing a Pig , a rare charming, yet archaic looking example. The mask has open square cut eyes with a raised frame and long pig like s

A very finely carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples , Mali Africa. carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood with a elegant row of spikes as a top finial accented with an indigo colored orga

Elegant and abstract mask depicting a hyena or antelope, for Kore Society, Bamana Mali, with superb old glossy patina of use and age, 16.5"h x 8"w x 7"d Provenance: Estate of Tom Perkins

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fantastic ceremonial mask used for Kore initiation rites, hand-carved from dark wood in the form of an

carved wooden mask from the Kore society of the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The mask was carved from a hard dense wood in the image of a Antelope, with tall horns and ears alert and tall. The m

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

Carved wooden mask in an elongated form representing a Hyena like animal with encrusted organic pigment covering the entire surface. The mask itself measures 25 x 8 inches. A durable metal display sta

An African Mali Bambara or Bamana Secret Society antelope male figure mask, carved wood depicting antelope face and antlers.

A fine Bamana Kore society mask, Bamana; MaliLikely from Nossombougou; Of classical form, The mask with high rounded brow and deep concave face, the nasal ridge running from the brow down the face, th

African Kore society wooden mask, from Mali. Carved Wooden African Mask With Metal And Animal Hair Details. Approximately 21.5625L x 5.875D x 6.6875W in.

African Bamana Komo Society Crest Mask, Kontela Region, Mali, wood, guinea fowl blood, mud, mirror shards, feathers, and porcupine quills, h. 15 in., w. 32 in., d. 6 in.; mounted on metal stand, overa

This is a very fine old "Hyena" zoomorphic mask with wonderfully exaggerated facial features, from the Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The well worn smooth patina along with overall style and form make

A finely carved wooden mask with the elongated ears and snout of a Hyena, and a wonderful golden honey colored surface patina. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 20 x 8 inches a

A Carved wooden mask in zoomorphic form of a Hyena with well handled and worn surface patina suggesting some field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7.5 inches ( 14.5 inches on

This is a very fine old carved wooden mask with incised linear designs,and an overall zoomorphic form representing the Hyena. Note the well handled surface patina and signs of wear and use. This mask

A very fine and large carved wooden mask in the form of a Hyena. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 24 x 8 inches. * A durable metal display stand can be included for an additio

A Carved wooden mask in stylized form of an antelope with anthropomorphic features, incised symbols and obvious age and wear. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 17 x 6.5 inches. A durable