Archaic Makua African Mask

A Very old field used ceremonial carved wooden mask, painted red, with semi-realistic facial features and an undeniable spiritual quality. Makua peoples, Southern Border of Mozambique and Northern Tan

A very rare and archaic carved wooden mask with bold mineral pigments and overall simplistic form , with a well handled patina suggesting field use. Shi or Kwame peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A

A very fine older carved wooden mask with a wonderful stylized and exaggerated form, featuring large wide ears that may mimic an animals ability to hear extraordinarily well. The mask has been painted

A rare Old Makua female mask with well handled and worn surface and lip plugs as well as ear adornment. Makua peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. McConnell Collection, Va, USA ; Ex Leonard Ka

A very primitive carved wooden helmet with obvious wear and field use, with a powerful archaic presence. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 12 inches. A metal display stand can a

A carved wooden "dege" or Monkey mask with incised tribal designs, bold open geometric eyes, and a very well weathered surface.The mask measures 14 x 7 inches.This mask will hang nicely on the wall an

A truly ancient carved wooden dance mask with stylized facial features, inset metal tacks and undeniable weathered and ages surface, suggesting generations of field use, perhaps on perhaps was used on

A very weathered and eroded old Bakongo peoples mask, with classic form and style, though now worn smooth by exposure to the elements over many years. The mask measures. and will include a custom disp

A very primitive and powerful carved wooden mask with encrusted surface, simple open eye holes on weathered and worn mask face, adorned with round patch of animal hide. Toma peoples, Guinea, West Afri

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with incised and raised scar designs, diminutive ears, open work eyes and mouth and a well handled surface patina. Ngbaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask

A Carved wooden mask with stylized facial features and weathered surface. The mask measures 8 x 6.25 inches ( 12 inches on professional custom display stand which is included.) Makua peoples, Tanzania

A carved wooden mask with remnants of red textile throughout suggesting it served as a Zakpai mask used in traditional festival races. The mask has heavy erosion on top and metal work around the eyes,

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 mask with incised spotted designs and kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

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

**Originally Listed At $500** South Africa, Tanzania or Mozambique, Makua peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful ceremonial mask hand-carved from wood with simple and naturalistic fea

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 face mask with dramatic and energetic expression and archaic aesthetic. Kumu peoples, DRC Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7 inches. Kumu mask - Fine older piece. Nsembu society m

A carved wooden elongated mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and simplistic archaic facial features. Very rare Shi or Kwame peoples mask - Maniema province, DR Congo - Belgian private collection; Ex.

A carved wooden elongated mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and simplistic archaic facial features. Very rare Shi or Kwame peoples mask - Maniema province, DR Congo - Belgian private collection; Ex.

A carved wooden elongated mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and simplistic archaic facial features. Very rare Shi or Kwame peoples mask - Maniema province, DR Congo - Belgian private collection; Ex.

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 rare archaic example of a mask with deep well handled and worn surface, classic raised facial scar designs, zig zag coiffure and kaolin clay pigments. Idoma peoples, Cross River, Nigeria, West

A very nice old carved wooden mask from the Malinke of Mali, West Africa. The Wood is very hard and very dry, suggesting age and wear over the years. The mask has a archaic form and very light incised