Ekoi Skin Covered janus form "Devil" mask African Art

A haunting carved wooden mask in janud form with antelope horns and real human hair attached to animal hide stretched tightly over the mask faces. Ekoi peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. Th

Old carved wooden dance creest in the form of a human head with four tall stylized horn like finials. The mask is carved wood, covered with animal skin, and shows actual field use and wear, and is not

A finely carved wooden face covered in animal hide/skin, with an elaborate carved wooden coiffure and central horn or crest. The mask is mounted on a basketry cap and was traditionally worn in festiva

A very elaborate contemporary example of the Ekoi or Ejagham peoples Tribal arts. This is a carved wooden headdress or dance crest with ornate spiral horns and wonderfully stylized face and form, all

This is a vintage to antique example of the Ekoi or Ejangham animal skin covered dance crest from Nigeria, Africa. janus faced headdress with basketry stem and 3 large twisted horns. Ex Steve Tobin Co

A Haunting carved wooden and basketry headdress in the form of an ancestor head that has been covered in animal skin. Ekoi or Ejangham peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa.

A Very rare and finely crafted Janus form dance crest featuring two ancestor faces covered in animal skin. Ekoi peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, West Africa. The head measures 8.75 inches tall (

A carved wooden headdress with animal skin covered surface, carved wooden "dreads" and woven basketry base for mounting to costume. Ekoi or Ejangham peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa.The he

A haunting old carved wooden headdress that has raised areas of designs ( Body Modifications) and has been covered in skin, presumably antelope skin. The Headdress measures 11.25 x 6 inches and shows

This is an old and rare Dance crest or headdress from the Ekoi peoples of Nigeria, Africa. Carved from a light weight dry wood, with some age and handling. Note the carving is covered in skin. Measure

A finely carved wooden ladle in janus form with two mask faces and incised designs, accented with kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

A very rare old carved wooden helmet mask with janus mask faces and two protruding spirit faces from the forehead. The mask is completely covered in animal skin, stretched tightly over the mask form a

A very bold and striking old carved wooden mask covered in hand hammered brass sheets and with traditional stylized form. Marka / Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 16 x 7.5 inches. A met

This is a very rare old carved wooden mask covered in dark skin and decorated with raised scar like designs. Widekum or Ekoi peoples, Cameroon / Nigeria Border, Cross River, Africa. Plenty of evidence

A carved wooden mask in geometric form, with colorful painted designs and a most unusual janus / double face design. Eket peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 13 inches. * There is no disp

A Finely carved wooden mask in a round form with two janus ancestor faces and small avian (Bird) Finials and ornate designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,West Africa. The mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A

A group of three ethnographic masks. ++ Skin covered dance crest. Nigeria , Ejagham style. ++ West African style face mask. ++ Polychrome folk art mask. Bali/Java . Provenance: Estate of Claude”Nyab

Carved wooden mask with ornate hand hammered brass coverings, embellished with copper rings,an aluminum covered finial, textile and rope adornment. Marka peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 9.75

A carved wooden torso mask in female form, with eroded and well worn edges, suggesting some field use. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The Torso or body mask measures 24.5 inches long. A durable

A very rare and fascinating bronze sculpture of a male and female couple, shown back to back with arms outstretched, large spiral ears and archaic looking faces. The bronze is heavily pitted, though t

A Very impressive and tall headdress with twisted antelope style horns and a wonderful ancestor face accented with kaolin clay pigment, raised tribal scar designs and a long cylindrical neck. The head

A carved wooden mask with twin janus faces and a well handled surface patina. This mask is a form of the Mblo mask and , along with others , fall under the category of "kpan" masks typified by elabora

A Contemporary style of "fetish Mask" with two faces, painted in red and white kaolin clay as well as a crown of nails and fetish type receptacles on top. The mask measures 16 inches tall. * A Durable

A skin covered face mask. West African. 20th century. 12"h x 8 3/4"w x 6"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: The Ejagham people are best known