Fascinating Kongo Deformity mask, Illness mask

A very interesting older carved wooden mask from the Kongo peoples ( or related ethnic group ), DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Mask face has a twisted, illness face and is divided by a red pigment o

A Carved wooden mask with heavy white painted pigment and spilt coiffure, and featuring a disfigured face of a diseased person/ The mask shows plenty of handling and wear and appears to be a genuine f

A very well handled and field used "Mbangu" Illness or deformity mask with heavy carved linear facial treatment, attached movable lower jaw and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina sugge

This mask is an example of the idiok ekpo or ugly ghost style of mask. It shows the deformities suggestive of leprosy which are characteristic of this style of mask. Note the swollen face, the missing

This is an older carved wooden mask from the Pende peoples of the Congo, central Africa. A fascinating image of a twisted face, divided by black and white pigments, with attached woven grass headdress

A striking carved wooden ceremonial mask with some facial deformities, perhaps it could be considered an illness mask. The mask has attached textile bondles of magic ingredients, woven hair, beads and

A carved wooden ritual mask with heavy kaolin clay pigments and organic colors, showing handling and wear. Kongo Yombe peoples Deformity mask from the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. mid 20th century CE. A carved wooden illness mask with openwork eyes for the wearer, an upturned nose, full lips and a jutting chin. The

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

Carved wooden Dance mask featuring a Black and white divided face with stroke like illness , disfigured face. The mask represents a hunter who has been afflicted with withcraft and has fallen ill. The

A carved wooden mask with woven raffia grass headdress attached. The mask is divided into two contrasting sides painted Black and white. *Of Note the headdress appears to be of two different grassess

A Rare Old and field used example showing years of traditional use. The mask wood is old and dry. The mbangu mask is a representation of a highly regarded hunter who has been stricken with facial para

A Carved wooden dance mask with Kaolin clay pigments and featuring the face of a diseased or sick person, known as "Mbangu". The mask measures 8.75 x 6.25 inches. Pende Peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Af

A well weathered and worn mask with traditional open work eyes and a very unusual illness represented , a large goiter. According to research when such a mask was danced it was during entertainment at

This is a rare and Authentic late 19th or early 20th century Ibibio Illness mask from Nigeria, West Africa. Carved wood with undeniable age and use over generations. This mask represents a tribe membe

A carved wooden mask with a highly stylized facial treatment, resembling an Illness mask. The mask has been accented with kaolin clay pigments and embellished with bronze bells and animal hair attachm

PENDE Malade illness mask. Recognizable by the asymmetrical facial features. Crooked mouth and nose and one eye closed. Illness was the Pende often seen as a punishment imposed by the spirits of ances

Title: African disease or "Malade" mask - Pende - Congo Description: PENDE Malade mask African Malade illness mask. Recognizable by the asymmetrical facial features. Crooked mouth and nose and one eye

A highly stylized vintage wooden mask from the Bobo / Gurunsi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wood with a superb and refined carving style, featuring a Scorpion with long tail and fierce cl

A group of five Central African masks. 20th century. ++ BaKongo Zaire style mask. DRC. 10" x 7." ++ Kuba Lele Zaire style mask. DRC. ++ Kongo style mask. DRC. ++ Fang style mask. Gabon. ++ Fang style

A Tall carved burl wood Kygen mask painted black and red and with one painted eye and an overall exaggerated and deformed appearance with natural wood branches and well worn surface suggesting age and

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, ca. 20th century CE. A fascinating mask, formed from woven vegetal fiber and hand-painted with brilliant hues of red, yellow, white, and black to emphasi

This is a most unusual and rare find, a carved wooden mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, central Africa.A rare style of mask that features a disfigured and grotesque face. The wooden mask show

A Carved wooden mask with divided sides of the face, on one side showing a stroke victim or deformity. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11.25 x 9 inches. A durable metal display stand c