Fascinating old Makonde Lipico African mask

Carved wooden mask with ornate raised tribal scars or tattoos designs. Rattan border around base of mask. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6.5 inches. A display stand can be i

This is a very finely carved old wooden "lipiko" helmet mask from the Makonde peoples of Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. A elegant example with raised tribal scars and overall stylized features. A dura

A finely carved wooden helmet style mask with realistic facial features and overall well handled surface patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania and Mozambique, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Stewart Warkow coll

A Tall carved wooden mask with painted designs and a traditional monkey finial on top. The mask shows extensive handling and wear. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.Ex. McConnell collection CA and VA,USA :

A very fine and rare painted red mask with highly exaggerated facial features. Chewa peoples Malawi, Africa. This mask shows great age and field use. Provenance: Dr Michael W. Conner, Ill, USA ( Possi

carved wooden helmet style mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Remnants of paint remain on this aggressive looking mask. Known locally as "Lipico" masks, they are worn by young men as t

A carved wooden helmet style mask with elaborate carved design and realistic form. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an addi

This is a very old and well used Tiv peoples mask, Possibly part of the Kwagh-Fir festivities or perhaps a personal shrine or home mask, from Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and well handled m

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 carved wooden face mask with archaic facial features and a reddish orange mineral pigment. The mask shows signs of field use and wear. makonde or Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. This mask will inc

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

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 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 fine Old "Lipiko" mask or "Muti Wa Lipiko " translated as the head of Lipiko, which was typically worn during initiation rituals. This old example has a well carved face suggesting a type of po

A Carved wooden helmet mask with yellow mineral pigments and embellished with human hair tufts and a soft well handled surface The mask resonates a serene spiritual quality. The mask has old tribal re

A carved wooden helmet mask featuring a highly stylized face embellished with a red mineral pigment. makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask itself measures 10 x 7.5 inches. A metal display stan

An old carved wooden face mask adorned with facial scars, a large lip plug and human hair. Makonde peoples, Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can be

A Carved wooden helmet mask with yellow mineral pigments and embellished with human hair tufts and a soft well handled surface The mask resonates a serene spiritual quality. The mask has old tribal re

A wonderfully stylized carved wooden ceremonial mask with well weathered and well handled surface. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 9 inches, 18 inches tall on professional

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with inserted Human hair pigs and a energetic facial style. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10.5 inches tall x 8.5 inches wide. A metal display s

Carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, incised tribal "scars" and large rounded ears. The style of this mask is a bit unusual for Chokwe, though is clearly a fascinating and well handled /

A Fascinating old carved wood and plant fiber dance mask from the Kukunda Initiation rites of the Yaka peoples. The mask was created with a wooden face, painted white and orange and decorated with a h

A finely carved wooden helmet mask with reddish mineral pigment accent and a small section of human hair. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 6 inches. A durable metal display