Field used Old Bamana Antelope Marionette Puppet Mask

A carved wooden marionette/ mask of a Antelope with long arched back spiral horns, and long snout with articulated lower jaw. The mask was painted yellow with black and red accents , and the remains o

Very Old Tall carved wooden mask with archaic style face and antelope horns with ancestor figure. This mask does appear to be an old field used example. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa The

This is a rather charming old and field used wooden mask , worn in the Gelede spectacle , Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. What is most fascinating is the small figure atop the mask can be moved to si

A well weathered and worn Baule / Guro mask in the form of an antelope, with a tall stylized Horn / head crest and the interior still features a mouth bit and textile ties for the dancer. Baule / Guro

A very old and interesting carved wooden mask used in the Sogo Bo Dance performances along side of puppets and marionette masks. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 6.5 inches. A meta

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 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

An African Mali Bamana tribe colorfully painted antelope head having a small male figure puppet affixed to the head between the antlers. The antelope features a white, yellow, white, blue repeating co

A rare field used old Ibibio Ekpo society mask, with articulated jaw. The mask shows extensive use and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 12 inches. Purchased prior to 1975,

This is a very large and impressive carved wooden mask with tall painted arching horns and brass embellishments. The mask represents "Daje" or a wild antelope which has been painted and adorned with g

This is a very large and impressive carved wooden mask with attached marionette figure and retractable jaw. The tall spiral horns of the "Daje" or antelope painted black and red , the figure adorned w

This is an old and genuine Door lock from the Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. The Bamana and their neighbors the Dogon create such elaborate doorlocks to protect from entry on their homes and the

This is a very fine old and field used carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, accented with kaolin clay pigment, raised facial scars and elaborate coiffure. The mask is a classic \"Gba gba\"

A Beautiful old field used dance mask with elaborate painted designs and embellished with shells beads and textiles. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask is known as "Ngaady a Mwaash" t

A very large and intricate field used carved wooden Fish mask / marionette that was carried in parades and festivals known as the Sogo Ba masquerade. Masks such as these were used during performance o

A very well used old field worn ceremonial mask with bold carving style, painted features and signs of use over many years, well weathered and eroded, what remains is stable. Ibibio peoples, Cross Riv

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

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

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

Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, mid 20th c.. A very fine old Maani puppet from the Sogow masquerade. Carved wood, beads. On stand. Provenance: Material Culture, June 12, 2016, Lot 618. Si

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Mali, Segou region, Bamana / Marka (Warka) people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A spectacular antelope mask carved from wood then covered with copper-iron alloy shee

This is a very rare old and field used dance mask with aggressive open mouth and well handled and worn edges suggesting years of field use. Kumu peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask was published in the S

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 well handled and field used wooden mask with an old metal bowl on the top of the mask, presumably to carry offerings of Fruit and other objects during festivals and parades. The mask is painted blac