Hand Carved Wooden Mask Angola, Africa 1930s

A carved wooden mask from the Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. Carved wood, with reddish brown mineral pigment patina, traditional facial features and rich tattoos corresponding to the prevailing ideal

From the Gere or Wobe peoples of the Ivory Coast/ Liberia, West Africa. Hand-carved wooden mask with large open eyes, and many carved spikes and organic material as adornment. Dimensions: L: 16 1/4 in

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Masks of this type are known as "Ngil" and are worn for various dances and festivals and decorate the villages of the Fa

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are known as agbogho mmwo, typically a hollowed helmet-like form, the stylized facial features and

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Tetela Peoples, Congo , Africa. Masks of this type are associated with the Songye Kifwebe masks, note the linear designs and 3/4 helmet form.The surface

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Punu Peoples, Gabon , Africa. Masks of this type are were worn by virtuosic male performers of a stilt dance called "mukudj," which involved towering im

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A hollowed helmet-like form, with stylized facial features and surmounted by a complex openwork coiffure comprised of

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Tetela Peoples, Congo , Africa. Masks of this type are associated with the Songye Kifwebe masks, note the linear designs and 3/4 helmet form.The surf

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are worn during the Okoroshi festivals.Okoroshi is a six week ceremonial season during which water

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "N'tomo" , which were used during agricultural festivals. It is relatively small and

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "N'tomo" , which were used during agricultural festivals. It is relatively small and

This is an antique carved wooden mask Found amongst the Chokwe of Angola, West Africa. Chihongo Masks, sometimes called Cihongo, meaning spirit of wealth are used to symbolize wealth and power. The ma

This is a vintage hand carved wooden "Epa" mask from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A hollowed helmet-like form, with stylized facial features and surmounted by a complex coiffure comprised of a

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Luba Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are were used during Kifwebe society ceremonial festivals. The mask was decorated with linear des

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Biombo Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are known as "Tshimwana" which were used during Initiation festivals. The mask was decorated wi

Carved wooden mask with large accented brow and prominent cheeks. Such masks were worn by young men as part of initiation into adulthood. From The Mbundu, Angola, Africa.

A Vintage Carved wooden mask with raised scar patterns and a well handled surface. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 7 x 8 inches.

This is 6&1/2 inches long. It is from Africa. Comes with the custom stand & a Caddo Trading Company Museum Card. KEY WORDS: NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACT ARTIFACTS ARROWHEAD ARROWHEADS MISSISSIPPIAN

A skillfully hand carved wooden mask with classic facial features and elaborate comb like coiffure. Baule people, Ivory Coast, Africa. Provenance: Sothebys New York, lot 625. Comes with a metal and wo

This is a very old and impressive wooden mask from the Toma peoples of Guinea, Sierra leone and even into Liberia, West Africa. Carved wooden mask with hand hammered metal work designs and three large

A very finely carved wooden mask with reddish organic pigments and adorned with woven grass headdress and embellished with beads. Chokwe Peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 8 inches ( 16 i

West Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask depicting a firespitter (also known as the "funeral head mask" or "Kponyugo") depicting an abstract zoomo

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The tear-d

A finely carved wooden mask with elaborate coiffure of woven grass and embellished with raised tribal scar motifs , woven netting and old glass beads. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures