Important Ituri Mask Ex Mark Felix

A very fine and highly stylized "Mfondo" mask created by a Lawalwa or Lwalu artist. Such masks were produced masks with facial representations that are composed of purely geometric elements, sharply a

A carved wooden maskette with incised linear designs and accented with kaolin clay pigments, and has a well handled smooth surface patina. Lega peoples, Bwami Society, DRC. Congo, Africa. The mask mea

This is a very fine variant of the Mbunda-style Sachihongo masks are characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent brow ridge and cheeks. This mask was part of

A Carved wooden mask with bold facial treatment and overall dramatic form. The mask with swept back horns , large square ears, stylized beard and decorated with incised geometric designs painted black

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with painted designs and classic form, Ituri River basin region, Pygmy peoples. Utilized in a context of boy’s initiation, there are precious few original exampl

A rare carved wood and painted ceremonial mask worn by young boys during initiation rituals. They embody ancestral or spirit figures in human form. They serve as instructors and guardians to the initi

This is a woven mask of rattan Fibers and natural pigments from the Middle Sepik River and Blackwater region' Such masks hung in the communal Tambaran' house and often embody a female ancestor whose e

A very fine old carved wooden mask from the Bamun peoples, Cameroon, West Africa. With a wonderful stylized face and coiffure as well as a wonderful layered surface suggesting many years or ceremonial

A carved wooden dance mask in a highly stylized zoomorphic form, encrusted surface and signs of field use and wear. Known locally as a "Karikpo" or antelope and are worn at important ceremonies like t

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

A Finely carved wooden mask with heavy black pigment and signs of use and wear. Okoroshi masks are used in ceremonies to honor the water-spirit Owu, an important figure in Igbo spiritual life. Okorosh

A Carved wooden mask carved with aggressive facial features and painted with linear designs and accented with a raffia grass collar. Ndaaka Mask, Ituri region, DR Congo. Excellent example. Ex. Charles

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

A Classic Forged metal Axe with copper sheet covered handle, a symbol of royalty and prestige among the Songye peoples. The Axe features two small mask emblems, perhaps referencing the Kifwebe society

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal develop

Powerful Kumu mask from the Ituri rainforest of D.R. Congo. Kumu masks are among the most important objects in their culture. They are used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who call upon the primord

To include "Ituri: The Distribution of Polychrome Masks in Northeast Zaire" by Marc L. Felix, "Isn't S/He A Doll?: Play and Ritual in African Sculpture" by Elisabeth L. Cameron, "Bamana: The Art of Ex

Bini Ndaaki Painted Wood and Reed Mask, Nigeria Marked with a white painted inventory number ' FX91139'. 18 x 5 1/4 x 3 in. overall. Height of mask 13 1/4 in. Note: Illustrated in Marc Leo Felix, Itur

An Indonesian opera mask of a fanged, long nose character with Yogya Palace mark. 11" H x 7-1/4" w x 8" D Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

Janiform elephant funerary figure of the type used to mark the graves of chiefs, warriors, great hunters, and other important personages. Dakakari people, Nigeria. Losses, repairs. Approx 34" H, with

The compressed body of rectangular section with an everted rim, supported on four tall edged legs, flanked by a pair of beast mask handles, the base inscribed with a seal mark. 4.7inch H, 6.3inch L, 3

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze mask mount with fleshy face and wavy hair, pierced twice for attachment. 15.5 grams, 22mm (1"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art m

Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone mask from Mexico, M26 type with Olmecoid features, Guerrero, Mexico, 900-400 BCE. Dark green black serpentine. 7-7/8"H, Root marks on the surface attesting to its age. Ex B