Mid 20th C. Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask

Mid 20th C. Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask. D.R.Congo, Central Africa. Wood, textile with fiber and organic pigments. Size: 23 x 18 in. In very fine condition, showing appropriate signs of use and wear;

CONGOLESE YAKA PEOPLE CEREMONIAL MASK, Mid 20th century. Hand-made mask used in ceremonies to celebrate the initiation of young boys into adulthood. Initiation "mukhanda" are organized by secret socie

Yaka Peoples, initiation mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Zaire, Africa, dark stained carved wood with pigment, raffia grass fringe, 10"h x 7"l x 6"w (excluding fringe) Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefi

Yaka Peoples, (2) initiation masks, 20th c., DR Congo, each made of carved and polychrome painted wood, raffia, textile, etc., approx. 30"h x 14"w x 11.5"d (larger), 22"h x 12"w x 10"d (smaller)

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A Tsogo carved wooden mask, Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Woo

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A Tsogo carved wooden mask, Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Woo

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden initiation mask of highly stylized form that is surmounted by a charming quadruped creature. The f

Mid 20th c Bamum People (Cameroon ) Bird/Spirit helmet Mask, With Lizards wood and polychrome 19 x 10 x 7"

Mid 20th c Bobo People (Burkino Faso) Antelope dance mask- Carved wood and polychrome with grass/raffia shroud. 8 x 33"

A Karumba "Adone" painted wood antelope headdress/maskMid-20th century; Karumba Peoples, Burkina Faso, AfricaPaper label affixed to the Lucite stand: Acquired on 7/15/81 from Museum of Afric

COTE D'IVOIRE SPIDER WAR NYABWA BETE PEOPLES MASK, Early-to-mid 20th century. Hand-made by the Bete ethnic group, wooden carved mask distinguished by its frontal horns and a hand protruding from its n

Hand carved wooden Lipiko helmet mask, Makonde peoples, Tanzania, mid 20th century, the male figure having a full head of human hair and facial scarification, 10"h x 7,25"w x 11.5"d. Note: Sale does n

AFRICAN CONGO YAKA NDEEMBA MASK African Congo Yaka people Ndeemba mask, 20th century. Decorated with raffia mane and painted fabric headdress. Size: 23" (including mane)

AFRICAN CONGO YAKA NDEEMBA MASK African Congo Yaka people Ndeemba mask, 20th century. Decorated with raffia mane and painted fabric headdress. Size: Approximately 28"

A wooden initiation face mask, DRC, Yaka. 20th century. 14 1/2" x 7". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. "Among the Nkanu, the initiation of young men to ma

A Bamum "Tu-Ngunga" carved wood helmet maskEarly/mid-20th century; Bamum Peoples, Grassfields, Cameroon, East AfricaAppears unmarkedThe large carved wood helmet mask with a toothy grimace, p

Mozambique, mid 20thC, helmet mask used in initiation dance Mapico, carved light wood, painted black, natural hair. Usage traces minor wear. Provenance: Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany Vera und Wolfga

Cenrtal African Yaka Kholuka Mask, Congo, Early-Mid 20th C. Size: 26'' x 10'' x 11'' (66 x 25 x 28 cm) (On stand). Provenance: Private collection France; Mr. Charles Leclerc, Belgium.

A Yoruba "Apa Ifa" diviner's beaded leather and cloth bagEarly/mid-20th Century, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, AfricaThe shadowbox-framed bag with three beaded mask motifs, two red and one yellow

SANDE SOCIETY FEMALE HELMET MASK VAI PEOPLES SIERRA LEONE, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated Sande Society female helmet mask from Sierra leone. The helmet as an elaborated carved coiffure in 3 pie

CONGOLESE HUNDE PEOPLES WOODEN FACE MASK , Early-to-mid 20th century. Patinated face mask from the Hunde / Bantu people (Bahunde, Kobi, Rukobi) aof the Kivu region in the Democratic Republic of the Co

African Tribal Art: Baga People, Guinea: Tall mask in the form of a woman. Carved wood, mid 20th century. Designed to be held aloft by two lower handles, this mask has finely carved facial features, c