Old Field Used Baule Zoomorphic Mask

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

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\"

This is a very fine old and field used carved wooden mask with precise incised linear designs, raised facial scars and elaborate coiffure. Note the well handled surface patina and signs of wear and us

This is a very old and field used tribal drum with raised designs, carved wooden pegs with mask faces and obvious age and use over many years. The Drum measures 22 x 16 inches ( the drum head is 11 in

A well used and worn old sun shaped disc mask with carved facial features in the classical style and painted white. The mask shows extensive wear and field use. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The

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

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

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

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

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Luba ( or possibly Songye) peoples, DRC /Congo, Africa. This mask originates from the central heart of Tribal Africa. Their western neighbours

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Pende peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A Rare "Mbuyu" mask with with wonderfully exaggerated facial features, skillfully woven grass headd

Old and field used carved wooden mask from the Senufo peoples of Mali and Cote de Ivorie, West Africa. Throughout the twentieth century, members of poro, a Senufo initiation association, wore small, f

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "elu" , which means "spirit." It is relatively small and probably would h

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

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Dan peoples, Cote ,West Africa. This mask originates from the central Ivory Coast and is an original "Passport" maskette, a smaller hand held

This is a very old and field used wooden ceremonial mask, with a most unusual embellished top, featuring what appears to be the creation story involving Nommo, The deity who came to visit the Dogon in

This is an old field used Kran or We peoples mask, Ivory Coast, west Africa. Ex. Albert Gordon, Tribal Arts Gallery, NYC. 1983; Ex. G. Ehrlich, NY. A Metal display stand can be included for an additio

A Very rare old and field used carved wooden helmet style mask with tall horns and indigo blue pigment added as decoration. Bobo or possibly Bolo peoples, Burkina Faso / Mali Border, West Africa. Prov

A Very rare old and field used carved wooden helmet style mask with tall horns and indigo blue pigment added as decoration. Bobo or possibly Bolo peoples, Burkina Faso / Mali Border, West Africa. Prov

A striking old and field used Tiv Kwagh Hir festival mask with bulging eyes, toothy grimace, attached animal hair and several areas of tribal repairs and adornment. Tiv peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The m

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,

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