Old Ibibio Hell Dwelling Spirit Mask

A well worn, field used wooden mask representing a hell dwelling spirit or Idiok. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additio

Archaic carved wood and painted ceremonial mask, known locally as an "Idiok" mask representing a "Hell Dwelling Spirit". The mask shows generations of wear and field use. Ibibio peoples, Cross River R

A Large and rare old wooden helmet mask of a aggressive "Hell dwelling spirit" with a wild open mouth and several spiral horns, remnants of old paint and obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria,

A rare old wooden face mask of a Skull like face, known as "Hell dwelling spirit" with obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 8 x 5.5 inches ( on stand 11.75 inches t

A rare old wooden face mask of a Skull like face, known as "Hell dwelling spirit" with obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 12.75 x 8 inches. A durable display stan

Carved wood with deep, well handled surface patina, age and weathering, signs of ceremonial use. Ibibio idiok masks represent destructive spirits or the spirits of ancestors who violated tradition dur

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

African Art: Old Ibibio Mask from Nigeria. Expressive features and wonderful pigmentation. Signs of age and use. Natural fiber still attached.15x12"

A Carved wooden mask with deformed and grotesque facial features, a carved serpent and vessel and undeniable field use and wear. Ibibio peoples or perhaps related ethnic group, Benue region, Nigeria,

Carved wood with encrusted and painted black surface, well handled edges and worn interior all suggest ceremonial use. Note the twisted vegetable twine mouth bit. The mask measures 8 x 5.5 inches.Prov

A very old and well handled wooden ceremonial dance mask with some raised scar designs and overall classic form, very well handled and weathered example. The mask measures 9.75 x 6.5 inches, and 14.5

Old Alutiiq Eskimo Spirit Mask Painted Wood 12''x6''x4.5''. Polychrome painted mask with applied seal skin edges. Overall excellent condition. Mid 20th century. Mounted on verso with metal bracket for

A Carved wooden dance mask embellished with kaolin clay pigments and black and white paints. The white masks known as Okuyi of the Mukudj male initiation society embody the spirit of a protective youn

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 Rare Old Tchokwe mask known as "Makishi" which represents " chisaluke " an ancestral male spirit which is danced during the " mukanda ", which is the male initiation ceremony. Made from resin, clay

A West African Nigerian Benin mask made of hand painted wood and representing the head of a leopard. Most of the mask is painted in black with white dots and has a smiling toothy mouth. The central pa

A very rare old example of a "Water Spirit Mask" with kaolin clay and natural pigments on small archaic carved wooden mask. Ijo / Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 1

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with textile regalia, raised scars and a thick kaolin clay painted surface. Ibo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 15 x 9 x 8 inches. A metal display stand c

A very rare old carved wooden post with spirit or mask face on top and painted with a red mineral pigment. Salampasu peoples, Congo, Africa. The post measures 21 inches tall. Provenance: Field collect

Corn Husk Spirit Mask 12" x 12" Rare Early Circa 1850, Seneca Iroquois, Corn Husk Spirit Mask

A rare and well weathered old carved wooden mask from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Note the 6 open eyes and well handled and aged surface suggesting generations of field use. The mask mea

A very finely carved wooden mask with zoomorphic features, well weathered surface and reddish mineral pigments still evident. According the the website IMO DARA , All spirit masks are described as ge

A very finely carved wooden dance crest or headdress from the Ibibio or related ethnic group, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The head dress features 3 separately carved mask like faces and a ser

A fantastic carved wooden mask with a highly exaggerated effigy of a screaming spirit above a serene face and surrounded by a snake. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 18 x 8 inches. A