Rare Tabwa African Mask, African Art

A carved wooden mas with raised facial scarification and a wonderful facial expression. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures 16 x 10 inches.

A lovely antique Wooden mask from the Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa. A very finely carved example of a face mask. Very little is known about the various types of masks used by the Tabwa and their funct

Description en français ci-dessous - French description below CONGO RDC TABWA ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK The Tabwa are a people living in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in Zambia, on the

Carved wooden mask reportedly from the Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa With a strong archaic face and signs of some age and handling.

A very rare example from the Tabwa. A carved wooden helmet style mask with raised linear designs and coiffure, carved tribal tattoo motifs, basketry attachments , possibly left over from a costume or

This is a Vintage wooden mask from the Kumu tribe of the Congo, central Africa. Such masks are not common in literature as they were only collected in the last half of the 20th century, there is only

Carved wooden mask with highly stylized form and a kaolin clay pigment, signs of handling wear and field use. Zimba ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Shipping weig

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood, with a well handled patina, stylized facial features with rich tattoos and painted designs correspond

A carved wooden mask with ornate raised tribal scarification or designs and a wonderful facial expression. Obvious age and wear. Lulua peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 11 inches.

A carved wooden mask with incised tribal designs, bold open geometric eyes and a very well weathered surface.The mask has a long beak and is avian form and measures 18.5 x 7 inches.This mask will hang

This is a wonderful older wooden dance mask from the Yaka peoples of The DRC / Congo, central Africa.Carved wood with a well handled and weathered patina. An unusual example that appears to have field

A Carved wooden face mask with stylized face, classic upturned nose and some geometric designs painted on with organic pigments. The mask shows actual field use and wear and is an antique example. Yak

A very rare and stunning Dogon crocodile mask is known as “Waka Kakada”. A large carved wooden helmet mask with heavy kaolin clay and mineral pigments and a stylized crest with open mouth. The mas

A very rare old wooden mask from the Lwalwa peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wood with sharp angular features, and the wood is dyed with the red sap of the Mukala fruit.The Lwalwa live in southern

A very rare and unusual carved wooden mask from the Azande peoples of the Congo, central Africa. This is not a typical mask , as the Azande are not known for their masks. The mask is somewhat flat and

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

TABWA PEOPLE BUFFALO MASK African Art Very beautiful decorative zoomorphic mask Congo DRC 20 x 8.5 x 7 inches (51 x 21.5 x 18cm) ! The base is not included! Reserve: $200.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-r

A Carved wooden dance mask with apparent field use and wear, painted linear designs and signs of handling and wear. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 17 x 11 inches. A durable mask di

Tall carved wooden mask with highly stylized facial features and geometric forms, surmounted by a tall blade like finial. From The Afikpo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Mounted to custom display stand.

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Bwa, Bobo or Gurunsi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden male form with a long serpent decorating the top of the mask, with a classic Bwa

This is a very old and well used Igala peoples festival mask or headdress, Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and field used mask features traditional ceremonial scars and a diminutive face, with

A very rare and interesting carved wooden mask with incised tribal designs and a raffia grass collar. The mask shows handling and wear. Pygmy peoples, Ituri Forest, Congo, Africa. The mask itself meas

A carved wooden face mask with archaic facial features and a reddish orange mineral pigment. The mask shows signs of field use and wear. makonde or Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. This mask will inc

A Lovely vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Galoa peoples, Gabon, Africa. Traditionally "okukwe" masks are made for use during ceremonial rites of passage of the Galoa peoples, such as births, in