West African bas-relief dance crest

West African bas-relief dance crest, likely Cote d'Ivoire or Mali, the rectangular form having more than 30 zoomorphic, human, and mask elements, rising on an antelope form support resting on a custom

A dance crest with animal ears. West Africa. 20th century. 14"l x 7"w x 6"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: Simpson Inventory #6809, purchase

West African Chi-Wara dance crest, depicting a vertical antelope head, from the Segou area, Mali, Bamana people, signs of age and use, 25"h

A carved wooden ceremonial dance crest with painted and incised designs, stylized ancestor face and well handled surface. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Dance cap or crest measures 8.25

A group of three ethnographic masks. ++ Skin covered dance crest. Nigeria , Ejagham style. ++ West African style face mask. ++ Polychrome folk art mask. Bali/Java . Provenance: Estate of Claude”Nyab

A very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2

A Very rare and finely crafted Janus form dance crest featuring two ancestor faces covered in animal skin. Ekoi peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, West Africa. The head measures 8.75 inches tall (

A carved wooden ancestor head, perhaps used as part of a Dance crest, accented with kaolin clay pigment and carved details. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The Head has been professionally mounte

This is a carved wooden helmet mask from the Mossi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask features wonderful geometric designs and a tall central crest running down the entire length of the mask. The

Carved wooden mask with tall central crest and abstract facial features, Carved geometric designs accented with red,white and black kaolin clay pigment. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Measure

A carved wooden dance mask in the form of a Rooster with highly stylized form, central crest and eyes accented with linear designs. Nuna or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask me

A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, heavy kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a

A dance crest (bird) Guinea, Baga. 20th century. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated in the descri

Benin People, Dahomey Kingdom, furniture plaque, circa 1830-1850, depicting Four Warriors, two on horseback with one attendant or prisoner, flanked by banner and snake, mud encrusted wood, 16 1/2" x 2

A very rare carved wooden miniature mask that was worn as a dance crest. The mask or bust like form is solid wood and has a classic stylized coiffure and serene facial features. The dance crest measur

Dance sticks with raffia, animal hair, all have carved faces and show honest wear the longest measures approx. 16" then 11" and 6" Provenance: Important Montecito, California African Estate Collection

A group of 5 West African dance staffs. c.20th century. 53". Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

African Dogon Door, West Africa, relief carved wood featuring figures, cones and geometric patterns, 18" x 23". CONDITION: Good, used.

Antique African Budja Dance Crest, DRC. Carved wood and plant fiber. Stand not included. Size: 24'' x 14'' x 8'' (61 x 36 x 20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

A west African marka carved wooden dance mask with applied metal-copper sheeting, mali. Africa. 12"Hx 3.5"W (320127) Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advan

An Unusual Mende Style Dance Crest, with sweet naturalistic bust atop long ringed neck, the 'body' of the crest with geometric, designs around; on steel stand, height: 24 1/4". Provenance: Irv Fischer

A group of Six West and Central African Style Dance Rattles. Wood, gourds, and feathers. Mid 20th century. Smallest: 2" x 10 1/4". Largest: 2" x 14 3/8". Provenance: Ex Ed Cutler. Field collected in t

Mali Dogon style bas-relief carved door, having approximately 20 carved figurines, 32.5"h x 21.5"w x 2"d

Wood carved, Ebony painted, dance mask measures 16.5" x 8.5" x 3"