Sold2021Yaka Mkunda Initiation Mask Ex Rev. Lawson Mooney 1965A Fascinating old carved wood and plant fiber dance mask from the Kukunda Initiation rites of the Yaka peoples. The mask was created with a wooden face, painted white and orange and decorated with a hSee Sold Price
Sold2020Old Yaka Ndeemba Initiation Mask Ex Mooney 1965A Carved and painted wooden mask with exagerated facial features and bright blue paints, attached textile headdress and large raffia grass coiffure. The Words "Ka Ka Ka Lome" are painted on the headdrSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Old Nkaanu Initiation Panel with Antelope & FelineThis is a very finely carved wooden panel from the Yaka /Nkaanu peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Appears to be a clan Initiation panel - Provenance: Ex. Rev Lawson Mooney, Former director CatholiSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Kumu African mask, Ex Rev. Lawson Mooney 1960sA rare and finely carved wooden mask with painted spot designs and classic facial features. Kumu peoples, Congo, Africa. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $35.00 Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Teke Kidumu Mask collected 1965 Ex Rev. MooneyThis is a rare Teke or Tsaye "kidumu" disc shaped mask with incised designs and various mineral pigments, well handled surface edges back of mask. This mask was Field collected around 1965 by Rev. LawSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Old Kumu Mask Ex Mooney Prior to 1975A rare carved wooden Kumu mask. Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC , central Africa. Provenance:- Field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney in Congo, thence to Dr. Ken Adelman, Former director of USAID Zaire, prioSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Zimba Maternity fetish Ex Lawson Mooney 1965A very rare carved wooden initiation Idol or Maternity fetish with a primitive carved female holding a child. Zimba peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 18 x 6 inches. provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Nkanu Helmet Mask Field collected 1965 /DocumentsThis is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965, with a written authentication frSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Nkanu African Mask collected 1965This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965. A metal display stand can be incSee Sold Price
Sold2019Yaka Peoples, initiation mask, ex-museumYaka 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 benefiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire characterRare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character ex col: Leo Marechal, Michel Mouvet - Sizes: H: 730 mm L: 350 mm - Weight (K): 1,1kg - Condition: After verification - good condition - no restoSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Yaka Mask, "ndeemba"Yaka Maske, "ndeemba" Yaka, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Raphia, Rohrgestell, Textil. H 70 cm. Provenienz: - Lawson Mooney (1922-1998), Boston. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. Die Symbolik dSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Pere Avian mask collected prior to 1972Extremely rare Pere carved wooden dance mask in avian form with mineral pigment. This old mask measures 11 x 7.75 inches and was field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney (director of Catholic Aid agencieSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Songye Shrine Panel Field Collected 1955 Ex Rev MooneyA carved wooden wall panel featuring a Kifwebe society mask face and stylized form, heavy earthen pigments throughout. Please note the anthropomorphic figure carved on the back, also an area of erosioSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Yaka Mask, "ndeemba"Maske, "ndeemba" Yaka, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Raphia, Rohrgestell, Textil. H 64 cm. Provenienz: - Lawson Mooney (1922-1998), Boston. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. CHF 800 / 1 200 EUR 688 / 1See Sold Price
Sold2023African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRCAfrican Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC. Stand not included. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber, feathers. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 45'' x 12'' x 12''See Sold Price
Sold2022Initiation YAKA Mask Congo Rdc Bayaka African Tribal Art TRIBALART BE 1180CONGO DRC YAKA Mask CHARACTERISTICS : TYPE OF OBJECT : Mask ETHNICAL GROUP : Yaka - Bayaka COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : DRC Congo (ex Zaïre ex Belgian Congo) MATERIAL : Wood. Textile Vegetal fibers DIMENSSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Old Kuba sculpture field collected in 1968This is a very rare old Kuba initiation figure , with an incredibly deep well handled surface patina and plenty of signs of age and field use. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney, Ex DirectorSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Fine Yaka Initiation Mask, African ArtA beautiful carved wood and textile mask with painted designs and overall elaborate style. The mask has a large and full raffia grass coiffure and measures 24 x 20 inches ( approximately ) Yaka peopleSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Red Makonde Lipico Initiation Mask Ex Simmons collectionA carved wooden helmet mask featuring a highly stylized face embellished with a red mineral pigment. makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask itself measures 10 x 7.5 inches. A metal display stanSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Yaka Initiation Mask Field Collected 1970'sA Fine Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 22 x 9 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40See Sold Price
Sold2019A Fascinating Yaka Initiation Mask with Musician on topA large carved wooden mask with tall superstructure of textiles and rattan, featuring the image of a drummer and dancer. The mask has the traditional curled nose and painted designs. Yaka peoples, ConSee Sold Price
Sold2017Yaka Initiation MaskAfrican Yaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo mixed media initiation mask; the face of carved wood and polychrome with canvas-like headdress and horns; exhibiting full raffia 'hair' and 'See Sold Price
Sold2019Makonde Lipiko Initiation mask Ex Allan Stone, SimpsonA carved wooden mask in a highly stylized form, adorned with red mineral pigment and human hair. The mask still retains an original textile costume fragment. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The masSee Sold Price
May 22PiasaPunu mask Gabon Wood and pigments Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex€200
May 22PiasaExceptional Bobo mask Burkina Faso Caste of the forgerons Wood XIXth century H : 81 cm Very€18,000
May 22PiasaBété mask Côte d'Ivoire Wood and metal XIXth century Provenance : Ex Philippe€1,500
May 22PiasaPunu mask Gabon Wood and pigments Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot, Ex€200
May 22PiasaAntelope mask Bobo, Burkina Faso Wood Late 19th century HT: 64 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe Guimiot€500
May 22PiasaLarge Guéré mask - Wobé Ivory Coast Wood, metal and fibre Late 19th century H: 39 cm€700
May 22PiasaLarge Baoulé altar buffalo mask Côte d'Ivoire Wood and sacrificial patina, Early 19th€1,000