Kongo mask (Africa R.D.C.) 1st half 20th century - ex

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing "Earth Spirits" - among the most important masks of the Woyo re

A group of three thumb pianos with carved linear motifs. West Africa. 1st half 20th century. Largest: 8"l x 5 1/2"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog

Pre WWII Shetani Makonde Aliën Figure, Magic Devil Mozambique, Africa 1st half 20th century Wood 55 cm Museum piece, Seen by the Makonde people as evil-doers, or evil spirits related to the Shaitan,

Tibet, Bhutan or Nepal Ritual Ceremony Mask 1st half of 20th Century Wood Dimensions: 10" depth x 12 1/2 (width) x 7" (high) Dimensions with stand: 17 1/2 height NOTE: Includes custom made quality sta

KUBA Royal Mwaash Ambooy mask. 1st half of the 20th Century Kuba. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Very old mask made in parchment leather, cotton fabric and a wood frame, glass beads and cowrie shel

Group of four African spoons / ladles. ++ A spoon with wooden links, South Africa, possibly Tsonga. 1st half 20th century. 24" x 2 1/2" x 3", ++ A wooden scoop. 20th century. 16 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 3", ++

Impresive Ekuk hart mask - KWELE - Cameroon, Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 45 x 35 cm Perfect hand carved wooden mask of kwele tribe from Gabon.The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies t

Impresive Ekuk hart mask - KWELE - Cameroon, Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 41 cm Perfect hand carved wooden mask of kwele tribe from Gabon.The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies to pro

Mexico, 1st half of the 20th century. An unusual ex-voto with the typical text missing. Two police officers are escorting a prisoner who is certainly in despair in the back of an open truck. Without t

Africa, Yoruba, Nigeria and Benin, 1st half 20th century CE. This is a wooden Agere Ifa, a container for storing sacred palm nuts used in divination. The bowl is supported by an antelope in a bowing p

Abelem Basketry Yam Mask, Sepik River, New Guinea, 1st half 20th C., with polychrome.(LUCE8225) Measurements: Condition: Condition commensurate with age and use.

Title: Antique Senufo Bronze Mask - Ivory Coast Date/Period: 1st half 20th century Origin: Ivory Coast Dimension: 12.5 x 5.3 inches Materials: bronze Additional Information: Beautiful, rare piece of S

Africa, Sudan, Dinka Peoples, ca. 1st half of 20th century CE. Lovely carved wooden headrest in abstract animal form - actually reptilian. Long thin medium-colored wood with distinct "saddle" head sup

Africa, Yoruba, southwest Nigeria, ca. 1st half of 20th century CE. Wooden Shango cult figure depicting the deity Orisha whose power is imaged by thunder and lightning. Squatting female holding her pe

Authentic initiation mask - PUNU/KWELE - South Gabon Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 32 cm Initiation mask and thereafter used as entertainment mask worn by by paid professional dancers stiltwalkers

Africa, Ghana, Akan People, ca 1st half of the 20th century. Carved fertility figure in very abstract human form. Round head, short arms outstretched, long thin torso with ample breasts and spooled ba

Songye passport mask carved in wood Congo 1st half of the 20th century Wood & pigments 20 x 12cm Sold with pedestal and certificate Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave

Full title: Two polychrome papier-mâché carnival masks of a dragon and a bear, Aalst, 1st half 20th C. Description: H 34,5 cm H 25 cm Provenance: - Private collection, Aalst. About this sale: Pa

Origin: Nigeria - Africa Date: 1st half 20th century Materials: Wood Size: 22,5 x 23 cm Very old Eket sun mask from Nigeria. Very beautiful old polychrome typical aspects with a central heart-shaped f

Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1st half 20th century. White clay with lead glaze. Applied design of plow and mule. Minor edge loss. 10"h. Ex Howard Souders, (Maryland).

A PASSPORT GAEGON BIRD MASK, COTE D'IVOIRE / LIBERIA, DAN PEOPLE Wood with painted metal, black ape hair Cote d'Ivoire / Liberia, Dan people, 1st half of 20th century This mask type with a long, carve

Artist Unknown (Mexico or Guatemala, 20th c.) Chivo mask of painted wood. Mexican or Guatemalan dance mask. Hand carved wood with paint and attached leather 1st half of 20th century to mid 20th centur

Scimitar and whip, 1st half of 20th century, Persia/North Africa. Scimitar or koummya blade sharpened on both sides in the upper third, handle of dark hardwood (clinked), scabbard and handle fittings

Mexico, 1st half of 20th century CE. Very realistic pair of festival dance masks, each carved from a single piece of wood with added red/brown facial coloration (each possibly a representation of a Me