Rare Yaka initiation mask depicting an entire character

Rare 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 resto

This is a rare plant fiber mask known as "Mbawa" or the Buffalo and was used by an initiation society among the Yaka known as NKANDA. This mask is well constructed with woven fibers and rattan like st

CHINESE SIGNED SCROLL BRUSH PAINTING WITH BIRDS: Depicting two birds on a branch signed in characters and with chop mark, image: 39.5"h x 13.25"w, entire size of scroll: 65.5"h x 17.75"w.

A 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 people

A 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 $40

A 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, Con

African 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 '

A tall and elaborate carved wooden and textile mask used in initiation into manhood dances by the Yaka peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The mask has a tall superstructure and measures 32 inches tall ( 43

A striking Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask from the Yaka peoples, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and s

African 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 '

A carved wooden mask with dancers handle and adorned with rattan and basketry cap and large raffia grass collar. The mask features a brightly painted Canine effigy on front. Yaka peoples, Congo, Afric

A carved wooden mask with raffia grass collar and tall attached superstructure which features a figure bent over and performing an enema. Certainly on of the most fascinating examples we have ever off

Antique Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 23 x 9 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $5

A carved wooden mask with a charming stylized face and a wooden handle on the bottom of the chin for the dancer to hold. Traditionally danced at the end of the young boys initiation ceremonies. Yaka p

A Very Rare and desirable Bena Lulua face mask, Ex. Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY, Ny and also Ex~ McConnell Collection, VA and CA.This is a beautiful and rare initiation mask with intricate painted desig

An African Mali Malinke (20th Century) boys society ceremonial circumcision initiation mask depicting Bambara constructed of carved wood with applied brass rings and decorative design features having

An African Mali Malinke (20th Century) boys society ceremonial circumcision initiation mask depicting Bambara constructed of carved wood with applied brass rings and decorative design features having

Antique Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 30 x 11 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $

Yaka 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 benefi

A carved wooden Mask with classic upturned nose, colorful painted areas in blue and white and signs of field use and wear. This mask was at one time attached to a large woven fiber and grass headdress

A 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 h

This is a very fine and rare Kwango area Buffalo mask. Carved wooden helmet style mask with various colored kaolin clay pigments and a large raffia grass collar. Yaka or Suku peoples, Congo, Africa. *

A tall carved wood and vegetable fiber mask with 3 tier conical headdress featuring a lizard and blue indigo pigments, along with classic mask face with upturned nose, a symbol of male strength and fe

Mid 20th C. Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask. D.R.Congo, Central Africa. Wood, textile with fiber and organic pigments. Size: 23 x 18 in. In very fine condition, showing appropriate signs of use and wear;