The Bakuba Royal Initiation Rites Mask C. 1800s

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fantastic ceremonial mask used for Kore initiation rites, hand-carved from dark wood in the form of an

Yaka Peoples, (2) initiation masks, 20th c., DR Congo, each made of carved and polychrome painted wood, raffia, textile, etc., approx. 30"h x 14"w x 11.5"d (larger), 22"h x 12"w x 10"d (smaller)

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

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;

ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN COVERED MASK JUGS, C. 1884, TWO, H 7 3/4":Each is of ovoid shape with a molded female mask below the spout, ivory ground with gilded trim and polychrome bird among bamboo at

**Originally Listed At $350** Africa, Nigeria, Igbo, Afikpo, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. An unusual initiation mask of the Afikpo, quite rare because the vast majority of Afikpo masks were

African Congo Royal Mask "Wowaash A Mboog" (Mukenga). Royal Mask. Late 19th / Early 20th C. Fur, beads, shells, wood. African Congo. 20" x 14". Estate of Annette McGuire Cravens, Buffalo, NY.

A Kuba Ngeende Helmet Mask: This sleek style of mask is known as a Bongo mask, distinctive for being painted an intense black. Bongo masks appear during initiation rites and at funerals. The erratic a

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

African Kagle mask from the Dan, Ivory Coast. These masks are used in initiation rites. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, with pigments, plant fibers and animal tail. Signs of wear, drying crac

CONGO DRC LARGE KUMU - KOMO NSEMBU MASK The "Nsembu" masks were used during the initiation rites of the "secret" divination society Nkunda The Kumu are a Bantu people living in the equatorial forest o

CONGO DRC BEMBE zoomorphic Owl initiation mask Called "Eluba ya butende na cwecwe" or "Emangungu" these masks were worn during the initiation rites of young people. "The animal that dominates the heig

CONGO DRC BEMBE Zoomorphic Owl mask Called "Eluba ya butende na cwecwe" or "Emangungu" these masks were worn during the initiation rites of young people. "The animal that dominates the heights of the

A very fine old carved wooden helmet mask with wonderful exaggerated form and signs of field use and wear, over many years. This is likely a Bongo mask, which would appear during initiation rites and

mid 20th c African Kuba "mukenga" mask, mashamboy initiation headdress, ht 17"

Carved wooden mask with rattan basketry for wearing. Such masks are worn in the initiation rites of men's associations. Those adorned with copper plates were formerly worn in ceremonies celebrating br

A Carved wooden mask with elaborate rattan headdress and attached woven grass finial to the chin. Among the Salampasu peoples, young men must pass through initiation rites to become men and eventually

Huge Nafana Bedu Plank Mask. Tall carved wooden mask with large circular openwork headdress and geometric designs. Such masks were worn during the New Years celebrations as well as initiation rites. N

The Mahongwe live east of Gabon, and are known mainly for their reliquaries. The use of masks is limited to the company reserved for diviners. It occurs during initiation rites in which the uninitiate

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A vintage African Dan mask, Ivory Coast, Liberia. This is a mask of the Deangle type, with slit eyes, prominent forehead and chin. The mask was worn by men participating in the initiation rite. Along

A vintage African Dan mask, Ivory Coast, Liberia. This is a mask of the Deangle type, with slit eyes, prominent forehead and chin. The mask was worn by men participating in the initiation rite. Along

White porcelain body with green floral design and gilded accents, handles modeled as face masks. Royal Crown Derby backstamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 5" L x 4" W x 5" H Country of Origin: England

Smiling jester. Glazed, hand painted. Yellow, red and green coloration. Royal Doulton backstamp. #RoyalDoulton Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 10"W x 11"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: En