Buffalo Mask – Wood – Mama – Nigeria

Fine expressive African wooden mask of the Nigerian MAMA tribe. The Mama live on the plateaus of northern Nigeria, extending from the present-day state of Ebbi to the Cameroon border. Difficulty acces

Headrest Buffalo mask, Mama tribe, from Nigeria, Wood, red pigment with distressed finish, 18 1/2 inches tall, Provenance: Boca Raton Museum of Art prior to 2005

Carved wooden mask from the Mama tribe of Nigeria, depicting the head of a buffalo or bush cow. Used for agricultural rituals. Mid 20th century, dimensions 30" x 9.75" . Good condition, minor cracks i

African Mama peoples (Nigeria) mangam bushcow carved wood ceremonial headdress / mask. 29.25" H x 19.5" W" x 7.5" D.

NIGERIA Zoomorphic MAMA - KANTANA Mangam Headdress These beautifully stylized masks were used during ritual dances. Characteristics TYPE OF OBJECT: Headdress. ETHNICAL GROUP: Mama -Kantana ORIGINE: Ni

African Tribal Mama Bush Cow Festival Helmet Mask. African tribal mama bush cow (buffalo) festival helmet mask. Received from Nigeria. Consigner attributes the helmet mask to the Chamba tribe, Manbila

An African wooden mask of the Mama People, Nigeria, first half of the 20th century. Height: 39 cm.

Bwa or Nuna People, Burkina Faso- Buffalo mask- wood, pigment. Several neighboring groups in Burkina Faso use animal masks featuring geometric patterned surfaces brighly painted in black, white, and r

Wonderful wooden belly mask from the YORUBA tribe, Nigeria. This kind of masks symbolize fertility and are also thought to be worn during boys`initiation ceremonies. Good used condition with slight tr

Beautiful mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Gelede Masks, are according to the Society of African Missions (SMA) To Protect Man from Witches. Gelede masks are worn by men, but may portray a wide

Ibo or Igbo are known for masquerades associated with the Iko Okochi harvest festival, in which the forms of the masks are determined by tradition, the festival theme content varies yearly. The Igbo u

Masked dancers wore extremely elaborate costumes and often their feet and hands were covered. With their masks, the Igbo juxtapose diverse notions, such as: beauty vs. bestiality; the feminine vs. the

A group of Four African Style Objects. ++ Igala Style Helmet Mask. Wood, pigment. Nigeria. 8 1/4" x 16 1/4". ++ Sierra Leone Style Head. Stone. Sierra Leone. 3" x 4 1/2". With stand: 9". ++ Asante Sty

An Igbo Mmwo Mask. Wood, pigment. Nigeria. 17 1/2" x 12" x 15 1/2".Shipping: Shipping for our Collector's Series Ethnographic Auction will be handled by our trusted Shipping Partner UPS Store 3156- co

NIGERIA BEAUTIFUL POLYCHROME IBIBIO MASK The face expresses a great serenity Trilobed hairstyle PROVENANCE : Belgian-French Collection of Mr P.V. (more informations on request) CHARACTERISTICS : TYPE

Eket or Ekid, Nigeria, carved wood mask with figure, darkened patina, 17"h x 4"w x 2"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

African Wood Mask, Nigeria 17 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. The Collection of Donald Baechler.   Works from the Collection of Donald Baechler

A Yoruba Tribe Carved and Painted Wood Mask, Nigeria, 20th Century. H: 13 W: 7 D: 9 in.

A Yoruba Tribe Carved Wood Mask, Nigeria, 20th Century, Together with a bat human form bust. H: 13 W: 9 D: 6 in.

Ebo peoples style carved wood mask, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 11.5"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

African Igbo Mask, Nigeria. Wood, cloth and pigment. Stand not included. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 47'' x 18'' x 18'' (119 x 46 x 46 cm).

Ibibio/Eket Peoples, carved wood mask, Nigeria, the oval face with raised eyebrows, crescent eyes, with seated figure superstructure, on custom metal stand, 22"h x 8"w Provenance: The Estate of Arthur

African Ibibio or Idoma carved wood mask, Nigeria; the face with pronounced features and scarification marks, within a wide radiating border; H: 10"; metal standPROVENANCEPace Primitive, New YorkE

* An Igbo Wood Mask nigeria, 20th century of elongated form. Height 15 1/4 inches. Estimate $ 100-200 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund Provenance: Gi