African Carved Wooden Face Masks

Ubangi mask; Ngbaka or Ngbandi peoples mask, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A carved wooden face mask with incised tribal scar designs and signs of use over many years. Stained red with organic pigments. Hand Dr

Lot of African Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Dance Face Masks. One mask shows figure with eyes and mouth open, measures approximately 5.5" x 10.25". Other masked signed "Kioko" on back, measures approxima

20th century, one Songye carved wooden shield with face masks, one Massai, Kenya, painted leather shield, and one African throwing spear. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2

Hand Carved Wooden African Full Face Mask with Animal Crown 15 in. x 16 in. size: 15x16 Terms of Sale - Reminder: All descriptions and titles are solely opinions and do not warrant any guarantees. It

This is a very interesting contemporary African mask from Angola and the Chokwe peoples. The carved wooden mask face is adorned with raffia grass beads, basket like helmet and extremely long woven rop

African Carved Wooden Ceremonial Mask Elongated Face 17 inches length x 7 in. wide. size: 17x7

Well weathered and worn old Fang peoples mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with four mask faces and accented with kaolin clay pigment. Known locally as a "N'gotang" mask, from the Fang peoples,

This is a very rare and unusual old sculpture from the Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of two mask faces with ornate design and has an obviously well handled patina. The s

Carved wooden face mask from the Bwa peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. A stylized Rooster mask with avian beak and central crest. Accented with organic mineral pigments and some obvious handling a

This is a very rare hand-carved wooden face mask with vibrant painted detailing made by the Ijo Tribe, Nigeria. Created in the western area of Nigeria where realistic masks in the form of fish or anim

A carved wooden face mask of a Ape or Chimpanzee with organic material coating the surface. Hemba peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa.The extremely stylized chimpanzee masks are called ''mwisi gwa so'o

A carved wooden face mask with wide open eyes and black organic pigment accented with kaolin clay. Such masks are known as "Dege" and were considered to be mischievous and would play the villain in da

A small carved wooden face mask with open round eyes, raised linear lines, incised brows, square attachment holes, evidence of field use and wear. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8

A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

A carved wooden face mask with finely crafted features and an overall refined aesthetic. Baule peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The well polished mask measures 9.5 x 5.5 inches. A metal display st

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Biombo (Bena Biombo, Bashibiombo) peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An intriguing hand-carved wooden face mask with bulging eyes and hi

A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features and kaolin clay pigments accenting the mask face. The Jonga are a small ethnic group in central Congo. They live to the south of the Mbole. Very

A Carved wooden face mask accented with a divided plane of earth tone orange and black colors, with white kaolin around the eyes, remnants of a green textile on the chin. The mask shows plenty of wear

A carved wooden face mask with large open work eyes, woven rope beard, and a well handled and worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 8.25 x 6 inches , on

A carved wooden face mask with finely crafted facial features and highly polished black glossy patina. Dan peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The mask measures 9.5 inches tall ( 14 inches tall on cu

A very finely carved wooden face mask with realistic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, The mask has been custom mounted to a European style

A rare old carved wooden face mask with kaolin clay painted surface accented with reddish and orange clay pigments. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa.The mask measures 9 x 6 ( 10.5 inches tall on simple d

Carved wooden face mask with incised linear designs and a well carved and highly stylized form, traditional for the Kifwebe society. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can also be

A carved wooden face mask with dark painted geometric designs and stylized horns around the eyes. The mask is adorned with a raffia grass headdress and crown of feathers. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, cent