African Igbo Wooden Female Face Mask

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Maiden Spirit (Agbohbho mmwo) mask with delicate features and

**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio or Igbo, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden face mask of an ovoid form most likley used for entertainment. The mask depicts a rather

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

**First Time At Auction** Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden maiden spirit mask with a finely-detailed face comprised of almond-shaped eyes, a slend

Fantastic carved wooden face mask with attached basketry cap adorned with ancestor face and other regailia such as shaker and wooden chin strap. Igbo or related peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask

A carved wooden mask of a female face with finely carved coiffure and overall stylized though realistic features. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 16 inches tall ( 23 inches tall

A carved wooden helmet mask with elegant female face and stylized form and features. The Bundu masks are danced by female initiates into the Sande society. Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. Th

A large wooden hand carved and polished mask of a Baule tribal female face, West Africa. 22"Hx 9"W

A finely carved wooden mask with an elaborate carved wooden female effigy superstructure on top of the mask, with outstretched hands and bold geometric form on the mask face. Such masks are only dance

A finely carved wooden mask with an elaborate carved wooden female effigy superstructure on top of the mask, with outstretched hands and bold geometric form on the mask face. Such masks are only dance

female face with comb in her hair. Multiple age cracks and a staple repair to comb. Moderate wear and loss of black paint, 17" h x 6" w

A very tall carved wooden mask featuring an elegant female ancestor finial above the mask face, all carved from a single piece of dense wood. Among the Mossi of Burkina Faso, a wooden face mask surmou

Carved wooden face mask with tall superstructure of female ancestor effigy. The mask has wonderful stylized treatment to the mask face and female form. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The mask me

A very fine vintage carved wooden dance mask from the Baule peoples, Cote D'Ivoire , West Africa.This mask is known as a Portrait mask and was created as a dance style mask, with a lovely female face

A group of three West African wooden masks. 20th century. ++ Ogoni horned animal face masks. Nigeria. 14 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 3 1/4". ++ Igbo Mmwo mask. Nigeria. Mask: 20" x 8" x 10". With Base: 27" H. ++

A carved wooden mask with a strong archaic face and kaolin clay pigment. Igbo peoples , Nigeria, Africa.The mask measures 14.5 inches tall. A metal display stand can be inclued for an additional $34.0

A Carved wooden maskette , likely hung on a shrine. A highly stylized female face embellished with incised geometric designs accented with various colors of kaolin clay pigment. The Ijaw believed in s

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Southeastern Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask depicting a highly stylized female countenance. The face presents wit

A Carved wooden dance mask with elongated face and a male & female couple on top shown in traditional posture holding a burden on their head. Attie peoples, Lagoons region, Ivory Coast, Africa. Proven

**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-detailed carved wooden female mask with twin spiraling plaits of hair framing her face. Full lips

A tall carved wooden mask with the effigy of a female on top , arms open wide, she wears a grass skirt and has a rasied central crest, the face of the mask is classic in form and with painted geomtric

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 Carved and painted Igbo Ceremonial Mask, Nigeria, carved in the form of a stylized face, with a male and a female figure surmounting the mask, painted in white with red and black accents and d

An elaborate carved wooden container in human form with a beautiful carved wooden mask like face, and featuring two feet, incised and raised designs and a grass skirt. The container with lid on top me