6646) African carved Nafana Bedu dance mask, from Ivory

A Nafana Bedu Carved Wood Plank Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century. H: 57 1/2 W: 25 1/2 D: 2 1/2 Literature: African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection. Iris Hahner-Herzog, Maria Kecskesi & Lazlo Vajd

Monumental African Nafana Bedu Polychrome Plank Mask, Ghana/Ivory Coast. Carved Wood and pigment, early 20th C. Old native repairs. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadel

Large African Nafana Bedu Polychrome Plank Mask, Ghana/Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Breaks with old repairs. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Published: "Afr

Monumental African Nafana Bedu Polychrome Decorated Carved Plank Mask. On metal stand. Provenance: J.J. Klejman Works of Art, New York; Allan Stone Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1964).

from the Khorogo; Provenance: certificate from Segy Gallery, New York; 11 inches wide; 9 1/2 inches deep; 31 1/2 inches high

Ca. second half 20thC. Good with original patina and two old repairs on the (top and bottom) interior section. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface lo

2 African Guro Dance Masks, Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 1) 22'' x 9'' x 7'' (56 x 23 x 18 cm); 2) 16'' x 6'' x 7'' (41 x 15 x 18 cm). Property from the Jim and Kit Horne Collection.

A pair of rare African Guro Cote dIvoire hand carved and hand painted dance masks from the Ivory Coast of Africa. The masks depict spirit characters featuring horns and human and animal figurines on t

A pair of rare African Guro Cote dIvoire hand carved and hand painted dance masks from the Ivory Coast of Africa. The masks depict spirit characters, Gu, Zamble and Zaouili with horns and figural bird

African Kulongo Large Bedu Mask, Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 76'' x 30'' x 2'' (193 x 76 x 5 cm).

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden dance mask from the Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. Carved wood, with well weathered and well handled surface patina, with a black painted surface. This mask

Nafana Peoples, "bedu" plank mask, 20th c., Ivory Coast, paint decorated, carved, and incised wood, unmarked, 60.75"h x 20.5"w x 6.75"d Provenance: The Arthur and Anita Kahn Collection

A finely carved wooden Baule dance mask with tall ears and some minor tribal repairs with staples. Baule peiples, Ivory Coast, Africa. Provenance: ex. McConnell Collection, VA, Ex. Gallerie Lippell, M

Carved wooden Dance mask from the Baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Elegant and refined wooden mask with incised coiffure and feather designs and featuring two large Hornbill bird images.

Beautiful and distinctive mask from the Nafana tribe of the Ivory Coast. This is a Nafana Bedu mask, which in dance ceremonies has the function of expelling evil spirits from the village community. Th

Nafana Peoples, large Bedu Sun and Moon masks, 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood, polychrome paint, appear to be made as a pair, 64"h x 21"w (larger) Provenance: The Arthur and Anita Kahn Collection

A very fine old carved wooden dance mask with attached coiffure , well handled surface patina. Dan peoples Mask, Gio/Geh, Liberia/Ivory Coast, west Africa. The mask measures and will include a custom

A carved wooden dance mask embellished with bronze bells, woven ropes, beads and mineral pigments. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall. There is no display stand wi

A Carved wooden dance mask with stylized facial features, painted designs with organic and modern paints, as well as attached textiles and regalia. Guere peoples, Ivory Coast / Liberia, West Africa. T

A Carved wooden dance mask with a finely carved coiffure, raised facial scars, a mouth bit and a lovely red pigment. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Mask measures 11 x 5.5 inches. Provena

A Carved wooden dance mask with elongated and exaggerated Bird Like beak, woven textiles and embellished with cowrie shells. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 19 inches front to

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

A Lovely carved wooden dance mask with elegant facial features , elaborate stylized coiffure and a deep well handled surface patina. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 13 inches

A carved wooden dance mask with open-work eyes, the face rendered in a realistic fashion with puckered lips, wide nose and a glossy black surface patina with attached grass beard. Dan peoples, Ivory C