Masks: Their Meaning and Function

Title: Masks: Their Meaning and Function Author: Lommel, Herman ISBN: 089673093x Publisher: Bookthrift Co Year: 1981 Binding: hardcover Edition: First Edition Condition: Excellent First published in 1

Group of 24 Used Books and Periodicals on African Art. Including: Malcom McLeod, "African Art," Tibor Bodrogi, "Stammeskunt," Andrea Lommel, "Masks; Their Meaning and Function," Tribal Art Center, Bas

Japan, carved wooden mask, the tactile hair is in contrast with the smooth carved wooden face, and the almond shaped cut out eyes and mouth allowing the mask to function. Length 11 in, Width 7 1/2 in.

chinese warring state bronze mask with ring, function as door pull, 4.5" by 3"

This is an antique carved wooden mask Found amongst the Chokwe of Angola, West Africa. Chihongo Masks, sometimes called Cihongo, meaning spirit of wealth are used to symbolize wealth and power. The ma

A Carved wooden mask found amongst the Chokwe of Angola, these masculine masks (Chihongo, sometimes called Cihongo, meaning ‘spirit of wealth’) are used to symbolize wealth and power. The masquera

To include "African Primitives: Function & Form in African Masks and Figures" by G.W. Sannes, "Nigerian Pottery: A Catalogue compiled by Sylvia Leith-Ross", "Kunst aus dem Alten Afrika" by Maria Kecsk

A carved wooden helmet mask with painted designs and well handled edges and wear consistent with field use. The Bo nun amuin mask was a very sacred mask to the Baule, the name meaning "gods of the bus

Toleware choo choo toy train, 4 sections connected. Car 2 reads Payaso, meaning clown in Spanish. Turn key functions and train will ride in a circular motion with a ringing bell. 11 in. Long.,1.5 in.

A West African mask, originating from the Chokwe people in Angola, a significant cultural artifact that holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning within the Chokwe society. These masks play an essenti

**Originally Listed At $650** South America, Brazil, Wayana / Aparai peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a fascinating woven vegetal mask known as a Tamok uputpe, literally meaning "head of Ta

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

Perhaps Baga or Dogon, certainly West African, this mask dates approximately 1950s-70s. Human headed and bird-beaked these bird masks are avatars of intelligence, and carry a weight of meaning and inf

Pair of Hand Carved Masks from Ghana. 1- The mask features a detailed, textured surface with an original design, is called Mbara, meaning "hunter" in the language used by the Ghanaian Chamba culture 1

A carved wooden mask with colorful painted designs and a wonderful marionette type figure on top that at one time would move when you pulled the strings, though it seems to not function as well anymor

A Rare old Shiva Mask from Nepal.Antique carved wooden mask accented with red mineral pigments. The mask is a classic example, and could represent Shiva as Chandrashekhara, meaning “Having the m

Mask with horns cm 24 x16x3,5 (inches: 9.4") weight: 214 g Simply carved genuine maskette, certainly used with protective function among Atoni people to defend the hut from the attacks of evil spirits

The TOUSSIAN live in the Southwest of Burkina Faso. The mask presented here is a Loniaken mask related to the cult of the Lo or of the Do (funerary rites): it also has an initiatory function. In order

Origin: Papua New Guinea Date: 2nd half 20th century Materials: Wood Size: 41 cm Additional Info: Wall mask from the Chambri lake area of Papua New Guinea with mystical symbolic meaning. The figure wa

Origin: Papua New Guinea Date: 2nd half 20th century Materials: Wood Size: 38,5 cm Additional Info: Wall mask from the Chambri lake area of Papua New Guinea with mystical symbolic meaning. The figure

Wall mask from the Chambri lake Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 61 cm Wall mask from the Chambri lake area of Papua New Guinea with mystical symbolic meaning. The figure was hand carved out of hard wood wi

Wall Mask from the Chambri Lake Area Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 71 cm Wall mask from the Chambri lake area of Papua New Guinea with mystical symbolic meaning. The figure was hand carved out of hard wo

Bronze Indo-Tibetan phurba ceremonial dagger and the masks of three fearsome figures at the top with a dog on one the three sided blade features for its function as a source of protection from evil. A

for 120 and 35mm film formats, unit powers up but operational functions untested, complete with power supply, adapter to USB, instructions and several various masks