African Carved Beaded & Shell Accented Helmet Mask

Kuba people, African (Congo), 20th century. Hand carved and decorated African tribal Bwoom helmet mask with carved wood and woven fiber apron ornately decorated with cowrie shells on top and sides of

African, Democratic Republic of the Congo Kuba hand carved and beaded tribal helmet mask with cowrie shells, black, white, blue, teal beads, wood carved ears sewn on cloth covering back of mask and cr

Carved wooden helmet mask with dramatic bulging forehead accented with shells, beads and metal work. A bold and powerful example of the style. During a dance performance, the bwoom mask introduces an

A large carved wooden and decorated helmet mask with ornate beadwork set into a dizzying design with accenting cowrie shells. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The helmet mask measures 13 x 12 inches, this

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask embellished with cowrie shells, beads, seed pods, copper sheeting, goatskin, and hair, bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks, all of which are treated as e

ZAIRE BEADED KUBA HELMET MASK: This mask features wonderful design all around using cowrie shells and sections of beading. Face and chin are wood carved and still has some animal hair fringe. A long t

(lot of 6) African or Indonesian mask:s: including a Large African export turquoise, white beaded and shell-decorated helmet; a Kuba mask, a Gouro mask, a Dan mask; (2) Indonesian monkey masks, etc, h

20th century, African Grasslands, carved zoomorphic figures with applied beads. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 27 in. From the Complete and Important Collection of

A pair of carved wooden beaded and cowrie shell masks (28" x 7" and 24" x 12") and a carved wooden fertility sculpture 16" x 6.5"

Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" W 9" D 4" | Blue, White And Read Beading With Cowrie Shells Around The Chin/Neck And On Top The Head.Pr

A Large Dramatic old carved wooden helmet mask accented with kaolin clay pigments and very strong carving styles. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask has an undeniable patina from field

Carved wooden African mask accented with cowrie shells. 30" x 12"

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,

AFRICAN CONGO KUBA BWOOM HELMET MASK African Congo Kuba carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, 20th century. Decorated with various shells, beads, seed pods, metal appliques, and fur. Size: 14 x 9 x 10"

Kuba helmet mask, Matadi DR Congo, beads & fur with cowrie shells, straw beard, 13" h

African Makonde Lipiko Helmet Mask, Mozambique. Carved wood initiation mask accented with raised linear tattoo designs, and unusual zig-zag carved lips. Size: 10'' x 8'' x 11'' (25 x 20 x 28 cm).

African Hand Carved Dan Helmet Mask Nail Head Trim, Fiber Beard, and Shell Trim. 9 inches x 17 inches.

Ca. last half 20thC. Good with various surface and wood wear throughout. Extensive cowrie shell decorations. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface loss

A large and very impressive hand-carved baobab wood Dan people helmet mask from the African Coast region, West Africa. The mask is decorated with chicken feathers and cowrie shells. Dan people is a Ma

Three African Helmet Masks. Including an Igala helmet mask and a Yoruba Gelede helmet mask. Carved wood, pigment, cowrie shells and metal bells. Largest size: 17'' x 12'' x 16'' (43 x 30 x 41 cm).

LG. VINTAGE CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN MASK COVERED IN LEATHER & BURLAP DECORATED W/ BEADS & SHELLS - 16" L X 10" T

Beaded Painted w/Cowrie Shells Approx 22"Tx20"Wx23"D

A Suku helmet Mask: A Carved wooden helmet mask with painted designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. The mask overall has a well worn surface. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: The Dr.

African Helmet Mask, painted and carved head with winged crown adorns the leather shell and metal disk helmet and joins the painted mask draping beads and inlaid beads, cloth pendants representing hai