Old and Well Used Punu Duma Female Guardan Spirit Mask,

This old Punu mask represent a idealized female ancestor. The white colour of the mask is asexual; white is a symbol of peace, gods, spirits of the dead and the hereafter. Therefore the predominant co

This old Punu mask represent a idealized female ancestor. The white colour of the mask is asexual; white is a symbol of peace, gods, spirits of the dead and the hereafter. Therefore the predominant co

A well worn, field used wooden mask representing a hell dwelling spirit or Idiok. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additio

Eroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handled

A Carved wooden dance mask embellished with kaolin clay pigments and black and white paints. The white masks known as Okuyi of the Mukudj male initiation society embody the spirit of a protective youn

A very find old and well used ritual mask with bold kaolin clay pigments in a contrasting red/white and black color. The mask was thinly carved, signs of field use and wear and was professionally cust

A very rare old and well used wooden mask from the Lawalwa peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A highly stylized example with traditional features and well weathered and worn surface patina. A

A very old and well used ceremonial mask with kaolin clay pigments and black painted accents, raised scar designs as well as raised central crest and stylized coiffure. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Af

This is a rare authentic old and field used female spirit or ancestor sculpture with highly stylized form and shown holding a large snake above her head. Carved wood , incised coiffure, areas of sacri

A old and well used carved wooden mask decorated with incised linear designs, carved ears and almond shaped eyes accented with kaolin clay pigments. Such masks are believed to be associated with Circu

This is a very old and well used Yoruba Egungun mask with tall "rabbit" like ears and traditional style face. The mask has a painted kaolin clay surface and is Very well weathered suggesting great age

This is a very old and well used Yoruba Egungun mask with tall "rabbit" like ears and traditional style face. The mask has a painted kaolin clay surface and is Very well weathered suggesting great age

This is a very old and well used Tiv peoples mask, Possibly part of the Kwagh-Fir festivities or perhaps a personal shrine or home mask, from Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and well handled m

A fascinating old and well used ceremonial or festival mask with 3 faces carved into each other, with multiple layers of paint and glass eyes. The mask measures 13 x 9 inches, a metal display stand ca

a very rare Old and well used Bakongo Woyo Ndunga mask. carved wood with painted and encrusted surface, mineral pigments. Bakongo or Woyo peoples, Congo, central Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Sol and Jose

A very old well used carved wooden Egungun cap mask with old textiles, nails and signs of field use. The mask was carved from a heavy dense wood. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. The mask measures. Provenance

This is a very old and well used Igala peoples festival mask or headdress, Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and field used mask features traditional ceremonial scars and a diminutive face, with

Old and well-used Dan complex ceremonial dance mask, Liberia and Cote d"Ivoire, West Africa, the stylized abstract face having deep patina to back and right side, 9.5"h

A very well used old wooden dance mask featuring a zoomorphic form with tall ears, horns and large grimace, accented with red, white and silver paint on painted black mask. The Mask shows extensive we

This is a very old and well used Yoruba peoples Gelded festival mask or headdress, Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and field used headdress has a wonderful head full of twisted dreadlocks, and

This is a very old and well used Yoruba peoples Gelede festival mask or headdress, Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and field used mask has a finial representing 2 DUN DUN or Talking drums on e

A very well used old field worn ceremonial mask with bold carving style, painted features and signs of use over many years, well weathered and eroded, what remains is stable. Ibibio peoples, Cross Riv

A rare Old Makua female mask with well handled and worn surface and lip plugs as well as ear adornment. Makua peoples, Tanzania, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. McConnell Collection, Va, USA ; Ex Leonard Ka

This is a very rare old field used carved wooden sculpture known as a "Bochio" , an effigy of a Female Spirit Idol with human hair on the head and genitals, with varied and layered surface patina, sug