Makonde People Carved Wood Body Mask (Njorowe)

Two African Wood Items, 20th c., consisting of a Luba tribe chief's stool, with a female support; and a Makonde people (Tanzania), carved wood body mask or body plate (njorowe) in the form of a pregna

African Makonde Wood Carved Body Mask. These lipiko masks, which in the language of the Makonde people means “helmet mask.” come from the minority ethnic group of the Makonde live in south

Makonde carved wood fertility body mask, Tanzania, 20th c. Size: 22.75'' x 11.5'' x 6.5'' (58 x 29 x 17 cm).

Early 20th c Makonde People (Mozambique) Lipiko helmet mask carved wood and rubbed polychrome minor losses commensurate with age. 10 x 10 x 12"

Two African Makonde, Tanzania carved wood pieces, including: standing figure with lip plate; together with female body mask (mask stand not included); H: 35" (larger, approx.); fig

This is a rare and unusual old miniature maskette from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Carved wood with stylized face and form, well handled surface patina. The mask measures 5.5 x 4 inches.

Extremely Unusual Petite Makonde Body Mask, Based, Makonde People, Tanzania, East Africa, 20th C. Painted & Carved. Size: 13"H x 8"W x 4.25"D (33 x 20.5 x 11 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are loc

A carved wooden mask in the form of a Maternity image, a pregnant female with a very well worn and well handled surface. This is a miniature version of a full size "Body mask" Makonde peoples, Mozambi

Carved wooden female torso mask, featuring a maternity image / Pregnant woman. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, West Africa. Measures 24 x 12 inches. * A metal display stand was not included with this lot,

A carved wooden torso mask in female form, with eroded and well worn edges, suggesting some field use. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The Torso or body mask measures 24.5 inches long. A durable

African Makonde Fertility Body Mask. Also called a belly mask or breast plate, mask for body rather than face is carved from wood to symbolize the torso of a pregnant woman. Wired on the back, it woul

This is a very rare old mask and body form from the Salampasu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of heavy wood, with a female form and traditional mask face on top. Very w

African Tribal Art: Bamana People, Mali: Kore Society Hyena (Suruku) Mask, early 20th Century. Carved wood with dark brown patina. The Suruku mask, with full body costume, takes care of the male initi

A Very fine mask with exaggerated facial features, carved from a hard dense wood and featuring wide double pierced ears and a pronounced lip plug. Makonde peoples, Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. The m

A carved wooden helmet mask with a large lip plug and stylized facial features. Such masks are known as "Lipico" and were used for male initiation ceremonies. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The ma

A carved wooden face mask with well worn edges and a large lip plug accented with kaolin clay pigments. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, South Africa. The Tribes of this region do practice Body modificati

A fairly contemporary example of a Rhino mask with stylized horns and facial features,all carved from a single piece of wood. Makonde peoples, Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. The Mask measures 13.5 x 8

Carved wooden helmet style mask of an ancestor face. A woven grass rope adorns the mask as well. The Wood is light weight and has a golden brown color and shiny patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Afri

A Makonde fertility body mask rendered in the form of a pregnant belly is finely carved from a single piece of wood Personal collection of Kosh, Multi-Grammy Award winner. Acquired at auction.

A fine and rare old African helmet mask from the Dogon people of Mali. Surmounted by an equestrian figure, partly lost. Also features carved standing female figures in high relief around the body. It

Carved Nimba shoulder mask, Baga peoples of Guinea, depicting the goddess of fertility with an elongated bird like head having an incised coiffeur and nail head facial scarification, above a body with

Wood, carved and with black patina Ivory Coast, early 20th century Guro and Dan people Heddle pulley with triangular body, crowned by figural carved handle, below iron rod with thread spool (presumabl

East Africa, Southern Tanzania or northeastern Mozambique, Makonde, ca. early 20th century. A Makonde fertility body mask rendered in the form of a pregnant belly that is also known as a lipiko mask,

Luba People, carved wood mask, 20th c., DR Congo, polychrome decoration, 10.5"dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC