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A Tsogo carved wooden mask, Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Woo

A Tsogo carved wooden mask, Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Woo

A group of 6 small African wooden masks. West and Central Africa, various cultures. c.20th century. Largest (left): 8 1/4"h x 7 1/2"w x 3 1/4".

A vintage wooden hand carved mask of the Kwele people from Gabon, Central Africa. This mask is of an anthropozoomorphic type, that is, it combines the features of a human and an animal. Such masks are

Large and fascinating Kumu peoples mask from The Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden mask with large open eyes and overall geometric form, accented opposing quadrants of red and white pigments, with

This is an unusual style of Mask from the tetela (or Possibly Songye) peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden mask with protruding tubular eyes , incised linear designs accented with

A fine and old Teke or Tsaye disk mask, Teke or Tsaye ; Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), central Africa.A old carved wooden mask of classical form, conceived as a flat disk with shallow geometric carv

A rare carved wooden Kumu mask. Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC , central Africa. Provenance:- Field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney in Congo, thence to Dr. Ken Adelman, Former director of USAID Zaire, prio

A carved wooden Makunda Initiation mask in avian ( Bird Face) form with vegetable fiber headdress atop of wooden face mask. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 22 x 15 inches.

A rare vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Lengola peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. A very finely carved example in classic diamond form, kaolin clay and mineral pigments accent around the ey

This is a most unusual and rare find, a carved wooden mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, central Africa.A rare style of mask that features a disfigured and grotesque face. The wooden mask show

A vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. A very finely carved example of the Bwami Society masks in classic form, kaolin clay and mineral pigments accent ar

A carved wooden and painted helmet mask , a Bwoom variant with exaggerated facial features. Kuba - Ngongo, Bongo helmet mask (Northern Kuba Bwoom variant) Congo, central Africa. Provenance: Ex. Sol an

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine mask of a stylized human face, hand-carved from hard wood and colored with

A unusual carved wooden mask featuring two mask faces painted with kaolin clay pigment with incised linear designs. Lega peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall x 7 inches

A very finely carved wooden mask with elaborate and precise linear designs as well as a long handle on the chin. Metoko peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask has a well handled surface patina

A very rare and archaic carved wooden mask with bold mineral pigments and overall simplistic form , with a well handled patina suggesting field use. Shi or Kwame peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A

A Very rare carved wooden Hunde or Nande Mask, Maniema province, Congo / DRC, central Africa. Provenance: Ex. Joseph Gerena Fine Arts, New York. 1989. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display

A very fine old Ishen Maal or Pwoom Itok carved wooden mask with feathered headdress. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 12 x 14 inches. A metal display stand can also be

A wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment accent and elongated facial features. Lengola peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 5.75 inches. Provenance: Th

A carved wooden mask with exaggerated eyes and a well handled and worn surface suggesting ritual use, most likely used in initiation ceremonies. Mbangani or Binji peoples mask, Congo, central Africa.

A striking Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask from the Yaka peoples, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and s

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Pende peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A Rare "Mbuyu" mask with with wonderfully exaggerated facial features, skillfully woven grass headd