Powerful African Tribal GALOA Okukwe mask Lambaréné

This is a very nice vintage wooden mask from the Galoa peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The Galoa live in western Gabon in the territory of the city of Lambarene and create ‘okukwe masks’ to perform

A Lovely vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Galoa peoples, Gabon, Africa. Traditionally "okukwe" masks are made for use during ceremonial rites of passage of the Galoa peoples, such as births, in

A carved wooden mask with a serene peaceful face and a well handled surface patina. Traditionally "okukwe" masks’ would perform during rite of passage ceremonies, such as births, initiation rituals,

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment accenting patterns on the face. Such masks were connected with the judicial Okukwe society and was primarily worn by the men. At the center of village lif

Beautifull African Tribal Galoa Helmet. Democratic Republic Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Galoa. Democratic Republic Congo. Wood, kaolin and red pigment. Height with Pangolin 39 cm. Width 23

African Galoa Right of Passage Mask, Gabon. Caved wood and pigment. Traditionally "okukwe" masks would perform during rite of passage ceremonies, such as births, initiation rituals, weddings or funera

POWERFUL SALAMPASU WARRIOR MASK CHARACTERISTICS : TYPE OF OBJECT : Mask ETHNICAL GROUP : Salampasu COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Democratic Republic Congo (ex Zaire ex Belgian Congo). MATERIAL : Wood, textile,

CONGO DRC HEMBA Zoomorphic Chimpanze Mask « Mwisi Gwa So’o » & « Soko Mutu » Powerful little mask with a crusty patina The Hemba live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualab

CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK A similar mask (general shape, mouth and dimensions) is published page 154 in "Masques, Dapper, 1995," (see bibliography) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami,

CONGO DRC RARE LEGA MASK Powerful mask probably representing an old man or a sick person. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a "semi-secret" association that organized the social str

Title: Dan mask - Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art Description: The Dan live in western Côte d'Ivoire, but also in Liberia. Also called Yacouba, they have a powerful initiatory society, that

CONGO DRC POWERFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK (One of a pair: see picture n°12) This mask is part of a pair, most likely from the hand of the same artist A special price can be negotiated for both, it wou

A carved wooden face mask with dramatic overall style, tall sharp angled horns and strong facial features. Lige peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 17 inches tall. There is an old col

A Carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, remnants of kaolin clay pigments and black paint. Galoa peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 12.75 inches tall. A metal display stand can also

Carved wooden helmet style mask with highly stylized facial features, accented with kaolin clay. fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $30.00

A Vintage and Rare carved wooden mask with a well handled surface and well worn edges suggesting some age and handling, a heavy kaolin clay painted surface. The mask has a wonderful round form with an

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Igbo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. A powerful and dramatic Okoroshi Ojo mask from the Igbo of Nigeria. Okoroshi masks are used in ceremonies to

This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

A very primitive carved wooden helmet with obvious wear and field use, with a powerful archaic presence. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 12 inches. A metal display stand can a

This is a uncommon Igala Helmet Mask ,Southeastern Nigeria, where the Niger and Benue rivers meet. The Igala are known for their helmet masks, such as this example richly decorated with colors and lin

Carved wooden mask from the Gere or We peoples of the Ivory Coast / Liberia, West Africa. The mask features highly stylized facial features and various colored appendages protruding from the mask face

A carved wooden mask with very tall horns and elongated form of an animal, possibly a Antelope. The mask has a well handled and worn surface and a powerful aesthetic. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The

A carved wooden mask with very tall horns and elongated form of an animal, possibly a Antelope. The mask has a well handled and worn surface and a powerful aesthetic. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The

LULUA masks were used during circumcision and funeral ceremonies. They display enlarged eyes and have a powerful appearance. Unique mask for the collector of tribal art. Good quality with slight trace