African Helmet Masks, Sold to benefit the Acquisitions

* A Senufo Wood and Raffia Mask and Costume 19th/20th century Length overall 102 inches. Estimate $ 40-60 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund

Sierra Leone, carved wood, each with elaborate and incised hairdo. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) Tallest 20.5 x 8 ijn. From the Complete and Important Collection o

Sierra Leone, carved wood. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) Tallest 17.5 in. From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina Additio

20th century, Sierra Leone, carved wood. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 18 in. From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina Add

20th century, carved and painted masks including one Songye helmet mask with raffia, three Baule masks and two Punu masks. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 16 in. longe

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

20th century, carved wood, on stands. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 16 in. mask From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina A

West African man's robe, the blue from indigo dyes, 48" x 76". Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisitions fund of a Californian Museum.

20th century, African, carved circular helmet mask with raffia skirt on stand. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 16 in. not including raffia or stand Additional high-re

* An African Kissi Stone Kneeling Figure 19th/20th century Height 11 1/4 inches. Estimate $ 60-80 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund Provenance: Gift o

A Portuguese Steel Helmet Height 17 1/2 x width10 1/4 x depth10 1/2 inches. Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of The San Diego Museum of Art

* A Kifwebe Carved and Painted Wood Mask 20th century Height 20 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 50-70 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund

* An Igbo Wood Mask nigeria, 20th century of elongated form. Height 15 1/4 inches. Estimate $ 100-200 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund Provenance: Gi

20th century, African, two carved circular helmet masks, one with a graduated headdress, the other with a two pronged headdress. Both on stands. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lo

early 20th century, African, carved and painted large Fang helmet mask with an elaborated triple arched headdress. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 22 in. Additional h

African Ashanti Doll and Indonesian Mwai Mask. Carved wood and shell. Max ht. 19". Everson Museum, sold to benefit collections fund.

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of FANG PEOPLE EQUATORIAL GUINEA Ceremonial Helmet Mask Carved wood with dark brown patina with

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund To be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF Kiefwebe Society Zoomorphic Passport Mask small size, carved wood in form of an owl's lined

20th century, one carved and painted double crocodile helmet, one large carved and painted wood Baga bird mask and one carved and painted wood boar mask. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, Octob

Property of Lynn University to benefit their Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of KWELE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF CONGO Ceremonial Dance Mask Medium in simple minimal heart-shaped

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of DOGON PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF MALI "Satimbe" Ceremonial Dance Mask Carved wood, with full female

Property of Lynn University to benefit their Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of KWELE PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Ceremonial Dance Mask Carved wood, of heart-shape form

1) The smaller carved wood helmet mask for ceremonial purposes in the initiation of young girls entering adulthood depicts hair ornamentation, unusual facial details and typical beauty rings in waves

A Carved wooden helmet type mask worn by leaders of the all-female society during the initiation of young women into adulthood. The Mende culture of Sierra Leone would wear helmet masks which are carv