Great GALOA Okukwe mask. Lambaréné ; Gabon.

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

Item/Description: Decorative hand carved dramatic Galoa Gabon style mask. The Galoa people of western Gabon were hunters before turning to agriculture and fishing. Masks of this genre , known as okukw

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

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

Galoa Mask GabonWhite face with large forehead with pierced holes for eyebrows. Large red eyelids

GALOA MASK GABON White face with large forehead with pierced holes for eyebrows. Large red eyelids, black nose, and red protruding mouth.

Galoa style carved wood mask, Gabonese Republic, Central Africa, 12" x 8" x 6"

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,

Great mask from the NGIL society from the FANG tribe of Gabon. This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded eyes with eyebrows nice

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

Three Central African masks, the smallest is in the style of masks from the Galoa people in Gabon. The materials used are wood, kaolin and pigment. The mask with a crest is 18" x 10.5. The irregularly

Date: 2nd half 20th century Origin/Tribe: Gabon - Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 33 Additional Information: Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors. The white colour of the mask is asexual;

Origin: Gabon - Africa Date: 2nd half 20th century Materials: Wood Size: 41 cm Additional Info: African face mask used by the Galoa tribe living in Gabon. The Galoas (or Galwas) are Gabonese people li

Title: Mask – Wood – Bakongo Vili – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Powerful Bakongo Vili mask from DR Congo with great silhouette. Stretching across the coasts of Gabon and the D.R. of Con

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

Fine African Punu Mask, Gabon. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 10'' x 8'' x 5'' (25 x 20 x 13 cm); Height on stand 16'' (41 cm).

Fang Aduma Carved Wood Mask, Gabon Marked with an inventory number '1120'. 14 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. overall. Height of mask 10 1/4 in. Note: Perrois (1986: 102, figure 56) for a related mvudi mask.

Antique African Obamba Mask, Gabon. Carved wood, raffia and pigment. Provenance: Ex Estate Collection of Robert Haselberger (German, 1884-1959) thence by family descent. Acquired by Haselberger in the

African Punu Mask, Gabon. Carved wood and pigment.Stand not included. Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 13'' x 8'' x 10'' (33 x 20 x 25 cm).

Old West African Punu Ancestor Mask, Gabon. Carved wood and pigments. Display Stand. Ex. Collection of Larry Goldblatt, New York. Size: 20'' x 7.5'' x 5.5'' (51 x 19 x 14 cm). Height on stand: 25" (64

A group of 5 African style masks. 20th century. ++ Kwele style mask. Gabon.++ Woyo style mask. DRC. ++ West African style mask. 19 1/2"h x 15"w x 6"d. ++Dan Gere style mask. Coast/Liberia, Dan Gere st

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) 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 communit

African Fang Janus Mask, Gabon.Cameroon. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1972 from Rene Rasmussen, AAA, rue de Se

A Mitsogo mask (Gabon), and a Punu tribal mask, white pigment (Gabon). From a Brooklyn, NY location. Dimensions: 18" tallest.