Initiation mask – Wood – Lwalwa – DR Congo

Title: Initiation mask – Wood – Lwalwa – Congo DRC Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic wooden African mask from the LWALWA tribe of D.R. Congo. LWALWA carvers are famous for their masks which

Title: Initiation mask – Wood – Lwalwa – Congo Additional Information: Great wooden African mask from the LWALWA tribe of D.R. Congo. LWALWA carvers are famous for their masks which

Title: Initiation mask – Wood – Lwalwa – Congo Additional Information: Great wooden African mask from the LWALWA tribe of D.R. Congo. LWALWA carvers are famous for their masks which

Lwalwa D.R. Congo carved wood mask, with protruding domed forehead, nose, and mouth, in a typical reddish brown wood patina of age and use, largest: 11"h x 8"w x 7.5"d. Provenance: Property from the e

2 expressive masks made of wood and used in rituals and initiations. For every ceremonie the mask got new coloured pigments. Dimensions: 36 x 12 x 11 cm & 34 x 10 x 7 cm Weight: 405 & 271 gram Good us

Mid 20th C. Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask. D.R.Congo, Central Africa. Wood, textile with fiber and organic pigments. Size: 23 x 18 in. In very fine condition, showing appropriate signs of use and wear;

2 expressive masks made of wood and used in rituals and initiations. For every ceremonie the mask got new coloured pigments. Dimensions: 30 x 14 x 7 cm & 24 x 18 x 8 cm Weight: 405 & 227 gram Stand no

Yaka Peoples, (2) initiation masks, 20th c., DR Congo, each made of carved and polychrome painted wood, raffia, textile, etc., approx. 30"h x 14"w x 11.5"d (larger), 22"h x 12"w x 10"d (smaller)

Great Bushoong Bwoom Royal mask.This mask is generally called a Nyet mask. Horns were sometimes added to a mask for the image of power and strength.There are more than twenty different types of masks

Powerful Kumu mask from the Ituri rainforest of D.R. Congo. Kumu masks are among the most important objects in their culture. They are used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who call upon the primord

These masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is made from and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use a

Title: Kete Mask – Wood – Kuba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic wooden Kuba Kete mask from DR Congo. Good patina with traces of tribal use. The Kete people lived along the southe

Large Pende mask, named Pumbu Chiefs mask. Of the three masks belonging to the chiefly regalia of the Eastern Pende people, Pumbu is deemed the most dangerous and is reserved for only the most powerfu

Title: Nkisi triple faces mask - Nail, Wood - Bakongo - DR Congo Description: Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo with three faces. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo

DescriptionBeautifull stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, su

Title: Circumcision Mask – Wood – Bena Lulua – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic mask from the LULUA people of DR Congo. Lulua masks are rare and were probably used during circumcis

Title: Giphogo Mask – Wood – Eastern Pende – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Antelope mask from the Eastern Pende Peoples. This is a very nice classic mask of this type with beautiful forma

Title: Circumcision Mask – Wood – Bena Lulua – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic mask from the LULUA people of DR Congo. Lulua masks are extremely rare and were probably used during

Title: Kidumu Pasport Mask (3)- Wood - Teke - DR Congo Description: Typical Kidumu pasport mask from the Teke community. In total 3 pieces This kind of masks were used in important meetings, at funera

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

African, Pende, Zaire (DR Congo), wood mask with remnant white and red pigment, 12"h x 7"w x 2.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Angola The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the ide

Kuba, Zaire (DR Congo), wood mask, darkened patina, engraved with intricate pattern, 12"h x 7"w x 4.75"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Angola The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the ide