Fine Old African Bateke Mask, Congo/Gabon

Fine Old African Bateke Mask, Congo/Gabon. On stand. Provenance: Sam Hilu, ex. Benard Barach. Size: 10.25'' x 11'' x 3'' (26 x 28 x 8 cm); Height on stand: 17" (43 cm).

A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, heavy kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a

A carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. The Long classic face accented with reddish organic / mineral pigments a

Elegant old carved wooden ceremonial mask with anthropomorphic central finial and classic facial style and design. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Among the Senufo families owned and wore su

A carved wooden Dan mask with protruding cylindrical eyes, attached lower jaw and embellished with beads and textiles. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast or Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 7 x 5 in

A carved wooden face mask with elegant and realistic facial treatment with wide open eyes and classic overall form. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 5 inches. Provenance: Ex.

A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, weathered kaolin clay pigments, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a stilt dance called "mukudj

A finely carved wooden face mask, very thinly carved with well worn edges , evidence of kaolin clay pigments and a well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. The mask measures 9.5 x 5.5 inche

Carved wooden dance mask with bold facial features and signs of handling and wear. Lulua peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included. Pr

Fine Old African Bamun/Bamileke Mask, Cameroon. Carved wood, plant fiber, shells. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills, California; Harry Franklin Gallery, Beverly

A small carved wooden face mask with open round eyes, raised linear lines, incised brows, square attachment holes, evidence of field use and wear. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8

A carved wooden diminutive mask with kaolin clay pigments accenting the eyes and a well handled and worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 6.5 inches tall ( 10.5

A very finely carved wooden helmet mask with realistic painted face and painted designs, embellished with real human hair atop a stylized "elvis" coiffure. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask mea

A carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast. The mask measures 14 x 6 inches. ( 36 inches

A carved wooden face mask with stylized form and tribal designs, swept back horns and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting great age and field use. A metal display stand can b

A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 14 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can also be

A Carved wooden mask with a heavy kaolin clay pigment and accented with various colors and incised designs. The mask measures 20 x 4 .25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an addit

A carved wooden mask with traditional enlarged eyes and overall teardrop shaped form, and signs of handling and wear and traditional use. Goma or Bembe peoples mask, Congo / DRC , central Africa. - Ex

A lovely carved wooden mask with traditional form, incised linear designs, raised scar patterns and a stylized chamelon as a top finial, all carved from a single piece of wood, and with a well handled

Carved wooden face mask with large angular nose, broad forehead and geometric face, with well handled surface patina. Lawalwa peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 9 inches ( 21 inches tall o

A carved wooden helmet mask with elegant female face and stylized form and features. The Bundu masks are danced by female initiates into the Sande society. Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. Th

Expertly carved from wood, this thin walled mask was painted with kaolin clay pigments and adorned with human hair and painted designs. Idoma peoples, Cross River, Nigeria. The mask measures 8.5 x 10

A hardwood carved wooden dance mask with reddish orange mineral pigments and incised tribal design, traditional coiffure and embellished with glass bead earrings. Lwena / Chokwe peoples, Angola, Afric