Sold2020A Rare Mask of a Water Spirit, Ijo peoplesA very rare old example of a "Water Spirit Mask" with kaolin clay and natural pigments on small archaic carved wooden mask. Ijo / Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 1See Sold Price
Sold2020A Ijo Tribe Cross River Water Spirit MaskA Carved wooden mask in abstract form representing a Water Spirit, with exaggerated faces and plank like form. Ijo peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. According to one myth, the masks originSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Fine Ijo Water Spirit MaskA finely carved small Ijo Water Spirit Mask from the Cross river region of Nigeira, West Africa. Custom mounted to professional display stand. The mask measures 12.5 x 5 inches ( 16.5 inches on displaSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ijaw Water Spirit Mask with reptile faceA finely carved small Ijo Water Spirit Mask from the Cross river region of Nigeira, West Africa. Custom mounted to professional display stand. The mask measures 15 x 5 inches ( 18.5 inches on displaySee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Ijaw Water Spirit Mask for a Shrine, African ArtA Carved wooden maskette , likely hung on a shrine. A highly stylized female face embellished with incised geometric designs accented with various colors of kaolin clay pigment. The Ijaw believed in sSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Ijebu Yoruba Water Spirit Mask Ex Kahan GalleryA very rare carved wooden mask with a highly stylized and abstract form, raised designs and undeniable well handled surface. Such masks are found among the Southern Yoruba of Ijebu, these headdressesSee Sold Price
Sold2018Water Spirit Mask Sepik RiverWater spirit mask - Sepik River Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 31 cm Water spirit mask from the Iatmul people of the middle Sepik river, Papua New Guinea. This mask kept near the fire place and used in spSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Ijaw Water Spirit Mask Festival Mask, African ArtA very highly stylized wooden mask in the form of a "water Spirit" and worn on a costume during yearly rituals and festivals honoring the water spirits. Ijaw peoples, Cross River region, Nigeria, AfriSee Sold Price
Sold2020Abstract Elongated Ijaw Water Spirit Mask, Cross RiverA wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden helmet mask with a highly stylized zoomorphic form and red textile around the edge to protect the dancers head. Ijaw peoples, Cross River Region, Nigeria, AfricSee Sold Price
Sold2020Water Spirit Mask from the Ijaw of NigeriaA highly stylized carved wooden dance crest / mask from the Ijaw peoples of Nigeria. The headdress is painted wood and measures 16 x 8 inches ( 25 inches tall on custom stand.See Sold Price
Sold2017Nigerian Carved Wood Mask & HeaddressTwo African, Nigerian carved wood pieces, including: Igbo polychrome mask with finely detailed features; together with Ijo water spirit headdress; H: 37 1/4" (taller, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2019Ijaw Water Spirit Mask, African ArtA Carved wooden mask in a highly stylized form with geometric shape and spirit face with broad smile, protruding eyes and kaolin clay accents. Ijaw peoples, Cross river region, Nigeria, Africa. The maSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Rare Urhobo African Mask Ex William Wright NYA carved wooden dance mask with raised linear designs and tall carved horns, well handled surface. Masks of this type are used in masquerades performed at festivals to honor Urhobo water spirits thatSee Sold Price
Sold20162 Standing metal figures and water spirit.A group of 2 standing metal figures and water spirit mask. A: West Africa B,C: Nigeria, B: Benin C: Ijo. 20th century. Longest (C): 38"l.Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX. In moSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ibibio Mask of Mami Wata Water SpiritA vintage carved wooden mask with brightly painted features and a wonderful image of Mami Wata the water spirit as well as serpents and frogs. The mask measures 21 x 9 inches. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria,See Sold Price
Sold2019RARE OLD IBIBIO IDIOK "HELL DWELLING SPIRIT" MASKA Large and rare old wooden helmet mask of a aggressive "Hell dwelling spirit" with a wild open mouth and several spiral horns, remnants of old paint and obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria,See Sold Price
Sold2016Ijo MaskIjo, Nigeria, 16", East Coast Collection pre 1975, water spirit, long trunk-like mouth with superimposed snake Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction,See Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Ibibio Idiok Mask of Skull Like Face, African ArtA rare old wooden face mask of a Skull like face, known as "Hell dwelling spirit" with obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 12.75 x 8 inches. A durable display stanSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ibibio Skull Mask Hell Dwelling Spirit, African MaskA rare old wooden face mask of a Skull like face, known as "Hell dwelling spirit" with obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 8 x 5.5 inches ( on stand 11.75 inches tSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Salampasu Ceremonial Spirit Post Collected in 1965A very rare old carved wooden post with spirit or mask face on top and painted with a red mineral pigment. Salampasu peoples, Congo, Africa. The post measures 21 inches tall. Provenance: Field collectSee Sold Price
Sold2020Water devil mask "thota yaka" - Sri Lankawood, three-part, polychrome paint, In ancient times, the people of Sri Lanka were convinced that diseases were caused by evil spirits or devils. To appease the devils, songs of praise and mask dancesSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rare Old Ogoni African Mask with Articulated JawThis is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "elu" , which means "spirit." It is relatively small and probably would hSee Sold Price
Sold2021An Ijaw Mask, "owuamapu" (water spirit)Maske, "owuamapu" (Wassergeist) Ijaw, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 48 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. In der flachen Küstenregion des Nigerdeltas schwellen die zahlSee Sold Price
Sold2023An Ijaw Mask, "owuamapu" (water spirit)Maske, "owuamapu" (Wassergeist) Ijaw, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 79 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1987 in Nigeria erworben). - Helene und Max Kamer, St. Gallen (1989). -See Sold Price
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