A Dan Feast Ladle Ex Levitt Collection, NY

A very finely carved wooden Spoon known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for her incomparable gene

A very finely carved wooden Spoon known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for her incomparable gene

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches

A lovely carved wooden ceremonial ladle known as wunkirmian or wakemia which translates as spoon associated with feasts. Such large spoons are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for

A highly stylized carved wooden ladle with ancestral face on top and wonderful overall form. A feast ladle generally awarded to the most hospitable women in the village and yearly harvest ceremonies.

A superb hardwood Lega mask with classic facial treatment such as the almond shaped eyes and kaolin clay accent , however what is very uncommon is that it was carved from a hard wood. Lega peoples, Co

A very rare old and well used wooden mask from the Lawalwa peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A highly stylized example with traditional features and well weathered and worn surface patina. A

A carved wooden magic shrine object featuring 4 spirit faces on a male and female body, supporting a wooden cup which likely served as some sort of mortar to mix magic ingredients by a shaman/priest.

A Carved wooden mask in avian form with elaborate woven textile headdress attached. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall ( 13 x 15 when adding the headdress). This m

A carved wooden mask with black pigments and classic facial style of the monkey. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 5 inches. Note the square attachment holes. Provenance Ex. So

A carved wooden ladle with exquisite Dan mask face on the handle and scalloped edges on the ladle scoop. The ladle has genuine handling and wear, and there is an old collection number painted on the b

Carved wooden doll with large animal hide bundle around the torso and embellished with woven grass string and glass beads. Namji peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Sol and Josephine Levitt, NY

A Dan passport mask, wood, textile, hair. Display stand included. 5-/14" H (w/o stand). Provenance: Ex collection, NY, NY

A wood Dan Mask with cowrie shells, fabric. 11" H Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

A very finely carved wooden mask in Avian form with incised linear designs. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Alfred Schienberg Collection, Ex Sol and Josephine Levitt collection, New York.

A large carved wooden feast ladle (known as wunkirmian or wakemia) in anthropomorphic form with incised linear designs, well worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 31

A Very finely carved and well weathered old Hemba male ancestor sculpture, with obvious age, wear and decay. Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally mounted to a display st

A Fine Northern Kumu or Ndaaka carved wooden dance mask with mineral pigments and overall aggressive aesthetic. Kumu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8.5 inches. Provenance:

A carved wooden helmet mask adorned with copper sheet, animal hide and embellished with numerous glass beads and textiles. The Bwoom mask was worn at boys initiations where it would represent the natu

Carved wooden helmet mask with painted features and a tall headdress of a bowl, to celebrate the hard working woman who carry the burdens of the family and village. The mask was carved from a single p

A large carved wooden helmet mask in zoomorphic form , representing a forest spirit or Bushcow , and embellished with a fetish bundle on the forehead, accented with black and white pigments, the white

A Rare Old Eastern Luba Face mask in what appears to be an avian form. Luba peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 7.25 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional

A carved wooden idol known as a "Butti" which was thought to have been used for healing and personal empowerment. Teke peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The idol measures 10.25 inches tall ( 11.5 in displ

A Classic Ancient Terracotta Head fragment from an ancient sculpture ,Nigeria, West Africa. Classic facial features with large almond shaped eyes and stylized coiffure. Nok head fragments were once pa