A CARVED WOOD AFRICAN PUPPET MASK ATTR BAMANA PEOPLES

The elongated carved wood mask worn with a costume or used by a dancer in ritualistic, entertaining and educational ceremonies is attributed to the African Bamana/Bozo People of Mali. Measures 31 x 10

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Mali, Segou region, Bamana / Marka (Warka) people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A spectacular antelope mask carved from wood then covered with copper-iron alloy shee

A Very Old and well used Heddle weaving pulley from the Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Carved wood with mask like central face and a golden honey colored well handled surface patina. The Pulley has col

The zoomorphic form African helmet mask carved from wood and retaining Native applied sacrificial patina attributed to the the Bamana people of Mali is paired with a carved and painted wood mask attri

African mask comprised of wood, punched cooper sheet and fiber attributed to the Bamana Marka people of Mail. Approximate height 15.37", width 6.25".

carved wooden mask from the Kore society of the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The mask was carved from a hard dense wood in the image of a Antelope, with tall horns and ears alert and tall. The m

**Originally Listed At $2500** West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. A fascinating wooden mask depicting a pointed and angular face, hand-carved fro

African Tribal Art: Bamana People, Mali: Kore Society Hyena (Suruku) Mask, early 20th Century. Carved wood with dark brown patina. The Suruku mask, with full body costume, takes care of the male initi

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fascinating wooden n'tomo mask depicting a pointed and angular face, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, w

A hand-carved mask from the Bamana people, Mali. Made of wood upholstered with metal. The mask represents the legendary ancestor of the Bambara and it is a symbol of protection. N'tomo masks are used

**Originally Listed At $125** Western Africa, Mali, Bamana culture, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An amusing, hand-carved wooden puppet head from the Bamana people of Western Africa. It has a slen

A very finely carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples , Mali Africa. carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood with a elegant row of spikes as a top finial accented with an indigo colored orga

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fantastic ceremonial mask used for Kore initiation rites, hand-carved from dark wood in the form of an

A very fine Bamana peoples marionette from Mali, West Africa. Carved from a hard dense wood with deep well handled surface patina and obvious wear and use. This puppet would have been part of a larger

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and fascinating wooden mask depicting an oval face, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with a pronged he

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Perhaps the oldest and most important Ntomo masks we have ever handled, carved from hardwood and presenting a wonderful vi

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful and fascinating wooden mask with additional tin, cloth, and shell adornments. This mask is hand-carved from a single

**Originally Listed At $175** West Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a slender body, a knob-shaped tip, and a thick midsection surmounted

Africa, Mali, Marka people, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a pronounced head presenting skillfully delineated facial features, hammered brass eyes and decorative pieces at

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with rich dark original patina. Not as diminutive as passport masks from the Dan tribe, however 13" tall in unusual for this type of face mask. Possibly a passport mask.

Three African Masks. Decorated carved wood masks, Bwa people of Burkina Faso, West Africa. On metal stands Largest Height: 18.5"

Carved wood African antelope headdress, Bamana (Bambara), Mande people, Mali, West Africa, 15.5"h, 3.25"w, 3"d, .25lb Start Price: $50.00

Hand carved wood Kifwebe crested mask, Songye peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, mid 20th century, the mask having a center crest, incised horizontal and herringbone designs, and a stylized square

This is a very nice vintage Lulua peoples mask, Congo, Africa. Carved wood with a well weathered surface. The mask features incredible style and form and appears to be a good older example.The mask it