A Fine Old Punu Okuyi Spirit Mask Ex Carl Zabel

A Carved wooden dance mask embellished with kaolin clay pigments and black and white paints. The white masks known as Okuyi of the Mukudj male initiation society embody the spirit of a protective youn

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 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 carved wooden dance mask in classic style, kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, crested coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a stilt dance call

Carved wooden "Okuyi" dance mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and well carved coiffure, with a serene and simple face. Lumbo or Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8.5 inches. A dura

A carved wooden mask with a wonderfully exaggerated and elongated form, stylized coiffure and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of field use. Bassa Ethnic group within the Dan Comple

A wonderful old carved wooden shrine object depicting a nature or forest spirit with deep well handled surface patina and area of "tan-lines" where a textile once covered the waist line. Baule peoples

A very finely carved spirit idol with most unusual treatment to the arms which wrap around the torso like this ropes, and a well handled surface patina. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The f

This is a very fine and quite lovely old carved wooden staff from the Lwena peoples of Angola, Africa. featuring two finely carved spirit faces as well as raised and incised design work, the staff has

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 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

A carved wooden dance mask with tall swept back horns supporting the image of a lizard and incised and painted geometric designs throughout. Such masks are often danced at funerals and Harvest ceremon

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 Very rare old and field used carved wooden helmet style mask with tall horns and indigo blue pigment added as decoration. Bobo or possibly Bolo peoples, Burkina Faso / Mali Border, West Africa. Prov

A very rare carved wooden 3/4 helmet mask with incised linear designs, open work eyes, and contrasting red and white kaolin clay pigments decorating the mask. This genre of helmet mask, known as bolo

Elongated carved wooden dance mask with incised linear designs, and covered in hammered bronze sheet, embellished with textile adornment. Marka / malinke peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 16.5

A dramatic carved wooden parade mask with raised scar designs and painted with black and white pigments. Idoma Peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall ( 21 inches tall on profession

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 with blackened mineral pigments and accented designs with white kaolin clay pigment. The mask has a soft well handled surface suggesting many years of ceremonial use. Igbo p

A carved wooden face mask accented with kaolin clay pigments and classic archaic face. Bwami society, Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 6 inches. Provenance: Ex. McConn

A carved wooden mask with enlarged eyes accented with remnants of kaolin clay pigment and an overall stylized face and form. Note the well weathered patina from wear and handling. Mbagani peoples, DRC

A carved wooden mask with a well handled surface and traditional incised linear designs to represent facial scars. Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask is small and measures 9 inches tall.

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,