A Mbunda Initiation Dance mask

This is a dramatic old Mbunda Sachihongo mask , which are characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent brow ridge and cheeks. This mask was part of the makish

Mozambique, mid 20thC, helmet mask used in initiation dance Mapico, carved light wood, painted black, natural hair. Usage traces minor wear. Provenance: Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany Vera und Wolfga

A Fascinating old carved wood and plant fiber dance mask from the Kukunda Initiation rites of the Yaka peoples. The mask was created with a wooden face, painted white and orange and decorated with a h

A highly decorated and heavily weathered and eroded old Malinke dance mask for the Konden Initiation ceremony, with ornate metal designs applied and tall comb like structure which is obviously eroded

Antique Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 30 x 11 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $

A wonderful old carved wooden mask worn by members of poro, a Senufo initiation association,who carve small, finely carved face masks as insignia. The masks, known as kpeliye'e, feature delicate oval

Mozambique, Maconde, 19th/20th century, lipico helmet mask in wood carved with pigments representing Portuguese. Used in Mapico initiation dances. Signs of use. Dim.:28.5cm

Guinea Bissau, Bidjogo Islands, 20th C, carved wood, polychrome decoration, vegetable and synthetic fibers, glass, horn, Signs of wear. Used in initiation dances. Minor faults. Dim.: 49cm.

A carved wooden Bundu or Sowei Mask for the Sande Female society initiation dances of the Mende peoples. Carved wood with stylized face and form, adorned with long raffia grass to cover the dancer.Sie

This is a very rare Mbunda-style Sachihongo mask collected in situ in 1972 in Zambia. This type of dance mask is characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent

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

This is a finely carved wooden Girl’s initiation dance staff, featuring a female effigy with one leg raised at the knee and curled around her other leg. The staff is decorated with old glass beads a

An old carved wooden dance mask with a deep well handled surface patina and signs of use, weathering. Such masks were used during the ceremonies of the initiation society Nyaun or Nyao , an associatio

This is a very rare Mbunda-style Sachihongo mask collected in situ in 1972 in Zambia. This type of dance mask is characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent

Expressive mask made of wood and used in rituals and initiations. For every ceremonie the mask got new colored pigments. Backside is missing a chip due tribal use as pictured. Sold with stand: No Dime

A tall and elaborate carved wooden and textile mask used in initiation into manhood dances by the Yaka peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The mask has a tall superstructure and measures 32 inches tall ( 43

Mende Dance headdress for women's initiation (Bundu Society) Blackened wood measures 13.5" x 9" x 8" Conical helmet mask representing head of a woman with an elaborate hair arrangement and small wide

This is a good old example of the yaka Kholuka masks worn by young initiates during annual ceremonies and dances. carved and painted wood surmounted by painted textile superstructure. The mask itself

Vintage wooden mask from the Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. KUMU masks, called "nsembu" or "ibole", which appear in paired dances that contrast male and female roles during initiations into the se

Title: A Northwest Coast Ceremonial Dance Mask Date/Period: Circa 1870, Repainted 1900-1910 Materials: Wood, paint, tanned hide, feather nubs. Size: Height: 8-1/2 inches. Description: Heiltsuk Tribe (

from the Khorogo; Provenance: certificate from Segy Gallery, New York; 11 inches wide; 9 1/2 inches deep; 31 1/2 inches high

Bamana, Mali, Antelope dance mask, Tjiwara Society dance mask carved in two parts. Wood with the finest relief carving on the head and body of the antelope, the horns in extremely fine relief. The hor

Red Buddhist Dharmapala Dance Mask - Pigment on mulberry or laurel paper mache. Tibet or Bhutan. Early 20th c. Provenance: ex collection Bill Liske. Size: 12'' x 11'' x 8'' (30 x 28 x 20 cm).

Blue Buddhist Dharmapala Dance Mask - Pigment on mulberry or laurel paper mache. Tibet or Bhutan, Early 20th c. Provenance: ex collection Bill Liske. Size: 12'' x 11'' x 8'' (30 x 28 x 20 cm).