A Rare Naga Mask collected in 1970

A carved wooden mask with energetic face and broad grimace , perhaps representing a Trophy head, however it is larger then most smaller heads and is "mask size" Collected in situ 1970 and was part of

This is an antique carved wooden female idol shown in squatting / seated position with an aggressive energetic face. The Naga , a fierce head hunting tribe were known for their use of animist shrines

A Carved wooden seated ancestor sculpture with classic archaic features and a well handled and worn surface. Naga peoples, India. Provenance: Collected by Museum Curator Paul Hendricks in 1970 while t

A very old and interesting zoomporphic wood carving from the Naga of Northern India. Carved wood with a very well weathered and worn surface, possibly dating to the early 20th century. The figure meas

A very rare Old Carved wooden mask with bark cloth plant fiber headdress and shards of glass as eyes, and embellished with charcoal pigments and woven plant material. This mask was acquired during a "

A Carved wooden seated ancestor sculpture with classic archaic features and a well handled and worn surface. Naga peoples, India. Provenance: Collected by Museum Curator Paul Hendricks in 1970 while t

A very old carved wooden mask with a serene presence and well handled surface patina, some small incised scar designs and the remains of a woven grass headdress. Lovale or Mbunda peoples, DRC/ Congo,

This is a rare Teke or Tsaye "kidumu" disc shaped mask with incised designs and various mineral pigments, well handled surface edges back of mask. This mask was Field collected around 1965 by Rev. Law

A very fine elongated wooden mask accented with red and white mineral pigments and woven raffia grass. Afikpo peoples mask, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 18 x 4.5 inches. * a metal display stand

This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965. A metal display stand can be inc

Extremely rare Pere carved wooden dance mask in avian form with mineral pigment. This old mask measures 11 x 7.75 inches and was field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney (director of Catholic Aid agencie

This is a very fine and rare Kwango area Buffalo mask. Carved wooden helmet style mask with various colored kaolin clay pigments and a large raffia grass collar. Yaka or Suku peoples, Congo, Africa. *

A carved wooden face mask with raffia grass adornment, and wonderful exaggerated treatment to the eyes, similar to large owl eyes, possibly suggesting the ability of great sight. The mask is accented

Ubangi mask; Ngbaka or Ngbandi peoples mask, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A carved wooden face mask with incised tribal scar designs and signs of use over many years. Stained red with organic pigments. Hand Dr

A carved wooden mask with dramatic facial style, encrusted surface, rattan woven border and undeniable Great smile. Kumu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8 inches. A metal d

This is an antique pair of carved wooden effigies, one shown wearing trophy skull necklaces. The Naga, a fierce head hunting tribe were known for their use of trophy heads as part of their shrines and

A very Rare carved wooden dance mask from the Tabwa or Rungu peoples , DRC / Congo central Africa. The well weathered mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an add

On offer is a rare horned mask field collected in the central highlands of West Timor. It has an unusual squared face with 2 small horns just above the sketched ears. The very rough, simple design, to

This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965, with a written authentication fr

This is a very fine Old Mbunda Sachihongo masks , which are characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent brow ridge and cheeks. This mask was part of the maki

A carved wooden Face mask with attached plant fiber hair, the mask has an overall energetic style. A Mbunda Sachihongo mask, Zambia, Field collected by Marc Friedrich, c 1980. A metal display stand ca

A carved wooden helmet style mask with kaolin clay accent on the face and embellished with linear designs, as well as a zoomorphic finial. Suku peoples, Congo, Africa, Provenance: - Ex. Dr. Kenneth Ad

A carved wooden mask divided into two planes with black and white mineral pigment and embellished with numerous small holes. Pende Mbuya mask were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies

A carved wooden mask with finely carved face and detailed headdress. The mask has an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting generations of fied use as a ceremonial object. Luba / Z