A Uncommon Dan Bete African mask

Unusual style Mask from the bete ethnic group, Dan complex of tribes, Liberia, Africa. Carved from a heavy dense wood wood with linear designs carved in relief and exaggerated facial features. The mas

A hand carved wooden ceremonial mask known as a gre or nyabwa, which has highly stylized facial features and traditionally presided over judicial ceremonies and war parties. Dan or Bete peoples, Liber

Carved from a heavy dense wood and showing heavy wear and handling, minor losses and well weathered edges. Dan / Bete peoples, Liberia, Ivory coast, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 6.5 inches with a 6

Carved from a heavy dense wood and showing heavy wear and handling, minor losses and well weathered edges. Dan / bete peoples, Liberia, Ivory coast, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 6.5 inches with a 6

A Carved wooden face mask with "spider leg" like appendages and metal tacks as decoration. Just as the neighboring peoples the Bete and the Dan tribes, whose influence can be seen on this mask, the We

Two African, Côte d'Ivoire/Liberia carved wood masks; possibly of the Dan/Guere/We/Bete cultures; each with woven embellishments; H: 13 1/2" (larger, approx.)

(lot of 2) Baule, Ivory Coast gong, the figural wood handle decorated with a stylized face, and having a nice patina, 15"h; together with a Bete or Dan, Cote d'Ivoire mask, Art Brut, naturalistically

A very uncommon example of a Heddle weaving pulley from the Ivory Coast. With a stylized mask like face and deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Pulley measures

A small carved wooden face mask with open round eyes, raised linear lines, incised brows, square attachment holes, evidence of field use and wear. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8

A carved wooden diminutive mask with kaolin clay pigments accenting the eyes and a well handled and worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 6.5 inches tall ( 10.5

Very fine and quite interesting wooden mask from the We (Dan) peoples of Cote D\'Ivoire west Africa. *PUBLISHED: Arts premiers de Côte d\'Ivoire: Collections privées by Apollinaire Ocrisse, with for

A carved wooden face mask with large open work eyes, woven rope beard, and a well handled and worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 8.25 x 6 inches , on

A very finely carved wooden face mask with realistic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, The mask has been custom mounted to a European style

A carved wooden dance mask with a textile headdress adorned with cowrie shells as well as a woven grass beard accented with old glass beads. The mask has linear designs accented with colorful kaolin c

A carved wooden ceremonial dance mask with stylized face, extended lips, incised linear designs and a very weathered and well worn surface suggesting great age and field use over generations. Dan peop

Early and fine carved mask. Applied canvas, shells, feathers, horns, and straw. 19w x 6d x 19h

A carved wooden dance mask with open work eyes, and woven grass coiffure. A finely carved example. The mask measures 10 x 6.5 inches. ( 13 inches tall on professional custom display stand which is inc

Antique carved wooden Zoomorphic mask with organic pigments. Dan peoples, Liberia or Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: Field collected 1948-1952 by Rev. Adkins, O

African Art Dan Grebo Mask from Ivory Coast 24''t x 7.75''w

A carved wooden dance mask embellished with bronze bells, woven ropes, beads and mineral pigments. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall. There is no display stand wi

Carved wooden face mask with long curved protruding appendages from the face and a well worn surface patina suggesting some handling and wear. The Bete live in central Ivory Coast. Their western neigh

A very fine carved wooden Dan peoples mask with attached woven rope beard and large open eyes. Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 6 inches ( 15 inches tall on professional custom display

Carved wooden mask with stylized facial treatment and a well handled wooden surface patina, accented by metal tacks. The mask shows heavy wear and use.The mask itself measures 13 inches tall. The mask

A Very rare old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has undeniable age and handling and a deep patina fr