Africa imported pure hand carved wooden masks (189)

From the Gere or Wobe peoples of the Ivory Coast/ Liberia, West Africa. Hand-carved wooden mask with large open eyes, and many carved spikes and organic material as adornment. Dimensions: L: 16 1/4 in

This is a very fine old example of a "Wan Palega" or "Large Antelope" wooden mask from the Mossi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. This highly decorated old hand carved wooden mask features incise

This is 6&1/2 inches long. It is from Africa. Comes with the custom stand & a Caddo Trading Company Museum Card. KEY WORDS: NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACT ARTIFACTS ARROWHEAD ARROWHEADS MISSISSIPPIAN

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "N'tomo" , which were used during agricultural festivals. It is relatively small and

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "N'tomo" , which were used during agricultural festivals. It is relatively small and

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Masks of this type are known as "Ngil" and are worn for various dances and festivals and decorate the villages of the Fa

**Originally Listed At $300** Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. 1920s CE. A hand-carved wooden mask of an Okoroshi Oma form with a magnificent janiform headdress. The mask's visage was painte

Impresive Ekuk hart mask - KWELE - Cameroon, Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 45 x 35 cm Perfect hand carved wooden mask of kwele tribe from Gabon.The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies t

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are known as agbogho mmwo, typically a hollowed helmet-like form, the stylized facial features and

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Tetela Peoples, Congo , Africa. Masks of this type are associated with the Songye Kifwebe masks, note the linear designs and 3/4 helmet form.The surface

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Bwa (or Bobo) peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Masks of this type from the Bwa peoples are uncommon, as Birds are believed to be messengers, communic

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Punu Peoples, Gabon , Africa. Masks of this type are were worn by virtuosic male performers of a stilt dance called "mukudj," which involved towering im

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Luba Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are were used during Kifwebe society ceremonial festivals. The mask was decorated with linear des

Impresive Ekuk hart mask - KWELE - Cameroon, Africa 2nd half 20th century Wood 41 cm Perfect hand carved wooden mask of kwele tribe from Gabon.The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies to pro

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Tetela Peoples, Congo , Africa. Masks of this type are associated with the Songye Kifwebe masks, note the linear designs and 3/4 helmet form.The surf

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Biombo Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are known as "Tshimwana" which were used during Initiation festivals. The mask was decorated wi

This is a vintage hand carved wooden mask from the Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Masks of this type are worn during the Okoroshi festivals.Okoroshi is a six week ceremonial season during which water

A skillfully hand carved wooden mask with classic facial features and elaborate comb like coiffure. Baule people, Ivory Coast, Africa. Provenance: Sothebys New York, lot 625. Comes with a metal and wo

West Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask depicting a firespitter (also known as the "funeral head mask" or "Kponyugo") depicting an abstract zoomo

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The tear-d

Western Africa, Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia, Grebo culture, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with a round chin and flat brow. The abstract visage includes rectangular holes for eyes

Eastern Africa, Tanzania, Makonde peoples, mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with skillfully carved dramatic features such as a jutting chin, large eyes, open mouth, petite nose, round ea

West Africa, Mali, Dogon, ca. 1920s CE. A gorgeous hand-carved wooden mask depicting the visage of an antelope (known as a "walu" in Dogon) embellished with black and cream paints. The rectangular mas

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Baule (Baoule) people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely hand-carved wooden mask wearing an avian headdress. Boasting a lovely hue of cho