African Bamana Komo Society Crest Mask

African Bamana Komo Society Crest Mask, Kontela Region, Mali, wood, guinea fowl blood, mud, mirror shards, feathers, and porcupine quills, h. 15 in., w. 32 in., d. 6 in.; mounted on metal stand, overa

Carved wooden mask in an elongated form representing a Hyena like animal with encrusted organic pigment covering the entire surface. The mask itself measures 25 x 8 inches. A durable metal display sta

African Bamana Komo Mask. Carved wood, plant fiber, cowrie shells. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 34'' x 12'' x 8'' (86 x 30 x 20 cm).

African Bamana, Kore Society Hyena Mask. Carved and paint decorated wood. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 15'' x 8'' x 8'' (38 x 20 x 20 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or

A very large carved wooden mask with a heavy organic material covering the surface. Bamana masks such as this one are worn and seen only by members of the Komo association, whose members harness the p

A carved wooden zoomorphic mask with tall ears and long snout of the Hyena and some incised tribal designs. To become an adult in Bamana society, males must be initiated into the Kore society. Initiat

African Tribal Art: Bamana People, Mali: Kore Society Hyena (Suruku) Mask, early 20th Century. Carved wood with dark brown patina. The Suruku mask, with full body costume, takes care of the male initi

An African Mali Bambara or Bamana Secret Society antelope male figure mask, carved wood depicting antelope face and antlers.

A carved wooden dance mask with comb like structure on top and primitive facial features. Bamana peoples, Kore secret society mask, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 16 x 7.5 inches ( 19 inches tall on

Two Bamana Kore Society Wood Masks West Africa, Mali Height of largest 21 15/16 inches (55.7 cm). Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

Bamana, Korè Society carved wood mask, Mali, Africa; of typical zoomorphic form, with pierced metalwork fittings; H: 15 1/2" (approx.); iron standPROVENANCEFrench private collection

This is a very fine Old Bamana Kore society zoomorphic mask representing a Pig , a rare charming, yet archaic looking example. The mask has open square cut eyes with a raised frame and long pig like s

A very finely carved wooden mask from the Bamana peoples , Mali Africa. carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood with a elegant row of spikes as a top finial accented with an indigo colored orga

A very well handled and field used carved wooden mask with painted areas and incised linear designs, tall central crest representing a male mask worn by a dancer of the Kifwebe society, Songye peoples

carved wooden mask from the Kore society of the Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The mask was carved from a hard dense wood in the image of a Antelope, with tall horns and ears alert and tall. The m

A carved wooden dance mask in the form of a stylized Hyena , with well handled and weathered surface , a black mineral pigment and signs of age and field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask me

A very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2

A West African Boli Fetish hand carved wooden figure from the Bamana People in Mali, West Africa. the figure depicts a bull. It was used by initiates of the Komo Society, some of whom are experts in t

A Large carved wooden dance mask with tall central crest and strong linear designs accented with mineral pigments. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 24 inc

wood, red fibre, H: 39 cm, H: 15,4 inch Provenance: Hans Laabs, Berlin, Germany Continent: Africa

A tall carved wooden dance mask with incised and painted linear designs, tall crest and highly exaggerated classic form. The mask is well handled and worn and appears to have field use. Songye peoples

A group of 4 West African masks. 20th century. ++ Horned animal mask. 24"h x 15 1/2"w x 8 1/8"d.++ Horned antelope mask. Mali, Bamana style. 30 3/4"h x 5"w x 5 1/8"d.++ Gelede society mask. Nigeria, Y

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with strong classic features, stylized protruding mouth and nose, raised central crest and linear designs accented with organic pigments. Songye peoples, DRC. Congo, ce

African Art Carved Wood Bamana Mask Origin: Mali Dimensions: 17 inches high x 7.25 inches wide Bamana: The society has a long masking tradition used to educate the community and to facilitate social c