African Congo Ngbaka Initiation Ceremony Carved Mask

African Congo Ngbaka initiation ceremony carved mask (early 20th Century), carved wood, kaolin, natural earth red pigment having scarification ridges, raised circular surrounds around small eye slits,

A carved wooden mask with exaggerated eyes and a well handled and worn surface suggesting ritual use, most likely used in initiation ceremonies. Mbangani or Binji peoples mask, Congo, central Africa.

African Songye mask, Congo (Zaire), carved and painted wood, used during initiation, circumcision or funeral ceremonies, wear throughout. 17 x 18 1/2 x 9 1/2''

DESCRIPTION: Wooden carved Kifwebe teaching figure, Songye, D.R. Congo. Wears customary costume for initiation ceremony: Blackened fiber strips attached to a row of holes on the bottom of the mask, a

African Zaire / Congo Holo initiation ceremonial carved mask (early 20th century) having a high forehead, narrow eye slits, broad nose, small poised mouth, scarification patterns on each cheek with a

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood painted depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and eye openings, small nose, with painted repeating dot p

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood, stained red, natural pigment depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond shaped eye slit openings, sma

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask, stained carved wood, natural pigment red ochres and kaolin depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye su

* A Pende Wood and Raffia Initiation Ceremony Mask congo, 19th/20th century with polychrome highlights, raised on a wood stand. Height 13 3/4 inches. Estimate $ 800-1,200 The Property of the Detroit I

An African DRC Congo Lula Ceremonial Initiation Mask (19th Century) carved wood, heavily painted, kaolin, and other pigments, having simple flat face with a series of punched holes surrounding the eye

A carved wooden mask with a charming stylized face and a wooden handle on the bottom of the chin for the dancer to hold. Traditionally danced at the end of the young boys initiation ceremonies. Yaka p

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with elaborate coiffure and stylized facial features. Such masks were worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples,

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with elaborate coiffure and stylized facial features. Such masks were worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples,

Tall carved wooden helmet style mask worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask measures 24 x 9 inches. A metal

A Fine Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 22 x 9 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40

Antique Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 23 x 9 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $5

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 $

Carved Wooden African Mask, Marked Bambara Mali Initiation Ceremony, Maxwell. Approximately 25.75 x 6.875 x 5.25 in.

African Yaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo mixed media initiation mask; the face of carved wood and polychrome with canvas-like headdress and horns; exhibiting full raffia 'hair' and '

African Yaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo mixed media initiation mask; the face of carved wood and polychrome with canvas-like headdress and horns; exhibiting full raffia 'hair' and '

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with incised and raised scar designs, diminutive ears, open work eyes and mouth and a well handled surface patina. Ngbaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask

African Ngbaka Style Monkey Mask, Congo. Carved wood, metal, pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 12'' x 8'' x 7'' (30 x 20 x 18 cm).

A rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that imp