African helmet mask ex Emerson Woelffer

A finely carved wooden helmet mask with classic facial features and a well handled and polished smooth surface suggesting ceremonial use over many years. Mende peoples, Bundu society, Sierra leone, We

A very primitive carved wooden helmet with obvious wear and field use, with a powerful archaic presence. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 12 inches. A metal display stand can a

A very rare old carved wooden helmet style mask with wonderful treatment to the coiffure and classic facial style , well worn and well handled surface and edges all suggesting field use and wear. Bang

A very rare Kuba mask or helmet from the southern Kuba peoples, possibly even a sub-group. DRC/Congo, Africa. A durable metal display stand can be included for an additional $35.00. Provenance: Ex. Dr

2 African Mende Helmet Masks. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 1) 15'' x 10.5'' x 7'' (38 x 27 x 18 cm); 2) 24'' x 8.5'' x 8'' (61 x 22 x 20 cm).

Carved wood and embellished with numerous layers of glass beads, seeds and embossed copper and aluminum sheeting. The mask has various incised designs creating a spectacular example. Kuba mythology re

A carved wooden helmet mask adorned with copper sheet, animal hide and embellished with numerous glass beads and textiles. The Bwoom mask was worn at boys initiations where it would represent the natu

A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 14 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also

A Fine Old Kuba Bwoom mask embellished with various seeds and beads, animal hide ( now decayed) and hand hammered copper sheet. The bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks, all of which are tr

African carved helmet mask, ex-museum, Possibly Bamana, zoomorphic form, carved and stained wood, museum name and accession number to interior, 5.5"h x 14"l x 6.5"w Provenance: Deaccessioned works ben

Of hollowed domed form, perforated around the edges for attachments, a raised serrated ridge dividing the top with a pair of ears below two horns which curve upwards above and almost touch, a long cha

A large carved wood and polychromed ceremonial helmet mask known locally as Bo nun amuin which literally translates as gods in the bush. Traditionally the Baule hold them in great reverence. They are

African Fantasy Helmet Mask. Carved wood. Stand not included. Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York. Size: 9'' x 18'' x 8'' (23 x 46 x 20 cm).

Carved wooden helmet dance mask with red,blue and white kaolin clay pigments and an overall charming style. Holo Holo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Helmet mask measures 10 x 9 inches. A metal displ

A carved wooden Wum Helmet Mask, North West Cameroon, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $40.00. Provenance: Ex. McConnell col, VA., Ex. L

A rare carved wood and painted helmet mask from the Igala peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Raised designs accented with various paints and with well handled edges showing field use and wear. The mask measure

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with raised scarification designs and a wonderful sense of realism. Lipico masks are traditional initiation masks. Makonde peoples, Tanzania/ Mozambique, Africa. The

A Tall and wonderfully stylized carved wooden helmet mask with exaggerated facial features accented with kaolin clay pigment. Igala peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Helmet measures 14 x 11 inches. A dura

A carved wooden helmet mask with a highly stylized form accented very fine linear designs and with white and blue pigments. Bobo peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The mask measures 20 x 12 inches. The ma

A very fine miniature Mende Helmet mask or shrine object from Sierra leone and the Mende peoples. A diminutive carved wooden mask with elaborate coiffure and sweet face. The mask measures 11.5 inches

A large carved zoomorphic mask with old worn painted designs and an overall highly stylized yet classic form. Bobo peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 31 x 9 inches. A metal display

Nigeria, ca. early 20th century. A Yoruba Geleda helmet mask. Ex Christie's. MEASUREMENTS Height: 12 inches / 30 cm

Antique African Mossi Helmet Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Peter-Michael Boyd Traditional African Art and Material Culture, Seattle; ex collection Drs. John & Nicole Dintenf

African Kom Helmet Mask, Cameroon. Carved wood and pigment. Stand not included. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 13'' x 10'' x 12'' (33 x 25 x 30 cm).