African "Poro Society" Headdress

Dan Mask,Poro society, with headdress. Nicely carved mask, with black patina, headdress of metal bells, shells, horn and fabric. Stand not included. 17" H x 14" W; 4 lbs. 8 oz. Provenance; Ex. Private

This is a gorgeous carved wooden mask with a shiny black patina and open eyes. The mask has an elaborate woven headdress attached which mimics human hair. From the Dan peoples, Ivory Coast of West Afr

A stylized Senufo peoples Bird Carved from a heavy dense wood with well handled surface. An "energetic" and vintage example, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 21.5 inches tal

Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with a highly decorated surface painted red with various accented colors. Senufo peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The avian sculpture measures 22

Possibly a Mende Poro society (Bundu) helmet mask from Liberia (Sierre Leone).

An African Tribal Poro Society maskNgere, Liberiaheight 14in (35.5cm); width 9 1/2in (24cm); depth 8in (20.5cm) Provenance:Property from the Collection of Frederic Littman, Portland, Oregon.

A large carved wooden effigy with brilliant yellow paint and spotted designs with stylized legs and overall fantastic form. The bird measures 23 inches tall x 14 inches wide. Carved from a heavy dense

This is a rare Toma Passport maskette from the border region between Guinea and Liberia, Africa. A Fine Poro society personal mask with original cloth attachment. Provenance: Ex. Irwin Hersey, NYC. 19

A classic carved wooden zoomorphic heddle weaving pulley in avain form of a Horn Bill bird, a totem animal of the Poro society. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Pulley measures 6.5 x 3.5

A finely carved and well used classic example of a Weaving pulley from a look , featuring a Hornbill bird motif, an important clan totem of the Poro Society, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A finely carved and well used classic example of a Weaving pulley from a look , featuring a Hornbill bird motif, an important clan totem of the Poro Society, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

SENUFO WOOD KORUBLA HELMET MASK, PORO SOCIETY, COTE D'IVOIRE, H 21", W 12 1/2":Carved wood mask with metal eyes and raffia collar. Ivory Coast, West Africa. Property of the Flint Institute of Arts. Fo

A very rare old Toma peoples mask from Sierra Leone, West Africa. A carved wooden mask with strong angular cheeks and very interesting treatment to the mouth. Bold linear incised designs and a very we

A Dan bronze figure. Poro Society, Liberia, West Africa. Late 19th/ Early 20th century. 7" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/4". Includes stand. Provenance: John J. Klejman, New York. Private New York Collection.

This is a wonderful older wooden mask from the Dan peoples of Cote d'ivoire West Africa.Carved wood with fantastic metal adornment, with a well handled patina. A classic example, note the near perfect

Vintage Poro Society Mano Tribe Liberian African Mask. The bio attached states that this is a reproduction. Unsigned. Good vintage condition. Measures 13-1/2" H x 9" W. Third party shipping or free lo

Carved wood post topped by a Toma forest spirit type head, with three horns above a heavy brow, the post lower down encircled with smaller renditions of the same "Landai" mask and a circle of horns. A

Older carved wooden mask with brilliant red textile covering and a large open mouth. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast Africa. The mask measures 10 x 5 inches.

Bird figures are among the many art forms associated with Poro, a society of initiated Senufo men. Poro functions as a system of governmental and economic control, preparing young men for their roles

AFRICAN SYMBOL OF FERTILITY FOR THE LO & PORO SOCIETIES. CARVED WOOD FIGURE. SCRATCHES. 73" H. THIS ITEM EXCEEDS SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR IN HOUSE SHIPPING.

Poro Society type large standing bird, resembling a Hornbill, the long beak and round belly embodying the idea of fertility. Carved wood and pigments. Senufo artist, Ivory Coast. Approx.45" H.

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

Africa, Early 20th Century Carved wood figure with two faces, one decorated with with triangle shape to forehead and the other with a line of dots. The Poro society is a men's society or hunting group

Kpeli Mask, Senufo People, Ivory Coast. An ancestral mask used during intitiation and funeral ceremonies of the Poro society. Although the occasions on which it is used may differ, it always represent