African Tin Masks

Lot (2) African tin masks. 8" L. each.

HAND CARVED WOOD AND TIN AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK-13" X 6"-VERY GOOD CONDITIONRitual and ceremonial masks are an essential feature of the traditional culture and art of the peoples of Sub-Saharan and West

Mask is apprx 7 1/2" x 21"

A Dan Mask, Liberia, with tin attached around the eyes and in the form of teeth; purchased from an old Toronto collection, 1980's Provenance: Irv Fischer Collection, Michigan

HAND CARVED WOOD GHANA AFRICA TRIBAL MASK DECORATED WITH TIN-13" X 6.5"-VERY GOOD CONDITIONRitual and ceremonial masks are an essential feature of the traditional culture and art of the peoples of Sub

Western Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful and fascinating wooden mask with additional tin, cloth, and shell adornments. This mask is hand-carved from a single

ORNATE AFRICAN MASK

Gagon Hornbill bird-form mask, all hand carved from a single piece of wood from the Dan (Gio/Yakuba) people of Western Africa - Ivory Coast and Liberia. Tin/iron eye lids. Characteristic form and type

Marka-Bambara, Mali, West Africa. Carved wood with brass and tin, red cotton tassels. 20" tall. From Aquarius Gallery, Town Hill, Mt Desert, Maine.

Lot includes: 3 miniature decorative African masks if frame; 1 black compote, H 7.5", Dia 11.5", 1 Vietri candle holder; 1 "Galaxy Amber" mug; 1 tin covered canister; pair of lily form cast iron candl

Two African MasksOne probably Kuba with cowry shells and beads, the other Holo or Suku with fiber beard.Losses, wear, surface distress.17-1/2"h

Two African Masks, to include one mask having colored horned head, colored in blue, white and green with straw on stand; along with horned head mask having painted face, on stand; heights 23 1/2 and 2

A finely carved wooden mask with darkened pigments, incised scar designs and classic coiffure. Among the Galoa of the lower Ngounie River, white okouyi initiation masks are painted black to transform

A group of 3 West African masks. 20th century. ++ Dafing-Marka style mask. Burkina Faso, Dafing-Marka style. ++ Marka style brass masks. Mali, Marka style. ++ Bamana style horned mask. Mali, Bamana st

Three Carved African Masks. Yoruba, Balue & Dan tribes. Max. Ht. 10 1/2".

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A tall carved wooden mask with heavy incised linear designs and traditional form and style. This mask was used by the Kifwebe society as part of their ceremonial dances. Striated face masks known as k

4 Bwa Masks. Consisting of an owl, 2 sun discs, and a plank mask. Burkina Faso, Africa. Carved wood. Largest size: 43'' x 42.75'' x 3.25'' (109 x 109 x 8 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnograp

Energetic carved wooden dance mask with linear designs accented with mineral pigments. Monkey masks are often the leaders in masquerade dance groups used for entertainment. Winiama peoples, Burkina Fa

A group of 3 West African masks. 20th century. ++ Bamana style mask. Mali ++ Baule style Goli mask. Ivory Coast ++ West African style mask. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Mert

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing "Earth Spirits" - among the most important masks of the Woyo re

A Mitsogo mask (Gabon), and a Punu tribal mask, white pigment (Gabon). From a Brooklyn, NY location. Dimensions: 18" tallest.

A carved wooden mask with partly blackened, partly shiny surface, protruding forehead, raised scar designs typical to the tribe. Such masks were traditionally used by the Ekpo society during the plant

A group of two African masks. 20th century. ++ Makonde Mpiko wooden mask. Makonde. Tanzania. ++ Ibibio face mask missing lower jaw. Ibibio. Nigeria._x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from th