An initiation face mask.

A wooden initiation face mask, DRC, Yaka. 20th century. 14 1/2" x 7". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. "Among the Nkanu, the initiation of young men to ma

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 wonderful old carved wooden mask worn by members of poro, a Senufo initiation association,who carve small, finely carved face masks as insignia. The masks, known as kpeliye'e, feature delicate oval

A carved wooden Makunda Initiation mask in avian ( Bird Face) form with vegetable fiber headdress atop of wooden face mask. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 22 x 15 inches.

Title: Triple Faces Mask – Wood – Bwami – Lega / Legnola – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Masks like these were used in instruction and initiation ceremonies into the five progressive le

A Very Rare and desirable Bena Lulua face mask, Ex. Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY, Ny and also Ex~ McConnell Collection, VA and CA.This is a beautiful and rare initiation mask with intricate painted desig

Early 20th-century stylized Ngil face mask. Fang Tribe, Gabon. Such masks were worn at nightly initiation ceremonies or to punish witches and criminals. The mask is made of wood, covered with white pi

A rare Washkuk men’s meeting house initiation wood carving, featuring an avian image above a mask face. Painted with mineral pigments. A very heavy dense wood sculpture. Kwoma Washkuk, East Sepik Pr

A tall carved wood and vegetable fiber mask with 3 tier conical headdress featuring a lizard and blue indigo pigments, along with classic mask face with upturned nose, a symbol of male strength and fe

A striking Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask from the Yaka peoples, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and s

A striking Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask from the Yaka peoples, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and s

A striking Nakanu Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and surmounted by a

A Carved wooden mask with archaic face and well handled surface patina. The nsembu mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult initiation as well as divi

A carved wooden helmet mask with stylized diminutive face and elaborate coiffure, obvious signs of handling and wear. This type of mask is associated with girls' initiation ceremonies by the Sande, wh

Carved wooden helmet style mask of an ancestor face. A woven grass rope adorns the mask as well. The Wood is light weight and has a golden brown color and shiny patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Afri

Makonde Lipico Initiation Helmet. Carved wooden helmet mask with stylized ancestral face, including a lip plug and circular design. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. Provenance: A private Oregon co

A carved wooden helmet style mask with wonderfully realistic face and cornrows, signs of handling and use. The mask measures 8 x 7 inches tall. A durable display stand can be included for an additiona

A carved wooden helmet mask featuring a highly stylized face embellished with a red mineral pigment. makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask itself measures 10 x 7.5 inches. A metal display stan

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 carved wooden mask with a serene peaceful face and a well handled surface patina. Traditionally "okukwe" masks’ would perform during rite of passage ceremonies, such as births, initiation rituals,

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

A Fascinating old carved wood and plant fiber dance mask from the Kukunda Initiation rites of the Yaka peoples. The mask was created with a wooden face, painted white and orange and decorated with a h

Carved wooden mask of a highly stylized ancestor face. From the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, East Africa. Such masks are known as Lipico and were worn by young men for the initiation ceremonies.