Archaic Bakongo African Mask

A very weathered and eroded old Bakongo peoples mask, with classic form and style, though now worn smooth by exposure to the elements over many years. The mask measures. and will include a custom disp

A Carved wooden mask with inset wooden studs, painted linear designs and a animal hide beard attached to the chin. Glossy surface patina and well worn edges. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The m

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with dramatic red painted surface from mineral pigments. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 11.5 x 7.25 inches. Provenance:From the Estate o

A very rare and archaic carved wooden mask with bold mineral pigments and overall simplistic form , with a well handled patina suggesting field use. Shi or Kwame peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A

This is a very old Bakongo or Yombe mask with heavy wear and apparent field use. DRC / Congo, Africa.The mask measures 10.5 x 8.5 inches. A durable metal display stand can be included for an additiona

A carved wooden mask that appears to have been attached to a costume or even some type of architectural element? It does not appear to have been worn in a traditional sense, however it has clear evide

A carved wooden smaller mask with well handled surface and kaolin clay pigments. Bakongo peoples, Central Africa. The mask measures 9 inches tall.

a very rare Old and well used Bakongo Woyo Ndunga mask. carved wood with painted and encrusted surface, mineral pigments. Bakongo or Woyo peoples, Congo, central Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Sol and Jose

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 carved wooden "dege" or Monkey mask with incised tribal designs, bold open geometric eyes, and a very well weathered surface.The mask measures 14 x 7 inches.This mask will hang nicely on the wall an

Carved wooden mask from the Woyo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. The Woyo reside near the mouth of the Congo river, in western Congo and in the western part of the enclave of Cabinda in Angola. Their ma

A truly ancient carved wooden dance mask with stylized facial features, inset metal tacks and undeniable weathered and ages surface, suggesting generations of field use, perhaps on perhaps was used on

A carved wooden face mask with inset brass tacks and attached woven grass beard, remains of kaolin clay pigments. Bakongo or Villi peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask will include a custom display s

A Very old field used ceremonial carved wooden mask, painted red, with semi-realistic facial features and an undeniable spiritual quality. Makua peoples, Southern Border of Mozambique and Northern Tan

A carved wooden dance mask with stylized form and some traditional linear designs worn by the Bakongo peoples during sacred dances. The Bakongo create dance masks to represent Ancestral spirits to hon

A very primitive and powerful carved wooden mask with encrusted surface, simple open eye holes on weathered and worn mask face, adorned with round patch of animal hide. Toma peoples, Guinea, West Afri

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

A carved wooden mask with remnants of red textile throughout suggesting it served as a Zakpai mask used in traditional festival races. The mask has heavy erosion on top and metal work around the eyes,

This is a very old and field used Mask from the Vuvi ethnic group, central Gabon, Africa. A carved wooden mask with white and red kaolin clay pigment, and classic treatment to the eyes and brow, with

A carved wooden mask with ornate decoration and signs of field use and wear. The mask is expertly and thinly carved. Yombe / Kongo peoples, Central Africa , DRC / Congo. The mask measures 11 x 6.5 inc

Carved wooden mask with incised spotted designs and kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

A primitive and well handled old ceremonial mask accented with red mineral pigments, incised linear designs and showing signs of field use. This type of mask was used during initiation ceremonies amon

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a remarkable ceremonial mask hand carved from wood then decor

A group of five Central African masks. 20th century. ++ BaKongo Zaire style mask. DRC. 10" x 7." ++ Kuba Lele Zaire style mask. DRC. ++ Kongo style mask. DRC. ++ Fang style mask. Gabon. ++ Fang style