Archaic Toma African mask

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

African Toma Wood Mask, Liberia. Masks are among the most archaic and universal forms of sculpture. Found across a vast number of cultures and eras, they disguised the wearers and allowed them to embo

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

A vintage carved wooden face mask with heavy brow, raised linear designs and tall horns. Note the wonderful tear drop shaped form and the attached textile and woven grass coiffure as regalia. The mask

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 small carved wooden mask with raised tubular eyes, three horns, linear designs and a encrusted surface. Toma peoples, Guinea or liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 5.5 inches, on custom bas

A Very boldly carved wooden mask with hand hammered metal rings around the eyes and a large grass headdress attached to cover the dancer. Toma peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The mask itself measures 13

Two Toma Ritual Masks, Guinea/Liberia, Aftrica, early 20th C. Typical Toma style with distinctive flat face with drilled eye holes, horns; decorated with fabric, glass and incised carving. Dimensions:

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

A Large Old Toma Landai African Mask. Very large carved wooden mask with some old paint pigments and a bold red stripe down the center. Such masks are known as "Landai" and were used in the Poro Secre

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 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 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 large carved wooden mask in stylized animal form with incised designs and minimalist treatment to the facial features. The wooden mask has a large raffia grass collar attached to hide the dancer. To

A well carved wooden mask with incised designs and a bold form. The mask shows extensive weathering and wear. Toma peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The mask can include a display stand for an additional

African Toma Mask, Liberia, Early/Mid 20th C. Carved Wood. Size: 20'' x 11'' x 4.5'' (51 x 28 x 11 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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

4 African Toma Masks, carved wood and metal. Largest size: 28.5'' x 9'' x 6'' (72 x 23 x 15 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

African Toma Fetish Mask with Embellishment Offering, Guinea. Calabash, wood, skin, with added offering on one horn. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 32'

African Toma Landai Mask, Guinea, 20th C. Carved wood, pigment, cloth, feathers and fiber. Provenance: Private Collection, NY. Size: 50'' x 18'' x 12'' (127 x 46 x 30 cm) Including fringe. Wood Mask O

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