Bamum Carved Wooden Face Mask

Antique Bamum African carved wood face mask. 18"H.

A small carved wooden face mask with open round eyes, raised linear lines, incised brows, square attachment holes, evidence of field use and wear. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8

A rare and early carved wooden face mask with perforated eyes and broad lips and adorned with a feather crown. Benjabi peoples , near the Bakongo, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Benjabi are a rare g

A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

A carved wooden face mask with finely crafted features and an overall refined aesthetic. Baule peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The well polished mask measures 9.5 x 5.5 inches. A metal display st

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Biombo (Bena Biombo, Bashibiombo) peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An intriguing hand-carved wooden face mask with bulging eyes and hi

A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features and kaolin clay pigments accenting the mask face. The Jonga are a small ethnic group in central Congo. They live to the south of the Mbole. Very

Carved wooden face mask in oval form with incised facial features and a heavy kaolin clay pigment. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 16 x 10 inches ( 22 inches tall on professional custom

A Carved wooden face mask accented with a divided plane of earth tone orange and black colors, with white kaolin around the eyes, remnants of a green textile on the chin. The mask shows plenty of wear

A carved wooden face mask with large open work eyes, woven rope beard, and a well handled and worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 8.25 x 6 inches , on

A carved wooden face mask with comb like structure on top, well handled and weathered surface and edges, embellished with cowrie shells and the remnants of abrus seeds. The mask measures 19 inches tal

A carved wooden face mask with finely crafted facial features and highly polished black glossy patina. Dan peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The mask measures 9.5 inches tall ( 14 inches tall on cu

A very finely carved wooden face mask with realistic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, The mask has been custom mounted to a European style

This is a very rare hand-carved wooden face mask with vibrant painted detailing made by the Ijo Tribe, Nigeria. Created in the western area of Nigeria where realistic masks in the form of fish or anim

A rare old carved wooden face mask with kaolin clay painted surface accented with reddish and orange clay pigments. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa.The mask measures 9 x 6 ( 10.5 inches tall on simple d

Late Period, 664-332 BC or earlier. A carved wooden face mask from a sarcophagus with painted detailing to the hair, eyes and brows, on an ochre ground; mounted on a fabric-covered wall-hanger. 874 gr

Carved wooden face mask with incised linear designs and a well carved and highly stylized form, traditional for the Kifwebe society. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can also be

A carved wooden face mask with dark painted geometric designs and stylized horns around the eyes. The mask is adorned with a raffia grass headdress and crown of feathers. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, cent

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The ovoid

A carved wooden face mask with stylized form and tribal designs, swept back horns and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting great age and field use. A metal display stand can b

A Finely carved wooden face mask with a charming face and well handled surface suggesting some age. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14.5 inches on custom d

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 carved wooden face mask with raffia grass adornment, and wonderful exaggerated treatment to the eyes, similar to large owl eyes, possibly suggesting the ability of great sight. The mask is accented

A Carved wooden face mask with bird like beak and metal studs inserted, accented with red mineral pigment and adorned with an old bronze bell. Dan / Guere peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures 1