Bini Wood Mask (Worn in Nkporo Ifogu Masquerade)

Africa, Nigeria, Edo (Bini) peoples, early 20th century CE. This is a hand carved wood mask from the Edo peoples of Nigeria, the descendants of the founders of the Benin Empire, in south and mid-weste

This is a very rare old wood carved Avian mask, Bini peoples, Benin, West Africa.Carved wood that has grown quite light weight from age, with a well weathered and eroded surface, with well worn attach

African Igbo Helmet Mask, Nigeria. Carved wood and pigment. Stand included. Igbo Helmet Masks (agbogho mmwo), represent female spirits and were worn by men in masquerades to portray the feminine ideal

The elongated carved wood mask worn with a costume or used by a dancer in ritualistic, entertaining and educational ceremonies is attributed to the African Bamana/Bozo People of Mali. Measures 31 x 10

African Tribal Art: Dogon, Mali. This mask represents Yasigine, the only woman admitted to the Awa male Society. Carved wood rectangular mask, worn cotton cloth attached to cover back pf the dancer's

Guatemalan hand carved wood dog mask worn during All Saints Day Parade, purchased in Chichicastenango, Guatemala in 1985

A wood carved bird mask, worn on top of head, long beaked, bulging eyes and abstract incised head feathers. Dimensions: 22-1/2" L x 4-3/4" W; Weight: 2 lbs. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, New Yor

West Africa, Nigeria, probably Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. A large and colorful hand-carved wood mask designed to be worn atop the head and project high above it - this type of mask i

A rare carved wood and painted ceremonial mask worn by young boys during initiation rituals. They embody ancestral or spirit figures in human form. They serve as instructors and guardians to the initi

Bini Ndaaki Painted Wood and Reed Mask, Nigeria Marked with a white painted inventory number ' FX91139'. 18 x 5 1/4 x 3 in. overall. Height of mask 13 1/4 in. Note: Illustrated in Marc Leo Felix, Itur

Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask depicting donkey; used condition, wear/worn, nicks to wood, splits to wood, measures 14 5/8" high x 7 4/4" wide x 5 1/2" deep

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. The most well-known masks of the Songye culture are Kifwebe masks worn in connection with the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secre

Type: Helmet / maskMaterials: Wood, textileMarkings & Inscriptions: UnmarkedDate: Early to mid 20th centuryMaker: African (Nigeria, Igbo)Description: A carved and polychromed Igbo helmet mask, worn by

Africa, Nigeria, Igbo, Izzi or Ezza area, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved wood mask depicting an abstract human face for the Okperegede masquerade held at a festival that commemorates the r

Latin America, Guatemala, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine, hand-carved face mask meant to represent a Spanish Catrine (dandy), likely worn and danced in the Baile de los Catrines (Dance of the Dandi

Face Mask, Baule Tribe, Ivory Coast. Intricately carved of dark wood with a dark brown finish worn with age and polished to brilliant reflection. Face may be that of a dignitary used in Mblo celebrati

**Originally Listed At $500** Africa, Nigeria, Bini (Edo), ca. early 20th century CE. A mesmerizing carved wood mask depicting a human face with domed eyes, a slightly curved nose, large eye slits fo

Quelle, Gabon, carved wood female ceremonial mask, stained with white kaolin and worn fabric accent, 11.5"h x 7"w x 2.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

(lot of 2) Carved wood masks, including: (1) Kpelie mask, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, with carved wood projections surrounding diamond-etched face, worn in ceremonies to represent human imperfections

Large African carved wood mask with bulbous shape. Carved geometric patterns throughout with colorful paint. Measures 20" x 8 1/2" x 18 1/2". *notes- one side of face is heavily worn. General wear.

Three Tribal Painted Wood Masks, together with a painted and carved tribal figure. Losses, used condition, wear, worn. Largest: 32-1/4"h x 9-1/2"w x 4"d

Bwa Nwantantay plank mask, worn during a yearly festival to embody supernatural forces on behalf of a clan, of carved and painted wood with a crescent finial surmounting a plank, over an elliptical fa

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early to mid-20th century. A hand carved wooden fertility / birthing body mask worn during Gelede celebrations, rendered in the form of a pr

Nigeria, Ogoni people, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a very intriguing cane wood mask from the Ogoni people, made to be worn atop the head, in the form of a transformative human/bird figure. The