Body mask of "poro" society - Guinea, Koranko

This mask is from the Koranko (Kuranko) and is typically worn on the back of the dancer / initiate of the Poro society and most likely , from the Boys' level of Koranko Poro, called Gbangbami. Sierra

Carved wood post topped by a Toma forest spirit type head, with three horns above a heavy brow, the post lower down encircled with smaller renditions of the same "Landai" mask and a circle of horns. A

This is a rare Toma Passport maskette from the border region between Guinea and Liberia, Africa. A Fine Poro society personal mask with original cloth attachment. Provenance: Ex. Irwin Hersey, NYC. 19

SENUFO WOOD KORUBLA HELMET MASK, PORO SOCIETY, COTE D'IVOIRE, H 21", W 12 1/2":Carved wood mask with metal eyes and raffia collar. Ivory Coast, West Africa. Property of the Flint Institute of Arts. Fo

A carved wooden dance mask in the form of a stylized Hyena , with well handled and weathered surface , a black mineral pigment and signs of age and field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask me

Dan Mask,Poro society, with headdress. Nicely carved mask, with black patina, headdress of metal bells, shells, horn and fabric. Stand not included. 17" H x 14" W; 4 lbs. 8 oz. Provenance; Ex. Private

Senufo, Ivory Coast, Bronze 'Firespitter' Kpenungo Wall Mask, Poro Male Society, with scorpion on top having horns, 9" x 7" x 5". Good condition.

A Dan Poro Society mask Liberia, of hollowed oval form, the features carved in high relief, with round cutout eyes, small triangular nose and protruding forehead, with perimeter wrapped with bound fab

A Tall carved wooden helmet with elaborate coiffure as well as a tall post finial with ribbed neck and ancestor face atop with carved eyes accented with stone or mineral pigment. The mask has an unden

Large Middle Sepik Latmul Body Mask, Papua New Guinea. Traditional tumban mask face, body with arm holes and centering a second, smaller mask, with grass skirt, rattan, cowrie shell, paint and mud. Si

An African Tribal Poro Society maskNgere, Liberiaheight 14in (35.5cm); width 9 1/2in (24cm); depth 8in (20.5cm) Provenance:Property from the Collection of Frederic Littman, Portland, Oregon.

North Dan Poro Society Mask, Ivory Coast, Early/Mid 20th C. Wood, cloth, hair. Stand not included. Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 11'' x 6'' x 3'' (28 x 15 x 8 cm)

Older carved wooden mask with brilliant red textile covering and a large open mouth. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast Africa. The mask measures 10 x 5 inches.

A finely carved wooden dance mask with a Poro society emblem, the hornbill bird carved on top. Such masks are known as kpeliye'e are considered feminine, the masks honor deceased Senufo elders with th

This Poro society mask was created by a Vai artist. Referred to as a bowu mask among the Vai or as a gbetu mask among the Gola, this style of helmet mask is distinguished from the Sande society masks

A carved wooden helmet mask embellished with hand hammered aluminum strips accenting the classic coiffure on mask and tall central finial. This Poro society mask was created by a Vai artist. Referred

This is a gorgeous carved wooden mask with a shiny black patina and open eyes. The mask has an elaborate woven headdress attached which mimics human hair. From the Dan peoples, Ivory Coast of West Afr

* A Dan Poro Society Wood Mask liberia/ivory coast, 19th/20th century with hanging rope at the chin. Height 11 inches. Estimate $ 150-250 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit

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

Vintage Poro Society Mano Tribe Liberian African Mask. The bio attached states that this is a reproduction. Unsigned. Good vintage condition. Measures 13-1/2" H x 9" W. Third party shipping or free lo

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of DAN MANO PEOPLE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA Poro Society Passport Mask Carved wood with dark brown p

Papua New Guinea crocheted body mask, 53" x 24" w x 13" d, purchased in Irian Jaya, in 1992, Description: Head and body of mask are knotted from the inner back of the paper mulberry tree, After the ba

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with highly stylized zoomorphic and human like form, raised linear designs and swept back horns on the top. This angbai mask was most likely used during ceremonies of t

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund To be sold subject to no reserve STYLE OF Poro Society Ceremonial Dance Mask- carved wood with dark brown patina, rope coiffure with