EARLY OKUY PUNU FACE DANCE MASK

Carved wood, featuring a Crown form related to Buddhism, with several smaller faces. Nepal. Early to Mid 20th century. Collected in the 1960/70's, from a private Mid-west collection. Measures 14.5 inc

**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This Ogoni mask is very different from the others in our collection. Made of hand carved wood (probably cane wo

Carved wooden "Okuyi" dance mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and well carved coiffure, with a serene and simple face. Lumbo or Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 8.5 inches. A dura

Antique, well patinated Mexican Dance Mask of a mans face with moustache. Likely 1920's or earlier. 9.0 inches long 6.5 inches wide. Leather attachment to rear for hanging.

AFRICAN PUNU MUKUDJ DANCE MASK African Punu people Mukudj dance mask, decorated with a painted face, glass bead jewelry, metal elements, and twisted rope fringe. Accented with a moving bead at the for

Monpa carved wood mask, Arunachal Pradesh, India; the elongated face furrowed with wrinkles; showing red pigment to the eyes, lips and nostrils; late 19th-early 20th Century; H: 10 1/2"PROVENANCEH

A Carved wooden mask with elaborate coiffure, kaolin clay mineral pigment painted face and signs of wear and field use. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 13.75 x 7.5 inches. A metal displ

Monpa carved wood mask, Arunachal Pradesh, India; the elongated face furrowed with wrinkles; showing red pigment to the eyes, lips and nostrils; late 19th-early 20th Century; H: 10 1/2"PROVENANCEH

Central America, Mexico, Guerrero, Nahua culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A superb hand carved wood festival mask with grinning Cheshire-like feline face. The brows and whiskers are ma

Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. This mask has amazing hair! Hand carved wood face (probably cane wood) with painted details in the classic Ogoni style: dark lips, eye outlines, hair

A finely carved wooden mask with a highly stylized yet classic face decorated with raised floral motifs as well as detailed raised brow and mustache and coiffure. Early 20th century, Java, Indonesia.

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **Guatemala, early 20th century. El Patron (Clown Mask) White face with red spots on cheeks. Painted black

Carved wooden mask with raised linear designs and classic treatment to the face, which is accented with kaolin clay pigment. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The wood shows obvious age and weathering. The

Ceremonial Punu wooden tribal mask. This mask has a white face that has taken a lovely heavy patina. The tall black crown shaped hairstyle is specific to the Punu mask. This masks ears are unique and

African Bozo Hyena Spirit Dance Mask, Mali. Early 20th century. Carved and paint decorated wood with cotton textile, articulated jaw and ears. Exhibited: "More Than A Pretty Face: Masks of West and Ce

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment painted face and sweet and serene smile. From Gabon, Africa and the Punu peoples. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $30.00

A LOVELY AND CHEERFUL CARVED WOODEN DANCE MASK WITH KAOLIN CLAY PIGMENT PAINTED WHITE FACE AND CARVED RAISED DESIGNS AND FANCY COIFFURE. PUNU PEOPLES, GABON, WEST AFRICA.THE MASK STILL HAS ATTACHED RA

**Originally Listed At $300** Latin America, Mexico, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of masks in the form of male faces skillfully hand-carved from wood and painted black. Both male faces hav

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

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

Title: Okuyi Punu dance mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Description: Refining African masks of Okuyi dances. The white masks of Gabon, itengi, (pl. bitengi) were associated with the various secr

Title: Okuyi Punu dance mask - Gabon- African Art Tribal Art Date Period: Contemporary Origin: Gabon Dimension: 13,78 Inch Weight: 2,43 Pounds Materials: Wood, cowrie, pearls, plant fibers Item Type:

A very nice old carved wooden mask from the Punu peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The Wood is very light and very dry, suggesting age and wear over the years. The mask has a light surface pigment of kao

20th century, including one carved Songye mask; two Baule masks; one Fang mask with raffia and one Punu face mask. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 28 in. longest From