Large Rare Old Ritual Tiger Mask from Java

A very large mask of a ferocious Tiger, used in festivals in Java where young men would compete to "kill" a Tiger, an ancient rite of manhood dramatized these days to commemorate the tradition. The ma

A very large mask of a ferocious Tiger, used in festivals in Java where young men would compete to "kill" a Tiger, an ancient rite of manhood dramatized these days to commemorate the tradition. The ma

A very find old and well used ritual mask with bold kaolin clay pigments in a contrasting red/white and black color. The mask was thinly carved, signs of field use and wear and was professionally cust

A well handled and well worn old mask with demon face, fangs and a silver colored paint.The mask shows field use and wear and likely served as a village performance mask representing an demon or angry

large old wooden mask in the form of a monkey or VGorilla face with obvious age and handling. The mask is likely from the Suku or related ethnic group, Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures 22 x 16

A Large and rare old wooden helmet mask of a aggressive "Hell dwelling spirit" with a wild open mouth and several spiral horns, remnants of old paint and obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria,

A tall heavy carved wooden post featuring stylized mask faces and ritual horns all incised with geometric designs. Toma peoples, Guinea, West Africa. Custom Mounted. The post measures 35 inches tall.

A very rare old carved wooden helmet mask with janus mask faces and two protruding spirit faces from the forehead. The mask is completely covered in animal skin, stretched tightly over the mask form a

A Tall slender figurative ritual post with a well carved mask face on top, decorated with geometric tribal motifs. The post has a ribbed "neck" and adorned with cowrie shells. Pende peoples, Congo, Af

A Very rare old wooden mask from the Baule peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a large round geometric face and classic carving style, the tall antelope horns and cubistic like faci

This is a very rare and unusual old sculpture from the Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of two mask faces with ornate design and has an obviously well handled patina. The s

A very fine old carved wooden mask in the form of a stylized chimpanzee. Known locally as "Soko Mutu" such masks were often worn at funerals and other ritual ceremonies, the mask is small and was atta

Exceedingly Rare old dance drama mask with a fascinating character with a long nose , mustache, sharp raised brow and reddish pigment. The Interior of the mask shows plenty of actual use and wear. Ear

A Carved wooden dance mask with classic comb like superstructure, large nose and stylized face and adorned with cowrie shells. The mask is well handled and worn, with old labels on the back. Bamana Pe

A Rare Vuvi Bwete ritual mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with kaolin clay painted surface and traditional stylized face, large raised brow, almond shaped eyes and incised scars. The first comp

A very rare and stunning Dogon crocodile mask is known as “Waka Kakada”. A large carved wooden helmet mask with heavy kaolin clay and mineral pigments and a stylized crest with open mouth. The mas

A rare field used old Ibibio Ekpo society mask, with articulated jaw. The mask shows extensive use and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 12 x 12 inches. Purchased prior to 1975,

A large carved wooden mask with incised and painted designs, accented with mineral pigments. This mask is known as a "panya ngombe" whish is a symbol of the Bush cow, which are hung on the lintel to t

A Very rare and desirable old carved wooden mask with large open-work ears and a overall elongated and exaggerated style. The Boa from the DRC/Congo are known principally for their masks, believed to

A very fine old carved wooden Topeng mask from Java with a highly stylized face and large nose, several layers of black and white pigments suggesting years of ceremonial use. The mask measures 7.75 x

This is a large and impressive Old and rare Mbole or Jonga Hut mask, featuring a mask face on large panel with red,black and white kaolin clay pigments and obvious weathering and decay on the back of

Extremely RARE - Extremely LARGE - A magnificent MASK! This is a beautiful old HUGE woven Yam Mask also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people, along the East Sepik River Region

**Originally Listed At $600** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mbagani (Babindji) culture, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A large wood ceremonial mask with characteristic large discoida

A primitive and archaic carved wooden magic idol with a large open vessel on its head that at one time held a magic bundle, and with a heavily layered surface patina throughout suggesting ritual offer