Lega Bwami Mask, Africa (Early 20th c.)

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, Bwami society, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare and remarkable hand-carved wood figure known as an iginga - a generic Lega

**Originally Listed At $1500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful mask of an elegant human face. Narrow, rectangular openwor

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful mask of an elegant human face. Narrow, small eyes and mouth surround a long, thin nose. T

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons, beads and pair of claws. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size Without Strap: 10.5'' x 7'' x 5

A Lega Bwami Society wooden mask with minimal wear. Merton Simpson Inventory 8979. 20th century. Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo._x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of

Lega Mask, Congo, early 20th C., heart-shaped face with paint and raffia. Mounted on stand. Dimensions: 8.5 H x 7.5 W x 6 D Property from the impressive collection of Arthur & Lillian Weiss, Little De

A male okoroshi mask. Igbo peoples. Nigeria, Africa. Early 20th C. Wood with paint. Collected in the late 1950's by Stewart Bart of NYC. In very fine condition, with only old losses from much use. Car

Bobo Bush Cow Mask, Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th C., with carved geometric designs highlighted with polychrome. Dimensions: 17 H x 10 W x 6 D

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A Tsogo carved wooden mask, Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Woo

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

Face mask (We peoples) Ivory Coast, West Africa. Early-mid 20th century. Wood with metal, fiber, shell and other organic elements; oil based paints. In very fine condition with minor losses from use a

Face mask Baule or Yaure peoples Ivory Coast, West Africa Early-mid 20th century Wood with pigments Dims: In very fine condition showing a lustrous, old surface and warm patina on the interior. Proven

Date: 2nd half of the 20th Century. Origin/Tribe: Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Material: Wood and kaolin Dimensions: Height 25 cm. Width 23,50 cm. Additional Information: All Lega art is us

A Lega style mask. Central Africa. Wood and kaolin. 9 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes stand. Repair to right side of face. Chipping and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private New York C

A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood. 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 1". Condition: includes stand. Some scratched, abrasions, and chipping throughout. Dent to stand. Provenance: Barrister's Gall

A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and kaolin. 9 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes stand. Some cracks and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private New York Collection.

A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood, kaolin, raffia, and cowry shell eyes. Measurement does not include beard: 8 3/4" x 5" x 2 1/2". Condition: includes stand. Some holes, cracks, an

A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood. 9 1/4" x 6 3/8" x 3 1/2". Condition: repaired crack. Some scratches, abrasions, and wear throughout. Condition: Repaired crack. Some scratches, a

A group of three African objects. ++ A horned white faced animal mask, DRC, Lega style. 20th century. ++ A silver armlet with dangling decorations. Early 20th century. ++ A wooden monkey face mask, Ma

Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. early 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask from the Ibibio peoples of the region between the Niger River Delta and the Cross River. This is one of the two major masks tha

Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved entertainment mask depicting an attractive visage with soft features and a prominent black coiffure. The Ibibio reside in small vill

**Originally Listed at $600** Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio peoples, early 20th century CE. This gorgeous painted wood mask, with its delicate features and elaborate hairstyle, will be a striking conversati