Lot of 6 Early 20th C. African Baule Vibrant Wood Masks

Western Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Baule (Baoule) people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A remarkable ensemble of six anthropomorphic masks, all featuring slit eyes, broad noses, and petite ears capped

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Baule (Baoule) people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely hand-carved wooden mask wearing an avian headdress. Boasting a lovely hue of cho

West Africa, Ivory Coast, Baule peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved dark wood mask with a heavy, squared-off brow line and long, slender nose; there is a mouth opening on th

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA ** West Africa, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden face mask painted with organic red and bla

20th century, African, polychrome carved wood Baule/Guro style masks with zoomorphic characteristics. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 34 in. (largest) From the Complet

One a Senufo Twin Mask: 13.5" x 6" x 3', and one miniature Dan Mask 6" x 3.5". Each early to Mid 20th Century. good condition.

Senufo people, large carved wood mask, late 19th century / early 20th century, Ivory Coast. 33" H x 18" W x 6" D.

Songye Carved Wood Kifwebe Mask. Measure 25" X 10 1/4" X12". This lot, and many forthcoming are from the estate of a true antiquity connoisseur in every sense of the word. This antiquarian truly enjoy

Africa, Early 20th Century Figural mask of a face with two tall horns, angular eyes and nose, and decorative metal plates throughout. Approx. 13 1/2" t x 6" w x 3 1/2" d. From the deaccessioned collec

Ca. early 20thC. Possibly a Baule piece. Very good with minor wood loss with original rich patina. Heart shaped concave face encircled by radiating spikes suggesting celestial rays, usually the moon.

Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A stunning helmet mask, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with an expressive countenance and vibrant coloration. A flared bot

Collector's Lot of Southeast Asian Masks, Early-Mid 20th C. Carved wood and pigment. Size: Ranging from 8'' x 5'' x 3'' (20 x 13 x 8 cm) to 10'' x 6'' x 4'' (25 x 15 x 10 cm). Provenance: Ex Yosi Barz

A group of three West African masks. 20th century. ++ Guro/Baule mask. Ivory Coast. 12 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 3 1/2". ++ We Guerre style wood mask. Liberia/Ivory Coast. 15 1/2" x 13" x 6". ++ Dan mask. Liber

Old African Mask, early 20th century, made of wood and paint, the item measures 17" x 6.75" x 5". Congo area.

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

20th century, carved and painted wood, to include: one Punu mask, one Baule mask, one Kwele mask, one Fang mask and one Dan/ Guere fack mask with cowrie shells, bells and fabric. This lot to be sold

African Dogon Mask, Mali, Early-Mid 20th C. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber. On stand. Size: 16'' x 7.5'' x 6'' (41 x 19 x 15 cm); Size on Stand: 22'' x 7.5'' x 6'' (56 x 19 x 15 cm).

African Igbo Style Mask, Early-Mid 20th C. Carved wood and pigment.Size: 14'' x 10'' x 6'' (36 x 25 x 15 cm); Height on stand: 15.5'' (39 cm).

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing "Earth Spirits" - among the most important masks of the Woyo re

**Originally Listed At $250** Western Africa, Ivory Coast, Baule (Baoule) people, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure of a monkey, shown standing on a large, thick, discoid pedestal

**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

West Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask depicting a firespitter (also known as the "funeral head mask" or "Kponyugo") depicting an abstract zoomo

Western Africa, Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia, Grebo culture, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with a round chin and flat brow. The abstract visage includes rectangular holes for eyes

Africa, Gabon, Fang, Betsi subgroup, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved mask depicting a tranquil visage with slatted almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, a prominent nose, and pursed lips on a c