MBOLE LILWA SECRET SOCIETY MASK, AFRICAN ART

A very rare carved wooden mask decorated with incised linear designs. The rites and practices of the Mbole people, who inhabit the east-central region of the equatorial forest in the Democratic Republ

CONGO DRC RARE MBOLE Lilwa Society Mask Bambole are a people whose rites have remained rather mysterious to us. The society of the Lilwa (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized th

Title: Beautiful rare MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1145 Additional Information: CONGO DRC MBOLE Lilwa Society Mask Bambole are a people whose rites have remained rather

Title: Cute MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1293 Additional Information: CONGO DRC MBOLE Lilwa Society cute old mask Bambole are a people whose rites have remained rather m

CONGO DRC YELA - Old Lilwa Society Mask Two-tone, hardwood, well patinated The Yela are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us. They are culturally close to the Mbole, a little bett

This is a wonderful older wooden mask from the Dan peoples of Cote d'ivoire West Africa.Carved wood with fantastic metal adornment, with a well handled patina. A classic example, note the near perfect

A large carved wooden mask decorated with painted designs and showing much handling and wear. Woyo masks are used by Ndunga , a men's secret society with a role in maintaining social order and fightin

Songwe Mask Miniature Secret Society Mask ca. Mid 20th Century Authenticity guaranteed by Arte Antico, LLC This item ships from New York, NY.

A Carved wooden mask with archaic face and well handled surface patina. The nsembu mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult initiation as well as divi

CONGO DRC LARGE KUMU - KOMO NSEMBU MASK The "Nsembu" masks were used during the initiation rites of the "secret" divination society Nkunda The Kumu are a Bantu people living in the equatorial forest o

African Art Carved Wood Fang Mask Origin: Gabon Dimensions: 12 inches high x 9.25 inches wide Fang: Masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as initiation a

Item: African Art Carved Wood Fang Mask Origin: Gabon Size: 16 inches high x 9.75 inches wide Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as initiation an

Item: African Art Carved Wood Fang Head Origin: Gabon Size: 13.25 inches high x 4.25 inches wide Fang masks were utilized in their secret societies. They were worn during activities such as initiation

Title: Songye kilume Kifwebe small mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: The term Kifwebe refers to the mask, the society of masks, and the wearer of the mask belonging to the secret

A carved wooden helmet style mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. The mask features traditional "neck rolls" representing wealth , a finely carved "top knot" coiffure with geometr

A Very fine old example of the Bwami society masks, Carved from wood with incised linear designs and a heavy kaolin clay accent that has been worn away from handling. The mask is small and was likely

carved wooden mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. carved from a light weight darkened wood, with a very elaborate carved face and coiffure. Such helmets are worn by the Bundu soc

Carved wooden mask in an elongated form representing a Hyena like animal with encrusted organic pigment covering the entire surface. The mask itself measures 25 x 8 inches. A durable metal display sta

A Bold and powerful vintage to antique carved wooden mask with various faces, an exaggerated form and various painted designs. Ibibio peoples, Ekpo cult , Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 18 inches.

Carved wooden face mask accented with kaolon clay pigment and finely crafted facial features. A Bwami Society dance mask, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 6.75 inches.

A small carved wooden mask painted with kaolin clay and adorned with incised linear designs and a raffia grass beard. The mask shows plenty of evidence of handling and wear. Traditionally the members

A Carved wooden face mask with painted spots around a black and white division of the mask sides, likely a representation of the divide between the world of the living and the spirit world. The mask h

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

Carved wooden face mask with painted star like designs. From the Lega peoples of the Congo, Africa. A metal display stand will also be included with this lot. Measures 13 x 8 inches.