Mboom Wooden Helmet Mask

A Kuba M'Boom helmet mask from the Kasai region of Congo, embellished with cowrie shells, copper, monkey fur, beads and goatskin, resting atop a wooden stand. 25in tall x 12in wide. With appraisal.

Africa, Sierra Leone, Mende, ca. mid 20th century CE. A large Bundu mask, skillfully carved from a solid hardwood, reminiscent of the type used during ceremonies associated with the Sande female socie

Central Africa, Gabon, Kota people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large wooden helmet mask, hand carved and made from multiple pieces of wood. The mask has a tall crest running from front to bac

**Originally Listed At $750** West Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large wooden mask characterized by thin slit-form eyes, a huge forehead, a petite

**Originally Listed At $800** Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo culture, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved tall, dark, wood mask with a large figural crest. The mask has an abstract, dramatic appearan

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

**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende people, ca. early to mid 20th C. CE. A large wooden mask characterized by thin slit eyes, a huge forehead, a petite nose, and

Title: Igala Agba wooden helmet mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Description: Several versions of these African helmet masks from the Benue River region exist. The groups living there, whose co

**Originally Listed At $200** Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. A fantastic example of a hand-carved wooden Gelede helmet mask. The face is delightfully delineated with bold features

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende people, ca. early to mid 20th C. CE. A large carved wooden mask characterized by triangular eyes, a huge forehead, a miniscule nos

Africa, Mozambique, Makonde Tribe, ca. 1940 to 1950 CE. Wooden helmet mask carved from a single section of tree. His face shows ritual scarification, large upper lip plug, small patch of original hair

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine example of one of the most distinctive forms of West African masks: a helmet Gelede mask, made to be

Title: Wooden helmet mask, Yoruba people, Nigeria Additional information: A richly coloured mask of the Yoruba people, known for their elaborate artistic tradition. This symmetrical mask is a good exa

A group of two Mpiko wooden helmet masks. Makonde. Mozambique. 20th century. Largest: 8" x 8 1/2" x 11 1/2". Smallest: 8 5/8" x 7" x 9". Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not indica

A Carved wooden helmet mask elaborately adorned with shells and beads, metal work and carved designs. The mask represents Bwoom. Bwoom specific identity varies according to different versions of the m

A Wonderful carved and painted wooden helmet mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. This mask represents Sigi, the aggressive Male buffalo, who would dance alongside of the Chiwara at agricultura

A Wonderful carved and painted wooden helmet mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. This mask represents Sigi, the aggressive Male buffalo, who would dance alongside of the Chiwara at agricultura

A finely carved wooden helmet mask with classic facial features and a well handled and polished smooth surface suggesting ceremonial use over many years. Mende peoples, Bundu society, Sierra leone, We

A carved wooden helmet mask created in a very realistic manner depicting a soldier or policeman in a cap with a silver badge and a red star motif. The mask clearly shows age and wear and was painted i

A very finely carved wooden helmet mask with realistic painted face and painted designs, embellished with real human hair atop a stylized "elvis" coiffure. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask mea

A carved wooden helmet mask adorned with copper sheet, animal hide and embellished with numerous glass beads and textiles. The Bwoom mask was worn at boys initiations where it would represent the natu

Carved wooden helmet mask with painted features and a tall headdress of a bowl, to celebrate the hard working woman who carry the burdens of the family and village. The mask was carved from a single p

A tall carved wooden helmet mask with various colorful mineral pigments and painted spots, adorned with raffia grass. Kwese peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A metal display stand may also be inclu

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