Mumuye Sukwava Shoulder Mask, African Art

A tall carved wooden mask or shoulder mask , carved from a single piece of hard wood with a stylized ancestor face atop an elongated neck, accented with linear designs. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa

Tall carved wooden Dance crest with stylized ancestor face and incised designs. Mumuye peoples, northeastern Nigeria, on the border of Cameroon. This type of large crest or shoulder mask ‘Sukwava’

African Art Carved Wood Large Mumuye Mask from NIgeria Dimensions: 33 inches high x 9 inches wide The Mumuye have shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which displays an elongated neck set under a

The Mumuye carve such large shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which feature an elongated neck set under a diminutive head with large ears. Traditionally, they were used during pre-war ceremoni

Large African Mumuye Shoulder Mask. Carved wood. Exhibited: Merton Simpson Gallery, New York, "Simpson & Stone: A Special Selection of African and Oceanic Art from the Allan Stone Collection, May 17 -

Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood and featuring a highly stylized face and female form, adorned with grass skirt. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The shoulder mask / sculpture meas

A very large and substantial wood carved shoulder mask known as a "Nimba" with raised and incised linear designs, old metal tacks and obvious signs of weathering and wear. Baga peoples, Guinea, West A

Nigeria. A group of two Mumuye Sukwava shoulder/yoke masks of carved wood; (largest) ht. 34.25, wd. 9, dp. 11.5 in.

Title: Mumuye mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Description: The statuary emanating from the northwestern region of the Middle Benue, from the Kona Jukun, to the Mumuye and up to the Wurkun popu

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 13" mask; 20" with stand Width: 8" Depth: 17" Weight: 2.5 lbs mask; 6.5 lbs with stand A zoomorphic Mumuye mask with horns and large mouth.

A wonderful carved wooden mask with a well handled painted surface and carved abstract animal like face and form.Protective spirits are known as Va by the Mumuye. The village elders would carve "Vabo"

African Art Mumuye Mask from Ivory Nigeria. The dimension is 13 inches high x 9 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, p

African Art Mumuye Mask from Nigeria. The dimension is 12 inches high x 8.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $50.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packi

African Art Mumuye Mask from Nigeria. The dimension is 18 inches high x 8 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packing

African Art Carved Wood Mumuye Mask from Nigeria Dimensions: 23 inches high x 8 inches wide No Reserve: This lot has no reserve, which means there is no minimum price set, so the item is guaranteed to

Maske, "vaa-bong" ("vabong" / "vabon") Mumuye, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 55 cm. Provenienz: - Oba African Art Gallery, Barcelona. Mbella, Edith (2005). - Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) u

An African Nigeria Middle Benue River Mumuye Vertical Shoulder mask (19th / 20th Century) carved from solid wood depicting head and elongated neck with protruding eyes and mouth with central crest on

A carved wooden dance mask adorned with many Goat horns creating a powerful and bold aesthetic. Guere / We or Wobe peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures 18 x 11 inches. A metal display stand can

50 Maske, "bwoom" Kuba, Bushoong, DR Kongo Gesockelt (base included) Holz, Zinkblech, Glasperlen, Kaurischnecken, Textil. H 34,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sammlung Leopold Haefliger (1929-1989), Luzern. - Ste

Maske Kuba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 29,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sammlung S.B., Brüssel. - Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guin�

This is a very old and impressive wooden mask from the Toma peoples of Guinea, Sierra leone and even into Liberia, West Africa. Carved wooden mask with hand hammered metal work designs and three large

Maske Ngbaka, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 33 cm. Provenienz: - Lawson Mooney (1922-1998), Boston. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. CHF 4 000 / 6 000 EUR 3 440 / 5 160

Maske Lunda, DR Kongo / Angola Gesockelt / with custom base Holz, Kupfer. H 37,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1999). CHF 3 000 / 5 000 EUR 2 580 / 4 300

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