Rare Ibibio Shrine Mask Fetish Object Ex Thomas McNemar

A carved wooden mask with heavy kaolin clay covered surface. This is a mask like object that has been sealed in the back, with small beads embedded into the textile and an unknown magic substance seal

A carved wooden diminutive mask with exaggerated facial features , stylized form behind the head and a well weathered surface patina. According to Thomas Wheelock's book on Burkina faso masks, such mi

A rare carved wooden Kumu mask with pedestal like form which suggests this may have served as a type of altar fetish or shrine object. Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC , central Africa. Provenance: Field col

An unusual fetish object in the form of a mask, that has a sealed back and is presumably a type of shrine object or magic fetish. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 inches, 12 inches t

A very rare wooden vessel with spirit mask face above vessel adorned with textiles, cowrie shells and mirrors, likely some type of divination object, and included is a wooden carved pointer object. Da

A rare and well weathered old carved wooden mask from the Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Note the 6 open eyes and well handled and aged surface suggesting generations of field use. The mask mea

A Finely carved wooden face mask with a charming face and well handled surface suggesting some age. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14.5 inches on custom d

A Highly exaggerated carved wooden mask with a wonderfully deformed snout like mouth with tangled Fangs, bulging eyes, enlarged ears and nose , encrusted black painted surface. The mask has an old tag

A carved wooden magic shrine object featuring 4 spirit faces on a male and female body, supporting a wooden cup which likely served as some sort of mortar to mix magic ingredients by a shaman/priest.

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with bold painted and incised designs and featuring a stylized Duck or avian form. Nunuma or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 20.5 i

A very rare and important large scale shrine sculpture of a Mother and her children, shown seated with infant feeding on her lap as well as two other figures on either side of the mother figure. The s

A very old and well handled wooden ceremonial dance mask with some raised scar designs and overall classic form, very well handled and weathered example. The mask measures 9.75 x 6.5 inches, and 14.5

A very rare old carved wooden mask in disc shape with various mineral pigments and geometric designs. The mask shows extensive handling and wear suggesting many years of traditional Use. Eket ethnic g

Carved wooden staff or cane that was apparently used for some time as a fetish object on a shrine, and receiving multiple layers of organic materials as offerings. Fon peoples, Togo/Dahomey west Afric

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectat

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly specta

Horned mask with striking bird-form projection representing the revered Hornbill bird. Crack from top of head to outer corner of right eye and from inner corner of right eye to chin. On custom gallery

A powerful carving of a monkey head mask. Dogon, 14" L Provenance: Ex Thomas McNemar collection

Hollow with open base. Of the type called kronkronbali, ('children of earlier times'.) Togo or Benin. Minor repairs. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected thro

Small figural (likely Baule) carved wood pipe with tin fittings, small fertility doll figure, probably Mossi, on gallery base, and small Baule statuette on gallery base. Two with collector's index num

A very rare ancient Pre-Dogon peoples shrine idol with a heavily encrusted surface of offerings. The Tellem were the mysterious ethnic group who inhabited the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali between the

This is a very fine and rare early20th century Ibibio mask from Nigeria, west Africa. A dramatic carved wooden mask with exaggerated and stylized facial features and a undeniable cheerful quality. The

A very rare and fascinating miniature Bwa shrine maskette of an antelope. Carved wooden with energetic incised designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. The mask measures 11.5 inches tall ( 14.75 in

A very rare old carved wooden helmet style mask with wonderful treatment to the coiffure and classic facial style , well worn and well handled surface and edges all suggesting field use and wear. Bang