Rare Lega Shell Mask Ex Cemeche Collection

This is a very rare example from the Lega peoples,Shabunda region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, central Africa. A lukungu mask never worn on the face or body , traditionally the mask only came ou

A very rare carved stone shrine mask used by a diviner in ritual ceremonies. The mask resembles the masks of the Bwami society. The mask measures 11 x 7 inches, 14.5 inches tall on custom display stan

A unusual carved wooden mask featuring two mask faces painted with kaolin clay pigment with incised linear designs. Lega peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall x 7 inches

A superb hardwood Lega mask with classic facial treatment such as the almond shaped eyes and kaolin clay accent , however what is very uncommon is that it was carved from a hard wood. Lega peoples, Co

A Tall carved wooden dance mask with female effigy as top finial, embellished with various grass, seed, old glass beads and shell regalia and painted with organic pigments , apparent sweating surface

A Carved wooden dance mask with classic comb like superstructure, large nose and stylized face and adorned with cowrie shells. The mask is well handled and worn, with old labels on the back. Bamana Pe

A carved wooden mask painted with mineral pigments and has an undeniable serene presence. A very rare mask and uncommon on the market. The mask measures 9.5 x 6 inches, not counting the raffia grass c

A carved wooden mask with two faces and a kaolin clay pigment painted surface, attached raffia grass beard , signs of use. Lega peoples, Bwami secret society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 10

A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised designs and golden honey brown patina from handling. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 6.5 inches. Ex. Meb

A very weathered and well handled old carved wooden mask with open face eyes and signs of handling and wear. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 5.75 inches. Provenance: Ex Charles

A rare Variant F carved wooden mask accented with kaolin clay pigments, with serene face, incised coiffure and tall antelope like horns. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 18 x 7 inches, 2

A very rare and desirable Black Punu carved wooden mask. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. Provenance: Ex Jean and Marie Marcellis, France; Purchased prior to 1969. Culture of the mask: Blackened Punu mask

A very finely carved wooden mask with circular designs and a wonderful stylized form. lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8 x 4.5 inches ( 11.75 inches on custom display

A very rare and desirable Black Punu carved wooden mask. Punu peoples, Gabon, Africa. Provenance: Ex Jean and Marie Marcellis, France; Purchased prior to 1969. Blackened Punu masks are extremely rare

A carved wooden helmet style mask with zoomorphic form, ribbed coiffure, long extended antelope like horns and flared snout mouth. This mask was used during the Vabong ceremony, which constitutes the

A small carved wooden mask with traditional heavy brow, elongated face with aggressive open mouth and painted with kaolin clay pigments. The mask measures 8 inches tall. Songola peoples, Angola / Cong

A Fine and very Rare carved wooden Goma or Bembe mask with raised eyes, incised linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. Congo, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 10.5 inches. Provenance: - Ex S

A diminutive carved wooden maskette with classic Eket style face and radiant colorful pattern that resembles a Sun burst. The small round mask measures 5.25 inches tall and wide and has a well handled

A very rare old and well used wooden mask from the Lawalwa peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A highly stylized example with traditional features and well weathered and worn surface patina. A

This is an extremely rare Tabwa beaded mask , with woven glass beads on textiles surface and adorned with raffia grass. Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa. - Provenance: Ex. Sol and Josephine Levitt Collect

A carved wooden mask with encrusted surface heavily patinated with organic substances. The Mask was worn by a man of the AWA society, acting as an aggressive "Hunter" during dancers who would stalk th

A carved wooden mask with partly blackened, partly shiny surface, protruding forehead, raised scar designs typical to the tribe. Such masks were traditionally used by the Ekpo society during the plant

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 fascinating carved stone mask with incised linear designs, stylized horn designs and protruding eyes. The surface of the stone has a well handled patina suggesting years of field use.