Rare Nuna Janus Hornbill Mask Ex Wheelock

A very rare carved wooden jancus cap mask in avian form , well weathered and worn, classic treatment to the eyes, and featuring two small birds on the Hornbill beak , one eroded, and overall fantastic

A rare carved wooden janus form mask with incised linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments, with a well handled surface. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask

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

African Nuna Hornbill Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver. Size: 30'' x 10'' x 19'' (76 x 25 x 48 cm).

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 ceremonial cup with elaborate design and janus mask faces on top of cup and elaborate detailed face on the bottom with well worn handle. The Bottom of the cup has "Viallage De Nio

A large carved wooden helmet mask in Janus form with two faces and raised tribal scars and motifs, featuring a large cross like form on one side. The mask is painted with mineral pigments and shows ha

A Very unusual carved wooden mask from the Nuna peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. This mask features a wonderful image of a Chameleon lizard crawling down the front of a very energetic face mask, pa

A long carved wooden mask in the form of a chameleon lizard with a curled tail. The mask has incised designs and has been accented with red,white and black organic pigments and paints. Such masks are

Extremely Rare Maniema mask, Possibly Shi or Zimba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Carved wood with Black and White pigments and bold archaic form. * A metal display stand can be included for an addition

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 tall carved wooden painted plank mask with anthropomorphic central support and avian images, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Proven

A very old and weathered cap mask in the image of a Fulani woman. The mask has been painted with mineral pigments in black and white and accented with incised linear "scar" designs. Mossi peoples, Bur

A carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, open work eyes and white kaolin clay pigments. Very rare! Zimba peoples - Maniema province, DR Congo - Provenance: Belgian private collection; Ex. J

A Very rare carved wooden Hunde or Nande Mask, Maniema province, Congo / DRC, central Africa. Provenance: Ex. Joseph Gerena Fine Arts, New York. 1989. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display

A Very rare carved wooden diminutive mask with a painted black surface and signs of age and handling over many years. Masks are generally considered rare from the Hemba , though many monkey masks exis

A very Rare carved wooden Pende Wongo mask. I highly stylized form with heavy eye lids, strong dramatic, almost cubistic mask, likely a rare example from Southeast of the Pende. The mask measures 15 x

A large carved wooden dance mask in zoomorphic form, with tall horns and incised geometric designs. Nuna peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 36 inches in length. Provenance: The Thom

A varved wooden mask with kaolin clay painted surface and archaic facial features. Metoko peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 5 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for

A finely carved wooden dance mask with classic facial features, stylized form, and tall antelope horns surmounted by an ancestor figure. The entire mask is embellished with beads and textiles and wond

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment, movable lower jaw attached with string and adorned with a tall post like final featuring a finely carved ancestor figure. Eket peoples, Cross River regio

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 stylized facial features, carved and incised facial "scar" designs and white kaolin clay pigments. Very rare! Zimba peoples - Maniema province, DR Congo - Provenance: Belgian