Rare Old Bakongo Villi African Mask

A carved wooden face mask with inset brass tacks and attached woven grass beard, remains of kaolin clay pigments. Bakongo or Villi peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask will include a custom display s

a very rare Old and well used Bakongo Woyo Ndunga mask. carved wood with painted and encrusted surface, mineral pigments. Bakongo or Woyo peoples, Congo, central Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Sol and Jose

This is a rare and unusual style of mask from the Bakongo peoples of the Congo, Africa. Carved wood with reddish natural pigment and raffia grass hair. The mask has a sense of realism seldom seen in t

A Carved wooden mask with inset wooden studs, painted linear designs and a animal hide beard attached to the chin. Glossy surface patina and well worn edges. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The m

This is a very old Bakongo or Yombe mask with heavy wear and apparent field use. DRC / Congo, Africa.The mask measures 10.5 x 8.5 inches. A durable metal display stand can be included for an additiona

A rare Carved wooden mask with heavy incised linear designs and overall classic form, with long attached raffia grass beard. Tetela/Sungu peoples mask, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 10 inches

Carved wooden mask with highly stylized form and a kaolin clay pigment, signs of handling wear and field use. Zimba ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Shipping weig

This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

This is a rare old example of a Elephant or Aka Mask, Kuosi Society, Bamileke Peoples, Grassfields region of Cameroon. A Ceremonial Hood mask in red fabric lined with fibers with a long front panel th

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A Tall slender carved wooden mask with contrasting kaolin clay pigments and elongated and stylized facial features. The mask measures 27.5 x 8.25 inches. There is no display stand included with this l

A carved wooden helmet style mask with incised linear designs, strong facial features and a very well handled and worn surface patina, the mask has undeniable field use and wear. Binji peoples, DRC/ C

A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Carved wood, with a well handled patina, stylized facial features with rich tattoos and painted designs correspond

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Tetela peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A diminutive mask with a heavy kaolin clay pigment and unusual conical shape. The mask is adorned with

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "elu" , which means "spirit." It is relatively small and probably would h

A carved wooden mask divided into two planes with black and white mineral pigment and embellished with numerous small holes. Pende Mbuya mask were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies

A finely carved old wooden mask with raffia grass headdress still attached. The mask features the classic heavy lidded eyes, deep facial scars as well as a well handled surface suggesting years of fie

A very old and well used ceremonial mask with kaolin clay pigments and black painted accents, raised scar designs as well as raised central crest and stylized coiffure. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Af

A carved wooden mask with ornate raised tribal scarification or designs and a wonderful facial expression. Obvious age and wear. Lulua peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 11 inches.

A carved wooden mask painted with a red pigment and adorned with a full woven grass coiffure and headress, neck covering. The mask has incised tribal motifs on the forehead and cheeks. Lovale peoples,

A Fine and rare Old Luchazi Mask, Zambia, C. 1920’s or earlier. A carved wooden mask with incised geometric designs, brow and beard. A well weathered surface suggests ritual use. Luchazi peoples, Za

This is a very rare old carved wooden mask with kaolin clay mineral pigment accent and a highly stylized face and form, with archaic features. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $

A carved wooden dance mask with remnants of kaolin clay pigments and embellished with small protruding sticks perhaps representing scars or keloids, and a overall well handled surface patina suggestin

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