Rare Old Pende Mbuya Mask Ex J Camp Gallery NYC 1979

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 Carved wooden mask with stylized face and attached raffia grass headdress with three conical horns on top. The mask shows plenty of handling and wear. This mask is a Pumbu Mbuya mask, used in entert

Carved wood with raffia grass headdress attached. Note the small mirror embedded into the forehead. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 16 inches tall x 11 inches wide. A metal displa

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 scarification designs carved in relief, well weathered and well handled surface and remains of fiber headdress. The mask measures 10.25 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide. A meta

A carved wooden mask with enlarged eyes accented with remnants of kaolin clay pigment and an overall stylized face and form. Note the well weathered patina from wear and handling. Mbagani peoples, DRC

A carved wooden mask with exaggerated eyes and a well handled and worn surface suggesting ritual use, most likely used in initiation ceremonies. Mbangani or Binji peoples mask, Congo, central Africa.

A carved wooden stool featuring a finely carved ancestor head that would act as a handle, incised designs, and a golden honey colored surface patina suggesting great use and handling over many years.

This is a Rare and important Metoko carved wooden and painted figure with highly stylized form and facial features. Statues of this type adorned the graves of dignitaries of the "Bukota", a secret soc

A very rare Luba or Kalanga carved wooden Staff top with metal ( aluminum) wrapped areas to protect the staff, what remains is stable. The staff top has extensive wear and erosion and is likely a late

A carved wooden Tsaay disc shaped mask with raised linear designs, kaolin clay pigment and attached feather collar and raffia grass regalia. The handling and wear suggest many years of traditional use

A rare old carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female effigy holding her infant child, presumably a fertility idol. The sculpture has some raised scar designs stylized coiffure, shown seated

Rare and old Bamana Tchiwara society shrine figure, a carved wooden shrine idol with incised scar designs and shown wearing a carved antelope headdress. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure would

A Very rare and desirable old carved wooden mask with large open-work ears and a overall elongated and exaggerated style. The Boa from the DRC/Congo are known principally for their masks, believed to

A Fine Yoruba Gelede mask, carved wood with kaolin clay pigment. The mask features a Butchers scene with two figures and a goat. The mask measures 18 inches tall x 15 inches deep and 15 inches wide. A

A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised linear designs and a very well handled and deep patina to the surface. Lovale peoples, Angola Africa. Provenance: Ex Sol and Josephine Levitt, New Yo

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 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 carved wooden face mask with elegant and realistic facial treatment with wide open eyes and classic overall form. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 5 inches. Provenance: Ex.

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 carved wooden ceremonial mask with attached raffia grass superstructure/ headdress, with signs of field use and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 20 x 8 inches. A metal display s

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

A wonderful stylized Avian form Bronze with burial patina. Dogon or related ethnic group, Mali, West Africa. The bronze measures 7 inches tall. Ex Michael Rhodes Gallery, NYC.

A Fine Old carved wooden mask with raffia grass headdress attachment and stylized facial features. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A display stand can be included f