Tall Mumuye Sukwava Shoulder Mask, African Art

A tall carved wooden mask or shoulder mask , carved from a single piece of hard wood with a stylized ancestor face atop an elongated neck, accented with linear designs. Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa

Tall carved wooden Dance crest with stylized ancestor face and incised designs. Mumuye peoples, northeastern Nigeria, on the border of Cameroon. This type of large crest or shoulder mask ‘Sukwava’

African Art Carved Wood Large Mumuye Mask from NIgeria Dimensions: 33 inches high x 9 inches wide The Mumuye have shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which displays an elongated neck set under a

The Mumuye carve such large shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which feature an elongated neck set under a diminutive head with large ears. Traditionally, they were used during pre-war ceremoni

Large African Mumuye Shoulder Mask. Carved wood. Exhibited: Merton Simpson Gallery, New York, "Simpson & Stone: A Special Selection of African and Oceanic Art from the Allan Stone Collection, May 17 -

Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood and featuring a highly stylized face and female form, adorned with grass skirt. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The shoulder mask / sculpture meas

A very large and substantial wood carved shoulder mask known as a "Nimba" with raised and incised linear designs, old metal tacks and obvious signs of weathering and wear. Baga peoples, Guinea, West A

Nigeria. A group of two Mumuye Sukwava shoulder/yoke masks of carved wood; (largest) ht. 34.25, wd. 9, dp. 11.5 in.

Title: Mumuye mask - Nigeria - African Art Tribal Art Description: The statuary emanating from the northwestern region of the Middle Benue, from the Kona Jukun, to the Mumuye and up to the Wurkun popu

Carved wooden mask with highly decorated back panel, representing the body and form of a Bird, Fish and Crocodile. The mask measures 27 inches tall ( 36 inches on basic/generic stand that previous col

A very tall and wonderfully abstract wooden mask with numerous protruding eyes, exaggerated form and accented with blue and white paint. A striking example from the Grebo peoples, Ivory Coast/ Liberia

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 13" mask; 20" with stand Width: 8" Depth: 17" Weight: 2.5 lbs mask; 6.5 lbs with stand A zoomorphic Mumuye mask with horns and large mouth.

A tall carved wooden helmet style mask with tall stylized face and swept back finial, adorned with hand hammered brass, textiles and beads. Bambara or Marka peoples, Mali, Africa.The Mask measures 30

A wonderful carved wooden mask with a well handled painted surface and carved abstract animal like face and form.Protective spirits are known as Va by the Mumuye. The village elders would carve "Vabo"

A tall carved wood with elaborate superstructure made of painted wood and fibers. Known by the Yaka as a "Kambaandzya mask" they were often associated with Initiations and circumcision ceremonies. Fro

African Art Mumuye Mask from Ivory Nigeria. The dimension is 13 inches high x 9 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, p

African Art Mumuye Mask from Nigeria. The dimension is 12 inches high x 8.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $50.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packi

African Art Mumuye Mask from Nigeria. The dimension is 18 inches high x 8 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packing

A Lovely and tall carved wooden mask with tall superstructure headdress and a woven mask on the textile below where the dancer would peer through. The mask, with textile measures 29 x 7 inches. A EXTR

A carved wooden mask with multiple eyes and fetish like mirrors placed on top. Grebo peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $34.00

Really impressive old Plank mask from the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. A carved wooden dance mask with ancestor image and archaic mask face. There are old iron staples repairs to the plank to hol

Well weathered tall mask with wonderful stylized ancestor face , tall antelope horns and ancestor figure. The mask does not include a display stand, however one can be provided after the auction for a

Tall slender hand crafted Iron healing fetish with wonderful abstract form and obvious age and wear. Mumuye artists are famous for their statues known as iagalagana which were the property of diviners

Very Old Tall carved wooden mask with archaic style face and antelope horns with ancestor figure. This mask does appear to be an old field used example. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa The