A Bamana Komo Mask Ex Banks Collection

A very large carved wooden mask with a heavy organic material covering the surface. Bamana masks such as this one are worn and seen only by members of the Komo association, whose members harness the p

A Very Old and eroded carved wooden mask with a well weathered surface. Bamana masks such as this one are worn and seen only by members of the Komo association, whose members harness the power (nyama)

A very finely carved wooden mask with reddish organic pigments and adorned with woven grass headdress and embellished with beads. Chokwe Peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 8 inches ( 16 i

A tall carved wooden ceremonial mask with tall animal style horns and contrasting black and white mineral pigments. Fang or related peoples, Gabon, West Africa. The mask has been custom mounted and me

A carved wooden ceremonial mask painted with kaolin clay and organic pigments was likely used in rituals of the Bwiti Cult. The mask is eroded and weathered, yet what remains is a striking example. Th

A large carved wooden parade mask with highly exaggerated facial features, black and white pigments , raised scar designs and evidence of field use as a ceremonial mask. Igbo or possibly Idoma peoples

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 carved wooden zoomorphic mask of a Ngulu or Pig with textile adornment and embellished with Copper earrings. The Chokwe animal masquerades, which date back to the colonial period, are performed to d

A finely carved wooden miniature mask with dramatic facial carving and style, embellished with red mineral pigments and woven grass rope. The Mask measures 7.75 inches tall ( 13.5 inches tall on profe

A Tall and elaborate carved wooden helmet mask with stylized leopards, ancestors and large mirror on top. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measures 24 inches tall. A metal display stand ca

A carved wooden mask with large rounded eyes, and zoomorphic form of a Bush Pig (Ngulu) from the Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask has a deep well handled and worn surface and measures 10 x 6.5

A Carved wooden ceremonial mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment painted white face and evidence that the mask once had an attached headdress. Salampasu or related ethnic group, Congo, central Africa. T

A highly stylized carved wooden dance mask with smiling face and two curved horn like finials, weathered and encrusted surface painted with mineral pigments. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria. The mask measures

A Well handled and worn dance mask with traditional linear scars on the mask edges,a glossy black surface patina, open work eyes for dancing and raffia grass beard. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Afri

An unusual miniature hand carved wood and painted mask, perhaps a clan totem or shrine object. The mask measures 7.5 inches tall x 9.75 inches wide. Dayak peoples, Borneo / Kalimantan , Indonesia. Pro

Antique carved wooden theatre mask painted white with black and red accents and a well handled and worn surface indicating years of ceremonial use. Java, Indonesia. The mask measures 8.25 x 5.25 inche

A carved wooden dance mask with elaborate coiffure, stylized eyes accented with mineral pigments and a protruding pouty mouth, all edges well handled and worn. Bete or related ethnic group, Ivory Coas

A Highly stylized dance mask with precise linear incised designs accented with black paint and white kaolin clay pigments. The mask has a woven rope netting and traditional "tail" on the back. The mem

A very large and intricate field used carved wooden Fish mask / marionette that was carried in parades and festivals known as the Sogo Ba masquerade. Masks such as these were used during performance o

A large field used carved wooden Bushcow dance mask with woven rope and well used mouth bit. decorated with red, black, and white organic pigments and geometric designs. The mask features a tall round

A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask with hand hammered metal accents and a well handled surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna Collection, NJ, Author and

A carved wooden Zoomorphic ceremonial mask in the form of a hyena, with stylized long dramatic face and very well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The

A carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with various hand cut metal designs, mirrors, stylized beads and 3 carved wooden horns. The mask shows many years of field use, perhaps generations, and mea

A carved wooden Zoomorphic ceremonial mask in the form of a Bushcow, with stylized horns, long dramatic face and very well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Afr