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SIZE(CM): 64.8/14.8 Sold without stand This exquisite Mask Large African Bobo Bwa Plank Mask, hailing from Burkina Faso, is believed to possess special ... moreMask powers. Its unique shape features a circular face at one end and a crescent moon at the other. Its eyes resemble those of an owl and the hooked nose is inspired by the hornbill, two creatures with strong spiritual significance. The plank section is adorned with geometric patterns that emphasize its sacred energy,.
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SIZE(CM): 21.4/18 Sold without stand The African wooden sun mask, a symbol of deep cultural importance, played a vital role in tribal ceremonies in Burkina ... moreFaso. These masks have a long-standing history in Africa, spanning a century. Each mask embodies the distinct culture, heritage, and customs of its tribe. Today, these masks have expanded their presence and can be found adorning homes, enhancing hotels, gracing museum exhibits, showcasing in college displays, and even inspiring art classes..
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SIZE(CM): 52.7/30.6 Sold without stand the " Goli mask " is a one-day show which normally mask the whole village and which brings up four pairs of masks, ... moreaccompanied by music played by particular instruments and, if the conditions are perfectly favourable, by a large amount of palm wine that is consumed with great joy. The use of this dance is relatively recent for the Baoulé who learned it less than a hundred years ago from their neighbours, the Wan . In the mid-1950s, Donald Thurow estimated that the Baoulé villages of the Agba region danced the Goliabout twice a month (1957, 18). In the 1970s, the Goli was the most popular and most appreciated of all the Baoulé mask dances.
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The African Mask In Question Has Been Identified As A Burial Mask , With Numerous Pairs Of Eyes Symbolizing Ancestral Reverence. Furthermore, This Mask ... moreMay Have Had A Dual Purpose: It Could Have Served As Ceremonial Clothing Worn During Or Before Battle..
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the african vintage mask is a captivating piece of art with a polychrome color scheme. it was skillfully crafted mask to serve as a prominent feature ... morein entertainment ceremonies,.
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Grebo Masks, A Traditional Art Form, Have Their Origins In The Grebo Masks People Of Liberia And Coast. These Masks, Meticulously Carved From Wood, Showcase ... moreElaborate Designs And Carvings That Portray Faces Resembling Humans..
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SIZE(CM): 44.5/14 Sold without stand the gba gba, the bonu amuen, the mblo and the goli. They never represent the ancestors and are always worn by men. ... moreThe gba gba is used at the funerals of women during the harvest season. It celebrates beauty and age, hence its refined features. The double mask represents the marriage of the sun and the moon or twins, whose birth is always a good sign. The bonu amuen protects the village from external threats; it obliges the woman to a certain discipline; and it appears at the commemorations of death of notables.
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African Mask As Large African Mask Dan Kran Mask-8263. The Cultural And Historical Significance Of The African Dan Mask Is Quite Profound. It Is A Manifestation ... moreOf The Collaboration Between Art And Spirituality Within The Dan Kran Mask Community.
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Yohouré Masks Are Nonetheless Quite Original Masks And Have Their Own Characteristics. Among These, We Can Note The Presence Of A Frontal Headdress Whose ... moreEdge Is Finely Worked And Symbolizes Wealth..
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Cracking And Scuffing Are Evident On This Dan Kran Mask, Which Is Easily Recognizable By Its Triangular Eyes And Puckered Lips. Hailing From The Mask ... moreCoast, The Specifications Are Met Despite Its Worn Appearance..
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SIZE(CM): 56.3/14.5 Sold without stand These masks, which share stylized features of humans and animals, are referred to as Butterfly masks (because of ... morethe long widespread wing-like structure) or Hawk masks. They are mean to be worn to invoke the deity Do during ceremonies asking for rain and for the fertility of the fields during planting time and after the harvest. Butterflies often appear in mass swarms immediately after the first rains which also accounts for the motif. The geometric designs of each mask also carry various meanings. The light and dark pattern also symbolizes good from evil and female from male..
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SIZE(CM): 59.5/17 Sold without stand The Bwa masks represent nature spirits, such as falcons, sparrows, hawks, bats, or butterflies with target-like circle ... morecharacteristics. This mask is in the horizontal form of a winged zoomorphic creature, bird, or butterfly with the face centered in the middle of the plank. Facial features of the mask depict large circular eyes and a bill or beak protruding in a hook-like form..
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SIZE(CM): 33.5/11.1 sell without the stand the nafana mask people of côte d’ivoire and ghana have developed a bedu mask society only in the last century. ... moreit is probably a successor to the sakrobundi secret mask.
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SIZE(CM): 33.5/20.3 Sold without stand The cultural and historical significance of the African Dan mask is quite profound. It is a manifestation of collaboration ... morebetween art and spirituality within the Dan Kran Mask community..
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SIZE(CM): 46.5/16.5 Stand not included The Best Known Tradition Of Using Masks Were By The Dan People. These Small Masks Are Sometimes Called "Passport" ... moreMasks Due To Their Use As Identification. They Are Often Sewn Onto A Piece Of Cloth & Carried On The Person In A Pouch..
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SIZE(CM): 58/18.5 Sold without stand Most likely originating from the Northern Dan, indicated by the oval face, high forehead, raised eyebrows, protruding ... moremouth with full lips and large circular eyes. The circular eyes "permit unhindered vision on the part of the wearer are characteristic of the racer mask (gunye ge) and the fire mask (zakpei ge), two subordinate mask types used by the northern Dan. The (gunye ge) hold weekly running contests during the dry season. Originally these contests tested the prowess of young warriors.".
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The Cultural And Historical Significance Of The African Dan Mask Is Quite Profound. It Is A Manifestation Of The Collaboration Between Art And Spirituality ... moreWithin The Dan Kran Mask Community. African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit Face Mask.
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Very Large Aluminium Alloy Beautiful stylized Body Belly mask of the MAKONDE tribe from Tanzania. The mask is casted in an alloy of Aluminium and Copper. ... moreIt is beautiful decorated on the Belly and Breasts.
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Each of these masks are distinguished by the hairstyles, the location and the choice of scarifications. African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit ... moreFace Mask. African Mask Wall Art Handmade Fish Puppet Mask.
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SIZE(CM): 43.7/39.2 Sold without stand In Burkina Faso, the African wooden sun mask played a vital role in tribal ceremonies, carrying immense symbolic ... moremeaning. For centuries, African mask-making has been deeply rooted in history, with each mask embodying unique cultural traditions and heritage. Today, these masks have transcended their original purpose and can be found adorning various spaces, including homes, hotels, museums, colleges, and art studios. Available in different sizes, the sun mask, crafted from wood and embellished with vibrant paintings, serves as a captivating and proud addition to any art collection or interior décor..
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SIZE(CM): 20.5/15.6 sell without the stand The Cultural And Historical Significance Of The African Dan Mask Is Quite Profound. It Is A Manifestation Of ... moreThe Collaboration Between Art And Spirituality Within The Dan Kran Mask Community.
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This mask was created in the style of a kplekple goli mask from the Baule people of Ivory Coast. The mask has a round shape with triangular notches on ... morethe outer rim. It’s a dark red color and has tear drop shaped eyes with protruding pupuls.
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SIZE(CM): 33.3/14.8 Sold without the stand The mask shaped Kplekple facemasks include antelope shaped mask horns, round eyes mask , rectangular shaped ... moremouth and geometric designs. The red face is considered female and the dark/black face is considered male. The Goli masquerading tradition is performed during funerals and or during times of danger. The mask wearer mediates with supernatural forces during the ritual, which have a positive influence on the village people...
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Most likely originating from the Northern Dan, indicated by the oval face, high forehead, raised eyebrows, protruding mouth with full lips and large circular ... moreeyes. The circular eyes "permit unhindered vision on the part of the wearer are characteristic of the racer mask (gunye ge) and the fire mask (zakpei ge), two subordinate mask types used by the northern Dan. The (gunye ge) hold weekly running contests during the dry season. Originally these contests tested the prowess of young warriors.".
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SIZE(CM): 18.2/12.5 Sold without stand The Cultural And Historical Significance Of The African Dan Mask Is Quite Profound. It Is A Manifestation Of The ... moreCollaboration Between Art And Spirituality Within The Dan Kran Mask Community,.
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This mask was carved in the style of the Bwa people of Burkina Faso. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Product Condition. WE WILL PROCESS ... moreYOUR ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE .
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African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit Face Mask. African Mask Wall Art Handmade Fish Puppet Mask. African Colorful Mask Hand Carved Traditional ... moreWooden. African Baule Mask Wooden Wall Hanging Art Antique.
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This mask was carved in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. This is a piece from the Dave Dahl Collection. Product Condition. Due to the nature ... moreof our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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SIZE(CM): 25.6/24.6 Sold without stand The African wooden sun mask, a symbol of deep cultural importance, played a vital role in tribal ceremonies in ... moreBurkina Faso. These masks have a long-standing history in Africa, spanning a century. Each mask embodies the distinct culture, heritage, and customs of its tribe. Today, these masks have expanded their presence and can be found adorning homes, enhancing hotels, gracing museum exhibits, showcasing in college displays, and even inspiring art classes..
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SIZE(CM): 33.9/15.9 Sold without stand The shaped Kplekple facemasks include antelope shaped horns, round eyes, rectangular shaped mouth and geometric ... moredesigns. The red face is considered female and the dark/black face is considered male. The Goli masquerading tradition is performed during funerals and or during times of danger. The mask wearer mediates with supernatural forces during the ritual, which have a positive influence on the village people...
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SIZE(CM): 35.5/21 Stand is not included in the deal The Cultural And Historical Significance Of The African Dan Mask Is Quite Profound. It Is A Manifestation ... moreOf The Collaboration Between Art And Spirituality Within The Dan Kran Mask Community,.
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This Guro mask is likely the work mask who is onw of the seven most famous Guro mask master wood carvers in the Coast of Africa. This mask is carved out ... moreof one piece of wood and has been painted with bright colors which is typical of Boti's work..
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SIZE(CM): 52.1/15.9 Sold without stand African Mask Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask A Bobo Or Bwa Tribe [burkina Faso] Plank African Tribal Art ... moreVintage Wooden Carved Mask, The Figures On Top Are Thought To Represent The Wise Elders Of The Tribe, These Mask Always Have Large Round Eyes And Abstract Geometric Decoration And Are Worn During Initiation African Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask Ceremonies. Carved And Decorated Hard Wood. Mid-late 20th..
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This mask was carved in the style of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The human can be removed. Product Condition. Due to the nature of our products being ... morehand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit Face Mask. African Mask Wall Art Handmade Fish Puppet Mask. African Colorful Mask Hand Carved Traditional ... moreWooden. African Baule Mask Wooden Wall Hanging Art Antique.
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This mask was created in the Baule style from Ivory Coast. The mask features a carved face with protruding horns coming from the top. Stand is not included. ... moreProduct Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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Bobo tribe Butterfly Mask from Burkina Faso This very large Butterfly mask is from the mask people in Burkina Faso. Butterflies are an indication of a ... morevery successful crop, so this mask might be used in a dance to assure a good crop.
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SIZE(CM): 49/14.7 African Nkisi-nkondi Power Figure, Nail Fetish, Congo Basin. Late 19th To 20th Century Carved Wood Statue With Hair, Feathers, Woven ... moreCap, Resin, White Clay, Nails And Glass. Figure Of Bearded Warrior Kneeling On Turtle's Back.
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SIZE(CM): 35.7/12.9 Sold without stand This beautiful handcrafted wooden fertility doll from Ghana is known as an Akua'ba (Akuaba). It is the ritual fertility ... moredoll of the Ashanti people and has the characteristic large disc shaped head..
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SIZE(CM): 29.3/15 Stand not included The Pongdudu mask, also known as Kpongadomba, is designed in contrasting colours. The Masked Chief of Qom bestows ... moreupon the bravest warrior the mask of invincibility and ultimate power, commanding him never to be swayed..
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SIZE(CM): 24/15.2 Sold without stand Authentic African home decor. Extra Large Senufo stool, hand-carved by true artisans in the Coast, will make a stunning ... morestatement in your home. An oversized, much heavier version of our other Senufo stools, they are skillfully hand-carved from indigenous wood. Can be used as an architectural accent piece or low side table..
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We are unsure as to the origins of this piece. This mask features a carved animal like face with protruding ears coming from the top. Stand is not included. ... moreProduct Condition. Due to the nature of our products being hand crafted in Africa, pieces may have possible previous repairs, scuffing, minor cracking and imperfections.
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SIZE(CM): 28.8/14 sell without the stand company in order to avoid losing the package African art African Wooden Carved BIG Bobo-Bwa, Burkina Faso Tribe-61.2/9.6 ... moreCM An African Wooden Carved Mask Such tall plank Wooden Carved Mask ‘dance’ alongside the Bwa people during large harvest festivals. The lower, round face part of this style of Wooden Carved Mask , called ‘Bayiri’, represents the head of an owl. The hooked projections symbolise the beak of the hornbill. Bird representations often appear on Bobo-Bwa Wooden Carved Mask in different variations. This is because birds embody the connection between the world of man and the world of the supernatural.
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French mask, collection. African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit Face Mask. African Mask Wall Art Handmade Fish Puppet Mask. African Colorful Mask ... moreHand Carved Traditional Wooden. African Baule Mask Wooden Wall Hanging Art Antique.
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SIZE(CM): 55.5/14.8 Sold without stand A Bobo mask or Bwa mask tribe [Burkina Faso] plank mask, the figures on top are thought to represent the wise elders ... moreof the tribe, these masks always have large round eyes and abstract geometric decoration and are worn during initiation ceremonies. Carved and decorated hard wood. Mid-late 20th c.
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SIZE(CM): 29.7/9 Sold without stand The Drouot Group, made up of several subsidiaries, is one of the leading players on the art market. The world’s largest ... morepublic auction center, Hôtel d’Or, opened in 1852, is located in the centre of Paris and offers 15 salerooms to over 70 auction houses. An annual offering of 230,000 works of art from 21 main specialities (Antiquity, street art, etc.) attracts about 3,000 visitors daily. The Group’s digital platform (Drouot.com) provides digital sales - Live Auctions (live broadcasting and participating in the auctions), Online-Only Auctions (dematerialised Auctions) and Buy Now Auctions (sale of lots at fixed Prices).
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SIZE(CM): 29.3/9.5 Sold without stand Within the framework of traditional Bamana culture, there exist a multitude of significant initiatory societies. ... moreThese societies serve as educators, imparting comprehensive knowledge regarding the essence and fate of humanity. Among these societies, Koré stands as the epitome. Access to Koré is granted only after a rigorous period of apprenticeship, designed to cleanse one of the wanzo impurity. Within Koré, there are eight distinct classes, symbolically representing various social categories, each possessing its own emblem. The presence of Bambara artifacts is closely intertwined with agricultural rituals.
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SIZE(CM): 38.3/14.9 Sold without stand Among Africa's largest masks are the plank masks, with the Bedu mask being a representation of a mystical buffalo-like ... morecreature. The Bedu mask plays a significant role in the New Year's festivities in Ghana's Bondoukou area and the Côte d'Ivoire's north-east. A month-long festival called Zaurau is the focal point of the Bedu Masquerade during the winter solstice, where a male and female dancer perform with masks. It is not difficult to determine a mask's gender, as the male's often feature horns, while the female's includes a large disk. The mask represents a female animal, and this is evident..
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Traditional African Art Mask use for traditional dances and rituals, like wise it is also use for decoration. This mask carries African values. Traditional ... moreAfrican Art Mask . The head mask, is an artifact curved out of hard wood Azobe and designed with a cock-like semi cycle above it. It has a nose, ears, eyes and mouth, in fact like a human face. It is used in Cameroon for traditional dances and rituals, like wise it is also use for decoration. This mask carries African values, where every it is found it signifies our culture. Origin Traditional African Art Mask Traditional African Mask original for sale, Cameroon grasslands helmet mask form the kingdom of Kom. The grasslands is a large area in central Cameroon and is home to the Bamileke, Bamun and Tikar peoples.
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SIZE(CM): 28.5/23.7 Sold without stand Boa Pongdudu Mask The Boa Or Ababua Mask Are Recognizable By Their Faceted Forehead And The Large Protruding Ears ... moreLargely Perforated Often Present. These Masks Are Called Or Kpongadomba. Their Very Particular Aesthetic, In Particular At The Level Of The Mask, Corresponds To A Traditional Mask Practice Consisting In Piercing The Pavilions Of Women And Men And Placing A Retractor There..
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SIZE(CM): 42.3/13.2 Sold without stand The Cultural And Historical Significance Of The African Dan Mask Is Quite Profound. It Is A Manifestation Of The ... moreCollaboration Between Art And Spirituality Within The Dan Kran Mask Community,.
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mask Yao honors the traditions of Congo through the creation of a graceful African mask, typically reserved for tribal leaders known as baluba. The African ... moremask has an oval shape and includes large round eyes and a slightly ajar mouth.
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mask Hand crafted in Ghana by Victor Ayambire, this African mask of the artist's own design features a total of three faces. Carved mask from native sese ... morewood, it features a large face on the bottom,.
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The Guro Mask People Of Central Africa Have A Traditional Dance Called Zaouli. This Dance Incorporates The Use Of A Special Mask Known As The Zaouli Mask. ... moreIt Is Believed That This Mask Was Originally Crafted In The 1950s, Drawing Inspiration From A Young Girl Named "Djela Lou Zaouli", Which Translates To "Zaouli, Daughter Of Djela"..
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The Baoulé ethnic group's African masks, known as the African Baoulé masks, are famous for their distinctive portrayal of faces that are referred to as ... moreportrait African masks. These masks showcase the intricate scarification designs that are commonly seen on the forehead .
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Handmade by original African tribes, this unique blue and white mask is adorned with a special motif that's just perfect for your home decor. Whether ... moreit's for a holiday or any other event, this African mask makes a great gift option at an affordable price. Designed to capture bad dreams, it's sure to add a touch of authenticity and style to your living room..
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SIZE(CM): 27/20.5 Sold without stand French mask, collection . The African so-called "racing" mask, Gunye ge, actor of social order among the Dan, has ... morelarge orbits and offers regularfeatures and a protruding mouth. He is also embellished with a raffia beard and a finely braided hairstyle..
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Eberhard Fisher notes that the African Dan African masks, which are actors in social events, are classified as either female or male. These masks are ... morecharacterized by an almond-shaped face with full, protruding lips, and large circular eyes. Over time, these masks display an abraded patina of use, .
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SIZE(CM): 51.1/30.9 Sold without stand African Masks of the Goli, equipped with hollowed-out eyes Masks topped with protruding pupils, offers a rectangular ... moremouth in which a teeth Masks chiseled, in relation to the traditional image of teeth among young people. It is topped with arched horns. The female mask kouassi gbe or kplekple , according to some authors (African Barbier-Mueller Masks, p.116) is red. Vogel (Baule) indicates, however, that in the Baoulé version of the Goli the male mask is painted red, and the feminine in black. It is likely that this allocation varies from village to village. Usually preceding the manifestation of a series offamily masks.
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SIZE(CM): 28.5/22 Sold without stand French mask, collection . The African so-called "racing" mask, Gunye ge, actor of social order among the Dan, has ... morelarge orbits and offers regularfeatures and a protruding mouth. He is also embellished with a raffia beard and a finely braided hairstyle..
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Vintage African Bundu or Sowei Helmet Mask - Sande Secret Society for Women 17"
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Ejagham Ekoi Mask Headcrest African Art SALE Was $750
Title, Ejagham MASK HEADCREST ELABORATE COIFFURE African, Type of Object, Mask. Headpiece, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Cameroon(Cross River Region) People, Ejagham, Materials, Wood. Leather, rattan. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 14 Inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, shallow cracks in skin. Minor chips, Additional Information: This very interesting and high quality headcrest from the EJagham(Ekoi) people ... morereflects the mixed traditions that exist along the Lower Niger. Cross Rivers and the great Niger River delta as it flows into the Atlantic. The Ejagham live north of the Cross River in a heavily forested area and are artistically and culturally related to their neighbors including the Ekoi and Boki whose skin covered headpieces are often shared with the Ejagham. Carved headpieces or helmet masks are worn by members of male associations during initiations and funerals. This beautiful carved headcrest, the work of a master sculptor, depicts a smiling face with elaborate coiffure reflecting the hairstyle worn by women. The hairstyle and the attention given to show the carved teeth in the mouth, the relief carving of the ears and the countersunk eyes with an exquisitely carved edge surrounding the forehead all reflect the skill of the sculptor. The exterior of the mask shows evidence of much use as a shiny and worn surface is noted. The basketry that supported the mask and which was worn on the top of the head with a cloth covering the face also shows signs of use. The Ejagham are known for their expressionistic sculptures and their sophisticated hairstyle and this is one of th
Stunning African Tribal Mask LUVALE-LWENA Chokwe Pwo Mask Collectible N-Reserve
My Auctions* My Feedback* Add to Favorites* My Ebay Store* Stunning African Tribal Mask LUVALE-LWENA Chokwe Pwo Mask Collectible N-Reserve Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Stunning African Tribal LUVALE-LWENA Mask*Beautiful Piece! Exellent Patina! Dimension 8" 13" w/ fiber dress)H x 6 1/2"W x 7"D Mid 20th Century Wood-Hair-Vegetal material FREE SHIPPING U.S. In Zambia the Luvale people hold the'Makishi festival' to mark the end of the'kumukanda' or'initiation' Every 5 years or so. Boys from the same age group(young teenagers) are taken in to the bush for 1-2 months where they undergo several rights of passage into manhood. These involve learning certain survival skills, learning about women and how to be a good husband, learning about fatherhood, and also they are circumsized. ... moreThe Luvale consider men who are not cut to be dirty or unhygienic. It is said that in some very rural areas where the kumukanda is maintained in it's strictest traditional sense that if a women is to pass by the boy's'bushcamp' whilst they are undergoing kumukanda then she must be punished, even killed. To celebrate the boys' completion of the kumukanda the Makishi festival welcomes them back to the village as men. The night before men from the village take their masks to the graveyard and sleep there, allowing the spirits of their ancestors to enter them. The following evening they appear in the village with their masks. Although the other members of the community know roughly who is taking part, they don't know who is under which mask. The masks represent specific characters: Pwebo(a female character. pwebo' meaning'woman' in Luvale) and Chizaluke amongst others Receive my Email Newsletters for Great Discounts! Take a look to My other Items! Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image Click t
South African hand carved wood mask
Beautiful hand carved collective wood mask brought from a tribe in South Africa. Nice. Elegant and heavy piece of art. I will ship on the next business day after your payment is verified. PayPal only. Comes from smoke free. Pet free house. Check out my other items. Thanks for watching!
Fine African art = Bamun mask, Cameroon
Fine African art = Bamun mask. Cameroon 9235.Rue Recollet Brossard(QC) J4X 1B8 CANADA PHONE: 514 649 3898 Add me to your Favorite Sellers I accept PayPal. Please IDENTIFY the item you are paying for with the ebay item number and title. PLUS CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO Please note that in our listings. The shipping quote is exact ONLY for Canada and continental USA. Buyers from other countries please contact seller before bidding. Combining shipment to one address can help save up to 50% on the total shipping fees. Buyer is responsible for all actual shipping and insurance charges. If you happen to be in my area. You may arrange to pick up the piece. I will ship within 2-3 days of payment, depending on the shipping method agreed on. Your parcel will be shipped to a civic address ONLY for security purposes. I cannot ship to a PO Box. My name is ... moreGuy Mushagalusa Chigoho and I've been selling and buying African art since 1988. And on eBay since 2000. As my clients and my eBay feedback will tell you, I'm a serious dealer who has a profound love of African art and whose goal is to supply high quality items at reasonable prices. The Internet is an excellent means of sharing the art items themselves, as well as information about the cultures from which they spring. It has also proven to be an extremely efficient business tool? and one with which my clients and I have successfully built good, enduring relationships. I work to make every transaction a great and very positive experience. If you are an African art enthusiast then please check my web site regularly. It is all about the passion! Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho. Mushagalusa Guy MushagalusaChigoho. 9235 rue Récollet. Brossard(QC) J4X1B8. 514-649 3898. 46d.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*ed4%3E46d-13cceebc497-0xf4-
ESTATE VERY OLD AUTHENTIC KIFWEBE FEMALE MASK TRIBAL AFRICAN CONGO
YOU ARE BIDDING ON A ANTIQUE& AUTHENTIC KIFWEBE FEMALE MASK TRIBAL AFRICAN CONGO.IN GOOD CONDITION.ALL ORIGINAL.HAS SOME WORMS HOLE,DAMAGE ON THE NOSE.ESTATE FIND.UNTOUCHED IN CONDITION AS FOUND.SEE THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAILS.THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK. MEASURE 15`` HIGH BY 8 1/4```AT THE WIDEST POINT SEE MY OTHER ITEMS FOR ONE ANTIQUE AFRICAN KNIFE CANADIAN BUYER PAY APPLICABLE TAX. PLEASE WAIT THE INVOICE BEFORE MAKE THE PAYMENT
ARTS OF AFRICA AFRICAN Sculpture Mask Catalog Gallery K 1980 YORUBA IBO MENDE
Description: Title: Gallery K: The Arts of Africa Author: Barry Kitnick Publisher: Gallery K. Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California Copyright Date and Edition: circa 1980. Likely first printing Exhibition: Gallery K. Los Angeles Pages: 8 pages Format. Size: Softcover. 8" by 8" Language: English Text: no text; only captions for 12 pieces Illustrations: black-and-white plates Exhibition catalogue of African sculpture and masks. 12 pieces: Dan Ivory Coast Poro mask Yoruba. Nigeria, royal housepost Ibo. Nigeria, horizontal anthropomorphic mask Bobo. Upper Volta, antelope mask Mende. Sierra Leone, healing figure Kom. Cameroon, face mask Dan. Liberia-Ivory Coast, judgment mask Grebo. Liberia, make dance mask Bambara Mali. N'Tomo mask Bembe. Zaire, fetish figure Ijo. Nigeria, ancestral post Ibo. Nigeria, ancestral pair REFERENCES ... moreTO CONDITION AND/OR ITEM DESCRIPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EBAY IN THEIR ITEM SPECIFICS MAY HAVE DISCREPANCIES. ACTUAL CONDITION AND PUBLISHING DETAILS ARE GIVEN WITHIN MY LISTING. Condition: The condition definition listed in the"Item Specifics" box above is generated by Ebay. The following is my specific condition description. Very good condition. Coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages clean(pages have age toning) covers have general light wear(minor corner and edge wear, light surface wear) Shipping: Domestic winner pays 7 ounces Media Mail or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope shipping- both which include DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. International winner pays First Class or Priority International Flat Rate Envelope Mail. Please note: First Class International Mail and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope are not insurable and may not have tracking. Standard Priority Mail International come with tracking and insurance. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional
African Mask maybe hemba
African Mask maybe hemba. Will ship anywhere.
African tribal Dogon helmet mask
After many years of collecting and selling tribal art. I have amassed a large body of work and have now opened an Ebay gallery. With an artistic background, I feel I have a good eye for quality. The majority of this tribal art has been gathered from extensive searches throughout Europe and from the many contacts I have built up over the years. If you would like to enquire about areas of interest that you cannot see in the gallery. Please contact me. Postage costs obviously vary. Depending on where the item is due to be sent. I am only able to give a' guesstimate' in my listing. The Dogon people are from the central plateau region of Mali. West Africa. Their livelihood is based on agriculture. Here is a carved wooden Dogon helmet mask. Circa. Early 20 th century. This helmet mask is very powerful and expressive. There is some wear. ... moreBut this Dogon helmet mask is solid. Measures- 39 centimetres/ 15.5 inches long 76 centimetres/ 30 inches circumference NB the metal stand is not included. Please contact me if you require delivery costs to your location. Postage costs obviously vary. Depending on where the item is due to be sent, so, please understand, until I know the exact location, I am only able to give a' guesstimate' in my listing. Items can be sent worldwide. If not fully satisfied after receiving the tribal work purchased. I will offer a full refund, but the customer has to pay the return postage. Thank you. Please look at my other listings. Tribal Eye Gallery. Thank you.
African Tribal Collection - GREBO MASK, Liberia DAN
African Tribal Collection- GREBO MASK. Liberia DAN Search WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors GREBO MASK WITH 6 EYES Item Number: 2333 Originates from: Liberia Tribe: Grebo Approximate age: Mid C20th Measurements(inches)height 13.5 Width 8.5 Depth 4 cm) height 35 Wdth 22 Depth 10 Condition: Wear and minor damage from extensive use. Minor cracks and chips. GREBO"Grebo" means"leaping monkey people. a reference to their flight from a former homeland near the Sahara. Their major economic activity is producing palm oil and palm kernels for export. The culture of the Grebo. A little-known ethnic group inhabiting the coastal region of eastern Liberia and the bordering forestlands, was shaped in a considerable degree by their neighbors to the north, the Kran ... moreand Dan. Unlike the other people living in Liberia, and Cote D'Ivoire the Grebo are not structured by the Poro society. They are ruled by a chief known as bodio who lives in near total isolation and also assumed the function of grand priest. The Grebo sculpt several types of masks. The masks appeared during rituals reserved for initiates and at the time of festive occasions. When the whole population was able to see them. The war masks designed primarily to terrify, appeared during battles, in the dances beforehand, and at the funerals of warriors. Figures are rare. Their style is closely related to Dan. We and other neighboring tribes. zyama We ship Worldwide from the UK*Please see our other listings for more tribal offerings from Africa. Updated every few days. We sell genuine tribally-used African masks and carvings with the aim of using some of the profits to support some villages in West Africa. WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ANTIQUES(MUCH OF THE SALES PROFIT GOES BACK TO HELP SUPPORT VILLAGES IN WEST AFRICA) We are a husband and wife team based in the UK with strong person
Rustic African Mask
The mask uniqueness. It represents the African art in diferent phases. Its carved from real wood. It's hand crafted and painted. It's high is about 13in. And about 5 to 7 inches wide. Posted with
TRIBAL ART AFRICAN OCEANIC GOOD OLD ANTIQUE MASK
A VERY OLD OCEANIC OR AFRICAN TRIBAL ART MASK WITH ABSTRACT FEATURES OLD AGED PATINA AND REMAINS OF VERY OLD HANGING STRINGS AT BACK HEIGHT 40 X 25CM BIDDING STARTS £1 NO RESERVE. POSTAGE uk £10 EUROPE £20 WORLDWIDE £30
A BEAUTIFUL 3 FOOT AFRICAN MASK SUPERB CONDITION
HERE WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN MASK IN SUPERB CONDITION. IT IS APPROX 3 FOOT HIGH AND IS ONE SUPERB ITEM THAT WOULD GRACE ANY HOME.
African Tribal Collection - 9 EYE DAN GREBO MAOU BIRD MASK, Liberia
African Tribal Collection- 9 EYE DAN GREBO MAOU BIRD MASK. Liberia Search WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors Dan Grebo Maou Bird Mask with 9 eyes and a Moveable articulated Jaw Liberia Item Number: MA2843 Originates from: Liberia Tribe: Dan Grebo Approximate age: Mid-late 20th Century Measurements(inches/cm) H 14/36 W 6/15 D 8/20 Materials: Wood. Raffia Condition: Good. Minor cracks and chips Note- This is an excellent example of a truly authentic and tribally used Grebo Maou mask. It has signs of age and wear and is in good condition with minor damage and no sign of major repairs. Collected by us from a village. WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ANTIQUES(MUCH OF THE SALES ... morePROFIT GOES BACK TO HELP SUPPORT VILLAGES IN WEST AFRICA) We are a husband and wife team based in the UK with strong personal links to Ghana and much of West Africa. Over the past few decades we have been passionate collectors of African antiques with particular interest in tribally used ceremonial masks and figures. We have both previously lived in West Africa for more than 15 years and have an extensive personal collection from our travels around Africa. African tribal art has been very sought after over the past decades and it is commonly known that tribal art has been plundered during this time and many'copies' have entered the market. However. With the right knowledge and expertise it is still possible to find nice authentic tribal art pieces in Africa. We also take requests from buyers to find specific pieces in Africa. We are in Africa several times a year searching for tribal treasures from'untapped' sources and our travels involve going deep into the remote villages. Our passion is for rare tribally used artefacts with excellent'style' and'patina' which have moved us. The sources for our tribal pieces
A VERY NICE VINTAGE AUTHENTIC & WELL CARVED AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK
A VERY NICE& WELL CARVED AUTHENTIC AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK WITH HAND MADE ROPE TYPE HAIR.PIERCED EARS AND CARVED DECORATION TO HEAD AND FACE THIS MASK DISPLAYS VERY WELL. ATHOUGH THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE LOWER LIP WHICH HAS ALL BUT GONE- VISABLE IN PIC 5 BUT THIS DOES NOT DETRACT IN ANY WAY A NICE AUTHENTIC PIECE 13 INCH X 9 INCH PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES WE COMBINE POSTAGE/SHIPPING WHENEVER POSSIBLE ALL ITEMS I SELL ARE VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE AND MAY HAVE FAULTS.SUCH AS SCRATCHES.DINKS, WEAR,OR MAY REQUIRE A CLEAN, ALL ASSOCIATED WITH AGE PLEASE USE PHOTOS AS PART OF DESCRIPTION AS TO CONDITION ALL ITEMS SENT SIGNED FOR.UK AND OVERSEAS FOR SHIPPING COSTS OVERSEAS.PLEASE ASK AS WE ONLY SHIP SIGNED FOR,NO EXCEPTIONS WE DO NOT SHIP TO INDIA, PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN 5 DAYS OF LISTING ENDING OR AN UNPAID ITEM CASE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE OPENED RETURNS- ... moreIF YOU FEEL AN ITEM HAS BEEN WRONGLY DESCRIBED AND YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH IT ON RECEIPT PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK. WHERE THERE WILL BE A GUARANTEED OFFER OF A FULL REFUND ON RECEIPT OF THE RETURNED ITEM. WE DO NOT ANY LONGER OFFER PARTIAL REFUND'S UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. DUE TO PEOPLE ABUSING IT! WATCHES AND CLOCK'S- ALL ARE VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE.AND WE OFFER NO GUARANTEE OF THEM RUNNING PROPERLY OR THEIR TIME KEEPING I WILL ALLWAYS GIVE AS MUCH INFORMATION ON THE LISTING AS I SEE THE ITEM MYSELF. SO PLEASE READ LISTING CAREFULL 5v.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bkw72shq%3E5v-13ce7c48eb9-0x100-
GothamGallery Fine African Art - Ivory Coast Kulango Tribal Mask Northern Style
Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Outstanding Northern West Coast Kulango Tribal Dance Mask Inches: Width: 12 Inches Centimeters: Width: 30.5 Centimeters Measurement Mask Only Material: Wood Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Good Remarks: Highly stylized mask intricate carving elaborate coiffure dark patina Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration. Chips and scrapes, worn areas, fine age cracks, overall condition good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Kulango ... moreoccupy a region in the Northwest Coast that borders Burkina Faso(to the north) and Ghana(to the east) The Kulango are matrilineal. They live in villages where family property is set according to lineage lines. The elders direct community life. Based around the agricultural calendar. In the past, from the seventeenth century until the Mandingo invasions, a Kulango king, installed at Bouna, ruled the kingdom for better or for worse through the mediation of princely families. His power was primarily felt in Bouna, a booming center of commerce dominated by Diula merchants. Following the conquest by the Mandingo, the monarchy was significantly diminished, rebounding in a final gasp as a tool of French colonial administration. Large migrations of Akan(seventeenth century) and Lobi(nineteenth century) coming from the east and north, also destabilized Kulango cultural unity. At present, the Kulango share numerous institutions and characteristics with ethnic groups, which, in search of arable ground, have gradually come to settle in the region. The once fertile Kulango region has become almost entirely bush; therefore, the Kulango and other groups in the region are migrating so
Magnificent 19th Century Very Rare Large Antique African Tribal Mask
Estate Decor Magnificent 19th Century Very Rare Large Antique African Tribal Mask This is a gorgeous 19th century very rare large antique African tribal mask. The tribal mask is quite large with its biggest dimension measuring a whopping 23 inches. The wood shows wear of age indicating it to be quite an older piece. This is a unique and beautiful piece of culture that one must own in their home and lives! The mask has some restoration done to it(please see the pictures) and wood shows wear of age as can be seen in pictures. The mask measures 23 inches high by 11.5 inches wide by about 8 inches depth On Jul-26-12 at 18:54:22 PDT. Seller added the following information: Every buyer gets a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back
Wolfz-Gallery African Lwalwa Mask
Wolfz-Gallery African Lwalwa Mask Measurement(inches) Height: 14.25; Width: 8; Depth: 6.75 Weight: 2 lbs. 8 ozs. Materials: Wood. Braided rope and pigment Condition: For the condition see the pictures Description: African Lwalwa Mask with an abstract mask with a protruding forehead. A large flat nose occupying the center of the face, rectangular open eyes, a mouth with exaggerated lips, pointed chin and braided rope(rope was passed through the small hole between the mouth and the nose allowing the dancer to hold the mask in place with his teeth) Mask has two pigments: coiffure black and face dark brown. Additional Info. Masks from the Lwalwa people are the best known art forms identified to this relatively small group located in the Kasai River region along the Angola-Democratic Republic of the Congo border. Note: Mask/figure stands not included ... morein offer if not explicitly mentioned in description. Note: To request additional pictures contact seller in"Ask Seller a Question" and include your email address. Payment: I take PayPal only and request immediate payment. Shipping/handling: See eBay shipping cost calculator in this ad for your USA location. International please ask for shipping cost. Note: My items are carefully packaged in order to be received in good condition. So that the shipping cost includes $3.00 for packaging/handling plus $0.80 cents delivery confirmation. You can reduce shipping cost if you buy more than one item, in this case I will calculate new package size and weight with added item/s. Additionally adding $1.50 for handling/packaging of each extra item. Returns: Upon receipt of pkg. within 7 days or will not be accepted. If the item is not as pictured full reimbursement of winning bid amount(this does not include shipping/handling/packaging costs) Please see my other African listings in"View seller's other items"
TRIBAL AFRICAN GURO GU MASK IVORY COAST EX HUGHES COLLECTION
Guro Mask- Ivory Coast Early-Mid 20th Century. Original Wood. Pigment, patina Height 43.8cm( 17.25in) Ex-Wague Collection. Kansas City, MO Ex-Hughes Collection. Mission Hills, MO, 1989(Cat No. A-234) Detailed provenance documentation on file and can accompany the artifact for historical conservation purposes. Between the Baule and the Yaure to the west. The Malinke to the north and the Bete and We to the south, the Guro people live surrounded by savannah and forest. They migrated from the north during the 16th century and number about 200,000. Originally they were called Kweni, but they were violently colonized between 1906 and 1912 and were given the Baule name Guro by the invading French colonials(Baquart, 2000) Displaying a sophisticated and outstanding sculptural quality, this exceptional Guro gu mask illustrates the concept of feminine ... morebeauty. The classic features found within this example, notably the sweeping form with incised hairline, short outward projecting forehead, pierced horizontal eyes and diminutive crescent shaped mouth, are all distinctive characteristics of the“Master of Yasua-Guro” style. Appropriate of age, origin and medium. Note this serene face mask was acquired from the Brahima Wague Collection of Kansas City. Larry Hughes purchased the work in 1989 as he kept meticulous records for all his fine art acquisitions. Larry Hughes was an avid collector of African sculpture. Pottery, basketry, bead work, as well as Native American and Oceanic art. He was also a patron of the arts in the Kansas City area(Nelson-Atkins Museum, Art Alliance, etc. The mask was sold along with several other ethnic works from the Hughes Estate. Reference a similar example in the Quittenbaum Auction Catalog. African Art. Design, Murano Glass. Munich, September 2, 2008, Lot 87 that sold for €2200($2,865) See last photo or view on the Quittenbaum website. WE WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE* If you are outside the USA. Please contact us for a more accurate shipping quote BEFORE BIDDING. Thank you.
Africa_Congo: Bashi Ox bone bracelet mask #1 African tribal art
Africa_Con go: Bas hi O x bone bracel et mask#1 Afr ican triba l art Tribal art carved O x bone br a celet. Fro m the Bashi tri b e livin g in ea s tern DR Cong o. MATER I AL: Ox b one. The me asuremen t is 3.6" 9 cm) in diamet e r. It shows a nice patina. Th is item is located in Burundi and it will b e shipped to you direc tly fro m there w ith reg i stered airmail. We are based in the Great African Lakes r e gion. A n d we personally ch oose all the pie c es of fered i n our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE. S H I P. I A C C E P T ALL M A JOR CREDIT C A RD PAYMENTS THRO UGH PAYP AL. PL EASE USE MY PAYPAL REGISTE RED EMAI L A DDRESS: bedui@lycos.com. We mostly sh i p with registered airmail! We combine shippi ng. Thi s s hippin g price is v alid for parcel s se nt by re gistered airma il only. P lease a l low approx. 2 5 to ... more30 day s time to deliver y. I g uarantee everyth i ng I sell to be as d e scr i bed. If i t is no t. I w ill refu n d you 10 0% the money p a i d. You c an c ontact u s at thi s ph o ne numbe r: 00257 222 5 7 9 79
ANTIQUE AFRICAN MASK FACE POTTERY OCARINA FLUTE WHISTLE
We are pleased to offer antique whistle ocarina, hand made of red pottery in shape of African mask. Comes in good overall condition without repairs. Size: tall 6cm; length 3.2cm; width 3,6cm(1' = 2,54cm) ATTENTION: Dear Customers. You will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. Please read the description carefully and review the photos. Seller accepts payment by: PayPal Seller does NOT accept cash payments Buyer will pay 10.00 USD shipping worldwide! For multiple items purchased shipping price will be revised(if items will be shipped together) Items will be shipped on the same or next business day after the payment is confirmed and will be delivered by registered First Class Air Mail. For any questions. Please, contact seller!
Origins Wood Djembe, 8", African Mask Finish TODJ-8AM
Origins Wood Djembe. 8" African Mask Finish TODJ-8AM Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge You are bidding on a pre-owned Toca drum It is in very good c ondition. We can only ship to the address on the payment. Local pickup is welcome but you must come to me at my job in Groton Connecticut. Payment is due within 48 hours of auction close. inkfrog terapeak. I000000.
Luba Round Kifwebe Mask DR Congo African
Title, Luba Round Kifwebe Mask DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 7 inches Diam. x 4.75 inches Deep. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Natural wear and chips in places. scratches, Additional Information: A Luba Eastern round mask with striations similar to the ones found on Songye Kifwebe ... moremasks.This is a round version of the most famous of the Luba Kifwebe masks. Made for the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society that the Luba borrowed from the Songye. Kifwebe" means"Mask" in the Songye language. Others types of masks found among the Luba include a rounded anthropomorphic black mask, a rounded human mask with horns, and a human mask with bird beak. In general. Luba masks are called mukishi ya kuhakwa. They represent the spirit of death and usually appear as a male-female pair and dance wearing costumes made of animal skins and woven coverings. They are danced by the Luba during the full moon to honor their ancestors and also appear to dance at the funerals of chiefs and nobility. The Luba Eastern live in the Katanga province in the neighborhood of the Hemba. Buyu, Zela and other Luba subgroups. Recommended Reading: Nooter. M. N. and A. F. Roberts. 1996. Memory, Luba Art and the Making of History. Bacquart's TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA and Cornet's A SURVEY OF ZAIRIAN ART-THE BRONSON COLLECTION. Marc Leo Felix. Beauty and the Beasts. Kifwebe and Animal Masks of the Songye, Luba and Related People From the Collection of Stewart J. Warkov, New Jerse
Pere mask #5. African tribal art.
Tribal art mask of the Pere people in DR Congo. Material: Wood and pigments. Dimensions: 10" 25.5 cm) This item has some wear and tear. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bi%3Ahtpqto%3E%7B-13cf19af500-0xfa-
Mama or Chamba Bush Cow Mask Mangam Nigeria African
Title, Mama or Chamba Bush Cow Mask Mangam Nigeria African, Type of Object, Head Mask Mangam, Country of Origin, Nigeria. People, Mama. See also Chamba, Materials, Wood. Red pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 16.75 inches. L. x 11.25 inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Shallow cracks horn with indigenous repair, old insect damage arrested chips, scratches, Additional ... moreInformation: This stylized horned mask covered with red pigment is identified as a Mama bush Cow mask called Mangam. Similar masks are also found among the Chamba people. Remnants of reddish pigment can be seen on the surface. Danced by the Mama and the Chamba of northern Nigeria. This type of mask is known as mangam and is seen as a powerful symbol of bush spirits. Identified as a bush cow, this mask represents more likely wild spirits of the bush with all of their power and potential and as a result the mask is linked to dangerous forces. Another description of the mask among the Chamba is that it represents a Chamba queen whose lineage claims descent from the forest buffalo. The dome of the mask symbolically depicts the idea of death, for it depicts a skull, a relic taken from the grave of an elder. Other features are related to the wilderness are the jaws of the crocodile, while the horns are those of the forest buffalo. Masks such as this are painted red, representing maleness or black indicating the female. The red and black colors make reference to blood and to the powers of witchcraft that women possess. Such masks were danced with a thick costume of grasses that com
Kete mask #3. African tribal art.
Tribal art mask of the Kete people in DR Congo. Material: Wood and pigments. Dimensions: 20" 51 cm) This item has some wear and tear and insect damage. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE.
AFRICAN ART MASK 17"-5LBS ZAIRE CONGO
THIS IS A MASK MADE IN ZAIRE.IT IS 17"LONG.IT WEIGHS AROUND 5 LBS.MAXIMUM WIDTH OF THE MASK IS 12.5"FOR THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET.IT IS 17"LONG,CENTER WIDTH IS 10"OVAL SHAPE)THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES AT THE EDGES.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE EDGES OF THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET.THE EARS ARE 12"APART.THE EYES ARE 5.5"APART.THE OPENING OF EACH EYE IS 3"WIDE.THE NOSE IS 6"LONG.THE MOUTH IS 4"WIDE.THE MOUTH IS 6"HIGH.THE TOP OF THE HEAD IS 8"HIGH.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE MASK.THE MASK IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES. THE MASK IS SCRATCHED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES.Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. GTGALLERY is one of the biggest distributors of african art
AWESOME AFRICAN ANTIQUE LULUA CIRCUMCISION MASK with RAFFIA BEARD, KASAI, CONGO
AWESOME ORIGINAL AFRICAN ANTIQUE LULUA CEREMONIAL CIRCUMCISION MASK with RAFFIA PALM LEAF BEARD and BURLAP HEAD COVER GREAT KASAI. CONGO VERY RARE THANK YOU FOR VIEWING THIS ITEM. We hope that you are successful in your bidding. For many years we have given the best possible service to our valued customers. Please review our feedbacks and bid with confidence. Please read all of this informative description This is a very rare antique African artifact: A Lulua* also called Luluwa) tribal or ceremonial mask from KASAI. Congo. The mask was ostensibly used during the circumcision of young boys or other rites of passage. On the forehead protrudes a carved V. There are no openings in the down turned eyes. The nose has only one nostril on the left. The mouth is also closed. This concludes that by wearing this mask the occupant is blind and unaware ... moreof and during the upcoming ceremony of circumcision. Attached to the mask is a primitive hand stitched double layered 7 x 6" 18x15cm) burlap type cloth head cover. Top layer of it has a small square hole and inside the cover are a couple of minor frays. Please study detailed photos) Attached around the face of the mask is a well perserved abundance of blonde raffia palm leaf beard. Completely intact. It is purposely knotted in some places and is fastened to a couple of holes behind the ears of the wooden mask. It is rare for the raffia beard to be in such fine condition as they are often destroyed or missing. This amazing mask should be exhibited in a museum. It is an original artifact and comes from Lulua tribes in the village of Kamonia in the Kasai Region of Congo. The Lulua people were an important tribe that migrated from Western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) They originally appeared in the 16th century and were defeated by the Belgians before 1910. Lulua is an umbrella term. Which refers to a large number of diverse peoples who populate the region near the Kasai and San
Tabwa Beaded Mask DR Congo African Mask
Title, Tabwa Beaded Mask DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Tabwa, Materials, Beads. Cotton cloth, grass? Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8 inches H. x 6 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, bent. Loose strands of beads around eyes and on nose, a few missing beads, stains. Additional Information: A rare and interesting mask made of glass beads stitched ... moreonto leaves and cotton cloth This mask is attributed to the Tabwa and was worn by a diviner. The Tabwa are a tiny tribe of more than 200. 000 in the Upper River Region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Tabwa art has only recently come to be identified as a separate style often confused with the sculpture of their neighbors or others who took Tabwa identity. Tabwa figural sculptures represent ancestors who were to assist in daily activities and during the hunt. Tabwa art is both a symbol and an aesthetic statement as the figures are often elaborately scarified in a fashion known among them until the middle of the twentieth century. Their carvings usually stand on a circular base with slightly bent knees and hands resting on their abdomen. Sometimes the hairstyle is a George Washington queue. The distinctive facial scarification consisting of a number of lines along the sides of the face and along the forehead and abdomen were the means whereby Tabwa identified themselves to localities and social status. Elaborate and attractive patterns and designs were worked into the skin according to the Tabwa concept of ‘kulemba’ that reflect aestheti
Igbo Maiden Spirit Mmwo Mask Nigeria African
Will ship anywhere 30-150.00 depending on where item ships.
Antique African Mask Ceremonial Tribal Art Mid 1800's So Real! No Reserve!
Antique African Mask Ceremonial Tribal Art Mid 1800's So Real! Its Alive! No Reserve! Size is 11" tall x 9" wide. looks like real woven hair.
Congo: Rare and Old Tribal used African mask from the Kuba.
Old and Rare Tribal used African helm mask from the Kuba. Congo. Hand made from different natural material. Height: 40 cm. The Kuba. Numbering 250,000, cultivate manioc, corn, gourds, bananas, pineapples, and tobacco. The creator god is not formally worshiped. At one time the Kuba had a religion based on ancestor worship, but this seems to have died out, although divination is still practiced in order to discover causes of evil. The Kuba, a confederation of nineteen ethnic groups dominating by the Bushong, have over twenty different mask types considered embodiments of spirit.
Antique Old Primitive African Punu Gabon Mask Missionary Tribal Art
An awesome primitive relic of Africa. From a missionary family's estate. Looks to be Gabon. Punu. Measures 12 1/4" tall. 8 3/4" wide, and 5 1/2" deep. And weighs 1 lb 12oz. The finish is mottle d. Ther e is a hole below. And behind the r ight ear t hat doesn't look original. Only one ey e is open enough to look through and there are some scuf fs and nicks.
Nigeria: Old Tribal used African Ibo mask.
Tribal used African Mask from the Ibo. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 40 cm. Living mainly in the forested areas of south-west Nigeria. On both sides of the Niger River the Ibo number some ten million individuals. Mainly farmers and merchants, they also hunt and fish. They are subdivided into thirty-three subgroups and are spread out among about two hundred villages scattered through the thick forest or semifertile marshland. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, are hereditary rulers found. The heads of families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure ... moretoward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity.
Senufo Kpelie Mask Cote d'Ivoire African
Title, Senufo Kpelie Mask Cote d'Ivoire African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Cote D'Ivoire and Mali, People, Senufo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 12.5 inches H. x 6 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, one horn broken and repaired with glue. Traces of white pigment in front and to the back, shallow cracks in places b Additional Information: ... moreA wonderful face mask made out of wood with a carved chameleon figure on the top between two horns. And appendages and legs on each side. This mask belongs to the category of a Kpeli-yehe mask from the Senufo peoples. Additional Information: A well carved Senufo mask known as Kpelie or Kpelie Kpelie" Such masks dance during funeral ceremonies of elder members of the secret men's society known as"Poro. The Poro. Which is an important social force for numerous West African societies, regulates most of the ceremonial and religious activities in the village, and is thus a unifying, if somewhat strict, source of order and discipline. The various stylistic components of the kpelie mask symbolize bush animals, important to Senufo mythology. The horns, which extend outward from the mask represent the speed and elusiveness of the bush antelope, the power of the buffalo.The holes around the mask indicate that a costume was attached to the mask. The Senufo are one of the dominant cultures in Cote d'Ivoire. And they extend across the border into Mali. They have intermingled with other peoples like the Bambara and Lobi, so some of their artworks show a combination of
Baule Yaure Face Mask Topped with Bird African SALE Was $290
Title, Baule/Yaure Face Mask Topped with Bird Africa, Type of Object, Portrait face mask, Country of Origin, Ivory Coast, People, Baule. See also Yaure, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. x 9.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, bird's tail broken. Chips in places, Additional Information: An elegant mask with a stylized bird on the top. There ... moreare no holes around the mask. And the eyes are not pierced. This mask comes from Ivory Coast and was probably carved by a Baule artist. A ll the details on this mask are not exclusively Baule. They are shared by the Baule. Guro, and Yaure. The serrated edges. The limits of the hairstyle, the stretched size of the face and the facial features are most likely from Yaure inspiration rather than from Baule. The Yaure are a smallish Akan culture. Closely related to the Baule and Guro. Their well-known masks"lo" were used to appease supernatural powers known as"Yu. The"Yu, though vital for life, could also destroy, so veneration was important to ease the understandable social and spiritual tension present after the death of an elder. The Guro are related to the Baule, too. Their masks resemble those of the Baule and Yaure. Among the Baule masks of this type falls into a special grouping known as ‘portrait masks’. Called “ndoma” by the Baule. They are said to portray an honored person of the village who is celebrated during a ceremonial dance known as “Mblo”. It is an aesthetic performance in which this beautifully carved m
+ 80 YEARS OLD AFRICAN MAMBILA HELMET MASK OF TRIBE LEADER NSUA-NDUA DONGA
ANTIQUE AFRICAN HELMET MASK Tribe: Mambila Estimate: ca 80 to 120 years old/ 19th– 20th century transit period Nsua-Ndua. Donga River area Private collection Zoomorphic helmet mask worn by a tribesman Wood Height: 35 cm Weight: 0.8 kilo
Antique Vintage African Tribal Wood Carving Wall Hanging Mask
Okay. For starters this is the first antique mask I have ever listed. I know it's really old and was hand carved. This is a wall hanging. I was told it is an African tribal wood carved mask. I just remember this hanging on this guys wall forever. The older guy traveled the world and has many items he wants and needs to let go. From the tip of the animals horn at the top of the mask to the end of the long chin it is approx 15.5" long and the face is approx 5.5" wide. I have no idea what the mask is setting on. From what the mask is sitting on from one side to the other it is approx 9" wide. Very interesting piece to say the least. I appreciate your looking at this mask. Please make payment within 24 hrs of auction ending. We ship on Monday and Tuesday. If you feel the need for insurance please let us know before final payment ... moreis made so we can adjust payment.
Dan Face Mask Deangle Toothy Liberia African Art
Title, Dan Face Mask Deangle Toothy Liberia African Art, Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia, People, Dan Yacuba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches H. x 5.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Wear, minor chips in mouth and nose and to the back, encrusted substances to the back, Additional Information: This African mask comes from ... moreLiberia and the Cote D'Ivoire by the Dan people. This mask retains all the qualities of a beautiful carved mask from this people. The features are beautifully sculpted with attention to the detailing of eyes. Nose and mouth. The eyes are highlighted with white pigment. The mouth has prominent lips and shows carved teeth. The holes around the mask to the back would have had the costume attached to the mask to cover and disguise the body of the dancer. The inner side of the mask shows signs of long use by the presence of encrustation. The Dan(or the Yacuba in some writing) In the past lived in small villages and towns ruling themselves through a complex arrangement of family lineages, men’s secret societies and various initiation ceremonies. Famous for their masks the Dan believe that spirits of the wild known as Du manifest themselves in masks and masquerades to humans instructing and sustaining them in life. Famous for their masks the Dan believe that spirits. Known as Du, live in the untamed forests and manifest themselves to humans in masks and masquerades instructing and sustaining the Dan in life. When during a dream a male was instructed by a Du to dance a mas
African Tribal Mask, Cote d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, OLD with brass overlay; heavy
On auction is one African Tribal Mask made in Cote d'Ivoire. It is the oldest(and most expensive) that I had in my collection. I bought this in South Africa at a craft market from a vendor specializing in masks from West Africa. I have several that I will offer here as they have been in storage for ten years and no longer have place to display them. Sorry I don't have more information about this or the other ones I will be offering. I see that others know very well the tribal origins of the masks. I can describe it. Though. The mask is 18 inches tall x 9 inches wide x 7 inches deep. The wood is solid and hand carved and very heavy compared with the other masks I have. This mask has two small eye holes. The mask is one solid piece of wood and is unusual in that it has an ornate brass overlay over the face and forehead portions of the ... moremask. It also has three brass ornaments hanging down the front of the face of the mask with red cloth through the center of them and frayed at the ends where it comes out of the brass tubes. The brass overlay is dark with age. The wood ears and forehead ornamentation is hand-carved and seems to be from the same piece of wood as the mask. There is one age crack in the rear top of the mask which is old. I drilled one hold in the top part of the rear of the mask for a string to hang the mask. I offer this as the others with a starting price of $10. But paid MUCH more than that for it 11 years ago. That is about all I know! Thank you for your interest!
Baule Portrait Mask with Stylized Bird on Top African
Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Baule, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.5 inches H. x 5.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips to the back, Baule Portrait Mask with Stylized Bird on Top African Art. Additional Information: This wooden face mask from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast probably falls into ... morea special grouping known as ‘portrait masks’. Called “ndoma” by the Baule. They are said to portray an honored person of the village who is celebrated during a ceremonial dance known as “Mblo”. It is an aesthetic performance in which this beautifully carved mask would be worn with a multicolored costume and danced in the most graceful manner by either the person it represents or a relative. The costume would have been attached to the mask by cords that were threaded through the holes at the back of the mask. These masks are danced to entertain during days that the Baule do not work and they will also appear to honor important visitors to the village. This well carved and classic mask recalls the artistry of the Baule artists of the past. The refined and finally carved face may be similar to the person for whom the mask was originally carved to represent. The carved bird on the top and the elaborate hairstyle are worked into a marvelous design that supports and strengthens the carving of the face. The semi-open eyes and pursed mouth indicate propriety and respect in keeping the sense of reserve that a mature woman will cultivate. The s
Kwele Face Mask with White Heart-Shaped Face Gabon African Mask
Title, Kwele Face Mask with White Heart-Shaped Face African Mask, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Gabon, People, Kwele, Materials, Wood. Pigment, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches H. x 7 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, patina worn off in small places in the face. Shallow crack in face, chips and scrapes, Additional Information: A mask made out of the wood depicting ... morea stylized human face with a heart-shaped face painted in white and characterized by two pierced almond eyes. Arched ears, a short triangular nose, and a open square mouth. This stylized face mask with a heart-shaped face shares stylistic elements of a number of different peoples of Gabon. Cameroon, or the Democratic Republic of Congo. It comes from a region of stylistic interchange and intermingling of people over an extended period of time although we strongly think this could be a Kwele mask. This is a well carved mask in which the sculptural form plays an important role in the visual impact of the mask. Masks among the Kwele appeared during initiations to validate and bring initiates into full membership of the men Bwiti secret society or they acted to impose sanctions for social control. The Kwele people use a masks to punish members of the community who violated laws. They may destroy their houses and kill their animals during their performance. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 66556* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selli
African Mask Tiki Mask Tribal Bali Art Mask 10" #4577
This beautiful Tribal African mask was hand-crafted in Bali. The mask has been hand-painted with intricate patterns. It measures approximately 10 inches tall. Up to 5 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. A loop for hanging has been attached. These mask will make a unique addition to your Asian collection. Or will make a VERY special gift. I have many more designs if you are interested. Please contact me if you have any questions. I only accept PayPal. Thank you for your interest in my products. Goal: The goal of The Rikki Tikki Company is to give you the best value for your money. Both in products and service. I try to obtain my items at the best price and pass that savings on to you. Payment: Generally. I only accept PayPal. Shipping and Handling: All items are shipped from Virginia. U.S. within 1 business day of confirmation of purchase. I try ... moreto allow my clients to choose the most efficient method of shipping. If you are bidding on multiple items. Please let me know and I will wait until your bids are complete. I will be glad to combine multiple items into one shipment at the best possible price. I hand-pack all items to ensure the safest shipment. If there is damage. Please let me know and I will do all I can to provide satisfaction! Return Policy: I understand that sometimes things look differently up close. I always want my customers to be happy. So if the buyer is willing to pay return shipping, I will refund the purchase price. However. I ask that items are returned in“new” condition within 14 days of receipt of the item. Feedback/Communications: I grew up in the rain forest outside a small village in Southern Thailand. This business is a wonderful opportunity for me to share splendid products from my native country(and other places in the world) If you are happy with my products and service. Please leave feedback and I will immediately leave feedback for you. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied. Please contact me prior to leaving feedback and I will do all I can to try to satisfy your
Grebo Mask with 12 Tubular Eyes Projectiles Liberia African Superb
Title, Grebo Mask with 12 Tubular Eyes Projectiles Liberia African Superb, Type of Object, Mask. Country of Origin, Liberia, People, Grebo, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 27 inches H. x 9.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Cracks in the chin and to the back, large chips to the back, cracks repaired with glue in the back, Additional Information: An interesting ... morewooden face mask with a large face and twelve eyes or six tubular projectiles on each side of the face and a long nose that divides the face in two sections and a prominent mouth. The mask is painted in white with traces of blue. This delightful mask comes from the Grebo people. The Grebo live in southeast Liberia at the border with the Ivory Coast. With the Bassa people on their west and the Bete and We to their east in the Ivory Coast. Grebo masks are best known for their influence on early western modern art being found in the collection of Picasso who obtained a Grebo mask from his dealer Kahnweiler in Paris. There is no doubt as to the influence of the Grebo style mask upon the development of western art for they are a complete example of geometry in sculpture with the flat face, a long nose and tubular projectiles. The startling geometry of this mask with the double lines of 6 tube tubes each, flanking the strong profile of the nose and protruding lips is indeed a tour-De-force of sculpture. Little is known about the use of masks among the Grebo other than the fact that they are said to have been worn during wars by leaders as a kind of military costume. The masks
Vili or Yombe Mask with Powerful Addenda DR Congo African
Title, Vili or Yombe Mask with Powerful Addenda, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Vili or Yombe Materials, Wood. Pigment, Raffia, metal, Nails, Seeds, cowrie shells, snail shells, Mirror, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11 Inches H. x 11 inches D x 9 inches W. Overall Condition, General wear. Some missing seeds, chips, Additional Information: An interesting mask with an intive expression enhances by the use of magical elements attached to the raffia costume and the use of red pigment and mirror. The features of the face are carved with great concern for detail and naturalistic expression that are often found in the masks of the Woyo and Vili and also the Yombe. All share in many of the uses of masks and figures with other members of the greater Kongo Kingdom. Such masks are used during initiations. ... moreFunerals of important individuals or may have social control functions or are used by diviners and healers. When used by diviners the mask exercised power in the same fashion as the well-known nkissi figures(also known as nail fetishes) that is also seen in this mask with the nails forming the coiffure. Prominently displayed on the forehead is a mirror that was encircled by small Abri seeds providing a frame of bright red color at one time. Color plays an important role in reinforcing the fine drama of the mask that is surrounded by a ruff of russet colored grasses that hide the head and face of the wearer. A series of carved lines on the forehead marks the transition form face to hair. The tightly woven cap made of small strips of cane extends from the back of the mask to allow the mask to be worm and supported on the wearer’s head. The subtle relief carving of the face with the slightly opened mouth with the red tongue slightly protruding sets it off from the face painted a startling black and white to indicate understanding and knowledge and the ears and tongue highlighted in red. The mouth shows white teeth against the red of the tongue. The white eyes are open to
Dogon Mask with Carved Figure on Top Mali African
Title, Dogon Mask with Carved Figure on Top Mali African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Mali, People, Dogon, Materials, Wood. Paint, Approximate Age, 20th Century last quarter, Dimensions, Height is 25 inches. Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, broken arm of figure. Chips, shallow cracks, Additional Information: A 20th century mask from Dogon with its stylized human face surmounted by a standing female figure. This figure has its arms upraised in Tellem style(one arm is missing here) It represents an important ancestor. The oral tradition of the Dogon tells us that they originated on the west bank of the Niger River about 1000 years ago. They moved west at some point. Into parts of what is now Mossi territory in Burkina Faso, but chose to return east due to pressure to assimilate into the Mossi Kingdom. This time, ... morearound 1500, they found a place almost unreachable by invaders on horseback-the arid but imposing Bandiagara Cliffs. Here most of the Dogon have remained to this day, as one of Africa's most spiritual people. Dogon family dwellings, as well as their shrines and granaries, are constructed in a uniquely haunting way, leaving even the most jaded observer spellbound, in what can only be described as a"magic kingdom. The Dogon have taken the time-honored worship of ancestors to new heights, and their huge pantheon of astounding and colorful carvings reflect this. It is possible today for tourists and scholars to arrange masked dances for public view, but these dances are for entertainment only, and only a few of the art-forms are actually revealed. Ritually meaningful ceremonies are not shared with the public. The Dogon have even made their funerals a unique spectacle. Accompanied by the chanting of Binu priests, the body is reportedly lowered over the jagged cliffs into its final resting place, as dancers venerate the life of the deceased. Quite a way to enter the heavens! The important PBS series"Africa" did a beautiful segment on the Dogon and Fulani. Recommended
AFRICAN ART BAMBARA MASK #FI - 17"- 3LBS MALI
THIS IS A MASK MADE IN MALI BY THE BAMBARA TRIBE.IT IS 17"LONG.IT WEIGHS AROUND 3LBS.IT IS MADE OUT OF HEAVY WOOD.MAXIMUM WIDTH OF THE MASK IS 6.75"FOR THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET.IT IS 11.5"LONG,CENTER WIDTH IS 6.5"OVAL SHAPE)THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES AT THE EDGES.THE EYES ARE 3"APART.THE OPENING OF EACH EYE IS 2.25"WIDE.THE NOSE IS 4.5"LONG.THE MOUTH IS 1.75"WIDE.THE MASK IS CHIPPED ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS ON THE MASK.THE MOUTH IS 4"HIGH.THE TOP OF THE HEAD IS 5.5"HIGH.THE MASK IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES AT THE EDGES.Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. GTGALLERY is one of the biggest distributors of african art
Huge Bete mask,tribal african art
Pour la France colissimo 9 Euro. Ne pas tenir compte du tarif donné par la machine qui ne permet pas de faire la distinction entre la France et les autres pays d’Europe. Veuillez me contacter à ce sujet svp) See the other pictures as well the description of the artefact following the background history We ship all over the world. Background History In the beginning of the‘60s. I used to live in a forest exploitation in Congo Brazzaville. The concession where we lived was on the top of a hill that was cleared. Lost in the immensity of the dense forest of Congo. Below flowed the river« Niari» I remember… some evenings when big ceremonies were taking place. I would sit on the terrace of our home and I listen to the tam-tams of the nearby villages inviting the MASKS TO DANCE… My father and some friends who used to live there ... morefor quite some time would collect these« African things» Which the majority of the« white» community thought to be ugly, dirty, indifferent and worthless, like crazy. I am selling here some of the numerous objects collected in Central and Western Africa in the past. As well as some that are always collected« in situ» and in auction sales in Europe. I possess artefacts from all the periods and of all values; you will find some very old and sophisticated ones or. On the contrary, very primitive ones; you will also find later pieces that I have acquired for their admirable beauty and to pay tribute to the brilliant talent of the African sculptor. Many of my objects were presented in auction sales in Europe. Of course. Not all of them were bought(on average, 1 out of 3 or even 1 object out of 5 is sold in auction sales) So these artefacts were examined. Assessed and published in catalogues for sale. I will present some of them here. In such cases, I will mention it in the sale, and provide proof to the bidder(regardless of whether or not they finally purchase the item) I also have artefacts in my possession that were dated by the objective and scienti
Cameroon: Tribal used Old African Bulu Monkey mask.
Tribal used Old african mask from the Bulu. Cameroon. This expressive object depicts a monkey. This type of mask helps against illness and soul pain and repels all evil spirits. Thus it is the standard tool of the healer. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 34 cm. Occupying the border region between Cameroon and Gabon. The Bulu form part of the Fang group and live not far from Kwele, with whom they share cultural similarities. They practiced a ngi ritual against sorcery. In particular, against poisonings. Ngi is the gorilla. A fearful animal, with whom the candidate identifies after he has been accepted into the association. Most of their masks are in the form of a human face. Some with horns. They have geometrically formed human heads. Mostly colored white and black.
African Mask Tiki Mask Tribal Bali Wall Decor Art Mask19" #6507
African Mask Tiki Mask Tribal Bali Wall Decor Art Mask 19" 6507 Search This beautiful Tribal African mask was hand-crafted in Bali. The mask has been hand-painted with intricate patterns. It measures approximately 19 inches tall. Up to 4 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. A loop for hanging has been attached. This mask will make a unique addition to your Asian collection. Or will make a VERY special gift. I have many more designs if you are interested. Please contact me if you have any questions. I only accept PayPal. Thank you for your interest in my products Payment: Generally. I only accept PayPal. Shipping and Handling: All items are shipped from Virginia. U.S. within 1 business day of confirmation of purchase. I try to allow my clients to choose the most efficient method of shipping. If you are bidding on multiple items. Please ... morelet me know and I will wait until your bids are complete. I will be glad to combine multiple items into one shipment at the best possible price. I hand-pack all items to ensure the safest shipment. If there is damage. Please let me know and I will do all I can to provide satisfaction! Return Policy: I understand that sometimes things look differently up close. I always want my customers to be happy. So if the buyer is willing to pay return shipping, I will refund the purchase price. However. I ask that items are returned in“new” condition within 14 days of receipt of the item. Feedback/Communications: I grew up in the rain forest outside a small village in Southern Thailand. This business is a wonderful opportunity for me to share splendid products from my native country(and other places in the world) If you are happy with my products and service. Please leave feedback and I will immediately leave feedback for you. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied. Please contact me prior to leaving feedback and I will do all I can to try to satisfy your needs. I really want you to be happy with my products and services. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
ORIGINAL KUBA MUKYEEM ? AFRICAN ORNAITE CONGO MASK OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1900s
ORIGINAL KUBA MUKYEEM? AFRICAN ORNAITE CONGO MASK OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1900s ORIGINAL KUBA MUKYEEM? AFRICAN ORNATE CONGO MASK OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1900s HERE IS A VERY REAL AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK. I BELIEVE(but not sure) THIS IS A KUBA MASK. ALSO MAY BE A MUKYEEM or MUKENGA? IS MORPHOLOGICALLY A VARIANT OF THE MOSHAMBWOOY MASK. IT IS CROWNED WITH A BENT-FORWARD REPRESENTATION OF AN ELEPHANT TRUNK WITH TWO TUSKS.FROM(maybe) ZAIRE. WEST KASKI.IT IS ABUNDANTLY ADORNED WITH BEADS,HIDES, CLOTH,WOOD, SHELLS, FIBER, HAMMERED METAL ETC. I REALLY KNOW NOTHING PERSONALLY ABOUT THIS MASK. I ACQUIRED IT FROM AN ESTATE SALE OF A COLLECTOR OF AFRICAN ART. I HAVE ONE OTHER MASK ALSO LISTED.CHECK IT OUT& LETS MAKE A DEAL KEEPING THIS HISTORY ALIVE. OF COURSE INCREASING IN. $ VALUE $ ALWAYS SO! LOOK CLOSELY PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS! EACH PHOTO IS WORTH 1.000 ... moreWORDS& DETAILS. BUY IT NOW. MAKE AN OFFER! SHIPPING OUTSIDE U.S.A. IS NOT! $999.99. BUT IS AVAILABLE.ONLY! IF YOU CONTACT ME BEFORE! BUYING.TO GET A SHIPPING COST QUOTE.IF BUYER WINS BID WITHOUT SHIPPING QUOTE.BUYER AGREES TO PAY WHAT EVER SHIPPING COST APPEARS ON INVOICE. NO EXCEPTIONS! SHIPPING TO ALASKA.HAWAII, PUERTO RICO ALSO COSTS EXTRA ASK 1st. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.AND EVERYTHING IS SOLD" AS IS" ITEMS ARE PICTURED TO SHOW DETAIL AND CONDITION.HOWEVER WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR GUARANTEE ABOUT ANY INCORRECT.or MISTAKES MADE IN DESCRIBING OUR ITEMS TO THE BEST OF OUR UNDERSTANDING. IN GOOD FAITH.DETAILS ABOUT AGE.TYPE,ORIGINATION,OR CONDITION,ARE THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE! PLACING ANY BID"CAVEAT EMPEROR" View My Feedback& View My Other Items 7.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bkw5%7Fos1%3E%3E7-13cf417fdbf-0xfd-
Baule Portrait Mask with Stylized Bird on Top African
Title, Baule Portrait Mask with Stylized Bird on Top African, Type of Object, Portrait Face Mask, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Baule? Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century/last quarter, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 4.25" W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: A Baule small face mask made of wood known as a ‘portrait masks’ ... morecalled “ndoma” by the Baule. Such masks are said to portray an honored person of the village who is celebrated during a ceremonial dance known as “Mblo”. It is an aesthetic performance in which this beautifully carved mask would be worn with a multicolored costume and danced in the most graceful manner by either the person it represents or a relative. The costume would have been attached to the mask by cords that were threaded through the holes at the back of the mask. These masks are danced to entertain during days that the Baule do not work and they will also appear to honor important visitors to the village. This unusual mask with a stylized face recalls the artistry of the Baule artists of the past. The carved bird on the top is worked into a marvelous design that supports and strengthens the carving of the face. The prominent forehead and mouth project an aesthetic statement shared by the Baule and their neighbors. Yaure and the Guru. Recommended Readings: S. M. Vogel: Beauty in the Eyes of the Baule: Aesthetics and Cultural Values, Institute for the Study of Human Issues. Working Paper 6(Philadelphia. 1980) S. M. Vogel. Baule, African Art, We
Vintage 1960's Authentic Hand Carved African Mask
Vintage 1960's Authentic Hand Carved African Mask. This mask is in great condition. It's approximately 1' 3" not counting the chain. The chain is approximately 2' when extended. Great piece of African history. No international shipping. No returns. Thank you and good luck! Posted with
Vintage & RARE Wood African Tribal Art Old Grebo Kru Wall Mask Real & Authentic
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING FOR ACCURATE SHIPPING QUOTE! Hello. Up for Sale Today is this REAL AUTHENTIC VINTAGE UNIQUE& RARE AFRICAN TRIBAL VERY TALL WALL MASK! MY FRIEND MIKE TRADED NEW JEANS& T-SHIRT FOR IT IN AFRICA! WOW! This Mask is THE REAL DEAL! Not a Cheap Ikea Mask! One of a Kind! My Good Friend Mike goes to Africa Every 3 Months& He Trades Stuff with the Locals All the Time! NO JOKE! They Don't Accept Any Money Over There& Said He Traded a Pair of New Blue Jeans& T-Shirt for this Mask. This Tribal Mask was Given to Me by Him 12 Years Ago. But its Not Really My Thing. I Think a Real African Mask Collector would Enjoy this More than Me! What you See Is What You Get! Perfect for Someone who Collects Tribal Mask's! Its Been Stored Indoors& Ive Had it for 12 Years. Picture ... moreNext to My Car Shows the Measurements. If you Need the EXACT Measurements, Please Let Me Know& Ill Find Out For You. T h e H o l i d a y s are Coming Up! Get Your Shopping Done Early! SAVE MONEY! This is the Only One LIKE IT ON E-BAY! Cant Find Another One Like It Anywhere on E-Bay or the Web! Get it Before its Gone! Most My Items were Purchased from a Local Storage Unit Auction with a Lot of Other Stuff that I Bought! Please See My Other Auctions for OTHER GREAT STUFF! This Item will be sold as-is but can be returned if needed. Item will be Carefully Bubble-Wrapped. Insulated& put in a Nice Shipping Box or Padded Envelope. Shipping will be USPS Ground with Delivery Confirmation& A Tracking Number. Please Feel Free to Ask Me ANY Questions about this Item or for More Pictures. Also be sure to Check out my OTHER AUCTIONS& My Great Positive Feedback Rating! Thanx! Posted with.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*7725b%60%3E-13cf645d3cd-0xf3-
'BOGO' MASK AFRICAN TRIBAL ART, handmade
Because I need money at this time. I preferred to sell what I have gathered over the years. I hope they get a buyer who will keep them well
Lega mask #18. African tribal art.
Tribal art mask of the Lega people in DR Congo. Material: Wood and pigments. Dimensions: 6" 15.4 cm) This item has some wear and tear and insect damage. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE.
Vintage tribal African art bete mask
Vintage african mask aprox 15 inches tall Red and white painted details. Grass trim(which is some what brittle. And attached hair I think this is a bete mask how ever I am unsure of origin and if you know please inform me I would be very interested in its history. Feel free to contact me with any inquiries. Thanks and Good Luck! Posted with
Congo: Tribal used Very rare African Suku Monkey mask.
Large Old and Rare Tribal us. Tribal used Very rare African Suku Monkey mask. Congo. This type of mask is used in context of divination. To repel illness, witchcraft and other evil. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 29 cm. ed African mask from Igbo. Nigeria. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 64 cm. Living mainly in the forested areas of south-west Nigeria. On both sides of the Niger River the Igbo number some ten million individuals. Mainly farmers and merchants, they also hunt and fish. They are subdivided into thirty-three subgroups and are spread out among about two hundred villages scattered through the thick forest or semifertile marshland. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, are hereditary rulers found. The heads ... moreof families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous secret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure toward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity. The lack of overall centralization among the Igbo-speaking peoples has been conducive to the development of a great variety of art styles and cultural practices. The earliest sculpture known from Igboland is from the village of Ibo Ukwu. Where the grave of a man of distinction and a ritual store, dating from the 9th century AD, contained both chased copper objects and elaborate castings of leaded bronze. Ibo sculpture is subject to rather strict rules: the figures are generally frontal, symmetrical, and upright, with legs slightly spread, arms held away from the body, and hands stretched forward, palms open. Proportions are true to
Luba round mask #12. African tribal art.
Tribal art round mask of the Luba people in DR Congo. Material: Wood and pigments. Dimensions: 6" 15.4 cm) This item has some wear and chips. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE.
Vintage African Dance Mask
This Mask has been in my collection for 12 years. Purchased from an antique store in New Hampshire. As the partial label inside the mask states. It is an Upper Volta Dance Mask. It has normal patina for it's age. It appears as though someone rescued it from a fire because there are a couple of burn marks on the back of the antlers. All and all quite an impressive mask! Measures 37" tall.
OLD AFRICAN HEAD HUNTER MASK CONGO SAMPASU WARRIOR TRIBE Museum collectors value
ONLY SHIPPING TO THE USA AND ALL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF A SECURE SHIPMENT AND COSTS CHANCE OFFER STARTING ON 99 CENT FOR A HIGH VALUED COLLECTION PIECE(Museum value) OLD AFRICAN CONGO MASK FROM THE SAMPASU TRIBE(Head-hunter ceremonial) Original location: South of the Lwalwa and the Mbagani and west of the Lulua River. War tribe and headhunters at the time. To become part of the headhunters and warriors one had to pass the ceremony with a painted red body with mask that had the deep red onto it. The mouth is open(always) Showing needle sharp teeth. Unfortunately history left a big part of Africa and headhunting isn’t allowed anymore in what remains of the tribes. Height: ca 30 cm = ca 12 inch Material: wood. Earth clay and glass(hidden under the eyelid, shown with 2 photos in close up) PRIVATE COLLECTION Estimate: 70+ years ... moreold Weight: ca 0.5 kilo Very good condition for such historical reference. Original mask.
Songye kifwebe mask #19. African tribal art.
Tribal art kifwebe mask of the Songye people in DR Congo. Material: Wood and pigments. Dimensions: 16" 41 cm) This item has some wear and chips. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE.
Yoruba Gelede Helmet Mask, Nigeria, African Tribal Creations gallery, art, Yorba
An African Tribal Creations gallery NO RESERVE AUCTION The Yoruba people are the largest art producing ethnic group in Africa. And are renowned for their copious forms of artwork. A largely agrarian society, the Yoruba are distributed throughout Nigeria, Togo, and Benin, and number in the range of 12 million people. Their artistic interpretations of people are generally rendered in a realistic style, minus the exaggerated facial features, in contrast with many other African tribes which produce highly stylized, even surrealistic or impressionistic representations of the human form. A highly popular art-producing group among collectors, the Yoruba are known for their numerous and elaborate art forms as much as for their history of human sacrifice. The Yoruba culture is subdivided into a number of cults. Each identified by particular thing ... moreit holds sacred. This mask originates from the Gelede cult, which focuses its attention on the power of elderly women. During Gelede festivities helmet masks such as these are worn on or over the head with a raffia costume, and danced in reverence and celebration. On the'cheeks' of the face are large identifying scarification marks. It still has most of its original pigment, including white(kaolin) green, etc. Color of the pigment is faded in some areas, but still represented strongly for the most part, and the piece stands well on its own without support. Wear and age marks are in evidence as is common, including minor age cracking, rub marks, etc. but the piece does not appear to have undergone any serious breaks or repairs. This is a beautiful, prominent, eye catching standalone piece, and a highly coveted artform from the Yoruba culture! This piece measures in at 10.5" x 10.5" x 11" With a weight of three and a half pounds. MEDIUM: Wood. Pigment NOTHING we sell at African Tribal Creations is made in China. Taiwan, Thailand, or wherever. All items are 100% guaranteed AFRICAN ART. Made in Africa BY the indigenous peoples of Africa. We have 100% positive f
VINTAGE HANGING, CARVED AFRICAN MASK," NICE QUALLITY CARVING"
For auction. A vintage african carved face mask made of a hard wood type. Very nicley carved with hanging space and a carved pattern on the reverse size 9 inches/ 22 cms.
Old African Art - a fine IGBO ancestor mask with nice used patina - NIGERIA
IGBO- NIGERIA mid XXè- 11.81" 30 cm Very hard wood FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier tribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop
Dan Deangle Mask Articulated Jaw African Mask SALE Was $350
Title, Dan Deangle Mask Articulated Jaw African Mask, Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia. Ivory Coast, People, Dan Yacuba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Masks in Dan Villages”. African Arts, II, no. 2, 1978. pp. 16-23 Dimensions, 9 inches H. x 5.5 inches W. Overall Condition, fair.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, crack in the top. Crack at edges close to the mouth in one side, minor cracks, chips, ... moreand holes in places Additional Information: An interesting wooden mask with articulate jaw with a large lip. Other details include carved horns on the forehead. Downcast eyes and a strong nose. Masks with such details might come from the Dan people of Liberia and their neighbors such as the We and Mano. The present mask retains all the qualities of a masterfully carved mask from this region. The inner side of the mask shows signs of use by the smoothed surfaces. The mask has some encrustation and traces of feathers and white pigment. These encrusted elements are rudiments of sacrificial materials. The Yacuba(or the Dan in some writing) In the past lived in small villages and towns ruling themselves through a complex arrangement of family lineages, men’s secret societies(Poro) and various initiation ceremonies. The Poro Society, which permeates many of the ethnic groups in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Cote d'Ivoire, is in charge of the initiation of young boys. This includes military training, and ends with feasting. The dancers in these secret ceremonies are masked to hide their identities. Famous for their masks the Dan believe that spirits of the wild k
Lega Mask Lukwakongo with Handle Bwami Society DR Congo African
Title, Lega Mask Lukwakongo with Handle Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, mask only: 10 inches H. x 7 inches W. wth raffia bead: +/ 20 inches H, Overall Condition, Good: Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, painting worn off on the face. Minor chips in places, large chips to the back Additional ... moreInformation: A Lega mask made out off wood. The face is adorned with white pigment and the back is carved with a bar that serves as a handle. Lega mask with handle to the back are rare. see an example with a vertical handle in Elizabeth Cameroon. Art of the Lega, fig. 3.15a,b, p. 58. Our example has a horizontal handle or bite bar. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time they are used and thereby acquire the white patina that colors the face and enhances the various decorative designs. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influen
Bronze African Mask Would Make Great Pendant
Very cool small bronze African mask. Is about 2 1/2" inches high. Would make a great pendant or necklace. We ship to lower 48 ONLY. Thank you and good luck.
* BIDJOGO HAMMERHEAD SHARK MASK - GUINEA BISSAU - ETHNIC - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART *
Bidjogo Hammerhead shark mask from the Bisago Islands(Guinea Bissau) Age: 80's/90's Materials: Wood; Plant Fiber Size(approx) Width- 68 cm; Deep- 25 cm Note: If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*211fbc%3E-13d0c2eea62-0x101-
AFRICAN EARLY 1900s MALI BAMBARA ANIMAL TRIBAL NATIVE MASK
For sale is an old African animal. Pig perhaps, wood form the Bambara tribe of Mali. It is 11 3/4" L X 61/2" W X 6" H. It is in very good condition for its age, early 1900s, with very minor material loss and scuff marks. Thank you for looking and please browse my store.
Old African Art - a fine SENUFO KPELIE mask with nice used patina - IVO.COAST
SENUFO- IVO.COAST mid XXè- 15.75" 40 cm Very hard wood FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier tribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop
African Mask 18" T-Stand Pedestal
AFRICAN MASK PEDESTAL Museum quality T-stand. Perfect for African and other types of masks. Individually fabricated from welded steel. The stand has been primed. Then painted with a flat black top-coat for a durable finish. Felt tabs are added to the base to protect your furniture. Dimensions: 18" tall with a heavy 1/4" thick base that measures 5" x 5" Other sizes are available. As well as custom orders. See photo. Also check my other listing for stands of various heights and styles. Buyer is bidding on only 1. 18" T-Stand as shown in single photo. The group photo is to illustrate variations in height. High quality display stands that come ready to use out of the box. Satisfaction guaranteed! Shipping prices vary by location. Upgrades available.
Africa_Congo: Lega mask #4 African tribal art
Africa_Congo: Lega mask#4 African tribal art Tribal art carved wood mask. From the Lega tribe living in eastern DR Congo. MATERIAL: Wood and pigments. The measurement is 10" 25.6 cm) High. It shows some wear and tear and a nice patina. This item is located in Burundi and it will be shipped to you directly from there with registered airmail. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE. I ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL. PLEASE USE MY PAYPAL REGISTERED EMAIL ADDRESS: bedui@lycos.com. We mostly ship with registered airmail! We combine shipping. This shipping price is valid for parcels sent by registered airmail only. Please allow approx. 25 to 30 days time to delivery. I guarantee everything I sell to be as described. ... moreIf it is not. I will refund you 100% the money paid. You can contact us at this phone number: 00257 22257979
african zulu mask
i have an african zulu mating mask hand carved out of wood in great condition if you have any questions please ask.
beautiful African mask stripes
beautiful African mask stripes Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The approx. measurements are 10 inches from the highest point top to bottom top of head 6 inches side to side at widest point including ears 6.5 inches All items are described at the best of our ability. Great care is taken to prepare items for shipping. Due to the changes made by Ebay I can only accept Paypal. If you desire special shipping for an item please contact at end of auction. I will accept returns only if the item is not as described no buyer regrets. Thanks for looking.
Ogoni Face Mask with Hinged Jaw Niger Delta African SALE Was $99
Title, Ogoni Face Mask with Hinged Jaw Niger Delta African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Ogoni Materials, wood. Pigment/paint, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8.5 inches H. x 4.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good: Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, detached yaw. Holes, chips, cracks, wear, scrapes, old insect damage arrested Additional Information: A small toothy face mask painted in ... morewhite with a hinged jaw. Jaw is secured with vegetal fibers in each side. The top is decorated with a carved elephant head. This is a probably an Ogoni mask used during the Yam festivals. Identification and attribution of masks from the Niger Delta region can be difficult. Since they were often carved by members of adjacent cultures for sale/trade to their neighbors. It is well-known that a number of Delta peoples, including the Ogoni, have used Ibibio carvers extensively in the past. The Ogoni. Like many groups throughout West Africa, have traditionally celebrated the harvest of important crops, like yams, with masked dances. Masks with hinged jaws are used by both the Ogoni and their neighbors the Ibibio for harvest festivals, as the movable lower jaw would make a happy, clacking sound when the dancers jumped up and down. The lives of the Ogoni have been severely disrupted by the pollution caused by oil drilling in their historic homelands, and this has caused thousands of them to move inland and disperse. As a result they have abandoned many of their ritual ceremonies, and their masks have become highly collectible. 68179* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Dir
Iv. Coast: Large Old Tribal used Very attractive african Guro animal mask.
Large Tribal used Very attractive African Guro animal mask from the Iv. Coast. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 60 cm.
Guro House Mask Female Painted Red African SALE Was $350
Title, Guro House Mask Female Painted in Red African Mask, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Cote d'Ivoire, People, Guro Materials, Wood. Painting, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 8.25 inches T. Width: 4 inches. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, shallow cracks in back. Wear, stains, and scrapes in places, Additional Information: A red face mask with finial facial details and elaborate ... morehairstyle coming from the Guro people. Traditional Guro elements on this mask are. The use of red color, almond shaped eyes, a pointed nose, the small mouth, the braided hairstyle and the serene expression of the face. This small mask has no holes around and may be considered as a decorative or a house mask displayed on the wall. It is very close to a special grouping known as portrait masks among the Baule. The Guro produce the most colorful masks in Africa. The most familiar Guro mask is of a woman. Often with an elaborate superstructure and wild, over-the-top painting. These are thought to represent the spirit of"Gu, a female, and the wife of a supernatural creature called"Zamble. Zamble masks are carved in the general shape of an antelope head, but features of other important totem animals are also incorporated, like the crocodile and hyena. During the performance Gu mask dances after her male partner, the zoomorphic mask called Zamble. Gu mask is known for her majestic attitude in a graceful manner when dancing. Her songs honor her partner, the Zamble. Masks from the Guro are used in a variety of ceremonies, usually related to one of the many secret societ
We Mask, Liberia, African Tribal Creations, Art Guere Wobe Kran Ngere Wobo Wee
An African Tribal Creations NO RESERVE AUCTION! This NO RESERVE auction is for a genuine African Mask produced by the We ethnic group. The We are a group comprised of a number of smaller ethnic groups. Each of which refer to themselves by particular identifying moniker. Western culture collectively refers to this group as the'We' people, which roughly translates to mean'the men who easily forgive' They inhabit small regions within Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, mostly in forested areas. Masks from this tribe very frequently display the sharp features, such as highly arched and angled cheeks, large overstated noses, as well as geometric eye holes, though at least as commonly, as is the case here, the eye holes are barely registered'slits' Masks in the We community are owned by families, and used by members of that ... morefamily at various points in their generational lineage for social control or status, boy's circumcision events, or even merely for entertainment. They are generally designed to be frightening, displaying highly exaggerated features. This fear-inducing We mask features the retainer ends from old shotgun shells incorporated into the crown perimeter of the mask. As well as a great number of other imposing embellishments. In numerous places around the mask are secured variably sized animal horns, as well as plumes of animal fur alongside the nose. The back of the mask is shrouded with a piece of handwoven cloth, and much of the perimeter region is heavily coated with bird feathers. The chin features a fiber beard with a patch of animal hide and fur on the top of the downwardly projected mouth. Various other embellishments accent the piece in many different areas, from horns to cloth to hide, etc. It has a brown patina on the front, though it has been worn on the extremities, and it displays a heavily worn interior, an excellent indication of the mask's use and age. The underside of the upper interior displays a crack, but is structurally stable, and is not visible from ei
Dan Firewatch Mask Zakpai Ge Liberia African SALE Was $290
Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia. Cote d'Ivoire, People, Dan, Materials, Wood. Cotton threads, pigment, encrustation, cowrie shells, metal bells, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. 5.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Oxidation on metal, dirt cloth, encrustation worn away in places, Dan Firewatch Mask Zakpai Ge Liberia Africa Additional Information: ... moreA beautiful and strong wooden face mask with gorgeous dark patina and decoration of cowrie shells. Brass bells and amulets with charms wrapped in cotton cloth. This is a Dan mask known as ‘Zakpai ge’(or Zakpei Ge) or Gunye Ge(gunyege) an active and aggressive mask that serves a number of functions. When performing as a ‘firewatch’ mask, Zakpai would insure proper use of cooking fires by women and will throw sticks and things about and knock over cook pots with their meals into the fires and may even beat the women if they were careless in their use of fire. In the past it also served as a war mask. This is a classic example of traditional old mask with delicate features, including a fine nose a prominent mouth and the typical Zakpai Ge round and open eyes with a dynamic profile of the face and caved in a very thin wood. This beautiful mask would be a good addition to a collection. It shows much handling and some age. Recommended Reading: Harley. G.W. Notes on the Poro in Liberia, Papers of the Peabody Museum, Archaeology& Ethnology, XIX, No.2(Cambridge, MA, 1941) Harley. G.W. Masks as Agents of Social Control in Northeast Liberia, Papers of t
Nigeria: Old and Rare Tribal used African mask from Igbo.
Tribal used African headdress mask from the Ibo. Nigeria. This very attractive and expressive object depicts a female face with scar tattoos and artful hairdo. This mask represents a woman. But the users of it are men. Hand carved from a single piece of colorful painted wood. Height: 36 cm. Living mainly in the forested areas of south-west Nigeria. On both sides of the Niger River the Igbo number some ten million individuals. Mainly farmers and merchants, they also hunt and fish. They are subdivided into thirty-three subgroups and are spread out among about two hundred villages scattered through the thick forest or semifertile marshland. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, are hereditary rulers found. The heads of families form the council of elders, which shares its power with numerous ... moresecret societies. These societies exercise great political and social influence. They are highly hierarchical, their members passing from one level to the next. There is strong social pressure toward individual distinction, and men can move upward through successive grades by demonstrating their achievements and their generosity.
Bete Face Mask Elongated Chin Cote d'Ivoire African SALE Was $540
Type of Object, Face mask, Country of Origin, Cote D'Ivoire(Ivory Coast) People, Bete, Materials, Wood. Pigment, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 16 inches H. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, damaged eye. Chis and shallow cracks to the back. Additional Information: The present mask has a superb form with its exceptional elongated chin. The coiffure with its hairline ... moreon the forehead represents a typical Bete man’s coiffure. Bete masks of this kind are rare. This one deserves a prominent place in a collection. Bete Face Mask with Elongated Chin Cote d'Ivoire African The Bete of the Ivory Coast live along the Sassandra River in large villages organized according to family lineages. Like neighboring peoples such as the We or the Dan and especially the We whose influence can be seen in this mask. The Bete carve and use masks of extraordinary form and inventiveness to represent the untamed forces of nature. In the past masks such as this were worn during periods of social strife and war, whereas today they are danced primarily during funerals or are present during judicial proceedings or at times will dance to simply entertain clansmen and villagers. The surface of the mask has a thick coating of the remains of smoke and dust indicating the log use and age of the mask. Recommended Reading: Kerchache's ART OF AFRICA. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 62517* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. h
Lega Mask Bwami Society DR Congo African SALE Was $190
Title, Lega Mask Bwami Society DR Congo African Mask, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Raffia fibers, Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8.25 inches Height x 5.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, chips, Additional Information: A face mask from the Lega made out off wood decorated with a raffia beard. The Lega people live near the northern ... moreend of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate’s knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks which might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground. For similar examples. And more information, see"ART OF AFRICA" by Kerchache et al. Biebuyck, D. Lega Culture: Art, Initiation, and Moral Philosophy among a Central African People. 1973; ART OF THE LEGA, by Cameron, E. 2001. 61818* All content. Including pictures, Copyright
Chokwe Mask with Curved Extension DR Congo Angola African
Title, Chokwe Mask with Curved Extension DR Congo Angola African, Type of Object, Mask. Small, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo. Angola, People, Chokwe, Materials, Wood. Pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good.Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Chips, scratches, Additional Information: A very small Chokwe mask fshowing an expressive face with a ... morethree-braided hairstyle finely carved completed by raffia fibers headdress. This particular mask is special because of the curved extension at the buttom. The way this mask was worn remains unclear. The Chokwe people are members of a large culture cluster living today in central Angola. Parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia. This cluster is composed of a number of distinct but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but the cluster also includes the Lunda, Ovimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela, and Imbangala. As a result of the complex interaction of people the region has shared stylistic elements and figural forms based upon shared mythologies and ritual practices. The known Chokwe mask is called Mwana pwo. A female figure that depicts a beautiful young woman and represents the female ances­tor. Mwana pwo mask appears at the initiation and circumcision ceremonies of young boys(Mukanda) Mwana Pwo also dances at the induction of a new chief, at funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment. During the performance, Mwana Pwo is always accompanied with male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer of Mwana
Africa_Congo: Songye kifwebe mask #11 African tribal art
Africa_Congo: Songye kifwebe mask#11 African tribal art Tribal art carved wood kifwebe mask. From the Songye tribe living in eastern DR Congo. Mask have been used for rituals and other important ceremonies. MATERIAL: Wood and pigments. The measurement is 16" 41 cm) High. It shows some wear and tear and a nice patina. This item is located in Burundi and it will be shipped to you directly from there with registered airmail. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE. I ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL. PLEASE USE MY PAYPAL REGISTERED EMAIL ADDRESS: bedui@lycos.com. We mostly ship with registered airmail! We combine shipping. This shipping price is valid for parcels sent by registered airmail only. Please allow approx. ... more25 to 30 days time to delivery. I guarantee everything I sell to be as described. If it is not. I will refund you 100% the money paid. You can contact us at this phone number: 00257 22257979
Africa_Congo: Zimba mask #2 African tribal art
Africa_Congo: Zimba mask#2 African tribal art Tribal art carved wood mask. From the Zimba tribe living in eastern DR Congo. Mask have been used for rituals and other important ceremonies. MATERIAL: Wood and pigments. The measurement is 11" 27.6 cm) High. It shows some wear and tear and a nice patina. This item is located in Burundi and it will be shipped to you directly from there with registered airmail. We are based in the Great African Lakes region. And we personally choose all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking! NO RESERVE. I ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL. PLEASE USE MY PAYPAL REGISTERED EMAIL ADDRESS: bedui@lycos.com. We mostly ship with registered airmail! We combine shipping. This shipping price is valid for parcels sent by registered airmail only. Please allow approx. 25 to 30 days time ... moreto delivery. I guarantee everything I sell to be as described. If it is not. I will refund you 100% the money paid. You can contact us at this phone number: 00257 22257979