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African Carved Wooden Face Masks

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Rare Ubangi mask Field Collected prior to 1975: Ubangi mask; Ngbaka or Ngbandi peoples mask, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A carved wooden face mask with incised tribal scar designs and signs of use over many years. Stained red with organic pigments. Hand Dr

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Lot of 2 African Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Face Masks: Lot of African Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Dance Face Masks. One mask shows figure with eyes and mouth open, measures approximately 5.5" x 10.25". Other masked signed "Kioko" on back, measures approxima

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Hand Carved Wooden African Full Face Mask with Animal Crown 15 in. x 16 in.: Hand Carved Wooden African Full Face Mask with Animal Crown 15 in. x 16 in. size: 15x16 Terms of Sale - Reminder: All descriptions and titles are solely opinions and do not warrant any guarantees. It

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Fang Four Faced N'gotang Helmet mask, African Art: Well weathered and worn old Fang peoples mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with four mask faces and accented with kaolin clay pigment. Known locally as a "N'gotang" mask, from the Fang peoples,

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A Fine Old Dan African Mask: A small carved wooden face mask with open round eyes, raised linear lines, incised brows, square attachment holes, evidence of field use and wear. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 8

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A Fine Old Dan mask Ex Fily Keita, African Art: A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

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FINE BAULE PORTRAIT MASK: A carved wooden face mask with finely crafted features and an overall refined aesthetic. Baule peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The well polished mask measures 9.5 x 5.5 inches. A metal display st

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A Very Rare Jonga African Mask Ex Jean Pierre Hallet: A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features and kaolin clay pigments accenting the mask face. The Jonga are a small ethnic group in central Congo. They live to the south of the Mbole. Very

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A Charming Dan Guere African Mask: A Carved wooden face mask accented with a divided plane of earth tone orange and black colors, with white kaolin around the eyes, remnants of a green textile on the chin. The mask shows plenty of wear

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A Dan African Mask: A carved wooden face mask with large open work eyes, woven rope beard, and a well handled and worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 8.25 x 6 inches , on

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A FINE DAN MASK: A carved wooden face mask with finely crafted facial features and highly polished black glossy patina. Dan peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The mask measures 9.5 inches tall ( 14 inches tall on cu

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A Fine Dan African mask: A very finely carved wooden face mask with realistic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, The mask has been custom mounted to a European style

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A Songye Kifwebe Society mask Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery: Carved wooden face mask with incised linear designs and a well carved and highly stylized form, traditional for the Kifwebe society. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can also be

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A Fine Old Kuba Pwoom Itok mask Ex~ Scheinberg NY 1971: A carved wooden face mask with dark painted geometric designs and stylized horns around the eyes. The mask is adorned with a raffia grass headdress and crown of feathers. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, cent

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A Fine Old Guro African Mask, Ex Levitt Collection.: A carved wooden face mask with stylized form and tribal designs, swept back horns and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting great age and field use. A metal display stand can b

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FANTASTIC OLD TOMA AFRICAN MASK WITH HORNS: A vintage carved wooden face mask with heavy brow, raised linear designs and tall horns. Note the wonderful tear drop shaped form and the attached textile and woven grass coiffure as regalia. The mask

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Item Details

Description

Collection of Three African Carved Wooden Face Masks

one example with a painted face, the other examples with applied brass clading decorated with incising.
h. 14" to 20-3/4", w. 5" to 7-3/4", d. 4" to 6-3/4"

Condition

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African Carved Wooden Face Masks

Name: African Carved Wooden Face Masks
SKU: 159034919
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,000

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Starting Price $400

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