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A Rare Red Biombo mask, African Art: This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Biombo Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are known as "Tshimwana" which were used during Initiation festivals. The mask was decorated wi
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African Biombo Mask.: African Biombo Mask. Size: 38" x 10" x 12".
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A Kuba Biombo helmet Mask, African Art: A Vintage carved wooden helmet mask with traditional form and geometric painted designs. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask has some nice worn edges suggesting some age. The mask measures 15 x 9.5
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Possibly Biombo African Mask: DESCRIPTION: Possibly Biombo African mask. Carved with intricate channels and seen here with the eyes closed. PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further informati
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19th C. African Biombo Wood / Kaolin Mask: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Biombo (Bena Biombo, Bashibiombo) peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An intriguing hand-carved wooden face mask with bulging eyes and hi
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African Congo Biombo Painted Carved Wood Mask: African Congo Biombo Painted Carved Wood Mask Having pierced eyes for visibility and applied raffia in back Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of t
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3 African Masks: 3 African Masks. Consisting of tribal Biombo, Ligbi, and Lulua masks. Largest Size: 18" x 9" x 4" (46 x 23 x 10 cm).
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African Biombo Zaire Carved Wooden Ceremonial Mask: 20th Century carved wood Biombo tribal dance ceremonial mask, crafted by a Kuba carver. Features black, white and orange earth tones with coffee bean shaped eyes, and triangular checkerboard design de
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Franz Hagenauer Art Deco Chromed Metal Masks, Pair: Pair of Franz Hagenauer (Austrian, 1906-1986) Art Deco silver-tone chromed brass metal masks, one stylized female face struck with "HAGENAEUR WIEN / MADE IN AUSTRIA" and "WHW" maker's mark to reverse,
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Superb Roman Stone Mosaic - 3 Actors w/ Masks: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A spectacular mosaic comprised of square stone tesserae depicting three actors' masks rendered in a vibrant color scheme of beige, s
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CHINESE HAN DYNASTY HETIAN FIGURES INLAID WITH JADE AND GOLD MASKS: CHINESE HAN DYNASTY HETIAN FIGURES INLAID WITH JADE AND GOLD MASKS ; L. 24 cm. W. 24 cm. Weight 1357 gram. Hotan Jade Gold Mask of Han Dynasty.The Hotan Jade material of this artifact has a round face
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Group of 2 classical terracotta masks.: A group of two classical terracotta masks. Likely Greek. ++ Polychrome earthenware bearded mask. 7 1/4"h x 5 1/2"w x 3 3/4"d. ++ Earthenware mask of a man or satyr. 5 3/4"h x 6 1/4"w x 4 1/2"d. Proven
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3 Biombo Masks
3 Biombo Masks
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3 Biombo Masks. DRC, Africa. Carved wood. Largest size: 16'' x 11'' x 14'' (41 x 28 x 36 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.
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