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2 African Masks, Pende and Marka, early 20th C.

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Early 20th C. African Pende Wood Kiwoyo Mask: **Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Katundu region, Pende peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden ceremonial mask known as a Kiwoyo

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Antique Pende Kiwoyo-Muyombo Carved Wood African Tribal Mask, DRC: Ca. early 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear including minor wood loss at holes, etc. Retains a fiber coiffure; red-brown face, all above an incised geometric patterned beard-like extension. J

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African Marka Tribe Carved Wood & Metal Mask: Africa, Early 20th Century Figural mask of a face with two tall horns, angular eyes and nose, and decorative metal plates throughout. Approx. 13 1/2" t x 6" w x 3 1/2" d. From the deaccessioned collec

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Antique African DRC Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask: Antique African Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask. Early 20th C Carved wood, raffia and pigment used in ritual dances from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring 60 cm H x 28 cm W. From a Montreal priva

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Fine African Salampasu Mask, DRC, Early 20th C.: Fine African Salampasu Mask, DRC, early 20th c. Braided plant fiber face and hat, with paint decoration; and a long raffia beard. On metal stand. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Ro

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2 African Masks, Pende and Marka, early 20th C.

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Description

African Pende Bapende Face Mask, painted wood with wool and beads, together with a large Marka Mask, hardwood with metal strips, surmounted by an antelope finial, topped with tufts of horse hair, both early 20th C. {DKOS7203/2} (WK )
Dimensions: 8 " and 30 "H

Condition

Horns on antelope mask have been reattached. Otherwise in good condition.

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2 African Masks, Pende and Marka, early 20th C.

Name: 2 African Masks, Pende and Marka, early 20th C.
SKU: 55710678
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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