Lot 0247

BINJI, FIBER MASK, CONGO

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Masks

Sold

A Rare Binji Fiber Mask Ex Jean Pierre Hallet: A Rare style of dance mask made from woven fiber, the mask itself in the form of a thick fiber hood with finely plaited basketry at the top in a horizontal band, the eyes also of woven fiber and attac

2021A Rare Binji Fiber Mask Ex Jean Pierre HalletSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Mbangani African mask Ex J. Camp Gallery 1985: A carved wooden mask with exaggerated eyes and a well handled and worn surface suggesting ritual use, most likely used in initiation ceremonies. Mbangani or Binji peoples mask, Congo, central Africa.

2021Rare Mbangani African mask Ex J. Camp Gallery 1985See Sold Price

Sold

PENDE, CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD, FABRIC, FIBER, MASK, H 15",: PENDE, CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD, FABRIC, FIBER, MASK, H 15", W 8"Featuring a wicker and linen headdress. Having an elongated beard. Presented on a acrylic display stand. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, B

2021PENDE, CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD, FABRIC, FIBER, MASK, H 15",See Sold Price

Sold

Woven Fiber & Pigment Congo Dance Mask 42in: Dance mask from the republic of Congo made of interwoven natural fibers in a basketry form with red straw hanging from the bottom and natural blue feathers on the top mantle. Approx 42 inches long and

2024Woven Fiber & Pigment Congo Dance Mask 42inSee Sold Price

Sold

African Chokwe Mask: African Chokwe Mask, Congo/Zaire. Carved wood, fiber. Display Stand. Size: 9'' x 7'' x 9.5'' (23 x 18 x 24 cm). Height on stand: 18" (46 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of Bernard Barach. Ple

2020African Chokwe MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/Zaire: African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/Zaire. With plant fiber. On stand. Size: 20'' x 7.25'' x 3.5'' (51 x 18 x 9 cm). Height on Stand: 22.5" (57 cm).

2020African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/ZaireSee Sold Price

Sold

African Hemba Soko Chimpanzee Wood Mask On Fiber P: African Hemba Soko Chimpanzee Wood Mask On Fiber Panel, Congo. Provenance: Ethnographic Tribal Museum Collection (See Auction Catalog Description). Some Lots Have Been On Exhibition , Stand Not Includ

2017African Hemba Soko Chimpanzee Wood Mask On Fiber PSee Sold Price

Sold

African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/Zaire.: African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/Zaire. With plant fiber. Size: 20'' x 5'' (51 x 13 cm). Height on Stand: 21.5" (55 cm).

2020African Lega Turtle Shell Mask, Congo/Zaire.See Sold Price

Sold

4 DRC Style Masks.: A group of Four DRC Style Masks. Wood. Democratic Republic of the Congo. ++ Salampasu Style Mask. Natural fibers. 9" x 15 1/2". ++ Lega Style Mask. Pigment, natural fibers. 7" x 23". ++ Kuba Mask. Pig

20214 DRC Style Masks.See Sold Price

Sold

African Chwoke Mask, Congo: African Chwoke Mask, Congo. carved wood, pigment, plant fiber. On stand. Size: 13'' x 8.5'' x 7'' (33 x 22 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 15.25", 39 cm

2023African Chwoke Mask, CongoSee Sold Price

Sold

4 DRC Style Objects.: A group of Four DRC Style Objects. Democratic Republic of the Congo. ++ Walwa Style Mask. Wood, natural fibers. 4 1/2" x 8". ++ Pende Mask. Wood. 5 5/8" x 8 1/4". ++ Bena Lulua Style Figure. Brass. 1

20214 DRC Style Objects.See Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Salampasu Fiber Mask: A Rare style of African mask known as "idangani" a woven vegetable fiber mask with stylized face, open eyes, large nose and grass beard. Salampasu peoples, Congo, Africa. This mask measures 8 x 15 inc

2020A Rare Salampasu Fiber MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

SUKU, KHOLUKA HELMET MASK, CONGO: Early 20th c. Carved wood, paint, raffia, fiber Without stand: 29" x 13" Provenance: Collection of Morton Lipkin, London Private Collection Coming-of age rituals - mukanda - for young Suku (and Yaka)

2018SUKU, KHOLUKA HELMET MASK, CONGOSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Old Kuba Binji Mask Ex Allan Stone Collection: This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

2021Rare Old Kuba Binji Mask Ex Allan Stone CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Salampasu Idangani Fiber Mask: A Rare style of African mask known as "idangani" a woven vegetable fiber mask with stylized face, open eyes, large nose and grass beard. Salampasu peoples, Congo, Africa. This mask measures 8 x 15 inc

2021A Rare Salampasu Idangani Fiber MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

Suku Style Helmet Mask- Congo: Item/Description: Decorative, dramatic, Suku style helmet mask from Democratic Republic of Congo. Hand carved African wood mask has chiseled features, domed forehead, natural fiber hood, raffia beard

2022Suku Style Helmet Mask- CongoSee Sold Price

Related Masks

(3pc) ADRIENNE CULLOM (b. 1938) FIBER ARTWORKS: Knotted fiber A collection of three knotted fiber masks, including one in earth tones with artist's signature and title on verso "Mask for Celebrating the Arts"; another fiber art mask in vibrant pink

7 hrs Left(3pc) ADRIENNE CULLOM (b. 1938) FIBER ARTWORKS

$140

African Songye Kifwebe Mask - DR Congo - 21" In. High: Traditional Songye Large Kifwebe Male Mask. Decorated with natural earth pigments: red, black and white. Made by the Songye ethnic group from the Democratic Republic of Congo. An interesting Songye Ki

2 days LeftAfrican Songye Kifwebe Mask - DR Congo - 21" In. High

$200

A Kuba Pwoom mask, DRC Congo, first half 20th Century: The mask is adorned with a raffia grass headdress and crown of feathers. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. width30 cm height48 cm

5 days LeftA Kuba Pwoom mask, DRC Congo, first half 20th Century

€150

GROUP OF FOUR CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN MASKS, INC.. CONGO, IVORY COAST, AND GHANA, 24 X 7 X 6 LARGEST: GROUP OF FOUR CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN MASKS, INC.. CONGO, IVORY COAST, AND GHANA, 24 X 7 X 6 LARGEST

Jun 15, 2024GROUP OF FOUR CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN MASKS, INC.. CONGO, IVORY COAST, AND GHANA, 24 X 7 X 6 LARGEST

$100

5 antique wooden masks. Africa. Probably Congo. 1st half 20th century.: German Description: Bis circa 50 cm x 21 cm. Holz geschnitzt. Teils polychrom bemalt. Teils geschwärzt. Ursprung wohl von verschiedenen Stämmen. Farbabrieb. Gebrauchspatina. Teils besch&#228

3 days Left5 antique wooden masks. Africa. Probably Congo. 1st half 20th century.

€100

Mask, Mbole People, Congo/Zaire, with Stand: African Tribal Art: Mbole People, Congo/Zaire: Mask, carved wood in the shape of an abstracted smiling face, with incised dots defining the eyes and nose, and longer incisions above each corner of the

7 days LeftMask, Mbole People, Congo/Zaire, with Stand

$150

Dan Hand-Carved Wood Mask: Dan Hand-Carved Wood Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the sculptural face with applied hair ornament. 9" H x 8" W x 4" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: African Art, Sculptu

7 hrs LeftDan Hand-Carved Wood Mask

$100

A Lega mask, 20th Century: The Lega mask is symbolic of the Bwami society of Lega people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The masks play an important role in their society relations and roles. The masks are a simple des

5 days LeftA Lega mask, 20th Century

€20

Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand. Height 10 in. Width 6 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000

Jul 18, 2024Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask

$150

Rare Amazonian Bora Ceremonial Small Mask. Decorated Balsa wood, fiber.: Rare Amazonian Bora Ceremonial Small Mask. Decorated Balsa wood, fiber. Used by Bora dancers on the forehead for the celebration of Fiesta del Pijuayo, the festival of harvesting the (Bactris Gasipaes

Jun 16, 2024Rare Amazonian Bora Ceremonial Small Mask. Decorated Balsa wood, fiber.

$200

An African Tribal carved wood mask: An African Tribal carved wood maskpossibly Democratic Republic of CongoOn metal stand.height 17in (42.5cm); width 19in (47.5cm); depth 11in (27.5cm)

Jun 12, 2024An African Tribal carved wood mask

$140

African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.: African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask. Wood, pigments, fiber. It measures 9 inches tall and 5 3/4 inches wide. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all

Jun 16, 2024African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.

$200

African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.: African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask. Wood, pigments, fiber. It measures 8 inches tall and 5 3/4 inches wide. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all

Jun 16, 2024African Ogoni Nigeria Elu Articulated Jaw Mask.

$250

Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye Peoples, Carved Wood Mask (Kifwebe), H 13", W 7.5": Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye Peoples, Carved Wood Mask (Kifwebe), H 13", W 7.5" | Striated Kifwebe Mask with Hooded Eyes And Carved Ridge Running Down the Face Forming the Nose, Along with the

Jun 13, 2024Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye Peoples, Carved Wood Mask (Kifwebe), H 13", W 7.5"

$70

Amazonian Ticuna Ceremonial Mask. Carved wood, painted bark, fiber.: Amazonian Ticuna Ceremonial Mask. Carved wood, painted bark, fiber. It measures 20 inches long and 12 inches widest. Comparable examples in the Jair Jacqmont collection, Museu Amazonico, Universidade

Jun 16, 2024Amazonian Ticuna Ceremonial Mask. Carved wood, painted bark, fiber.

$125

Jun 16, 2024Amazonian Ticuna Ceremonial Mask. Carved wood, painted bark, fiber.

$150

More Items in Masks

Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Mosquito Mask: Gorgeous old mask. 9" by 11" by 5 1/2". Tongue is removable.

3 days LeftNorthwest Coast Kwakiutl Mosquito Mask

$130

BEAU DICK, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, Ba̱k’wa̱s (Bookwus) Mask with Articulated: BEAU DICK (1955-2017) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW Ba̱k’wa̱s (Bookwus) Mask with Articulated Skeletal Figure, 2008 cedar wood, horsehair, cedar bark, hide, metal, and plastic buttons

6 days LeftBEAU DICK, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, Ba̱k’wa̱s (Bookwus) Mask with Articulated

CA$13,000

Papua New Guinea Sepik Polychrome Wood Mask: Papua New Guinea Sepik River Polychrome and Carved Wood Mask. 68" H x 11.25" W x 5" D. Provenance: From an Upper West Side estate located at the Ansonia. Keywords: Artifact, Oceania, Oceanic Art, Mela

4 days LeftPapua New Guinea Sepik Polychrome Wood Mask

$100

Bamileke Carved Wood Helmet Mask: Bamileke carved wooden helmet mask. Bamileke refers the multiple Central Africa groups of peoples who inhabit the western high plateau of Cameroon.

Jun 16, 2024Bamileke Carved Wood Helmet Mask

$110

4 7/16" Shell Mask. Smyth County, VA. Jackson COA.: 4 7/16" Shell Mask. Recovered at the Chilhowie School Site. Smyth County, VA. Jackson COA.

3 days Left4 7/16" Shell Mask. Smyth County, VA. Jackson COA.

$50

Papua New Guinea Sepik Polychrome Wood Mask: Papua New Guinea Sepik River Polychromed Carved Wood Mask. 57.5" H x 12" W x 7" D. Provenance: From an Upper West Side estate located at the Ansonia. Keywords: Artifact, Oceania, Oceanic Art, Melanesi

4 days LeftPapua New Guinea Sepik Polychrome Wood Mask

$100

Lalique Revelation Mask - "Masque de Femme": Lalique Revelation Mask - "Masque de Femme", designed in 1935 by Rene Lalique, frosted glass plaque. Shipping from Los Angeles, CA. Dimensions: 2.5 x 12.5 x 12.5 in

4 days LeftLalique Revelation Mask - "Masque de Femme"

$750

Attr: JACK JAMES, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, NORTHWEST COAST, Sisiutl and Bird Headdress, c. 19: Attributed to JACK JAMES (c. 1902-1980) KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW Sisiutl and Bird Headdress, c. 1970s cedar wood, cedar bark, acrylic paint, cotton cordage, wool cloth, dimensions variable, over

6 days LeftAttr: JACK JAMES, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, NORTHWEST COAST, Sisiutl and Bird Headdress, c. 19

CA$2,000

SCOTT JENSEN & COURTNEY LIPSON, NON-INDIGENOUS, ADOPTED TLINGIT, NORTHWEST COAST, Mask, 2013: SCOTT JENSEN and COURTNEY LIPSON, NON-INDIGENOUS, EACH ADOPTED TLINGIT "Raven Paints His Face" Mask, 2013 wood, pigment, and inlaid glass beads, 13.5 x 9.5 x 6 in (34.3 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm) initialed wit

6 days LeftSCOTT JENSEN & COURTNEY LIPSON, NON-INDIGENOUS, ADOPTED TLINGIT, NORTHWEST COAST, Mask, 2013

CA$1,200

Abelam Baba Tagwa Woven Mask Ex Cunningham Collection: An Abelam Woven Baba Tagwa mask, Abelam people; Maprik Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Of classical form, the helmet mask with high flaring fin above large eyes and nasal ridge, stylized

3 days LeftAbelam Baba Tagwa Woven Mask Ex Cunningham Collection

$220

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN Cartonnage Mask, Ptolemaic CIRCA 300 B.C.: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN Cartonnage Mask, Ptolemaic CIRCA 300 B.C. Size 10 inches high, 6 3/4 inches wide. Attractive polychrome cartonnage mask with fine details and colors. Provenance: Private Pennsylvania,

Jun 16, 2024ANCIENT EGYPTIAN Cartonnage Mask, Ptolemaic CIRCA 300 B.C.

$1,000

ANTIQUE AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MANDE TRIBAL DAN MASK: An antique traditional African hand carved wood tribal mask of the Dan people, a Mande ethnic group from northwestern Ivory Coast and neighboring Liberia. They are officially known as Yacouba in Ivory

3 days LeftANTIQUE AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MANDE TRIBAL DAN MASK

$20

Jay Brabant Kwakiutl Northwest Coast Indian Mask: Title is Star #6. 24 1/2" by 30". Jay Brabant (20th/21st Century) is active/lives in Canada. Jay Brabant is known for Sculpture.

3 days LeftJay Brabant Kwakiutl Northwest Coast Indian Mask

$750

Yohoure mask - Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Yohoure mask - Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half XX° Origin: Ivory Coast Dimension: 12,2 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 2,43 Pounds Item type: masks Provenance: T

12 hrs LeftYohoure mask - Ivory Coast - African Art Tribal Art

$160

Teke mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Teke mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half XX° Origin: Gabon Dimension: 12,2 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,1 Pounds Item type: masks Provenance: The Ték&#233

12 hrs LeftTeke mask - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art

$220

Hopi Leather Mask - Native American: Title: Hopi Leather Mask - Native American Date/Period: 1960/80 Origin: Southwest USA Dimension: at its widest points it measures about 8 x 8 inches Materials: Leather, horse mane Additional Informati

1 day LeftHopi Leather Mask - Native American

$110

Recommended Art

Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas: Emilio Grau-Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975), "Sur la Plage" [On The Beach], Oil on Canvas, 1958, signed "Grau Sala" lower right, signed, inscribed "Trouville", dated, and titled to verso. Image: 21.5" H x 2

4 days LeftEmilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas

$14,000

JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH: JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH, CA 28x21CM

Jun 16, 2024JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€800

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

Jun 16, 2024Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$1,700

Rina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo: Photo size is 8x10. PRIVATE SIGNING. Rina Ellis in person signed photo. Rina Ellis is an adult film star. Rina Ellis is primarily Known for her performances in Internet videos and web-based videos. Sh

Jun 15, 2024Rina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo

$39

BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) DUSK MOON OIL ON CANVAS 1912: Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954) 1912 The pointillist technique landscape with rose-tinted clouds lit by an evening sun from the opposite horizon is accented by a rising moon reflected on water near

2 days LeftBIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) DUSK MOON OIL ON CANVAS 1912

$34,000

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

Jun 16, 2024Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$850

Marvelous antique artist signed painting of Hot Air Ballons: Marvelous antique artist signed painting of Hot Air Ballons. Signed and titled as shown in photos. Slight Convex shape as shown. Beautiful colors. Great quality and detail. In very good original as fo

4 days LeftMarvelous antique artist signed painting of Hot Air Ballons

$2,100

Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child: Described By:Sam CNX 1646 8329 Title: Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child Saints Description:Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle O

Jun 15, 2024Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child

$900

Saint Etienne Vintage Travel posters from 1930s France: Saint Etienne Vintage Travel posters 1930s France 34x42 approx inches

3 days LeftSaint Etienne Vintage Travel posters from 1930s France

$950

Jun 16, 2024JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€250

Signed by Jock Sturges: Heading: Author: Sturges, Jock Title: Mailisse, Cyrielle et Mylene, Montralivet, France 2000 Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: 2000 Description: Gelatin silver print. Im

Jun 13, 2024Signed by Jock Sturges

$900

B G Ten Borg (Dutch,19?) oil painting antique: ARTIST: B G Ten Borg (Netherlands, 19 century) TITLE: Pastoral Landscape YEAR: 1869 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some small damages by the right edge. Few small paint losses. Some craquel

Jun 16, 2024B G Ten Borg (Dutch,19?) oil painting antique

$140

DAVID PATCHEN (B.1966) MURRINE "SUNSET ELLIPSE" ART GLASS SCULPTURE: Studio art glass sculpture, "Sunset Ellipse", David Patchen (American, b. 1966), having short narrow mouth, over circular body, rising on colorless round foot, body decorated with translucen

1 day LeftDAVID PATCHEN (B.1966) MURRINE "SUNSET ELLIPSE" ART GLASS SCULPTURE

$950

Vintage 1960's Sweet n sassy Art Posed Model.Contact Sheet: Vintage 1960's Sweet n sassy Art Posed Model.We are currently offering a group of unique images From Private collection of a Professional Photographer Most Likely Uncirculated Provenance: New York-Bas

5 days LeftVintage 1960's Sweet n sassy Art Posed Model.Contact Sheet

$175

Edward Redfield Spring Blossoms Oil on Canvas: Redfield, Edward Willis (American/New Hope, PA, 1869-1965), Spring Blossoms, undated (c.1910-1915), oil on canvas, signed lower right, 26 x 32 inches, in a 1920s American Arts and Crafts frame 33 x 39

3 days LeftEdward Redfield Spring Blossoms Oil on Canvas

$75,000

Jun 16, 2024JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€600

Item Details

Description

1st half 20th c.
Raffia, cloth, and bone
Without stand: 15" x 28"
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: This is a rare mask due to the speed of material degradation common in tropical climates. This mask was worn by the leader of initiation ceremonies
initiates wore lesser masks.
The Binji people live along the eastern border of the Kuba kingdom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Binji artists made carved helmet masks and woven fiber masks. T

Condition

Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. ?? ?Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail info@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.?

Buyer's Premium

BINJI, FIBER MASK, CONGO

Name: BINJI, FIBER MASK, CONGO
SKU: 65594544
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $500

Sell a Similar Item

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Lambertville, NJ, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Rago Arts and Auction Center

TOP RATED

Lambertville, NJ, United States

341 Reviews

24,341 Followers