Lot 0139

A Decorative Elephant Mask from Cameroon, Africa

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Masks

Sold

A Kom / Bamileke Mask ~ Ex Pickard Gallery Healy Estate: A Kom (Bekom) "Kam" mask, Cameroon, Africa. This type of mask was carved from a dense heavy wood and was worn atop the head, similar to a cap , and then the dancer would wear a costume covering the fa

2020A Kom / Bamileke Mask ~ Ex Pickard Gallery Healy EstateSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Wum helmet mask Ex Leaonard Kahan, NY: A carved wooden Wum Helmet Mask, North West Cameroon, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $40.00. Provenance: Ex. McConnell col, VA., Ex. L

2021A Rare Wum helmet mask Ex Leaonard Kahan, NYSee Sold Price

Sold

Old Bamileke Helmet mask with Classic Cheeky Face: A carved wooden helmet mask with well weathered and worn surface and classic treatment to the face and overall form. Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 12 inches. A durable dis

2020Old Bamileke Helmet mask with Classic Cheeky FaceSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Nkoh Mask of the Kungan Society Bamileke Tribe: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood, with heavy erosion and decay, well weathered and worn edges, a fragmented and ancient example.Thi

2019Ancient Nkoh Mask of the Kungan Society Bamileke TribeSee Sold Price

Sold

A Bamileke Kungan Society Nkoh Mask: A rare and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood, painted. Considered one of the most dangerous and ferocious of all Bamileke masks, The Nkoh mask is only da

2022A Bamileke Kungan Society Nkoh MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

PRIMITIVE BAMILEKE NKOH PRIESTS MASK, AFRICAN ART: A rare old wooden mask from the Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood, with heavy erosion and decay, well weathered and worn edges. This is a rare mask, and considered one of the most danger

2019PRIMITIVE BAMILEKE NKOH PRIESTS MASK, AFRICAN ARTSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Bamileke Kungan Society Mask Ex Kahan Gallery: A Very rare, old and interesting wooden mask from the Bamileke or Bangwa peoples, Cameroon, Africa. Carved wood with incised designs around the eyes and well handled and worn edges suggesting field us

2023A Rare Bamileke Kungan Society Mask Ex Kahan GallerySee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Old Bamileke Elephant Mask Ex Kahan: This is a rare old example of a Elephant or Aka Mask, Kuosi Society, Bamileke Peoples, Grassfields region of Cameroon. A Ceremonial Hood mask in red fabric lined with fibers with a long front panel th

2024A Rare Old Bamileke Elephant Mask Ex KahanSee Sold Price

Sold

A Dan Style African Mask Ex Rosen Collection: A carved wooden and decorative mask embellished with bells, seeds, shells and other regalia. Dan style, West Africa. The mask measures 11.5 x 7 x 5 inches. A metal display stand can also be included f

2023A Dan Style African Mask Ex Rosen CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Vintage Bamileke Bush Cow Mask Ex Evan Mauer: Lovely old carved wooden mask with thick encrusted surface patina and a cheerful stylized Bush Cow image. Bamoun or Bamileke peoples, Cameroon Grasslands, West Africa. The mask measures 19 x 11 inches

2021A Vintage Bamileke Bush Cow Mask Ex Evan MauerSee Sold Price

Sold

AFRICAN CAMEROON GRASSLANDS BAMILEKE BUFFALO MASK: Central Africa, Cameroon Grasslands. Bamileke carved wooden buffalo form mask. Accompanied by stand. Apparently unmarked. Approx. h. 27.75" (on stand), h. 24.5" (mask).

2021AFRICAN CAMEROON GRASSLANDS BAMILEKE BUFFALO MASKSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. African Cameroon Bamileke Wood Mask: **Originally Listed at $300** Central Africa, Cameroon, probably Oku kingdom, Bamileke, ca. early 20th century CE. A very large and impressive carved wooden mask from the grasslands of Cameroon - a Ba

2017Early 20th C. African Cameroon Bamileke Wood MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

African Cordage Covered Wood Mask: A large cordage covered wood mask from Africa in the form of an elephants head. 23" long.

2022African Cordage Covered Wood MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

A Songye Kifwebe Female Mask: A Carved wood and painted mask with detailed decorative painted designs and incised linear motifs. Songye / Luba peoples, DRC. Congo, Africa. The mask measures 15.5 inches tall. A metal display stand

2022A Songye Kifwebe Female MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

EASTERN PENDE MASK WITH LONG EARS, AFRICAN ART: A carved wooden mask with wonderful form, incised decorative geometric pattern designs and a wide stylized face and long ears. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 18.5 x 9.5 inches

2019EASTERN PENDE MASK WITH LONG EARS, AFRICAN ARTSee Sold Price

Sold

West African Style Mask: Item/Description: Decorative hand carved West African style mask. Finely carved features, elaborate woven Cameroon style headdress adorned with feathers, braided twine. (Tribal, Ceremonial, Primitive)

2022West African Style MaskSee Sold Price

Related Masks

Bamileke Elephant Mask: Title: Bamileke Elephant Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Cameroon, Africa Dimension: 15in X 8in X 28in Materials: Textile Fabric Additional Information: In the case of the Bamileke peoples, the

16 hrs LeftBamileke Elephant Mask

$600

Bamum Beaded Mask: Title: Bamum Beaded Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Cameroon, Africa Dimension: 9in X 15in X 13in Materials: Wood, Glass Beads Additional Information: Beaded Elephant Mask – Bamileke Peop

16 hrs LeftBamum Beaded Mask

$160

African Bamileke Wood Helmet Mask: Western/Central Africa, Cameroon, Grasslands region, Bamileke peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask of sizable, wearable form depicting an intriguing anthropomorphic counten

2 days LeftAfrican Bamileke Wood Helmet Mask

$800

Bamum Kingdom Bronze Helmet Mask With Raffia: Title: Bamum Kingdom Bronze Helmet Mask With Raffia Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Cameroon, Africa Dimension: 16in X 15in X 21in Materials: Wood, Brass, Rafia Additional Information: Bamum Kingdom

16 hrs LeftBamum Kingdom Bronze Helmet Mask With Raffia

$320

Bamum Beaded Mask: Title: Bamum Beaded Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Cameroon, Africa Dimension: 10in X 11in X 16in Materials: Wood, Glass Beads Additional Information: The art of the grasslands area of Cameroo

16 hrs LeftBamum Beaded Mask

$600

Bamum Beaded Buffalo Mask: Title: Bamum Beaded Buffalo Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Cameroon, Africa Dimension: 14in X 10in X 42in Materials: Wood Adorned with Glass Beads Additional Information: The art of the grassl

16 hrs LeftBamum Beaded Buffalo Mask

$950

Monkey Mask: Title: Monkey Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Materials/Origin: Wood / Cameroon , Africa Dimension: 7in X 9in X 12in Description: Old, very rare monkey mask of the Bulu. The Bulu people, who live in th

19 hrs LeftMonkey Mask

$95

Bamum Beaded Mask: Title: Bamum Beaded Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Cameroon, Africa Dimension: 8in X 6in X12in Materials: Wood, Glass Beads Additional Information: The art of the grasslands area of Cameroon i

16 hrs LeftBamum Beaded Mask

$600

Bamum Beaded Mask: Title: Bamum Beaded Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Cameroon, Africa Dimension: 10in X 11in X 19in Materials: Wood, Glass Beads Additional Information: The art of the grasslands area of Cameroo

16 hrs LeftBamum Beaded Mask

$600

Gouro Mask: Title: Gouro Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Materials/Origin: Wood / Ivory Coast, Africa Dimension: 2.5in X 2in X 11in Description: Beautiful handcrafted African Guro masks that originate from the wes

19 hrs LeftGouro Mask

$80

Kwele Mask: Title: Kwele Mask Date/Period: 19th Century Materials/Origin: Wood / Congo, Africa Dimension: 8.6in X 3in X 14in Description: The Kwele masks originate from the rain forests of Gabon on the western co

19 hrs LeftKwele Mask

$65

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

$60

Nimba Statue: Title: Nimba Statue Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Guinea, Africa Dimension: 10in X 8.5in X 29in Materials: Wood Additional Information: Nimba Fertility Figure. The Nimba fertility figure is a mask

16 hrs LeftNimba Statue

$320

Nimba Statue: Title: Nimba Statue Date/Period: 19th Century Origin: Guinea, Africa Dimension: 6in X 9in X 23in Materials: Wood Additional Information: Nimba Fertility Figure. The Nimba fertility figure is a mask an

16 hrs LeftNimba Statue

$80

Bronze Dan mask. Africa. 19th/20th century. 8.5in length.: Bronze Dan mask. Africa. 19th/20th century. 8.5in length.

5 days LeftBronze Dan mask. Africa. 19th/20th century. 8.5in length.

$150

3 days LeftA Ceramic Decorative Mask

$10

More Items in African Masks

3 Bassa Masks, "geh-naw": 3 Masken, "geh-naw" Bassa, Liberia Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 19,5 - 24 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. "geh-naw" genannte Unterhaltungs-Ma

15 hrs Left3 Bassa Masks, "geh-naw"

CHF 35

2 Dan-Kran Masks ("kaogle") & and a Side-Blown Trumpet: 2 Masken und ein Querhorn Dan-Kran, Liberia / Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 25 - 33 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, vor 1960 in Liberia erworben. Der Käufe

15 hrs Left2 Dan-Kran Masks ("kaogle") & and a Side-Blown Trumpet

CHF 120

A Bassa Mask, "geh-naw": Maske, "geh-naw" Bassa, Liberia Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 26 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. "geh-naw" genannte Unterhaltungs-Masken f&#25

15 hrs LeftA Bassa Mask, "geh-naw"

CHF 250

3 Dan Miniature Masquettes, "ma go": 3 Miniaturmasken, "ma go" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 9 - 10,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Ma go ("kleiner

15 hrs Left3 Dan Miniature Masquettes, "ma go"

CHF 20

A Mandinka Helmet Mask, "misiba kun": Helmmaske, "misiba kun" Bamana, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 45 cm. Provenienz: - Marcel de Schryver (1926-1992), Galerie Témoin, Genf (vor 1965). - Edith Hafter (1911-2001), Solothu

15 hrs LeftA Mandinka Helmet Mask, "misiba kun"

CHF 120

A Yoruba Mask, "gelede": Maske, "gelede" Yoruba, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 28 cm. Provenienz: - Serge Brignoni (1903-2002), Bern (Zollikofen). - Serge Diakonoff, Genf. Publiziert: Diakonoff, Serge (2006). L'&#226

15 hrs LeftA Yoruba Mask, "gelede"

CHF 1,000

A Yoruba Mask, "aboyun": Körpermaske, "aboyun" Yoruba, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 53 cm. Provenienz: - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (1934-2010), La Chaux-de-Fonds. - Westschweizer Privatsammlung "aboyun" (die Schw

15 hrs LeftA Yoruba Mask, "aboyun"

CHF 200

5 Kpelle Stone Miniature Masks, "maa": 5 steinerne Miniatur-Masken, "maa" Toma, Guinea / Liberia Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 7,5 - 11,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. "Maa" gena

15 hrs Left5 Kpelle Stone Miniature Masks, "maa"

CHF 35

An Ibibio Mask, "idiok ekpo": Maske, "idiok ekpo" Igbo/Ibibio, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. L 23,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Eine eindeutige Zuordnung des einstigen Gebrauchs

15 hrs LeftAn Ibibio Mask, "idiok ekpo"

CHF 5

Jun 16, 2024Bamileke Carved Wood Helmet Mask

$60

3 Wè-Guéré Masks: 3 Masken Wè-Guéré, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 26 - 35 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Solche Masken

2 days Left3 Wè-Guéré Masks

CHF 5

A Bekom (Grassland) Mask, "ngon'": Maske, "ngoin" Bekom (Grasland), Kamerun Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 38 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Die zahlreichen Königreiche und

15 hrs LeftA Bekom (Grassland) Mask, "ngon'"

CHF 35

Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue: Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue. 1). The first appears to be a male Kifwebe Mask. Songye People D. R. Congo. defined by the rows of grooves on the mask. The mas

Jul 07, 2024Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue

$50

African Elongated Face Fang Mask Gabon - 31" In. High: African Fang Mask carved elongated heart shaped face, painted in white and black natural earth pigments typical of the Fang Tribe of Gabon. it was used by spiritual leaders during rituals to dispel ma

Jun 07, 2024African Elongated Face Fang Mask Gabon - 31" In. High

$150

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

Jun 07, 2024African Songye Kifwebe Mask - DR Congo - 21" In. High

$200

African Bamana Ntomo Marka Mask with Metal - 22.5" In. High: This remarkable Ntomo Marka mask is hand carved from one piece of wood by the Bamana ethnic group of Mali. Boasting a combination of wood and metal. Along the Niger River the Marka use these kind of m

Jun 07, 2024African Bamana Ntomo Marka Mask with Metal - 22.5" In. High

$90

Recommended Art

[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER: [SEX] A lot of 9 photographs sold together. Some postcards. One mounted with plastic corners in archival mat. Prints: 4.5" x 3" - 6" x 4". Generally good condition, various imperfections. *Additional

14 hrs Left[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER

$100

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

$1,250

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

Jun 09, 2024Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas

$11,000

Andre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting: ARTIST: Andre Gittelson Gisson (New York, Connecticut, France, 1921 - 2003) TITLE: Bathing Nudes MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Norma

5 days LeftAndre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting

$140

Andy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981: Andy Warhol Mickey Mouse. Screenprint and Colophon with Diamond Dust. 1981. 38x38 inches approx. This unsigned working trial proof was made outside the regular edition during the process of image deve

4 days LeftAndy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981

$2,100

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

$700

Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali: Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali The signature is in the plate Custom framed and includes certificate

4 days LeftSalvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali

$100

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: In this impressionist oil on canvas painting, a serene mountain landscape is enveloped by lush vegetation, with a gently flowing river meandering through the scene. Measuring 20 by 24 inches, the artw

4 days LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$1,200

N.C. WYETH OIL ON CANVAS: Newell Convers (N.C.) Wyeth (1882-1945, PA) oil on canvas Impressionist summer landscape with tree and figures on a hill, signed lower right. Provenance: Property of a Main Line Lady15.5" x 19.5" ss /

2 days LeftN.C. WYETH OIL ON CANVAS

$10,000

Henri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Henri Joseph Gommarus Carpentero (Belgium, 1820 - 1874) TITLE: Interior Scene with Two Ladies and Dog YEAR: 1867 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few very minor paint losses. Few scattered mino

5 days LeftHenri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique

$260

A Baule Figure, "waka sona" ("blolo-bla"): Weibliche Figur, "waka sona" ("blolo-bla") Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen. H 36 cm. Provenienz: - Loudmer Auktion, Paris, 29.05.1970. Lot 387. - Galerie Khepri

15 hrs LeftA Baule Figure, "waka sona" ("blolo-bla")

CHF 1,200

European Oil on Canvas Painting, signed: European Oil on Canvas Painting, signed. 12 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 3 1/4 in framed. 5 x 7 in unframed.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEAS

2 days LeftEuropean Oil on Canvas Painting, signed

$200

Emmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627: Emmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627Mixed media on paper mounted on canvas. Signed (lower right). Signed and titled (on reverse).38 x 50 in. Proven

2 days LeftEmmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627

$32,000

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Seascape with Sailing Yachts MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches /

5 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$400

ATTRIB Jean Francois de Troy (France,Italy,1679-1752) oil painting antique: ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO Jean Francois de Troy (French, Italian, 1679 - 1752) TITLE: Courtyard Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Some small scattered inpain

5 days LeftATTRIB Jean Francois de Troy (France,Italy,1679-1752) oil painting antique

$1,250

Antique 19C American oil painting: ARTIST: - (American, 19 century) TITLE: Seascape with Sailing Boats MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few patches. Some flaking/paint losses. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Minor damages

5 days LeftAntique 19C American oil painting

$280

A Decorative Elephant Mask from Cameroon, Africa

Item Details

Description

A long carved wooden Elephant head mask with decorative designs in Brass. The mask measures 18 x 6 inches.

Condition

fair/ good

Buyer's Premium

A Decorative Elephant Mask from Cameroon, Africa

Name: A Decorative Elephant Mask from Cameroon, Africa
SKU: 71471360
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $200

See Sold Price

Starting Price $50

Sell a Similar Item

6 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in BRIGANTINE, NJ, us

$40 shipping in the US

Payment

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

TOP RATED

Quakertown, PA, United States

270 Reviews

2,122 Followers