A Dramatic Shi peoples Mask Ex Solomon collection

A Dramatic old carved wooden mask with remains of mineral pigments. SHI peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo. The mask measures 10 inches tall, 12 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (overall). Provenance: Possi

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with dramatic red painted surface from mineral pigments. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 11.5 x 7.25 inches. Provenance:From the Estate o

A Bold and dramatic old carved wood ceremonial mask embellished with layers of sacrificial matter, bronze bells, bones, shells and various other accouterments. Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa.The

A carved wooden Zoomorphic ceremonial mask in the form of a hyena, with stylized long dramatic face and very well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The

A carved wooden Zoomorphic ceremonial mask in the form of a Bushcow, with stylized horns, long dramatic face and very well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Afr

A dramatic old carved wooden helmet style mask embellished with a red mineral pigment and strong facial features. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 14 x 10 inches. ( A metal

A Carved wooden dance mask with stylized facial features, encrusted and painted surface, animal hide and metal tacks as well as attached textiles and regalia. Guere peoples, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Wes

A Carved wooden face mask with dramatic and energetic expression and archaic aesthetic. Kumu peoples, DRC Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7 inches. Kumu mask - Fine older piece. Nsembu society m

An aggressive and striking carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with shells, animal horns, animal hide, textiles and natural fibers. We or Guere peoples, Dan Complex of tribes, Liberia, West Afri

A carved wooden elongated mask with heavy kaolin clay pigment and simplistic archaic facial features. Very rare Shi or Kwame peoples mask - Maniema province, DR Congo - Belgian private collection; Ex.

A dramatic carved wooden parade mask with raised scar designs and painted with black and white pigments. Idoma Peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall ( 21 inches tall on profession

A Dramatic carved wooden mask with incised linear designs accented with red ,blue and white pigments, woven grass and textile adornment. Dan Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The mask itself measur

A bold and dramatic Carved wooden mask with highly stylized cheeks and coiffure, large ears, pointed chin and remnants of organic pigments. Bamun peoples,Grasslands, Cameroon. The mask measures 14 x 1

A Bold and dramatic carved wooden hair comb featuring an ancestor mask like face with stylized headdress, carved raised circular forms. The Comb measures 8 x 2.75 inches, Chokwe peoples, Angola, Afric

This is an old field used Kran or We peoples mask, Ivory Coast, west Africa. Ex. Albert Gordon, Tribal Arts Gallery, NYC. 1983; Ex. G. Ehrlich, NY. A Metal display stand can be included for an additio

Archaic carved wooden helmet mask with kaolin clay accents on linear designs, remnants of abrus seeds and woven textiles. This mask appears quite old and has obvious handling and wear consistent with

A Carved wood and polychromed painted festival mask with a striking double face with three eyes and two mouths, embellished with some beads and spiral eyes that are possibly shells, animal hide mustac

A hand carved wooden ceremonial mask known as a gre or nyabwa, which has highly stylized facial features and traditionally presided over judicial ceremonies and war parties. Dan or Bete peoples, Liber

A very old and weathered ancestor sculpture with encrusted areas on the surface indicating sacrificial matter and ritual use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 10 inches tall on

A very old and well used carved wooden beaker with classic ancestor style face and form, with a deep well handled surface suggesting many years of traditional use as a medicine mortar. Kuba peoples, D

A Wonderful carved and painted wooden helmet mask from the Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. This mask represents Sigi, the aggressive Male buffalo, who would dance alongside of the Chiwara at agricultura

A rare carved wooden janus form mask with incised linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments, with a well handled surface. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask

A dramatic hand forged iron mask embellished with semi-circular motifs and some zig zag designs. The mask was likely created by the Blacksmith Cult and measures 10 inches tall, 13.5 inches on its disp

A finely carved wooden helmet mask with classic facial features and a well handled and polished smooth surface suggesting ceremonial use over many years. Mende peoples, Bundu society, Sierra leone, We