A Fine Old Ogoni Elu mask with Hinged Jaw

A small carved wooden mask painted in Black and white kaolin clay pigments, with stylized coiffure , incised design as well as a retractable lower jaw. Such masks are rather small to be worn on the fa

A carved wooden maskette with a highly stylized human face, long nose, curled lip and hinged movable jaw. The has an avian image on top. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 6.25 i

African Ogoni Elu Mask, Nigeria, Early 20th C. With hinged, movable jaw making a "clicking" sound. Hand carved wood, natural fibers and kaolin clay pigments. On custom included stand. Size: 17'' x 5.5

Africa, 20th Century Figural mask with hinged jaw, large lips, protruding nose and ears, wide eyes, and cap. Approx. 10 1/4" t x 8 1/2" w x 7" d. From the deaccessioned collection of a Cultural Museum

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "elu" , which means "spirit." It is relatively small and probably would h

A Carved wooden mask with heavy domed forehead, large nose and slightly puckered mouth. The entire mask shows great wear and handling suggesting years of field use as a ceremonial object. Elu masks, s

African Ogoni Mask with Hinged Jaw, Nigeria. Carved wood and leather. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 7.2'' x 6.25'' x 4.75'' (18 x 16 x 12 cm).

Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni Tribe, ca. first quarter 20th century CE. A very rare mask with articulated mouth, curls to each side, hair tied atop in series of "spikes," face painted in rare yellow pigments

A carved wooden maskette with bold black and white painted linear designs and open-work eyes, curved horns and a well weathered and worn interior suggesting years of field use and a ceremonial mask. O

An old Dan wooden monkey mask with hinged jaw containing metal and organic material, including monkey(?) hair, on stand: 7 1/2" W x 10" D x 21" H

Worn in ritual performances, this incredibly detailed hand carved mask has an articulated jaw, tattooed face and headdress. Idiok masks represent destructive spirits, characters who died under trouble

Ogoni Peoples, hinged jaw mask, Nigeria, dark stained carved wood with remnant white pigment surface, topped with a bird standing, the beak-like mouth with movable lower jaw hinged with cord, 11"h x 6

This is a rare carved wooden marionette figure from The Ogoni peoples of south east Nigeria, Africa. Tall seated female holding staffs with movable hinged jaw from leather cord out the back of its nec

A carved wooden Dan mask with protruding cylindrical eyes, attached lower jaw and embellished with beads and textiles. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast or Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 7 x 5 in

Africa, Southeastern Nigeria, Ogoni, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved painted wood mask of the Ogoni culture who are known for their human faced masks with hinged, articulated jaws as we see

Mid 20th Century Carved Wood Genuine old tribal Dan Kran fetish Animal mask Articulated jaw. Jaw hinged to allow movement of lower beak.This mask have real animal leather on the Jaw is in original con

A Fine Old Ogoni Kneeling female Initiate or cult devotee.Created using the lost wax method, this is a finely cast young female initiate into a secret society is shown kneeling, her arms held back to

Chokwe, Angola. Fine, old mask with the traditional Chokwe scarification marks on forehead and cheeks.Wood, shimmering patination.H. c24.5 cm. Cf. exhib. cat. Sculpture Angolaise, Museu Nacional de Et

This is a very fine old mask from the Baule peoples of Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with finely incised designs as well as a "Goli mask" like face and swept back horns. This mask shows obv

Hand carved; painted Indonesian dance mask; hinged jaw; hair. Mask used within traditional dances and rituals. Age related wear. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 9"H x 8"W Provenance: David Farin Collectio

A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, heavy kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a

Guatemalan fine old dance mask, probably 19th century, and representing a Spaniard, possibly with glass eyes originally, curly hair and mustache depicted, extensive use and glossy patina, superbly car

A carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. The Long classic face accented with reddish organic / mineral pigments a