A Moche Copper and Shell Mask, Ex-Sonin

MOCHE PERU HAMMERED COPPER PRE COLUMBIAN MASK, Pre-Columbian Moche Culture (1st to 8th century, AD). Copper mask (with shell inlays as eyes). Such masks depict stylized face of a dignitary. Presented

Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 400 to 800 CE. A haunting copper mask, hammered into form, with raised, almond-shaped eyes, a rounded nose, and a small mouth. Two flat ears proje

This is a very rare example from the Lega peoples,Shabunda region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, central Africa. A lukungu mask never worn on the face or body , traditionally the mask only came ou

Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 400 to 800 CE. An incredible copper headdress, made of a hammered flat sheet of copper with a symmetrical body and the three-dimensional head of a

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Pampa Grande, ca. 550 to 700 CE. An impressively preserved, enigmatic, hammered-copper funerary mask representing the stylized head of an elite woman or man, with feat

A Moche Copper Ritual Mask Peru, Circa 400-700 A.D. Height 6 5/8 inches (17 cm). Property from the Collection of Georgette D'Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois Provenance: Acquired in the late 1960s or early 1

A Pre-Columbian copper portrait mask, Moche civilization, North Coast Peru, Loma Negro, Piura Region, c.300 AD. The miniature sheet copper mask measures 2.5" high, 3" wide, 1" deep. Well framed and mo

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche culture, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A striking burial mask handcrafted from a copper sheet- undergoing an annealing and hammering process until this distinctive face took s

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche I or II, ca. 100 to 300 CE. An extremely rare and oh so fine ceremonial copper tumi adorned with the head of a lord or perhaps belonging to the chief Mochica dei

3.3/16" Shell mask Gorget, Smyth Co Virginia, Ex Dale and Betty Roberts.

IVORY COAST. Dan people. Carved wooden mask ornate with cords, fabric amd shells. 575 gr. (20,1 oz.) - 30x22x13 cm (11,7x8,6x5 inch). Ex Fall Elhadji collection. There are regional variations among th

3” Shell Death Mask, Smith Co. Va., Ex. Robert Bonia Coll. Jackson C.O.A.

Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican / Lambayeque culture, ca. 10th to 11th century CE. A beautiful funerary mask made of hammered copper, with several small, pierced holes on the upper forehead

Lot of two African, Guinean Carved Wood Masks. Size 13 - 14 inches length. Lot of 2 carved wood decorated masks, large mask with shells. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold R.Saslow South Orange NJ

Carved wooden helmet style mask embellished with hammered copper, beads, shells and woven grass textiles . Such masks were worn during male initiation ceremonies known as "nkaan". A mask like the one

Carved wood and embellished with numerous layers of glass beads, seeds and embossed copper and aluminum sheeting. The mask has various incised designs creating a spectacular example. Kuba mythology re

A very finely carved wooden mask with elaborate coiffure, incised facial scars, serene closed eyes and embellished with hand hammered copper earrings, glass beads, neck textiles and a stunning red coi

A carved wooden helmet mask adorned with copper sheet, animal hide and embellished with numerous glass beads and textiles. The Bwoom mask was worn at boys initiations where it would represent the natu

A Tall carved wooden dance mask with female effigy as top finial, embellished with various grass, seed, old glass beads and shell regalia and painted with organic pigments , apparent sweating surface

2 3/8" Engraved Shell Mask. Smythe Co, WV. Miniature with highly detailed and developed features (weeping eyes, nose feature). Ex-Don Warmbrod. Jackson COA

3" Miniature Shell Mask. Southern OH. Excellent condition with light nose construction. Ex-Tommy Bryden

4 3/8" Shell Mask. West Virginia. Drilled with ridged nose and facial "tattoo" engraving. Fine condition. No apparent restoration. Ex-Kevin Pipes

A Tall carved wooden dance mask with female effigy as top finial, embellished with various grass, seed, old glass beads and shell regalia and painted with organic pigments , apparent sweating surface

Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 100 to 700 CE. A copper tupu topped by a delightful figure of a fox, with two tiny, round shell discs for eyes. The fox perches, its fluffy tail c