Abelam Baba Tagwa helmet Mask Ex Evan Maurer Collection

large and impressive ceremonial basketry mask accented with red and orange ochre paint. Among the Abelam, baba tagwa masks are worn by men in costumes made from strips of leaves. During ritual ceremon

A carved wooden mask with a sweet and serene face and stylized and raised sun beam like coiffure. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 9 inches. A metal display stand may a

A Colorful basketry mask decorated with ochre pigments and a wonderful woven design. According to the Met Museum : among the Abelam people of northeast New Guinea is the competitive growth and exchang

A very finely carved Vesi wood Ritual dish (daveniyaqona) part of the ritual paraphernalia of Fijian priests who were charged with the dangerous duty of entering into communication with gods and spiri

A Fine carved wooden headrest with classic form and design of the Zulu, though may in fact be from their neighbors the Swazi , who carve similar headrest in style to the appearance of the Zulu. Swazi

A carved wooden shield with precisely carved fluted linear designs and a flared or scooped edges to help deflect spears and arrows. The shield measures 25 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Evan Maurer colle

A Carved wooden black style headrest with well worn "Pillow" form and classic protruding finial. Rendille peoples, Kenya, East Africa. The Headrest measures 9 x 6.5 inches. From the collection of art

A Fascinating traditional carved set of wooden idols from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twins are regarded as extraordinary beings

A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, Ijebu area - Ikorodu village (rare type). The Yoruba have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, t

Among the tribes of Papua New Guinea warriors are awarded gope boards for each act of bravery they perform in battle. Gope boards are carved in relief and then painted with lime powder, red ochre, and

A very finely carved old wooden twin fetish idol with well handled surface and accented with indigo pigments. A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples, who have one of the

A Fascinating traditional carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples. Abeokuta style, distinguished by wearing a loin cloth. In Yoruba tradition the mother provides ritual care to the figures, bathing

A carved wooden idol from the Yoruba peoples known as "Ere Ibeji" or Twin Idol. The mother provides ritual care to such figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is r

A carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 8 inches tall. Provenance: From the collectio

2 African Mende Helmet Masks. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 1) 15'' x 10.5'' x 7'' (38 x 27 x 18 cm); 2) 24'' x 8.5'' x 8'' (61 x 22 x 20 cm).

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

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 rare carved wood and painted helmet mask from the Igala peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Raised designs accented with various paints and with well handled edges showing field use and wear. The mask measure

A large carved wood and polychromed ceremonial helmet mask known locally as Bo nun amuin which literally translates as gods in the bush. Traditionally the Baule hold them in great reverence. They are

A carved wooden helmet mask in an elongated form extending over the top of the wearer's head to the back of the head. The mask almost seems compressed from the sides, creating an elongated, narrow fac

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 very rare old carved wooden helmet style mask with wonderful treatment to the coiffure and classic facial style , well worn and well handled surface and edges all suggesting field use and wear. Bang

A very rare Kuba mask or helmet from the southern Kuba peoples, possibly even a sub-group. DRC/Congo, Africa. A durable metal display stand can be included for an additional $35.00. Provenance: Ex. Dr

Abelam Initiation Baba Tagwa Mask, Maprik, Papua New Guinea. Woven and painted plant fiber. Size: 27'' x 31'' x 17'' (69 x 79 x 43 cm).