Baga African Dance Crest

A dance crest (bird) Guinea, Baga. 20th century. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated in the descri

A dance crest with animal ears. West Africa. 20th century. 14"l x 7"w x 6"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: Simpson Inventory #6809, purchase

A very rare carved wooden miniature mask that was worn as a dance crest. The mask or bust like form is solid wood and has a classic stylized coiffure and serene facial features. The dance crest measur

West African Chi-Wara dance crest, depicting a vertical antelope head, from the Segou area, Mali, Bamana people, signs of age and use, 25"h

Antique African Budja Dance Crest, DRC. Carved wood and plant fiber. Stand not included. Size: 24'' x 14'' x 8'' (61 x 36 x 20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

An Unusual Mende Style Dance Crest, with sweet naturalistic bust atop long ringed neck, the 'body' of the crest with geometric, designs around; on steel stand, height: 24 1/4". Provenance: Irv Fischer

West African bas-relief dance crest, likely Cote d'Ivoire or Mali, the rectangular form having more than 30 zoomorphic, human, and mask elements, rising on an antelope form support resting on a custom

A finely carved wooden dance crest with janus ancestor faces and dreadlock like hair, accented with kaolin clay pigments. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Dance Crest measures 12 inches tall ( 14.5

A Carved wooden head crest used in ceremonial dance, with painted ancestor face and stylized form. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Dance Crest measures 16 x 5 inches. Provenance: The William Wright

A carved wooden dance crest with highly stylized ancestral face, tall swept back horns and various red, green and black pigments. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Dance crest measure 15.5 inches ta

A carved wooden dance crest in the image of Egungun, God of the Ancestors and of hunting. With traditional facial scars and a red painted surface. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The dance crest meas

This is a very old and well used Boki peoples skin covered dance crest or headdress, Cross River region, Nigeria, Africa. The headdress sculpture has attached ears and animal skin which covered the he

A old and well weathered carved wooden dance crest featuring a male ancestor image with unusual hat form that likely represents a 19th century french sailors cap. The wood is very dry and light weight

A very elaborate contemporary example of the Ekoi or Ejagham peoples Tribal arts. This is a carved wooden headdress or dance crest with ornate spiral horns and wonderfully stylized face and form, all

**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Nigeria/Cameroon, Ekoi/Ejagham (Nigeria) or Widekum (Cameroon), ca. mid 20th century CE. A striking headpiece or dance crest made of animal hide (probably antelop

A carved wooden effigy dance crest with stylized coiffure and headdress along with strong classic facial features and a well handled surface patina. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measu

A very interesting old carved wooden dance crest, with a bush cow like head atop a long neck, the eyes accented with abrus seeds. The Head has been painted with a red mineral pigment and the long neck

African Art Chiwara Dance Crest Mask is from Mali. The dimension is 30 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $50.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Interna

African Art Chiwara dance Crests Bambara is from Mali. The dimension is 34 inches high x 10.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $95.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the In

African Ekoi Ejagham /Widekum Dance Crest, Nigeria. Carved wood and animal hide. On stand. Size: 12'' x 8'' x 5.75'' (30 x 20 x 15 cm). Height on stand: 16.25" (41 cm).

A carved wooden ceremonial dance crest with painted and incised designs, stylized ancestor face and well handled surface. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Dance cap or crest measures 8.25

Old carved wooden dance creest in the form of a human head with four tall stylized horn like finials. The mask is carved wood, covered with animal skin, and shows actual field use and wear, and is not

A carved wooden dance crest of an ancestral face with incised scar designs and a wonderfully exaggerated face, raised brow and bulbous form. The headdress appears to be quite old with plenty of handli

IBO, NIGERIA, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD AND PIGMENT, DANCE CREST (THREE FACES) H 6.7" DIA 4.2" Wood and pigmanet white highlights. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and cre