Galoa Rite Of Passage African Mask

A carved wooden mask with a serene peaceful face and a well handled surface patina. Traditionally "okukwe" masks’ would perform during rite of passage ceremonies, such as births, initiation rituals,

A Lovely vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Galoa peoples, Gabon, Africa. Traditionally "okukwe" masks are made for use during ceremonial rites of passage of the Galoa peoples, such as births, in

African Galoa Right of Passage Mask, Gabon. Caved wood and pigment. Traditionally "okukwe" masks would perform during rite of passage ceremonies, such as births, initiation rituals, weddings or funera

This is a very nice vintage wooden mask from the Galoa peoples of Gabon, West Africa. The Galoa live in western Gabon in the territory of the city of Lambarene and create ‘okukwe masks’ to perform

A Carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, remnants of kaolin clay pigments and black paint. Galoa peoples, Gabon, Africa. The mask measures 12.75 inches tall. A metal display stand can also

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment accenting patterns on the face. Such masks were connected with the judicial Okukwe society and was primarily worn by the men. At the center of village lif

64 inches tall, 3 male figures on a supporting pole…fertility or rite of passage spirit totem…West Africa

A Fascinating old carved wood and plant fiber dance mask from the Kukunda Initiation rites of the Yaka peoples. The mask was created with a wooden face, painted white and orange and decorated with a h

A finely carved wooden mask with darkened pigments, incised scar designs and classic coiffure. Among the Galoa of the lower Ngounie River, white okouyi initiation masks are painted black to transform

Three Central African masks, the smallest is in the style of masks from the Galoa people in Gabon. The materials used are wood, kaolin and pigment. The mask with a crest is 18" x 10.5. The irregularly

A vintage African Dan mask, Ivory Coast, Liberia. This is a mask of the Deangle type, with slit eyes, prominent forehead and chin. The mask was worn by men participating in the initiation rite. Along

A vintage African Dan mask, Ivory Coast, Liberia. This is a mask of the Deangle type, with slit eyes, prominent forehead and chin. The mask was worn by men participating in the initiation rite. Along

Origin: Gabon - Africa Date: 2nd half 20th century Materials: Wood Size: 41 cm Additional Info: African face mask used by the Galoa tribe living in Gabon. The Galoas (or Galwas) are Gabonese people li

A carved wooden dance mask with alternate layers of kaolin pigment in red,white and black. The masks of the Lumbo and their neighbors in Gabon are used by dancers in performances during burial rites.

A Carved wooden mask with elaborate rattan headdress and attached woven grass finial to the chin. Among the Salampasu peoples, young men must pass through initiation rites to become men and eventually

Ivory Coast, Senufo tribe, mask used for various ceremonial rituals, including funeral rites. Features a feeding bird on top. 19" x 6" x 4". Provenance: From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

Ivory Coast, Senufo tribe, mask used for various ceremonial rituals, including funeral rites. Features a feeding bird on top. 17n 1/2" x 8" x 4". Provenance: From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

Ivory Coast, Senufo tribe, mask used for various ceremonial rituals, including funeral rites. Features a feeding bird on top. 20" x 8" x 6 3/4". Provenance: From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

A very rare carved wooden mask decorated with incised linear designs. The rites and practices of the Mbole people, who inhabit the east-central region of the equatorial forest in the Democratic Republ

AFRICAN CEREMONIES two hardcover volumes by photographer and author Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher. First Edition. Over 800 photographs in black, white and color. Celebrating rites of passage from b

African Kagle mask from the Dan, Ivory Coast. These masks are used in initiation rites. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, with pigments, plant fibers and animal tail. Signs of wear, drying crac

Beautifull African Tribal Galoa Helmet. Democratic Republic Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Galoa. Democratic Republic Congo. Wood, kaolin and red pigment. Height with Pangolin 39 cm. Width 23

A very rare and fascinating carved wooden plaque mask with simplistic facial features and incised designs, accented with mineral pigments. Mbole peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The rites and prac

Eastern Pende peoples "Ngolo" Antelope mask. Ngolo masks featured in the seclusion rites of male circumcision (mukanda), the act of which was widely thought to guarantee male fertility. This mask has