Old Pende Katundu Initiation Mask, Zaire,

A carved wooden mask divided into two planes with black and white mineral pigment and embellished with numerous small holes. Pende Mbuya mask were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies

18" Carved and painted wood mask in style of the Pende tribe for use in initiation rituals, and 17.5" painted wood shield with geometric design, handle. Mid 20th Century

A very fine Old initiation mask from the Southern Bushoong/Kete peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A very interesting example that still retains its original painted designs, often these masks

African Art: Quality well carved and old Pende mask. Round face with ritual scarification. White pigment and black patina.8.5x7x4"

A fine carved wooden mask with realistic style face, perhaps representing a child. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. A me

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A striking Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask from the Yaka peoples, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and s

A finely carved old wooden mask with raffia grass headdress still attached. The mask features the classic heavy lidded eyes, deep facial scars as well as a well handled surface suggesting years of fie

This is a very old , almost archaic looking carved wooden mask with a highly stylized form and obvious signs of weathering and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6 inches. This

A Classic carved wooden mask with incised tribal scar motifs , arched brow and stylized coiffure. Such masks were originally used for circumcision ceremonies but later became accessories for a type of

A vintage to antique carved wooden mask with stylized facial features and painted accents. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8,75 inches tall. * a Durable metal display stand can be incl

Old and interesting carved wooden miniature Toma landai mask from Sierra Leone / Guinea, West Africa. Obvious age and weathering, accented with metal eyes. The mask measures

A fine Pende "Giphogo" helmet mask, carved wood with various mineral pigments. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Giphogo masks were danced by the chiefs of the Eastern Pende on the occasion o

A carved wooden helmet mask with highly stylized face,incised geometric designs and a wonderful reddish earthen pigment. The mask shows signs of field use over many years. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa

A Carved and painted wooden mask with exagerated facial features and bright blue paints, attached textile headdress and large raffia grass coiffure. The Words "Ka Ka Ka Lome" are painted on the headdr

This is a very finely carved old wooden "lipiko" helmet mask from the Makonde peoples of Mozambique / Tanzania, Africa. A elegant example with raised tribal scars and overall stylized features. A dura

A Rare Old and field used example showing years of traditional use. The mask wood is old and dry. The mbangu mask is a representation of a highly regarded hunter who has been stricken with facial para

A Fine old carved wooden mask in the form of a Ram or Goat with open eyes and curled animal horns, all carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood with well handled surface patina. Pende peoples, C

Title: Pende mask - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: mid-Xxème Origin: DRC ex-Zaire Dimension: 9,84 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 0,99 Pounds Item type: Masks Description: The Af

A finely carved wooden helmet style mask with realistic facial features and overall well handled surface patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania and Mozambique, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Stewart Warkow coll

A Carved wooden mask with stylized face and attached raffia grass headdress with three conical horns on top. The mask shows plenty of handling and wear. This mask is a Pumbu Mbuya mask, used in entert

This is a very rare Lovale/Luchazi initiation mask from Angola/Zambia, Africa. Carved wood with a serene face and tall stylized horns. The horns ends have worn off and there is plenty of evidence of a

A fine and wonderfully abstract carved wooden mask with stylized antelope horns and geometric designs. Eastern Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 15 x 6 inches.

A very old carved wooden dance mask accented with red mineral pigment and a woven grass coiffure. Mbuya village masks are used to entertain a community during non-ritual festivities. Once used during