Rare Bakongo Helmet Mask / Yombe Subgroup : Published

Exceptional three quarter helmet mask with classical Bakongo facial features. Rendered realistically with grinning face and remains of original mineral pigments. * One of only three known examples of

A carved wooden ritual mask with heavy kaolin clay pigments and organic colors, showing handling and wear. Kongo Yombe peoples Deformity mask from the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12

A Carved wooden Bassa helmet mask with a well handled surface and signs of field use. Bassa / Dan peoples, Kru sub group, West Africa. The mask itself measures 18 x 10 inches. A metal display stand ca

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

A large carved wooden zoomorphic helmet mask with stylized face and horns of a ram, kaolin clay painted surface, and embellished with raffia grass to cover the wearer. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, West A

A rare vintage to antique wooden mask from the Yombe peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden "Nganga" divination mask from the Yombe or Bakongo peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The divi

A rare and early carved wooden face mask with perforated eyes and broad lips and adorned with a feather crown. Benjabi peoples , near the Bakongo, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Benjabi are a rare g

A carved wooden Wum Helmet Mask, North West Cameroon, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $40.00. Provenance: Ex. McConnell col, VA., Ex. L

A Carved wooden mask with inset wooden studs, painted linear designs and a animal hide beard attached to the chin. Glossy surface patina and well worn edges. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The m

This is a rare and fine Nkanu helmet mask, carved wood with painted designs. Nkanu (Yaka) peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Field collected by Lawson Mooney C. 1965, with a written authentication fr

A very rare carved wooden 3/4 helmet mask with incised linear designs, open work eyes, and contrasting red and white kaolin clay pigments decorating the mask. This genre of helmet mask, known as bolo

A carved wooden helmet style mask with kaolin clay accent on the face and embellished with linear designs, as well as a zoomorphic finial. Suku peoples, Congo, Africa, Provenance: - Ex. Dr. Kenneth Ad

Rare Baule Helmet Mask Made From Wood Depicting A Monkey, Ivory Coast. The Patina Is Extraordinary And Has Multiple Layers Of Pigment From Decades Of Ritual & Ceremonial Use. Legend states that in the

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

This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

a very rare Old and well used Bakongo Woyo Ndunga mask. carved wood with painted and encrusted surface, mineral pigments. Bakongo or Woyo peoples, Congo, central Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Sol and Jose

INDO PERSIAN COPPER PLATEDE HELMET & MASK ON FRONT COVER PAGE OF BOOK ARTS OF THE MUSLIM KINGHT.

A very rare archaic carved wooden helmet mask in janus form , Pare or Shaamba peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask shows handling and wear , and measures 18 inches tall x 17 inches wide. Provenance: Fi

A most unusual old carved wooden helmet mask with raised designs, round eyes and incised facial scars. The mask is well handled, with old metal staples suggesting regalia was once attached for traditi

A Large and rare old wooden helmet mask of a aggressive "Hell dwelling spirit" with a wild open mouth and several spiral horns, remnants of old paint and obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria,

A fine and rare old African helmet mask from the Dogon people of Mali. Surmounted by an equestrian figure, partly lost. Also features carved standing female figures in high relief around the body. It

Carved wooden helmet dance mask with red,blue and white kaolin clay pigments and an overall charming style. Holo Holo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Helmet mask measures 10 x 9 inches. A metal displ

A carved wooden face mask with inset brass tacks and attached woven grass beard, remains of kaolin clay pigments. Bakongo or Villi peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask will include a custom display s

BAKONGO, Vili OR YOMBE Rare Power Figure Country: Congo Drc People: Bakongo, Vili or Yombe Material: Wood, cord, glass, textile Dimensions: About 29 inches high (31" with the base) Condition: Not good