Rare Old Dan Feast Ladle / Food Dish with Mask face

A rare and spectacular old ceremonial ladle, known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") From The Dan peoples, Gio/Geh ethnic group in the Northeast of Liberia

A carved wooden ladle with exquisite Dan mask face on the handle and scalloped edges on the ladle scoop. The ladle has genuine handling and wear, and there is an old collection number painted on the b

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches

This is a very rare and unusual old sculpture from the Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wooden image of two mask faces with ornate design and has an obviously well handled patina. The s

A small carved wooden maskette with heavily encrusted surface and a unusual smile on its face. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 4 inches tall , 5.25 inches tall on professional

A highly stylized carved wooden ladle with ancestral face on top and wonderful overall form. A feast ladle generally awarded to the most hospitable women in the village and yearly harvest ceremonies.

A Very rare old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has undeniable age and handling and a deep patina fr

A VERY RARE ANTIQUE WOOD MASK FROM THE DAN PEOPLES, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. A very finely carved example with raised facial scars along the sides and a realistic smiling face, accented with red an

A pair of Old well handled wooden ladles with anthropomorphic forms , from the Dan peoples of the Ivory Coast of West Africa. Such spoons are known among the Dan as "wake mia" or "wunkirmia" which rou

A Carved wooden mask in avian form with elaborate woven textile headdress attached. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall ( 13 x 15 when adding the headdress). This m

A Dramatic carved wooden mask accented with blue and white kaolin clay pigments, with an encrusted surface. Kagle masks are "troublemakers", meant to disturb village festivities with their erratic mov

A carved wooden dance mask with articulated moving bottom jaw embellished with monkey fur and decorated with incised linear designs. The mask has a well handled and worn surface patina and signs of fi

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Dan peoples, Cote ,West Africa. This mask originates from the central Ivory Coast and is an original "Passport" maskette, a smaller hand held

A carved wooden face mask with archaic facial features and a reddish orange mineral pigment. The mask shows signs of field use and wear. makonde or Sukuma peoples, Tanzania, Africa. This mask will inc

A rare old wooden face mask of a Skull like face, known as "Hell dwelling spirit" with obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 8 x 5.5 inches ( on stand 11.75 inches t

A rare old wooden face mask of a Skull like face, known as "Hell dwelling spirit" with obvious age and wear. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measures 12.75 x 8 inches. A durable display stan

A Carved wooden face mask with stylized face, classic upturned nose and some geometric designs painted on with organic pigments. The mask shows actual field use and wear and is an antique example. Yak

A tall carved wooden musical instrument with tall slender ringed neck and serene ancestor face on top, a well used surface patina and tuned slits that produce a percussive sound. Dan peoples, Ivory Co

This is a nice older carved wooden drum with a animal hide stretched and pinned over the top as a drum skin , decorated with 4 mask faces and some carved design on the base. The drum appears quite wea

A Rare Old Eastern Luba Face mask in what appears to be an avian form. Luba peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 7.25 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additional

A rare old carved wooden face mask with kaolin clay painted surface accented with reddish and orange clay pigments. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa.The mask measures 9 x 6 ( 10.5 inches tall on simple d

A well used and worn old sun shaped disc mask with carved facial features in the classical style and painted white. The mask shows extensive wear and field use. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The

Old carved wooden Dan peoples face mask with linear designs. Signs of age and handling. Dan peoples, Liberia, Africa. Ex Marseilles, France Collection. Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna collection, New Jersey

OLD RARE WARRIOR PROTECTION FACE MASK OF STEEL WITH COPPER PLATING.BEAUTIFULLY HAND MADE MASK WITH DETAILED WORK. ON TOP THERE ARE HAND FORGED FIVE FACES MADE OF HEAVY STEEL WITH DETAIL WORK. MASK HAS