Salamapasu Initiation Mask with Headdress, African Art

Carved wooden mask with rattan basketry for wearing. Such masks are worn in the initiation rites of men's associations. Those adorned with copper plates were formerly worn in ceremonies celebrating br

This is a wonderful large carved wooden headdress/ mask from the Bidjogo peoples of Guinea Bissau west Africa , who hold initiation rituals for young girls and boys, according to their age group. Thes

This is a wonderful large carved wooden headdress/ mask from the Bidjogo peoples of Guinea Bissau west Africa , who hold initiation rituals for young girls and boys, according to their age group. Thes

This is a very old and impressive wooden mask from the Toma peoples of Guinea, Sierra leone and even into Liberia, West Africa. Carved wooden mask with hand hammered metal work designs and three large

A beautiful carved wood and textile mask with painted designs and overall elaborate style. The mask has a large and full raffia grass coiffure and measures 24 x 20 inches ( approximately ) Yaka people

A original carved wooden helmet style mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. This is a wonderful old field used example of the only matriarchal masking tradition in all of Africa,..

This is a very old and field used Mask from the Vuvi ethnic group, central Gabon, Africa. A carved wooden mask with white and red kaolin clay pigment, and classic treatment to the eyes and brow, with

Carved wooden helmet style mask of an ancestor face. A woven grass rope adorns the mask as well. The Wood is light weight and has a golden brown color and shiny patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Afri

A Lovely vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Mitsogo peoples, Gabon, Africa. A very finely carved example of the style of masks worn during Bwiti initiation ceremonies. a initiation ceremony perfo

Carved wooden mask of a highly stylized ancestor face. From the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, East Africa. Such masks are known as Lipico and were worn by young men for the initiation ceremonies.

Carved wooden mask accented with red organic pigment and adorned with what appears to be human hair. Such masks were known as "Lipico" and were worn by the young Makonde men during initiation into man

Title: Nsembu KUMU KOMO initiation Mask African art Congo Drc Provenance/Additional Info: CONGO DRC KUMU INITIATION MASK Nice little Nsembu Mask The "Nsembu" masks were used during the initiation rite

This is a good old example of the yaka Kholuka masks worn by young initiates during annual ceremonies and dances. carved and painted wood surmounted by painted textile superstructure. The mask itself

A very rare old Toma peoples mask from Sierra Leone, West Africa. A carved wooden mask with strong angular cheeks and very interesting treatment to the mouth. Bold linear incised designs and a very we

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with elaborate coiffure and stylized facial features. Such masks were worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples,

A carved wooden helmet style mask with wonderfully realistic face and cornrows, signs of handling and use. The mask measures 8 x 7 inches tall. A durable display stand can be included for an additiona

Carved wooden mask with woven fiber headdress adorned with old glass beads as well as woven grass ropes and netting for wearing. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 7.5 inches, not

A Carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, raised designs and overall stylized form. The mask has an attached raffia grass headdress adorned with cowrie shells. Kuba Peoples, Congo, Africa. T

A carved wooden mask in Gagon style with avian like beak and a highly decorated headdress adorned with applique designs and feathers. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 27 inches

This is a vintage Salamapasu Dance mask. The Salampasu inhabit the region between the Kasai and Lulua rivers in present-day Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo near the Angola borde

A carved wooden helmet style mask with open work eyes, raised facial designs and forms, attached raffia grass collar and feather headdress. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 18 x 9. A met

Carved wooden mask with attached rope headdress. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Mask itself measures 8 x 11 inches. This lot will include a metal display stand. Ex David Yamerich Collection, P

CONGO DRC Superb BEMBE zoomorphic mask Eluba ya butende Architecture very similar to that published in "Masks in Congo" in 2016 and sold at Sotheby's in 2007 In this book, Pol Pierre Gossiaux, undispu

Title: Beautiful initiation BEMBE Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1303 Provenance/Additional Info: CONGO DRC BEMBE Large zoomorphic Owl mask Atypical mask, with his off-center smile that gives him a