Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 20th C.

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 20th C. Carved wood. Worn or held during ceremonies to frighten away malevolent spirits. Size: 17'' x 5'' x 3'' (43 x 13 x 8 cm).

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 19th C. Paper on wood, horse hair. The lines across the cheeks and forehead indicate the mask represents someone of advanced age. Yao masks were typically

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 19th C. Carved wood, horse hair. Worn or held during ceremonies to frighten away malevolent spirits. Size: 17'' x 6'' x 4'' (43 x 15 x 10 cm).

Yao Mask and Nepali Mask, Early 20th C. Carved wood, pigment. hair. One on stand. Size: 1) 10'' x 5.5'' x 3'' (25 x 14 x 8 cm). Height on stand: 11.5" (29 cm); 2) 9'' x 5.75'' x 4'' (23 x 15 x 10 cm).

3 Paper Yao Priest Masks, South China, early 20th c. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate deity for a specific ritual. Largest Size: 15'' x 13'' (38 x 33 cm).

5 Paper Yao Priest Masks. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate a deity for a specific ritual. Early 20th c. Each Size: 9'' x 7.5'' (23 x 19 cm).

A Yoke shoulder mask. Nigeria, Waja. 20th century. 48 1/4"h x 12 1/2"w x 10 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: As with other cultures of t

A wooden plank mask. Mali, Dogon. 20th century. 51 1/2"h Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

A group of three West African masks. 20th century. ++ Guro/Baule mask. Ivory Coast. 12 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 3 1/2". ++ We Guerre style wood mask. Liberia/Ivory Coast. 15 1/2" x 13" x 6". ++ Dan mask. Liber

A carved wood Epa mask. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. 46"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A group of four West African masks. 20th century. ++ Guerre mask. 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". ++ Guerre style mask. 16" x 7" x 7". ++ Dan style mask. 9" x 6" x 5 1/2". ++ Wooden mask with fur. 20" x 12

A skin covered face mask. West African. 20th century. 12"h x 8 3/4"w x 6"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: The Ejagham people are best known

A skin covered horned helmet mask. Nigera / Cameroon, Ekoi, 20th century. 14 1/2"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A group of four African headdresses and masks. 20th century. ++ Bamana headdress. 21" x 12" x 5". ++ Teke style mask. 30" x 14" x 9". ++ Yoruba style beaded crown/hat. 24" x 7 1/2" x 8 1/2". ++ Yoruba

A face mask with articulating jaw. Liberia, Dan Gere. 20th century. 8"h x 5 1/2"w x 5 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

A Kwele style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood. 18" x 22" x 3". Condition: includes a hanging contraption. Insect damage, cracks, abrasions, and accretions throughout. Condition: Insect damage

A carved wooden headdress mask. Guinea, Baga, 20th century. 51 1/2'h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A Mende carved wood Bundu Sande society helmet mask. Sierra Leon, Mende, 20th century. 15"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A standing figure with Nimba mask. Guinea, Baga, 20th century. 74"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A Nafana Bedu style mask. Wood, pigment. 20th century. Ghana or Ivory Coast. 60 1/2" x 25 1/8".Condition: Cracked, pigment loss, and abrasions. Modified to be mounted or hung.

A carved wood and polychrome Epa mask. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. 49"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A wooden polychrome Epa helmet mask with animals. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. 49"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A group of three West African masks. 20th century. ++ Ibibio style mask. Nigeria. 7 1/4" x 10 3/8" x 4 1/2". ++ Dan mask. Liberia/Ivory Coast. 6 7/8" x 11 1/8" x 6 1/2". ++ Guerre wood mask. Liberia/

Property from a Private Collection, Sea Island, GA Description: Maori Mask and a Ceremonial Ax, and 2 Other Masks, 20th Century, comprising a carved wood mask with ostrich feathers, shells, and wo