Nigerian Masks
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Place of Origin: Nigerian
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit.
Worn as masqurades during funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and other such occasions .
Igb...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ekoi, Ejagham Janiform Headcrest, Nigeria
Located in Savannah, GA
Janiform ceremonial headdress from the Ekoi, Ejagham people of the Cross River region of Southeastern Nigeria, circa early 20th century.
The janus symbolism from the Cross River r...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Maiden Spirit Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved mask from the early to mid-1900s made by the Igo People of Southeastern Nigeria.
Agbogho, or "maiden spirit" are worn strictly by m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to the Yoruba people of western Nigeria, this wooden headdress was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a comm...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
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Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico
A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably fr...
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1940s Tribal Vintage Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
African Dogon Manner Tribal Face Mask
Located in New York, NY
African Dogon manner tribal face mask, in the style of the Dogon peoples of Mali.
Dimensions: 12" H x 6" W (approx)
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s.
Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa.
Its striking colours and carving symbolise the battle between good and evil.
Female Kifwebe masks represent femininity, the continuation of life and a good omen.
These masks were used for wedding ceremonies, reproduction rituals and other such occasions.
This large mask...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Moche Copper Bronze Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A large coper mask of a dignitary with almond shaped, inset shell eyes with pupils and a wide brim type crown. Attached at the brow line, a row of danglers is suspended, aligning the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Nigerian Masks
Materials
Copper
Baga Altar Figure or Mask Guinea
Located in San Mateo, CA
Baga anok altar mask from Guinea. This is probably last quarter of the 20th century and made for the collector market. Large piece and great form.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Baule Male Ndoma Portrait Mask on Mount
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
To relieve stress and uplift their Community, the Baule people of modern-day Côte d'Ivoire engage in a daylong masquerade known as the Mblo. A series of dances that escalate in compl...
Category
20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a Basangwe mask from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950s.
The mask has the typical facial shape of the Basangwe mask.
At the top, it has a pair of stylised birds decorated with punched triangles. Their long beaks seem to suggest Hornbill or Kalao bird.
The eyes are slanted elongated slits, it has narrow nose and protruding circular mouth in a light russet colour.
It has a banded stripe design in black and white more similar to a Songye Kifwebe mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as...
Category
1930s Black Forest Vintage Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorated in polychrome beads and nassa sea shells, depicting central warrior figure mounted on figural horse or donkey animal, flanked by four standing figures, atop cylindrical crown, adorned with lizards and mask.
Many people refer to this type of altar item...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Shell, Beads
Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large woven painted basketry wall mask Blackwater rivers area, Papua New Guinea. With open expressive mouth and mask fringed with feathers, striking mask that easily hangs on the wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Organic Material
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African Nigerian Igbo Carved Maiden Mask Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This finely carved mask is from the early to mid-20th century and was made by the Igbo People of Southeastern Nigeria.
Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn strictly by...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Oversized Brass and Wood Ceremonial Wall Folk Art Sculpture/Mask
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
9-351, oversized wood sculpture with brass and copper overlay.
Hanging loop on back.
Category
1920s Vintage Nigerian Masks
Materials
Brass
African Nigerian Carved Wood Mask
Located in West Hartford, CT
Carved African secret society mask from Eket Nigeria worn by a high initiate during mystical ceremonies. Masks such as these were used by members of the ‘Ekpo’ and ‘Ekong’ societies ...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Ibibio Carved Bust of Woman from Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Ibibio carved bust of woman from Nigeria. Painted in red, black, and white.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Ancient Yoruba Wooden Mask, Nigeria/Benin
Located in Roma, IT
Yoruba wooden mask is an original manufact realized by Yoruba People (Nigeria/Benin).
Original handmade wood sculpture.
Mint conditions.
Provenance: Private collection.
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Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Igbo Antelope Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The fine finish and detail work on this antelope mask are hallmarks of the Igbo master craftspeople. The sleek, simplified form is evocative, calling to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
African ‘Nigerian’ Igbo Carved Maiden Mask/ Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This finely carved mask is from the early to mid-20th century and was made by the Igbo People of Southeastern Nigeria.
Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn strictly by...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Igbo Spirit Mask, Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Igbo maiden masks represent cultural ideals of femininity, both physical and moral and are primarily danced during agricultural festivals and certain funeral ceremonies of prominent individuals. Like others of its type, this example features a dramatic and weighty headdress and an angular face with whitened complexion.
Provenance: Ex private US collection, acquired from a Parisian tribal art gallery...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood
African Dance Mask
Located in Wilton, CT
Powerfully carved African dance mask from an old Manhattan collection. Very time worn surface, front and back, with original pigment largely intact....
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage Nigerian Masks
Early African Tribal Mask
Located in Wilton, CT
Powerful and well carved Nigerian dance mask, collected in the 1960s. Very good overall condition. Custom steel stand with wear.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Masks
Rare Ekoi Mask from Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
The artistic production of the Ekoi people, who inhabit the southeasternmost reaches of Nigeria, finds its most iconic expression in ritual headcrests of this type, which depict full...
Category
19th Century Antique Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Animal Skin
Nigerian Double Fertility Mask Indicating Twins
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Nigerian fertility mask has two faces to indicate twins and has a custom made iron stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Iron
