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Period: 20th Century
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...
Category
Mexican Tribal Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Mexican Guerrero Painted Copper Barbone Mask
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Latin America, Mexico, Guerrero, ca. early 20th century CE. An evocative copper repousse mask depicting a bearded man with earrings of copper bells reminiscent of those once made by ...
Category
Mexican Antique 20th Century Masks
Materials
Copper
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..
Category
Ivorian Tribal Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
4 Marked Vintage Majolica Ceramic Pottery Wall Masks Italy Cottura Hand Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 hand-painted and hand-crafted Majolica Masks, one of them is way bigger than others, Italy circa 1960.
The pieces showcases Italian craftsmanship and feature beautiful col...
Category
Italian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Fernand Elchinger France 1960s
By Elchinger
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare Primitive Mask by Elchinger.
France 1960s.
Painted ceramic
Signed on the back
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Ceramic
Primitive Wooden Mesoamerican Style Hand Carved Mask Sculpture on Stand Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Mesoamerican style tribal mask on black finished wooden stand. The mask is carved from part of a tree trunk with intricate detail.
Dimensions:
9.5" x 16" x 21"h
Category
Primitive 20th Century Masks
Materials
Metal
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in NICE, FR
This very elegant Dan mask is well-proportioned with a long protruding mouth from Ivory Coast, Africa. It dates back to the 1950s. The base is included in the price.
Dan masks have...
Category
Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Kifwebe Female Mask from Congo, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This feminine Kifwebe mask of the 'Kikashi' type features a prominent forehead and a subtly raised central crest leading down to the nose. Its round, high-relief mouth adds to its al...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
A Primitive Ceramic Mask by Accolay Pottery France 1960s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An important wall mask by Accolay Pottery.
France 1960s
Signed under
With nice colors
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Yao Shaman's Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yao Shaman's Mask
Guizhou Province, China
Early 20th Century
Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails
Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm)
On a custom made metal stand.
Covered inside and o...
Category
Chinese Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Paper
African Mask, Angola, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
African mask in hand painted wood, 20th century Angola.
Category
Angolan 20th Century 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
Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
Category
Indonesian Other 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Revel in the mystique of tribal artistry with this Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask. This evocative piece, crafted meticulously by hand, showcases the profound...
Category
Ivorian 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Kuba Mweel Mask
Located in Austin, TX
"Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in...
Category
Congolese 20th Century Masks
Materials
Shell, Burlap, 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
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells, hold a long history of use in African art often associated with beauty and spirituality. The Bwoom mask...
Category
Congolese 20th Century Masks
Materials
Copper
Splendid Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Splendid Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast 1950
Kpélié Mask, wood covered with copper
Dimensions 36.5 x 14.5 cm / 14.17 x 5.51 inches
The populations speaking the Sénouf...
Category
Ivorian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Splendid four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Located in Paris, FR
Splendid four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Four Rams, Ntomo Mask, Mali, Wood and cowrie shells. Dimensions: 52 x 14.5 cm 20.48 x 5.51inches
The Ntomo mask is used in th...
Category
Malian Folk Art 20th Century Masks
Materials
Shell, Wood
Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940
Located in Paris, FR
Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940
Seven Rams Ntomo Mask, Ségou region, Mali, Wood, cowrie shells, reptile skin. Dimensions: 61.5 cm / 24.02 inches.
...
Category
Malian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Shell, Wood
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
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Liberia Bassa Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered with an extraordinary black crusted patina, this wooden Liberian mask was hand-crafted in the style of the Bassa ethnic group. Bassa communities have a number of rich masking...
Category
Liberian Folk Art 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
1970's Nicaraguan Mask Folk Art
Located in Vancouver, BC
A traditional Indian dance mask from the town of Monimbo, adopted by the rebels during the fight against Somoza. These were worn in order to conceal one's identity.
It is a very un...
Category
Nicaraguan Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Metal, Wire
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
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Xantolo Mask From The Huasteca Region Of Hidalgo, Mexico, 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Xantolo mask from the Huasteca region of Hidalgo. This rare collector's mask was acquired from the town of Tzapotitla in the municipality of Huazalingo in the mid 1970´s.
The Xantolo celebration is a full blown...
Category
Mexican Tribal Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Baule-Goli mask carved and painted mid-century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baule-Goli mask carved and painted mid-century
27 x 2 x 45
Category
20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...
Category
Congolese Folk Art 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and extremely detailed. The largest mask measures 21"...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Copper, Tin
West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa.
Made using the lost wax technique.
Traditionally, the 'Kpelie' is an ancestral mask worn during funeral rites, initiation ceremonies, weddings and births.
The function of the mask is determined by the crest at the top of it's head and the subtle scarification markings it carries.
The female mask will normally have a plug on it's mouth with the male masks having an open mouth and longer protruding jaw.
It is believed that the mask itself embodies the spirit of the dead, hence the name 'Dead Face'
The delicate attributes of this mask is a fine example of the excellent artistry of the Senufos.
This is a male Senufo Mask...
Category
Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Salampasu Warrior Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Divided into contrasting tones, this ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...
Category
Congolese Folk Art 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand Painted Wooden African Mask & Snake
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hand Painted Wooden African Mask & Snake
Dimensions on the snake are as follows 25'' long by 6.25'' tall roughly 1.5'' thick
Category
Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head
Located in London, GB
Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head
A quirky example of an early to mid-20th century hand crafted papier Mache theatre mask, in the form of a sleepy head old man figure...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Paper
Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s.
This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painted Guatemalan Patrón Face Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorfully painted and expertly carved mask was once used in one of the oldest Guatemalan dance performances, the Baile del Patzcar. Still practiced today, this dance evolved fr...
Category
Guatemalan Folk Art 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Black/Red Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage black/red Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists. Topeng dance is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or m...
Category
Balinese 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis Mendez Ceramic Masks, 2
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), Two Ceramic Art Pottery Masks, including one with horns and iridescent glaze, both signed to verso. Provenance: Property from the estate of the ar...
Category
American Modern 20th Century Masks
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
An unusual piece of early 20th century theatrical costume, recently obtained from a Paris (France) theatre collection early...
Category
French Early Victorian Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Canvas
Old Bulu Cameroon Singe Mask Large
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a rare large sized 'Singe' Monkey mask from the Bulu people of south central Cameroon. The Bulu are a sub-group of the Cameroon Fang, having originated from Gabon.
This...
Category
Cameroonian Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Dan Mask ('Deangle', 'Dan Gle') from Côte d’Ivoire W.Affrica, circa early 20th century.
To the Dan people, the 'Deangle' embodies the spirit of an individual ancestor d...
Category
Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Large Polychrome Wood Carved Mask
Located in London, GB
Hand painted wood mask. The geometric designs of each mask also carry various meanings. The light and dark pattern also symbolizes good from evil and female from male.
Category
Burkinabe Tribal Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
African Large Polychrome Wood Carved Mask
Located in London, GB
Highly decorative Hand painted wood mask. The geometric designs of each mask also carry various meanings. The light and dark pattern also symbolizes good from evil and female from male.
Category
Burkinabe Tribal Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...
Category
Gabonese Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Mask by N Dala, Congo, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ceramic mask by N. Dala. Democratic Republic of the Congo
Perfect original conditions, 1975.
Category
Congolese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Masks
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Vintage Black/Gold Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage black/gold Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists. Topeng dance is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or...
Category
Balinese 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Brown/Gold Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage brown/gold Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists. Topeng dance is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or ...
Category
Balinese 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century
Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Category
African 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brown/Red Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage brown/red Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists. Topeng dance is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or m...
Category
Balinese 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Basuku Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
During their five hundred year history in the Southern Congo, the Basuku tribe developed a series of intricate rituals built around their skilled mask makers. This particular example was most likely carved in the likeness of a deceased chieftain. The artisan intentionally pronounced the eyes, cheeks, and chin to provide a terrifying test for young men as they underwent their rites for manhood. The Basuku's spiritual expressions inspired early 20th century western painters...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century
Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Category
African 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
African 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
African 20th Century 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
Mexican Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century
The face mask ...
Category
African 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
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
Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
africa 3
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
African 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage African hand made copper wall masks from the 60s to the 70s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage African handmade copper wall masks from the 60s to the 70s
Set of hanging beaten African wall masks made of copper found in Denmark.
Made in the 1960s and 1970s when Africa...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Masks
Materials
Copper
