Mid 20th-Century African Helmet Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a Kuba Bwoom helmet mask from the Kuba Kingdom (Democratic Republic of the Congo), specifically featuring a heavily stylized ceremonial royal coiffure.
Fur, Shell, Raffia, Mirror, Wood, Feathers
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...
Wood
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...
Wood
Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Helmet Crest mask is categorized as a “Babanki” style Ngoin mask from Northwestern provinces of Cameroon circa first half of 20th century.
Wood
Fine Antelope Helmet Mask - African Burkina Faso
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Tribal Mask/Sculpture (Adoné), crafted as originally naturalistic Antelope, Kurumba people, Burkina Faso , early 20th cent. Note :Adoné Headdress was used as portable altars ...
Wood
African Baga 'Nimba' Helmet Mask, Carved Elm Tribal Art, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
African Guinea 20th Century carved wood iconic Baga \"Nimba\" helmet shoulder mask (AKA \"D\'mba\") representing female energy & fertility, protector of pregnant women.
Elm
Vintage Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating vintage African helmet mask is a masterful example of tribal folk art and hand-carved craftsmanship.
Natural Fiber, Wood, Paint
Rare West African Senufo Double-Faced Ceremonial Helmet Mask
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking Senufo Janus double-faced helmet mask, hand-carved in Ivory Coast during the mid-20th century.
Wood
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted b...
Raffia, Wood
Chamba "Lang Gbadna" Bush Cow Helmet Mask, African, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Chamba “bush cow” helmet mask from the border region of eastern Nigeria and western Cameroon, dating to the mid-20th century.
Wood
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...
Wood
Makonde Helmet Mask, Hand-Carved Wood, Tanzania, Early 20th Century
By Makonde People
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century.
Wood
African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...
Wood
African Mambila Bronze Suaga Dog Head Mask - Tribal Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
Overall a superb museum quality example -- African Ethnographic mask helmet headdress crest figural figure statue sculpture Nigerian Cameroonian culture cultural interest functional...
Bronze
Old Helmet Mask from important collection, Tribal Art - African Art 19th/20th C.
Located in Encino, CA
Tribal Art - African Art Very Old Helmet Mask Topped with a Bird, MBALA, Democratic Republic of Congo, end of 19th century, early 20th century.
Wood
Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask
By Senufo
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century West African helmet mask from the Senufo tribe. Blackened wood and kaolin on the eye level.
African Art- Makonde Mapiko Ceremonial Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The ex libris of ritual Makonde art are the unique Mapiko masks (singular: Lipiko), which have been used in coming-of-age rituals since before contact was made with missionaries in t...
Wood
A Mende Sowei Mask
Located in Paris, ile de france
This is a ‘helmet mask’ worn over the head. Wood and traces of pigment.
Wood
Vintage Wooden African Helmet Mask
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage hand carved tribal helmet mask. This mask is small in size, most likely made for a child. A wonderful accent piece for any room.
Shell, Wood
African Salampasu Helmet Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
African Salampasu Helmet Mask, carved wood, copper, and raffia, together with metal stand.
Copper
African Mende Carved Wood Helmet Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
African Mende Carved Wood Helmet Mask, together with Segy Gallery documentation, atop a square ebonized wood base.
Wood
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H 66 in W 17 in D 14 in
Monumental African Tribal Burkina Faso Horned Bobo Ceremonial Mask Helmet
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental African Tribal Burkina Faso Horned Bobo Ceremonial mask helmet 66" Monumental tribal hardwood horned bobo mask.
Hardwood
20th Century Four-Faced Punu Helmet Mask from Gabon, Africa
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid to second half 20th century Punu mask from central Gabon, Africa. The face represents the soul of an ancestor. The beautiful hairstyle is a common feature among the Punu women...
Wood
Vintage Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
The Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask set, originating from the Ivory Coast, features two intricately designed masks that embody a unique zoomorphic form. Each mask is characterized by ...
Wood
African Mende Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their initiation ceremonies, the m...
Wood
Makonde Lipiko Helmet Mask African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made for a youths ceremonial initiation rights hand carved wood with pigments original wear and patina one break on the back.
Wood
Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask
By Songye Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
This clay helmet mask was created in the mid-20th century by a Songye artist and has a sculptural bell-like shape contoured by etched linework. While stylistically similar to traditi...
Ceramic
Mende Bundu Sande Society Womens Helmet Mask Sierra Leone, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mende Bundu or Sowei mask of the Sande Society, Sierra Leone, Africa, early 20th century. The only wood mask in Africa worn exclusively by women. An early, finely carved example wit...
Wood
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H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia
Located in Nottingham, GB
Mid 20thC Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia A Kuba helmet refers to a type of ceremonial headgear created by the Kuba people of Central Africa, particularly in t...
Shell, Raffia
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H 16 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Tribal African Mende Bundu Helmet Janus 'Two Face' Wood Mask, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Tribal African Mende Bundu Helmet Janus (Two Face) wood mask, early 20th century Early Mende women's society Bundu Mask, with two faces, some cracks, insect d...
Wood
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H 12 in W 12 in D 24 in
Vintage African Bwoom Helmet Mask from the Kuba People of the Republic of Congo
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
One of the three royal masks, the Bwoom is one of the oldest mask types used by the Kuba people who live in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is said to have been introduced in th...
Bronze
"Pulver" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
"Alliance" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
"Nubian" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
"Tallman Robbins" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
"W.A. Jones" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
"Strom Steel Balls" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
"NY Blower" Helmet and Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Helmet Mask known as Bwoon from the Kuba Tribe in the Kasai region of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century.
Copper
Kete Tribal Helmet Mask, Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kete tribal helmet mask, Congo, Africa A Kete helmet mask with weaving scarification marks, Heavy wear and patina from native use.
Wood
Mende Bundu Sande Society Womens Helmet Mask Sierra Leone, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mende Bundu or Sowei mask of the Sande Society, Sierra Leone, Africa, early 20th century. The only wood mask in Africa worn exclusively by women. An early, finely carved example wit...
Wood
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H 11.25 in W 15.75 in D 9.25 in
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples,...
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
"D & D Alcohol" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars and the branded attire of their imagined drivers. Inspired by African masks, each helmet and j...
Paper
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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