$600Sale Price|20% Off
African Akuaba Fertility Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a fertility mask called an AKUABA. It's a ceremonial mask of the Akan tribe of Ghana.
Metal
African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
The Bedu plank masks are generally geometric in design and quite monumental in size - among the largest masks in Africa.
Wood, Paint
Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Ghana, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask, hand-carved African mask from Ghana of a smiling lady face with a nice hairdo.
Wood
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture. Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana.
Wood
Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs and totemic animals (scorpion, salamander, owl). Unusual hand painted in shades o...
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
A unique mask, handmade by artisans in the Punu region of Gabon. This mask has been crafted using wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a dist...
Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Decorative African Hanging Mask Sculpture Ghana
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand-carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1960s.
Wood
Decorative Carved Primitive African Tribal Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Ghana, Africa carved Primitive tribal mask hanging sculpture.
Wood
Hand Painted Wooden African Mask & Snake
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Wooden African Mask & Snake Dimensions on the snake are as follows 25'' long by 6.25'' tall roughly 1.5'' thick
Wood
Decorative Large Metal African Tribal Hanging Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage metal hanging mask sculpture acquired in the 1960s in Ghana, Africa.
Metal
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H 10 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Decorative Mid-Century Modern African Folk Art Hanging Tribal Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
It illustrates the legends and traditions of West Africa, and Ghana in particular.
Wood
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H 10 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Hanging Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
It illustrates the legends and traditions of West Africa, and Ghana in particular.
Wood
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H 16.25 in W 2.5 in D 5 in
Ghana African Tribal Carved Hammered Copper Folk Art Warrior Face Mask 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ghana African hand carved tribal mask featuring an elongated slender warrior face with hammered copper accents and leather hanging strap.
Copper
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H 13 in W 8 in D 5 in
Decorative African Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Mask Folk Art Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand-carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1970s.
Wood
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1960s.
Wood
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H 21 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
It illustrates the legends and traditions of West Africa, and Ghana in particular.
Wood
African Woman Pregnancy Sculpture Midcentury Mod Belly Body Art Mask
Located in West Hartford, CT
Carved wooden African female body mask depicting a torso with breasts and pregnant belly promoting fertility. What sets this sculpture apart is the fact that is life-size, see measur...
Wood
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H 19 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
It illustrates the legends and traditions of West Africa, and Ghana in particular.
Wood
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H 15 in W 7 in D 4 in
Decorative African Mid-Century Modernist Carved Tribal Mask Sculpture from Ghana
Located in West Hartford, CT
It illustrates the legends and traditions of West Africa, and Ghana in particular.
Wood
African Gurunsi Burkina Faso Wood Carved Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully carved mask from the Gurunsi tribe of northern Ghana. These masks were generally made to be worn during divination ceremonies.
Wood
Large African Gurunsi Burkina Faso Wood Carved Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and elaborately carved and decorated mask from the Gurunsi tribe of northern Ghana. Quite large and heavy.
Wood, Paint
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H 10.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Pair of African Mid-Century Modernist Decorative Man and Woman Masks Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand-carved wood masks with graphic elements, circa 1960s.
Wood
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H 17 in W 7 in D 4 in
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Hanging Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
It illustrates the legends and traditions of West Africa, and Ghana in particular.
Wood
Pair of Late 20th Century African Carved Judicial Fang Masks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of late 20th century African Judicial Fang carved masks. Offered for sale is a pair of elongated carved Judicial Fang mask from Gabon. The long thin nose and white mineral pi...
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Large Vintage 2, 6 Ft Tall African Tribal Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of large vintage hand-carved wood African Tribal masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs and metal inlays. Beautifully decorated, painted details and hammered met...
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
A unique mask, handmade by artisans in the Punu region of Gabon. This mask has been crafted using wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a dist...
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
A unique mask, handmade by artisans in the Punu region of Gabon. This mask has been crafted using wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a dist...
Wood
Vintage African Bedou Ceremonial Dance Mask
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This vintage and amazingly large African Bedou dance mask was actually worn by men of the Guronsi tribe during a manhood ritual dance. The men demonstrated their coming of age as men...
Natural Fiber, Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
A unique mask, handmade by artisans in the Punu region of Gabon. This mask has been crafted using wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a dist...
Wood
$800
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
African Gabon Late 20th Century Carved Wood Galwa Mask with Encircling Snake
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon Late 20th Century carved wood Galwa mask in tapered ovoid form with overlapping brow, protruding angular nose, geometric eye and mouth holes, 2 side holes plus a styliz...
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 were an integral part ...
Wood, Bamboo
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Softwood
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Wood
$3,987
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...
Wood
$550
H 4.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...
Wood
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Wood
$1,250
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 7.75 in
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful hand carved wood Kifwebe mask created by the Songye and Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kifwebe mask are used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret socie...
Wood, Paint
$3,450
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...
Wood
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
Shell, Wood, Beads
Authentic African Mask
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Decorative tribal mask from Mali, from the middle XX century.
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 mask has a device for hanging. V...
Wood
Bwami Society Carved Wooden Mask, Lega People, Congo
Located in Nottingham, GB
Among the Lega people of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, art served as a powerful vehicle for knowledge, morality and social identity. Masks and figures played an integral ...
Wood
Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs. Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...
Wood
African Congo 20th Century Songye Kfwebe Mask, Carved Wood Design
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved in circular form with painted decorative geometric grooves, an inlaid beaded pattern...
Paint
African Kifwebe Mask with Pigmented Decoration, Songye People
Located in Nottingham, GB
Among the most iconic sculptural traditions of Central Africa, the Kifwebe masks of the Songye people are celebrated for their striking abstraction and powerful ceremonial presence. ...
Wood
$2,889
H 24.22 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940
Located in Paris, FR
The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals in West Africa. It is identifiable by its horns, which range from three to eight. The Bamana, also known as the Bambara, live in Mali...
Shell, Wood
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...
Wood
Mende Women's 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
$2,774Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
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
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.
Wood
Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
An african Dan Gabon dance mask. Ivory Coast. Wood, fur and metal. Good condition. Signs of wear. Visible marks.
Fur, Wood
Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Truly a compliment to any space and...
Wood, Hardwood
$1,240
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
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
20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Wood
$799Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.28 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display mask. An African, hand carved ironwood ceremonial tribal mask, dating to the late 20th century. Superb decorative appeal, with a delightfully naive ...
Wood
$1,580
H 51.19 in W 22.45 in D 5.52 in
20th Century, Carved Wood Nafana Bedu Plank Mask, Tribal Art, Decorative Object
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic large wooden “plank” mask from the Nafana people of West Africa, mid-20th century. Hand-carved with bold geometric forms and stylized facial features, this piece was tra...
Wood
Bwa Butterfly Mask, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning Butterfly Dance mask. Bwa, wich is the area that includes Mali and Burkina faso. Carved wood. 20th century. With a few flaws and repairs.
Wood
$2,635
H 17.13 in W 14.38 in D 6.5 in
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s Female wooden mask with rich decoration of textile elements, small shells and ceramic beads. The mouth...
Iron
$950
H 13.25 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure with Cowrie Shells, Ghana, circa 1930
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A highly expressive Ashanti (Asante) Akua’ba fertility figure from Ghana, dating to circa 1930–1940, hand-carved in wood and embellished with cowrie shells and beadwork. With its mon...
Wood
Dogon Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
African Dongon Tribal mask. Mali.
Wood
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.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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