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African Tribal Masks

'Mask' , Signed Ink on Paper , circa 1950's
'Mask' , Signed Ink on Paper , circa 1950's

'Mask' , Signed Ink on Paper , circa 1950's, 1950

$484Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.41 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in

'Mask' , Signed Ink on Paper , circa 1950's

Located in Frome, Somerset

is an African Tribal Art piece / facial mask. The drawing has semi abstract qualities relating to

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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

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African Tribal Mask by Igbo People

African Tribal Mask by Igbo People

Unavailable

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 1 in

African Tribal Mask by Igbo People

Located in New York, NY

Mask by Igbo People, Nigeria Ex Collection Robertson Gallery

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Early 20th Century Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Mask by Igbo People
African Tribal Mask by Igbo People

African Tribal Mask by Igbo People

Unavailable

H 21.5 in W 4 in D 6 in

African Tribal Mask by Igbo People

Located in New York, NY

Maji Mask made by Igbo People, Nigeria 21.5 x 4 in x 6 in Early 20th Century Ex collection

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Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cubist Abstract "Happy Hour"
Cubist Abstract "Happy Hour"

Cubist Abstract "Happy Hour", 2008

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H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in

Cubist Abstract "Happy Hour"

Located in Soquel, CA

flat picture surfaces, and Picasso's fascination with the abstraction he perceived in African tribal

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Early 2000s Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Central African Songye Kiwfebe Mask
Central African Songye Kiwfebe Mask

Central African Songye Kiwfebe Mask

A striking African tribal Kifwebe mask from the Songye peoples, early 20th Century. The wooden

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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Mask by Bamileke Peoples, Cameroon

African Tribal Mask by Bamileke Peoples, Cameroon

Located in New York, NY

Mask by Bamileke People, Cameroon Wood, hair, and fibers 22 in x 12 in x 6.5 in Mid 20th Century

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood

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Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria
Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Africa, Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a finial on the shaft terminating in a triangular-shaped polychrome element Nigeria,...

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1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

$19,000

H 12.99 in Dm 7.48 in

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Located in Girona, Spain

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases

Materials

Alabaster

French Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait of Woman Painting
French Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait of Woman Painting

French Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait of Woman Painting

Located in Dallas, TX

The beauty in this piece is evident. Lines flow and shapes curve as we see the artist's portrayal of the female form in this harmony of warm and neutral colors.

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Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

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...

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Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples

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...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance

Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance

Located in Sharon, CT

Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.

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Antique 1890s Gabonese Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Cubist Figure on Canvas by John Ross (1921-2017)
Mid Century Modern Cubist Figure on Canvas by John Ross (1921-2017)

Mid Century Modern Cubist Figure on Canvas by John Ross (1921-2017)

By John Ross

Located in Ventura, CA

Mid Century Modern Cubist Figure on Canvas by John Ross (1921-2017) Purchased in Paris housed in a 19th Century gilt frame. John Ross, painter, printmaker, author, and educator, wa...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

"Mende Mask, " Carved Wooden Mask created in Sierra Leone c. 1930
"Mende Mask, " Carved Wooden Mask created in Sierra Leone c. 1930

"Mende Mask, " Carved Wooden Mask created in Sierra Leone c. 1930

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This mask was hand-carved by an unknown artist from the Mende tribe in Sierra Leone, Africa. It depicts a face with its eyes downcast, hair in rows, and two birds on the top. 16" x...

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1930s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

$25,848

H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Located in Paris, FR

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...

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Vintage 1920s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

$56,250

H 97.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Masks

Materials

Wood

Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa

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...

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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

$2,820Sale 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...

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Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

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...

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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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