Antique Wood Mask

This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early 20th century.

Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top.

This mask, featuring a pink face, moustache, and slanted eyes, was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. It is approximately 8" high by 5" wide.

19th Century Indonesian mask made from wood.

Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand.

This half-mask features curly hair, large eyes, a "pug nose" and two buck teeth. It was created by an unknown Indonesian artist and is approximately 6" high by 6" wide.

Early carved wood Salampasu Warrior's Mask with black finish, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand.

This hand-carved wooden mask is from Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. It features bulging eyes and a mouth emphasised by a full set of teeth and small nose. These masks we...

A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.

A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.

Add a touch of culture with this striking small tribal mask. Its intricate design makes it a captivating decorative piece for any wall.

Add a touch of culture with this striking wooden tribal mask. Its intricate design makes it a captivating decorative piece for any wall.

Add a touch of culture with this striking long white tribal mask. Its intricate design and elongated form make it a captivating decorative piece for any wall.

Add a touch of culture with this striking tribal mask. Its intricate design makes it a captivating decorative piece for any wall. Size without the feathers: 22cmx14cmx8cm.

This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.

Masque Lula de la république du Congo. Ce masque était utilisé lors de rites traditionnels de justice coutumière pour identifier les fauteurs de trouble. La couleur bleue honore les ...

Masque Guéré originaire de la frontière entre la Côte d'Ivoire et le Liberia. Ces masques étaient utilisés lors de cérémonies pour assurer l'ordre et éloigner les menaces. Les yeux r...

This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a black and green polychrome finish on its face with burgundy lips and...

Rare Tibetan Mahakala mask from the 18th century, hand-carved in pine with remnants of the original black, red, and earth-toned pigments. The surface displays a beautiful, naturally ...

African Art Dan Passport Family Mask - Liberia wood 4.25h x 2.25w x 1.50d in 7.75h x 2.25w x 2d in (with stand) AFR019

This very flat mask originates from the Atoni people of Timor, featuring two very small eye holes. For the Timorese people masks portray both male and female ancestors, worn by warri...

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, quite engaging hand carved wood Japanese folklore mask. We believe this mask is a Kitsune fox mask which are quite rare and much desired in Japan.

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...

Add a touch of culture with this striking tribal mask. Its intricate design makes it a captivating decorative piece for any wall.

Add a touch of culture with this striking tribal mask. Its intricate design and feather decor makes it a captivating decorative piece for any wall.

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th Century, depicting a dynamic expressive human face, with glass eyes and hair and a burn...

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...

Igbo helmet masks are thought to possess the spirits of dead maidens.

The richness of the wood and extension of the horns leaves negative space and shadow to fill out the striking form of this sculptural object.

Add a touch of culture with this striking tribal mask. Its intricate design and feather decor makes it a captivating decorative piece for any wall. Size without the feathers: 34cmx23...

This striking hand-carved Balinese demon mask is an authentic example of traditional Indonesian ritual craftsmanship, carved from solid wood and constructed to be worn in performance.

Carved from a single block of wood, the mask demonstrates both technical skill and aesthetic sensibility.

Rustic; folk art; mask; Axel Vervoordt This Rustic looking mask has a soft and elegant expression, closed eyes, and a finely carved mustache. The encrusted patina inside and out ...

These masks are venerated and used for protection against illnesses, presiding over various social and spiritual events, highlighting the significance of masks in Dan culture.

This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance performances. It features handles which are used to open and close the creatures m...

This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance performances. It features handles which are used to open and close the creatures m...

Mujina can also take the form of a faceless ghost. The mask is hand-carved of wood. Faded remnants of the original red lacquer paint can still be seen.

This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a beige and white polychrome finish with hints of original red lips an...

Old We (Guéré) / Dan mask with three fused faces, symbolizing clairvoyance and spiritual vigilance.

This hand-carved mask originates from the island of Bali and depicts Rangda, the Demon Queen of Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance perf...

This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. Measures: Height with stand 47cm; Height 18cm x Width 14cm x Depth 8cm.

Measures: Mask 9 1/2". On custom wood and metal stand, total height 14" ex private collection So.

Depicting a swine with pierced eyes and nostrils, the mask showcases a textured ground. Its nicely weathered appearance with great amount of wood loss attracts our immediate attentio...

A rather cheeky looking carved and stained wood devil mask, turn off the century in age. Possibly reference to the Hannya Noh Mask used within Japanese theatre.

Cette sculpture représente une tête de démon Oni issu du folklore japonais. Réalisée en bois polychrome elle offre une superbe patine réhaussée par la puissance des traits. Les sourc...

Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises issues de la province de Fujian d'époque fin dynastie Quing. Ces sculptures expressives en bois polychrome proviennent du théâtre de marionne...

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...

Highly decorative and impressive shields from the buttress-like roots and/or trunks of mangrove trees. The soft mangrove wood is well suited to be processed with tools made of stone,...

This wood mask, featuring pink skin and round eyes, was made by an unknown Indonesian artist.

Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in Manhattan in the early 1970s, this is a handcarved wood mask that measures approximately 11.75" wide, 6.25" deep, and 17.75" tall.

Japanese hand carved and painted wood mask of Tengu, the legendary Japanese folk religion creature.

An antique Baga anok or elek carved wood mask sculpture, with bird and human face form elements, made by Baga people (Guinea West Africa).

Old carved miniature wood mask with traces of red and green pigment, from the Baule people of Ivory Coast, Africa.

Extraordinary 19th Century hand carved wood mask believed to have once been a dramatic Noh Drama piece likely representing a giant or demon.

A striking Japanese carved wood mask with polychrome paint and lacquer surface.

This dimensional carved wood mask serves as both a cultural artifact and a striking decorative statement piece.

Early masks were made from wood, followed by masks in cartonnage, a material made from papyrus or linen and soaked in plaster and then fitted to a wooden mold.