Ceremonial Mask

This strikingly bold and well detailed Hand-Carved Mossi Tribe Ceremonial Wood Mask on Elevated Sculptural Base originates from Burkina Faso, Circa 1960.

Celebrated for their rich artistic traditions, they are known for creating monumental totem poles, ceremonial masks, and intricately carved sculptures.

The octopus drapes the subject like a regal headdress or ceremonial mask, bridging sea life and spiritual metaphor.

(Han dynasty), later spreading throughout the East; helmets, shields, ceremonial masks, boxes, and other decorative objects were made from papier maché; it appeared in Europe around ...

(Han dynasty), spreading then all over the East; papier maché was used to build helmets, shields, ceremonial masks, boxes and other decorative objects; in Europe it appeared around ...

Standing as a sculptural totem, the piece features a complex coiled weave structure depicting two expressive, stacked faces with protruding features and open eyes, reminiscent of cer...

The mask is crafted from dark wood, featuring a patina that suggests age and use in various ceremonial contexts.

The composition presents a frontal figure emerging from an intense cyan-blue background, partially concealed beneath a dense accumulation of crimson flowers, foliage and organic form...

Originally intended as ceremonial or decorative, the mask now serves beautifully as wall decor, bringing character and cultural depth to any interior.

There is expected wear to the painted surface, together with age lines, abrasions to the rim and softening around the lacing holes consistent with ceremonial use. The mask remains st...

This antique Chinese wooden mask is believed to originate from traditional Chinese folk or ceremonial practices, where masks were used in ritual performances, theater, and spiritual ...

The original pierced attachment holes and surviving fibre ties remain in place, providing clear evidence of its function as a wearable ceremonial object. Masks of this type are trad...

Worn during ceremonial performances, buffalo masks embodied qualities admired by the community and projected the prestige of the individual or society to which they belonged.

Old woven painted basketry yam helmet style mask from Papua New Guinea. Hollow woven form with many layers of red and white pigments from many years of ceremonial use.

Dimensions: (approx) Mask: 19.75" Long, 12.5" Wide, 9.75" Tall On stand: 18" Tall FURTHER READING: Tribal art; ceremonial / ritualistic mask (helmet headdress crest) Not a lot is ...

Very heavy wear and patina from many years of ceremonial use. The mask is 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 4 3/5 inches, from an old CA collection.

Ceremonial Oceanian Mask made of Vegetal fibers covered with colored clay in certain parts probably used for ceremonial events .

Roughly rectangular very old ceremonial dance mask from Nepal with very powerful, strong expression, open eyes and hollowed out oval mouth, remains of moustache.

The work depicts the parents of a Quinceañera, adorned in ceremonial penachos and Pre-Hispanic masks, as they drape their daughter in gold.

The figure has a strong ceremonial presence, with a mask-like face, long dark hair, geometric body details, and a stepped red background.

His highly polished mechanical components could become masks, gods, goddesses, ceremonial forms and strange futuristic beings—simultaneously humorous, unsettling and beautiful.

Mid-Century Angelo Urbani del Fabbretto Italian Signed Painting This important oil painting on panel stands as an unrivalled testament to the talent of Angelo Urbani del Fabbretto, w...

The figure combines strong sculptural presence with ceremonial significance. Its oversized mask-like face, deep insisted patterns and abstract body motifs point to its use within a r...

People dressed in ceremonial robes and masks celebrate the New Year.

These striking brass reliefs evoke ancestral masks or ceremonial emblems, offering a sense of narrative and mystery.

Nice collection of original fine woodcuts of the Utagawa school, partially coloured, including illustrations of Japanese theatrical masks, ceremonial dresses, floral decorations, com...

Tribal Art - African Art Ceremonial dance MARKA mask, Mali, Africa, circa 1930’s ,ex Jean Paul Agogue, Paris -France.

The weathering also tells a story of exposure to elements, possibly indicative of outdoor ceremonial use. Measurements (mask alone without stand): Height: 29 cm (11"3/8), Width: 24 ...