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Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Fang-Style African Painted Mask

Fang-Style African Painted Mask

Located in Chicago, IL

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

African Fang Reliquary Wood Figurative Statue Gabon
African Fang Reliquary Wood Figurative Statue Gabon

African Fang Reliquary Wood Figurative Statue Gabon

Located in Atlanta, GA

Carved out of a single block of wood, this Gabon Fang male reliquary statue of stylized proportion impresses the viewers with a robust stance and meditative expression. Traditionally...

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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Fang Male Reliquary Guardian Figure
African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Fang Male Reliquary Guardian Figure

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Fang Male Reliquary Guardian Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Fang male reliquary guardian figure representing the Byeri / Bieri (the ancestor), seated on a post and holding a decorated box, the figure fea...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Gabon Late 20th Century Wood Fang Headdress Mask with Monkey Skull
African Gabon Late 20th Century Wood Fang Headdress Mask with Monkey Skull

African Gabon Late 20th Century Wood Fang Headdress Mask with Monkey Skull

Located in Queens, NY

African Gabon Late 20th Century (1990s) carved wood Fang ceremonial mask features a curved & tapered ovoid head with large headress including an inlaid monkey skull, a painted grid p...

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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Fang Kefwebi Mask
Fang Kefwebi Mask

Fang Kefwebi Mask

$880Sale Price|20% Off

Fang Kefwebi Mask

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a Fang Tribal Mask.

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20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Fang Byeri Reliquary Statue on Custom Lucite Base
African Fang Byeri Reliquary Statue on Custom Lucite Base

African Fang Byeri Reliquary Statue on Custom Lucite Base

Located in New York, NY

Fang Byeri Reliquary Statue on Lucite Stand. Early 20th century, African A ritual object, dark brown carved wooden sculpture of a stylized human figure with a large and rounded hea...

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Vintage 1920s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lucite, Wood

19th Century Fang People Bronze Torque Neck Collar from Africa
19th Century Fang People Bronze Torque Neck Collar from Africa

19th Century Fang People Bronze Torque Neck Collar from Africa

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

19th-century cast bronze Fang People torque neck collar from Gabon. The opening is 3.75 inches, and the piece weighs over three pounds.

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Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Collectible Jewelry

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Bronze

African Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Prong Crest & Powerful Face, 20th C. - 2C94
African Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Prong Crest & Powerful Face, 20th C. - 2C94

African Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Prong Crest & Powerful Face, 20th C. - 2C94

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The prominent cheekbones and the overall breadth of the face suggest a different regional aesthetic influence than the more elongated Baoulé-influenced masks — possibly the Fang trad...

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Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Large Early Unique Glazed and Sculpted Ceramic Vessel Mary and Edwin Scheier
Large Early Unique Glazed and Sculpted Ceramic Vessel Mary and Edwin Scheier

Large Early Unique Glazed and Sculpted Ceramic Vessel Mary and Edwin Scheier

By Edwin and Mary Scheier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and striking stoneware ceramic vessel in the form of an African fang figure on basket by American potters Mary and Edwin Scheier (1908-2007;1910-2008) dated to 1959.

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

By Marta Bakowski

Located in Geneve, CH

The designer spent a lot of time in Central Africa with the Fang who still are the main ethnic group in Guinea and spread across Gabon and Cameroon.

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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

By Marta Bakowski

Located in Geneve, CH

The designer spent a lot of time in Central Africa with the Fang who still are the main ethnic group in Guinea and spread across Gabon and Cameroon.

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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

By Marta Bakowski

Located in Geneve, CH

The designer spent a lot of time in Central Africa with the Fang who still are the main ethnic group in Guinea and spread across Gabon and Cameroon.

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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski
Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

Wall Lamp "Sorcier", Marta Bakowski

By Marta Bakowski

Located in Geneve, CH

The designer spent a lot of time in Central Africa with the Fang who still are the main ethnic group in Guinea and spread across Gabon and Cameroon.

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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Fang Male Reliquary Figure, Gabon - Tribal Art - African Art, Circa 1950's
Fang Male Reliquary Figure, Gabon - Tribal Art - African Art, Circa 1950's

Fang Male Reliquary Figure, Gabon - Tribal Art - African Art, Circa 1950's

Located in Encino, CA

Tribal Art - African Art Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s Carved from dense hardwood, this 16 3/4-inch-tall figure, with a deep, ric...

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Vintage 1950s Gabonese Tribal Art

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Wood

Fang Male Reliquary Figure, Gabon - Tribal Art - African Art, Circa 1950's
Fang Male Reliquary Figure, Gabon - Tribal Art - African Art, Circa 1950's

Fang Male Reliquary Figure, Gabon - Tribal Art - African Art, Circa 1950's

Located in Encino, CA

Tribal Art - African Art Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beauti...

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Vintage 1950s Gabonese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Large African Fang Sculpture of Male Figure
Large African Fang Sculpture of Male Figure

Large African Fang Sculpture of Male Figure

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H 18 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Large African Fang Sculpture of Male Figure

Located in Houston, TX

This carved fang sculpture of a male figure stands an impressive 18 inches high and has a great presence about it. Original patina and lovely carved details. At home in traditional, ...

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20th Century Gabonese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Located in Leuven, BE

Very old and exceptional Fang short sword People: Fang Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880 Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard Very ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

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Iron

African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons
African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons

African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons

Located in London, GB

African tribal antique fang wood cross bow Superb old fang hard wood cross bow Superb example Measures: Length 102 cm, width 46 cm Condition: Age wear overall good Ex UK collect...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Art

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Wood

Pair of African Judicial Fang Tribal Mask
Pair of African Judicial Fang Tribal Mask

Pair of African Judicial Fang Tribal Mask

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H 64 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Pair of African Judicial Fang Tribal Mask

Located in Dallas, TX

Unique pair of African Judicial Fang Tribal Masks from Gabon.

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Vintage 1930s Masks

Vintage African Large Wood Fang Mask from Gabon Wall Sculpture
Vintage African Large Wood Fang Mask from Gabon Wall Sculpture

Vintage African Large Wood Fang Mask from Gabon Wall Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificently carved, African wood mask wall sculpture, from Gabon. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 18" W x 11" D x 72" H.  

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20th Century Gabonese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Statue
African Statue

African Statue

Located in Montreal, QC

Carved wood "Fang/N'gomba style African statue. South West Cameroon.

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Vintage 1970s Cameroonian Folk Art Sculptures

Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Fang-Style African Painted Mask

Fang-Style African Painted Mask

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H 24.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Fang-Style African Painted Mask

Located in Chicago, IL

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Fang Style Carving of a Woman Head
African Fang Style Carving of a Woman Head

African Fang Style Carving of a Woman Head

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H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

African Fang Style Carving of a Woman Head

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Fang sculpture. This is a good carved sculpture with a good patina. The Fang tribe mostly lives in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. These type of sculp...

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20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 20th Century African Carved Judicial Fang Masks
Pair of Late 20th Century African Carved Judicial Fang Masks

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.

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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor
Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor

Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor

Located in Torquay, GB

Large sized Fang Ngil mask from Gabon Africa circa 1910s. The Ngil were a powerful 'Male Only' secret society originating within the Fang people of Gabon.

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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Tribal Africa Ngil Society Mask by Fang People of Gabon Guinea, 1960s
Tribal Africa Ngil Society Mask by Fang People of Gabon Guinea, 1960s

Tribal Africa Ngil Society Mask by Fang People of Gabon Guinea, 1960s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mask a Tribal African Mask from the Ngil Society Fang people of Gabon - Equatorial Guinea. 1960s Constructed in Carved wood and Pigment.

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Vintage 1960s Equatorial Guinean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance
Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance

Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustations from traditional tribal use.

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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s
Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s

Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

The powdery colors and the reduced shape underline the beauty of the object. Fang mask of Ngil In the category of great African masks, the Fang masks of Gabon, usually coated with...

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Vintage 1970s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Paint

African Fang Tribal Seated Figure
African Fang Tribal Seated Figure

African Fang Tribal Seated Figure

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H 31 in W 8 in D 8.5 in

African Fang Tribal Seated Figure

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Aristocratic figure holding a ceremonial cup, From the Fang Tribe, in excellent condition and with a fine patina. Figures like these, carved by the Fang tribe were called Bieri a...

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20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African, Abstract Fang Masks, Cameroon, Gabon,  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY ALSO
African, Abstract Fang Masks, Cameroon, Gabon,  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY ALSO

African, Abstract Fang Masks, Cameroon, Gabon, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY ALSO

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

Priced individually smaller,abstract mask $500.00 3 larger ones 495/ea

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Early 2000s African Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Acrylic

African Masks, Fang Tribe, Cameroon, Long Abstract Faces, Wall Hanging
African Masks, Fang Tribe, Cameroon, Long Abstract Faces, Wall Hanging

African Masks, Fang Tribe, Cameroon, Long Abstract Faces, Wall Hanging

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

These masks can be sold individually but for a strong statement the three would be impressive. Contemporary look. Black and white. Abstract expression. Narrow and long. Woodcar...

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Early 2000s African Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Charming Male and Female Pair of Seated African Fang Sculptures
Charming Male and Female Pair of Seated African Fang Sculptures

Charming Male and Female Pair of Seated African Fang Sculptures

Located in Houston, TX

This charming pair of Fang sculptures are both seated on stools. The female figure measures 14 inches high, while the male figure is slightly taller at 16 inches. Both with original ...

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20th Century Gabonese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Materials

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Antique Mexican Demon Mask

Antique Mexican Demon Mask

$350

H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century...

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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

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Mende Women's Helmet Mask

$1,280

H 15 in W 7.5 in D 10 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

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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...

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Vintage 1970s African Masks

Materials

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

African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure
African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure

African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Nigerian mid 20th c. wooden figure hand carved and pigmented by the Eshu people depicting a standing woman wearing a 5-point crown and ringed jewelry around the wrists and ankles, wi...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure
African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Ambete reliquary figure features an oval head with inlaid cowrie shell eyes, a fiber necklace, forward thrust shoulders with bent arms, rope be...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Located in Buffalo, NY

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..

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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks
Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks

Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Masks

$2,500 / set

H 7 in W 6 in D 1 in

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Located in Atlanta, GA

Collection of Handmade Mexican Folk Art Tin Masks, Mexican, circa 1950s. Each mask is unique and extremely detailed. The largest mask measures 21"H x 13"W. The smallest mask measures...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Copper, Tin

Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast, 1950
Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast, 1950

Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast, 1950

$1,628

H 14.38 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in

Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast, 1950

Located in Paris, FR

The Senoufo people inhabit areas spanning southern Mali, southern Burkina Faso, and northern Côte d'Ivoire. They are organized around the poro, a male initiation system where young b...

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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Salampasu Mask
Salampasu Mask

Salampasu Mask

$980

H 19.5 in W 10 in D 5.25 in

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade

$2,306

H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade

Located in Torquay, GB

A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit. Worn as masqurades during funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and other such occasions . Igb...

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West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s
West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s

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Located in Torquay, GB

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Angola Chokwe Mask Revisited by Bomber Bax

$2,331Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in

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Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful classic Chokwe mask genre that honours female founding ancestors. Such representations are particularly significant as the Chokwe trace the descent through the lines of the...

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Materials

Wood

Chokwe Mask – Mid 20th Century – Angola – African Tribal Art
Chokwe Mask – Mid 20th Century – Angola – African Tribal Art

Chokwe Mask – Mid 20th Century – Angola – African Tribal Art

$913Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in

Chokwe Mask – Mid 20th Century – Angola – African Tribal Art

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bring home a piece of ancestral heritage with this authentic Chokwe mask from Angola, crafted in the mid-20th century. Rooted in deep cultural tradition, Chokwe masks were once used ...

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Vintage 1950s Angolan Tribal Masks

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Hardwood

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Find many varieties of an authentic fang African available at 1stDibs. Each fang African for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, reclaimed wood and paint. Your living room may not be complete without a fang African — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right fang African, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

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Prices for a fang African start at $125 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,490.