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"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast), " Painted Carved Wood
"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast), " Painted Carved Wood

"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast), " Painted Carved Wood

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast)" is an carved wood artifact from the Senufo people of Africa, in the northeastern cote d'Ivoire.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s

Located in Torquay, GB

Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa.

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Senufo African Mask
Mid-Century Senufo African Mask

Mid-Century Senufo African Mask

$1,110

H 25 in W 5 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Senufo African Mask

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand painted Senufo African mask made out of wood.

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Antique 19th Century African Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Bird Figure on Top, Early 20th Century
Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Bird Figure on Top, Early 20th Century

Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Bird Figure on Top, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Finely carved and worn Senufo Kepelie dance mask with refined stylized face and small bird figure with beak connecting to forehead of mask.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

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H 7.09 in W 8.47 in D 18.9 in

Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

By Senufo

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century West African helmet mask from the Senufo tribe. Blackened wood and kaolin on the eye level.

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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Masks

Senufo helmet mask of the kponyugu type Senufo Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire
Senufo helmet mask of the kponyugu type Senufo Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire

Senufo helmet mask of the kponyugu type Senufo Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire

Located in Leuven, BE

Senufo helmet mask of the kponyugu type / Early 20th century Tribe : Senufo / Senoufo Country : Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire Type mask : wanyugu / kponyugu / wabele Length mask : ...

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Ancient Zoomorphic Mask Senufo Kponyungo Poro Ivory Coast Early 20th Century / A
Ancient Zoomorphic Mask Senufo Kponyungo Poro Ivory Coast Early 20th Century / A

Ancient Zoomorphic Mask Senufo Kponyungo Poro Ivory Coast Early 20th Century / A

Located in Leuven, BE

Ancient Senufo zoomorphic helm mask of the Kponyungo type (Poro secret society) Tribe : Senufo Country of origin: Ivory Coast Early 20th Century Length: 56 cm Very good/Perfect condi...

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask
Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask

Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask

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H 12.75 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask

Located in New York, NY

This mask was selected by Tommi Parzinger for the Sylvia Hoffman collection. The mask shows definitive signs of age, but lacks signs of traditional field use. Most likely it was carv...

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks

Materials

Wood

Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask
Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask

Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask

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H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask

Located in New York, NY

This mask was selected by Tommi Parzinger for the Sylvia Hoffman collection. The mask shows definitive signs of age, but lacks signs of traditional field use. Most likely it was carv...

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask - Set Of 2
Vintage Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask - Set Of 2

Vintage Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask - Set Of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

The Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask set, originating from the Ivory Coast, features two intricately designed masks that embody a unique zoomorphic form.

Category

20th Century African Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Midcentury African Kpelie Mask Senufo Tribe Ivory Cost with a Calao Bird, 1950
Midcentury African Kpelie Mask Senufo Tribe Ivory Cost with a Calao Bird, 1950

Midcentury African Kpelie Mask Senufo Tribe Ivory Cost with a Calao Bird, 1950

Located in Berlin, DE

, slight color abrasion on raised areas and only minor age damage This mask type, called 'Kpelie' or 'Kodal mask', is one of the most famous masks of the Senufo.

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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Senufo "Wanyugo" Firespitter Helmet Mask, 19th C.
Senufo "Wanyugo" Firespitter Helmet Mask, 19th C.

Senufo "Wanyugo" Firespitter Helmet Mask, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Senufo "Wanyugo" Firespitter Helmet Mask, 19th century, with double-sided mythical beasts, mounted on patinated black metal stand. 20" H x 27" W x 12" D.

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Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Style Carved Helmut Mask
African Style Carved Helmut Mask

African Style Carved Helmut Mask

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H 33 in W 10 in D 10 in

African Style Carved Helmut Mask

Located in Houston, TX

A 20th century carved and painted Senufo style mythical beast African mask. This decorative mask is whimsically painted with a spotted face, having three horns and a gaping mouth wit...

Category

20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Female Figure on Top, Early 20th Century
Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Female Figure on Top, Early 20th Century

Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Female Figure on Top, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Finely carved and worn Senufo Kepelie dance mask with refined stylized face and small seated female figure on top.

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Reaching (bronze hand)
Reaching (bronze hand)

Reaching (bronze hand)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

"[19] One such example of his inspirations were gold weights of the Ashanti people.[6] Another major influence for him were the masks of the Senufo culture.[20] Lewis cited his succe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique African Senufo Cow Mask
Antique African Senufo Cow Mask

Antique African Senufo Cow Mask

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H 32.5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Antique African Senufo Cow Mask

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Very fine antique African Senufo cow mask. Ivory Coast, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Senufo Granary Door Depicting Series of Animals and Masks
Senufo Granary Door Depicting Series of Animals and Masks

Senufo Granary Door Depicting Series of Animals and Masks

Located in London, GB

This fine example of an early Senufo granary door from the Ivory Coast dates back to the first quarter of the twentieth century.

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Janus Helmet Mask, Wanyugo
Janus Helmet Mask, Wanyugo

Janus Helmet Mask, Wanyugo

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H 16 in W 29 in D 12 in

Janus Helmet Mask, Wanyugo

By Senufo

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Zoomorphic helmet masks like the one seen here are worn by members of the all-male Senufo association known as Poro, during funerals of important elders and other ceremonies.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Senufo Face Mask Kpelie Cote D'ivoire Mali Burkina Faso West African Tribal Art
Senufo Face Mask Kpelie Cote D'ivoire Mali Burkina Faso West African Tribal Art

Senufo Face Mask Kpelie Cote D'ivoire Mali Burkina Faso West African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A simple and elegant face mask from the Senufo people of West Africa. The Senufo live in areas that are parts of Mali, Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) and Burkina Faso.

Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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

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Located in Delray Beach, FL

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$2,445

H 11 in W 10 in D 5 in

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Located in London, GB

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...

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Gesso, Wood

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

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$4,800Sale Price|36% Off

H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

By People from Benin

Located in Peoria, AZ

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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period
Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period

Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Japanese carved wood mask with polychrome paint and lacquer surface. This rare mask is dated to the Edo period (first half of 19th century and possibly earlier). The mask ...

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Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure Sculpture
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Located in Surfside, FL

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Located in Berlin, DE

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Materials

Wood

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African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

$611Sale Price / item|46% Off

H 15.36 in Dm 5.91 in

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Hardwood

africa 3
africa 3

africa 3

$876

H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

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...

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20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

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$1,375

H 13.39 in W 8.27 in D 12.21 in

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By Songye Tribe

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dance mask/ sculpture. Known as a Kifwebe mask. Songye. Carved wood. 20th century. With a few flaws and repairs.

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Materials

Wood

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

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade

$2,295

H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in

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Located in Torquay, GB

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Located in Leuven , BE

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Bidjogo Tribal Initiation Ox Mask, c. 1900

Bidjogo Tribal Initiation Ox Mask, c. 1900

$2,880

H 12 in W 21.75 in D 9.5 in

Bidjogo Tribal Initiation Ox Mask, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated into their initiation rituals....

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Hide, Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic senufo mask available at 1stDibs. Each senufo mask for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and paint. There are many kinds of the senufo mask you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right senufo mask, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

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A senufo mask can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $925 and the highest can go for as much as $13,230.
Questions About Senufo Mask
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Senufo masks are still made by the Senufo of northern Côte d’Ivoire. These masks and other traditional art plays a large role in the Poro, a society guided by a female ancestral spirit and run by men who are taught the ways of the Ancient Mother.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Senufo masks are carved wooden helmets which are worn over the whole head, used as tradition in a funeral to honor a Senufo person. The mask features a small, delicate face, with geometric details along the side. There are also ornate patterns carved into the surface of the mask. Shop a collection of Senufo masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.