West African Mask
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.
Made using the lost
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
projecting angular cheeks. From Ivory Coast, West Africa
Mask is 9 3/4 inches high, 14 1/2 inches high on
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues
Category
20th Century Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood teeth
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 13.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved African Afikpo mask with stylized geometric abstract long face.
From Nigeria
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Finely Carved Dan Mask
Located in London, GB
live in a forested region of West Africa and all of their masks, no matter how large or small, crude or
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Bamana N'tomo mask, Mali, 20th century
Located in NICE, FR
in certain West African societies. The mask's discreet, even absent, mouth emphasizes the behavior
Category
Vintage 1930s Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Africa. The mask is hand-carved and features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceremonial dance MARKA mask, Mali circa 1930’s. Collection Agogue, Paris, France
Located in Encino, CA
Tribal Art - African Art
Ceremonial dance MARKA mask, Mali, Africa, circa 1930’s ,ex Jean Paul
Category
Vintage 1930s Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 18 in W 5.75 in D 6.5 in
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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Malian Masks
A Mende Sowei Mask
Located in Paris, ile de france
. The Sowei mask is the only mask danced by women in West Africa. This is a ‘helmet mask’ worn over the
Category
Vintage 1930s Sierra Leonean Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Kuba Cloth with Antique Yourba Beading Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine antique West African beaded mask has been paired with antique kuba cloth to perfectly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
West African Kanaga Mask from Mali
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Kanaga mask from the Dogon tribe of Mali, West Africa. Gallery display stand is included
Category
Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Masks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Baule Dance Masks Made into Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully hand-carved pair of West African Masks mounted on acrylic bases and turned into lamps
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
West African Baule Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
Carved wood tribal mask from the Baule Tribe, West Cost of Africa. Early 20th century. Mounted on
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
West African Wood Carved Ceremonial Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, decorative African mask with elongated features, detailed facial markings, and some
Category
Mid-20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
West African Carved and Painted Fertility Mask
Located in New York, NY
Carved wooden fertility dance mask; painted and decorated with seed motifs, the sculpture in the
Category
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Bamileke West African Ceremonial Mask
Located in Miami, FL
An intricately carved and poly-chromed ceremonial mask from the Bamileke people of Cameroon, West
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Straw, Wood, Beads, Bamboo
Dogon Tribe Mali Dama Ceremonial Carved-Wood Antelope Mask, West Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Africa. The mask is carved to represent an
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Powerful Cubist Dogon Antelope Mask Raffia Mali West Africa Tall Vertical Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cubist Dogon carved wood Antelope mask with attached raffia, from Mali West Africa. Tall vertical
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
African Tribal Art Hand Carved Dan Mask Sculpture, Ivory Coast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved West African Tribal mask created from a single piece of wood.
Very simple carved
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Very Rare Janus, Fearsome Mask, 1920/1930
Located in Encino, CA
Very rare fearsome double sided African warrior mask, Janus, West Africa, North Cote d'ivoire or
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Walu Mask from West Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful walu mask from the dogon tribe in mali, West Africa.
The name walu represents an
Category
Antique 19th Century Central African Masks
Materials
Wood
Antique African Beaded Mask with Indigo Net Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing antique Japanese hand-dyed indigo net was paired with a West African mask. The mix of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Iron Initiation Masks from West Africa c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Iron initiation masks from the Bamama Tribe, Mali West Africa
c. 1940 Sold individually. Mounted
Category
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
Hand-Carved African Wood Mask
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-carved wood mask from West Africa from mid-20th century.
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
Bambara Antelope Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
West African, Bambara antelope mask.
ex coll.: Patti Birch
Category
20th Century Malian Masks
A Lega Mask , West Africa Ca 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful lega mask from west africa in original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Guro Face Mask Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beatific face mask from the Guro people of the Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Wood with paint and
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Bobo Mask
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bobo Mask from West Africa
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Dan Mask
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast, in West Africa, this Dan Mask from circa 1910 has round eyes and
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art
RARE BAMANA 'SURUKU' MASK FROM MALI circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bamana Hyena mask also known as Suruku in the Bamana language of Mali, West Africa. The mask
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Sake Filter with Antique Yoruba Beading Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine antique West African beaded mask has been paired with antique Japanese cloth to perfectly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Old Dan Portrait Mask with Provenance on Custom Stand Ivory Coast West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Very old and well-used Dan portrait mask with narrow slit eyes. Heavy wear, surface damage, polish
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 14 in W 7 in D 3 in
Old Dan Singing or Speaking Face Mask Ivory Coast Cote D'ivoire West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Old expressive Dan mask with open mouth as if speaking or singing, with heavy eyelids as if lost in
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 8.25 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Category
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
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Category
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This graphic Songye Kifwebe mask has fine carved lines curved over the eyes and diagonal lines radiating from the nose and mouth in classic Kifwebe form. Mid-20th century mask from t...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau
Year: 1900
Country: French
Material: Iron
It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
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
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
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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...
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks
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Old Bulu Cameroon Singe Mask Large
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a rare large sized 'Singe' Monkey mask from the Bulu people of south central Cameroon. The Bulu are a sub-group of the Cameroon Fang, having originated from Gabon.
This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
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...
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Kuba Mweel Mask
Located in Austin, TX
"Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks
Materials
Shell, Burlap, Wood
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West African Mask For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic west African mask available at 1stDibs. A west African mask — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a west African mask — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each west African mask bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Yoruba People, Benzie Cowes and Henri Matisse each produced at least one beautiful west African mask that is worth considering.
How Much is a West African Mask?
The average selling price for a west African mask at 1stDibs is $3,190, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $52,223 for the highest priced.
Questions About West African Mask
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.