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
$2,950
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
$18,000 / set
H 63 in W 26 in D 31 in
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, from Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 4.5 in D 1.75 in
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
$2,800
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
Bamboo, Straw, Wood, Beads
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 Moreno Valley, 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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Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock
Black glass sphere and brass fittings.
Textured Murano glass,
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder.
Marked made in Spain on the heel.
Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Art Deco Crystal Table Lamp by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco table lamp by Baccarat features a well proportioned base for stability adorned with a spherical detail extending to a fluted stem. It has antique brass fittin...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Santa Mailbox
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Santa mailbox, made of tin and wood this small child size mailbox is a dear reminder of sending letters to Santa whether you are naughty of nice!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
...
Category
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Senufo Dance Mask - Ivory Coast, " Wood Carved Mask created circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This ceremonial mask was created by an unknown Senufo artist from the Ivory Coast. It depicts an abstracted human face with horns and other protrusions. The wood is dark.
13" x 7" ...
Category
1940s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,700
H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed Pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Alabaster Sconces originates from France during the 20th Century. They feature shades formed in solid carved ala...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat
20th century Regency style armchair from the cabinet maker Trouvailles, Watertown Massachusetts. It is black lacquered with go...
Category
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 20 in D 22 in
Vintage Barker & Ellis Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coaster with Wood Base, England
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant vintage wine bottle coaster was crafted by Barker & Ellis, a renowned English silversmith firm. The silver-plated design features a beautifully polished finish with a ga...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
$251
H 1.78 in Dm 5.71 in
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By Art Brass Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of brass American Art Deco Bird bookends designed in sharply geometric patterns, like metropolis architectural elements of the 1920-1940. Each bird is stamped "Art Brass Co NY...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.88 in W 2.32 in D 4.5 in
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Chan Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful example of the Chan table by the iconic father and son duo, Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Confident or Tête-à-Tête Garden Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A very rare faux bois concrete confident or tête-à-tête (conversation seat). This beautiful garden bench has the appearance of tree bark, found in the Provence region of France, c. 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$9,800
H 31 in W 63 in D 35 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Materials
Other
$449,397
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells.
Leather sides and base.
Hand-sewn shells to leather basket.
Bottom 7".
Category
20th Century African Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Shell
Antique Burmese Sadaik Manuscript Chest.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bor...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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.
Finding the Right Folk Art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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.
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