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West African Mask from the Dan Tradition with Raffia and Pigmented Surface
West African Mask from the Dan Tradition with Raffia and Pigmented Surface

West African Mask from the Dan Tradition with Raffia and Pigmented Surface

Located in Nottingham, GB

This captivating Dan Gle mask from Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia embodies the dynamic visual language of West African masquerade traditions.

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Dance or Votive Mask, Burkina Faso, circa 1910–1920
Large Dance or Votive Mask, Burkina Faso, circa 1910–1920

Large Dance or Votive Mask, Burkina Faso, circa 1910–1920

Located in PARIS, FR

Masks of this type play a central role in the spiritual, social, and ceremonial life of many West African societies.

Category

Vintage 1910s Burkinabe Other Masks

Materials

Wood

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

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. Made using the lost wax technique.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Large Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa
Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Large Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa

Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Large Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

From Ivory Coast, West Africa Mask is 9 3/4 inches high, 14 1/2 inches high on custom metal and wood base Created mid 20th century ex-SW USA private collection

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Carved Hardwood Mask, Petal Crest & Abstract Face, West Africa - 2C98
African Carved Hardwood Mask, Petal Crest & Abstract Face, West Africa - 2C98

African Carved Hardwood Mask, Petal Crest & Abstract Face, West Africa - 2C98

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A strikingly elongated and formally abstract African face mask in dark polished tropical hardwood — a piece of considerable sculptural elegance that occupies the fascinating territor...

Category

Vintage 1960s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Horn Crest, West Africa, 20th C. - 2C92
African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Horn Crest, West Africa, 20th C. - 2C92

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Horn Crest, West Africa, 20th C. - 2C92

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A boldly carved miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana — during the mid-twentieth century, in the tradition of...

Category

Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 20 cm - 2C91
African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 20 cm - 2C91

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 20 cm - 2C91

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A finely carved miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana — during the mid-twentieth century, in the tradition of...

Category

Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wood Dance Mask, Baoulé Style, West Africa, 20th Century - 2C99
African Carved Wood Dance Mask, Baoulé Style, West Africa, 20th Century - 2C99

African Carved Wood Dance Mask, Baoulé Style, West Africa, 20th Century - 2C99

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A boldly carved and deeply expressive African face mask in warm tropical hardwood — the most three-dimensional, most dramatically featured, and most culturally complex piece in this ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Herringbone Leaf Crest, West Africa - 2C93
African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Herringbone Leaf Crest, West Africa - 2C93

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Herringbone Leaf Crest, West Africa - 2C93

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A finely carved miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana — during the mid-twentieth century, and the most elabor...

Category

Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Rare West African Senufo Double-Faced Ceremonial Helmet Mask
Rare West African Senufo Double-Faced Ceremonial Helmet Mask

Rare West African Senufo Double-Faced Ceremonial Helmet Mask

Located in Nottingham, GB

An impressive example of West African tribal art, equally suited to collectors of African sculpture and as a dramatic statement piece for a contemporary interior.

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Malian Bamana Carved Colonial Mask with Tricolour Headdress
Malian Bamana Carved Colonial Mask with Tricolour Headdress

Malian Bamana Carved Colonial Mask with Tricolour Headdress

Located in Nottingham, GB

Among the Bamana and other Mande-speaking peoples of West Africa, masks played an essential role in community life.

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures
Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures

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 carved from teak.

Category

20th Century Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Tin

Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa
Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa

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 close to the Cross River. From an old collection in the Southwest. Overall dimensi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

A boldly carved and deeply expressive miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood — the fourth and most powerful in a series of West African decorative masks, distinguished by a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Ebonized Wood Mask, Four-Prong Crest & Refined Face, 20th C. - 2C95
African Ebonized Wood Mask, Four-Prong Crest & Refined Face, 20th C. - 2C95

African Ebonized Wood Mask, Four-Prong Crest & Refined Face, 20th C. - 2C95

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A finely carved and graphically exceptional miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood — the most architecturally dramatic and best-preserved piece in a series of five West Afr...

Category

Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

A Finely Carved Dan Mask
A Finely Carved Dan Mask

A Finely Carved Dan Mask

Located in London, GB

A Finely Carved Dan Mask Of exceptional form, colour and patina Wood, fibre (braid) Ivory Coast Early 20th Century Size: 25cm high - 10¾ ins high Provenance: Ex Guy Montaibou c...

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Guro Carved Elephant Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
Guro Carved Elephant Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Guro Carved Elephant Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Located in Nottingham, GB

The Guro people of central Côte d'Ivoire are celebrated for producing some of West Africa's most elegant and imaginative masks.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century
Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century

Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Dogon tribal wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Africa. The mask is hand-carved and features a face with triangular eye holes, which is topped with a three-...

Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ceremonial dance MARKA mask, Mali circa 1930’s. Collection Agogue, Paris, France
Ceremonial dance MARKA mask, Mali circa 1930’s. Collection Agogue, Paris, France

Ceremonial dance MARKA mask, Mali circa 1930’s. Collection Agogue, Paris, France

Located in Encino, CA

The helmet-like crest, topped with an avian figure, symbolizes guidance and protection, a common theme in West African ritual masks. Historically, Marka masks played a central role ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

Late 19th Century West African Helmet Mask

Unavailable

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Malian Masks

Very Rare Grebo / Kru Ceremonial Mask with Cubist Tubular Eyes, Côte d’Ivoire
Very Rare Grebo / Kru Ceremonial Mask with Cubist Tubular Eyes, Côte d’Ivoire

Very Rare Grebo / Kru Ceremonial Mask with Cubist Tubular Eyes, Côte d’Ivoire

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Grebo / Kru Mask Côte d'Ivoire, 20th Century Carved wood 11¼ h × 6¾ w × 5 d in (29 × 17 × 13 cm) Height on stand: 16.5 in A striking Grebo (Kru) mask from Côte d'Ivoire, distinguishe...

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

A Mende Sowei Mask
A Mende Sowei Mask

A Mende Sowei Mask

Unavailable

H 13 in W 9.06 in D 9.45 in

A Mende Sowei Mask

Located in Paris, ile de france

The authority of the Sande society gets its power and influence from Hale, the magic that women control and which resides in the Sowei mask. The Sowei mask is the only mask danced b...

Category

Vintage 1930s Sierra Leonean Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Kuba Cloth with Antique Yourba Beading Pillow
Antique Kuba Cloth with Antique Yourba Beading Pillow

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 complement the beautiful hand bead work.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

West African Kanaga Mask from Mali
West African Kanaga Mask from Mali

West African Kanaga Mask from Mali

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H 75 in W 9 in D 8 in

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

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Baule Dance Masks Made into Lamps with Custom Shades
Pair of Baule Dance Masks Made into Lamps with Custom Shades

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
West African Baule Mask

West African Baule Mask

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H 19 in W 10 in D 10 in

West African Baule Mask

Located in Pasadena, CA

Carved wood tribal mask from the Baule Tribe, West Cost of Africa. Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

West African Wood Carved Ceremonial Mask
West African Wood Carved Ceremonial Mask

West African Wood Carved Ceremonial Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, decorative African mask with elongated features, detailed facial markings, and some sort of anthropomorphic animal sitting at the top of the head. Has a beautiful patina...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

West African Carved and Painted Fertility Mask
West African Carved and Painted Fertility Mask

West African Carved and Painted Fertility Mask

Located in New York, NY

West Africa, circa 1960s. Size: 43 1/2" high x 5" wide x 13 1/2" deep.

Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dogon Tribe Mali Dama Ceremonial Carved-Wood Antelope Mask, West Africa
Dogon Tribe Mali Dama Ceremonial Carved-Wood Antelope Mask, West Africa

Dogon Tribe Mali Dama Ceremonial Carved-Wood Antelope Mask, West Africa

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Dogon Mali Dama ceremonial dance mask from the early to mid-20th century. This Dogon tribal wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Africa.

Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Hand Carved Dan Mask Sculpture, Ivory Coast
African Tribal Art Hand Carved Dan Mask Sculpture, Ivory Coast

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.

Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Janus, Fearsome Mask, 1920/1930
Very Rare Janus, Fearsome Mask, 1920/1930

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 Mali.

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Walu Mask from West Africa
Walu Mask from West Africa

Walu Mask from West Africa

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H 17.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Walu Mask from West Africa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful walu mask from the dogon tribe in mali, West Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Central African Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique African Beaded Mask with Indigo Net Pillow
Antique African Beaded Mask with Indigo Net Pillow

Antique African Beaded Mask with Indigo Net Pillow

By Bradley Bayou

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Details Hand beaded West African mask Antique Japanese indigo net Includes down insert Made in Los Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Iron Initiation Masks from West Africa c. 1940
Iron Initiation Masks from West Africa c. 1940

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Malian Masks

Hand-Carved African Wood Mask
Hand-Carved African Wood Mask

Hand-Carved African Wood Mask

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H 11 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in

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
Bambara Antelope Mask

Bambara Antelope Mask

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H 47 in W 26 in D 6 in

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
A Lega Mask , West Africa Ca 1910

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
Guro Face Mask Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art

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 white pigment at the mouth. Possibly created by a known 20th century carver, but no ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Bobo Mask
Bobo Mask

Bobo Mask

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bobo Mask from West Africa

Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Dan Mask
Dan Mask

Dan Mask

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H 9 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

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 protracting lips.

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

RARE BAMANA 'SURUKU' MASK FROM MALI circa 1900
RARE BAMANA 'SURUKU' MASK FROM MALI circa 1900

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Sake Filter with Antique Yoruba Beading Pillow
Antique Japanese Sake Filter with Antique Yoruba Beading Pillow

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 complement the beautiful handwork.

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
Old Dan Portrait Mask with Provenance on Custom Stand Ivory Coast West Africa

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 and patina from traditional use. Provenance: ex- private collection, Paris. On c...

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Old Dan Singing or Speaking Face Mask Ivory Coast Cote D'ivoire West Africa
Old Dan Singing or Speaking Face Mask Ivory Coast Cote D'ivoire West Africa

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 a trance. Holes around mouth once held inserted teeth, now missing. Small holes ar...

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

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Mende Women's Helmet Mask

$1,280

H 15 in W 7.5 in D 10 in

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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

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Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century
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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

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$2,853Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in

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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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Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

Located in Bochum, NRW

Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs. Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...

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20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
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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...

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20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo

Unavailable|$6,860

H 36.23 in W 13.78 in D 18.51 in

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo

Located in Paris, FR

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo. Wood, basketry, textile, raffia. Typical African mask of the Yaka in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kholuka Yaka Mask was used in th...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Textile, Raffia, Wood

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$886

H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 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...

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20th Century African Masks

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African Congo 20th Century Songye Kfwebe Mask, Carved Wood Design
African Congo 20th Century Songye Kfwebe Mask, Carved Wood Design

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Located in Queens, NY

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved in circular form with painted decorative geometric grooves, an inlaid beaded pattern...

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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art

20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art

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

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

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade

$2,342

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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Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

Located in Highland, IN

A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on the gable of a middle Sepik meeting house. The wildly expressive form is accentuated ...

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Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

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Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...

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Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art
Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art

Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Discover the soul of Africa through this authentic Salampasu mask from DR Congo, handcrafted in the mid-20th century. Part of a carefully curated collection sourced from private home...

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks

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Hardwood

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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.