Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

This Joan H. Shapiro carved stone head sculpture, signed by artist Shapiro whose work was mainly consisted of paintings, drawings, sculpture and c...

Pende Illness Mbangu Mask on a wooden base.

Nyamezi mask from Tanzania.

West African Bambara Sculpture depicting a Female Figure. Bambara sculpture is primarily devoted to female figures. One important category is 'Nyeleni', small-scaled depictions of y...

Bamana Mask on a custom ebony wood stand.

Baule Ndoma Mask from the Ivory Coast.

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 by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

Carved modernist plaster mask sculptures mounted on painted black metal bases and supported stand. Bali, Indonesia, circa 1970s Size: largest (pict...

Intuit carved greenstone mask figurative sculpture.

Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on fo...

Very expressive and modern looking mask (sculptur). The powdery colors and the reduced shape underline the beauty of the object. Fang mask of Ngil In the ...

A true embodiment of the Artist's style of combining different mediums, this wall sculpture echoes a festive moment in time, Drawing inspiration from the Artist's moroccan roots. This sculpture is an hommage to the talented women weavers of Morocco that the artist got to meet on her last weaving in retreat in Marrakech. This wall hanging shaped out of hand wrapped manila rope using naturally dyed recycled silk yarn, sisal and. raffia. The ceramic face...