Fine Senufo Kpeli-Yehe Face Mask

A painterly and realist depiction of the clouds. A wonderful and transcendent image.   

A classically simple Art Deco design. The shade adjusts vertically so it can be positioned directly down, up or any position in between.

Striking hand-spun patinated bronze vase sculpture on stand by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, with great linear texture. Italy 1955.

A remarkably beautiful mirror with subtle details. Unfortunately we couldn't establish a maker but everything about it's construction is impressive.

A delightful grouping of stones from the shores of the island of Mon in Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of erosion and shaping. They are individually priced, t...

Made in Italy this desk lamp has the look of the period versions at a fraction of the cost.

Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa. Made using the lost wax technique. Traditionally, the 'Kpelie' is an ancestral mask worn during funeral rites, initiation ceremonies, weddings and births. The function of the mask is determined by the crest at the top of it's head and the subtle scarification markings it carries. The female mask will normally have a plug on it's mouth with the male masks having an open mouth and longer protruding jaw. It is believed that the mask itself embodies the spirit of the dead, hence the name 'Dead Face' The delicate attributes of this mask is a fine example of the excellent artistry of the Senufos. This is a male Senufo Mask...

This colorfully painted and expertly carved mask was once used in one of the oldest Guatemalan dance performances, the Baile del Patzcar. Still practiced today, this dance evolved fr...

African Dogon manner tribal face mask, in the style of the Dogon peoples of Mali. Dimensions: 12" H x 6" W (approx) Dealer: S138XX.

Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s. This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...

Woven basketry yam helmet mask from Papua New Guinea. Flat form with projecting nose and eyes, encrusted surface. 13 inches high, mid 20th century. Will look great on the wall!

Woven painted basketry yam helmet mask from Papua New Guinea. Hollow woven form with traces of red and white pigments. Measures: 14 1/2 inches high, mid 20th century.