Mid-Century Teak Mask with Stand

Wooden jar by Alexandre Noll, in walnut, circa 1950.

Nightlight or 'Brule Parfum' by the Art Deco designer and manufacturer Maison Desny for the Maison WORTH, whose signature is under the base. This nightlight is a very unique piece th...

Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1970s) on contemporary metal stand. This is a traditional mask of a figure with male facial features and two holes as eyes and another for the mouth with a handle below the face. The island of Timor gave rise to a distinctive practice of creating traditional masks whose precise origins and significance remain uncertain. Portraying both male and female ancestors, they were held by men during dances and other ceremonies, including celebrations of victory in war. Carved sculptures and masks are specific to rural villages. Here the practice of animism, or nature-worship, is incorporated with the carving of ancestral statues and masks, which have a ritualistic function. Some occasions that call for these ceremonies may include asking for successful crop planting, for prosperity, for good weather...

Very finely carved face mask, probably from the North West Coast of the US or Canada. Created mid 20th century or earlier, the artist is unfortunately unknown. Carved light wood, p...