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 ...
Wood, Paint
Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...
Wood
Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to the Yoruba people of western Nigeria, this wooden headdress was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a comm...
Wood
Ekoi, Ejagham Janiform Headcrest, Nigeria
Located in Savannah, GA
Janiform ceremonial headdress from the Ekoi, Ejagham people of the Cross River region of Southeastern Nigeria, circa early 20th century. The janus symbolism from the Cross River r...
Wood
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 ...
Wood
Kumba Karna Masks, Indonesian, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These Kumba Karna Masks are tribal decorative objects realized in the Indonesian island of Bali, during the second half of the 20th century. Dimensions: cm 19 x 20. Traditional...
Wood
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably fr...
Wood
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Wood
Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Diablo mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.
Wood
$9,500
H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century by the Dan People...
Wood
Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...
Bone, Wood
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three...
Wood
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
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 ...
Wood
Moche Copper Bronze Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A large coper mask of a dignitary with almond shaped, inset shell eyes with pupils and a wide brim type crown. Attached at the brow line, a row of danglers is suspended, aligning the...
Copper
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
Shell, Wood, Beads
$550
H 4.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
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...
Wood
Fiery Leather Fox Mask
By Majd Murad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally commissioned for Burning Man, combining the element of fire with the animal fox, not to be confused with the web browser. This piece is wearable art, making it perfect for...
Leather
Sold
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Ritual Mask of the Yoruba Gelede Ijebu Two Snakes Mighty Mother Around 1940
Located in Hannover, DE
I'm so excited to tell you about this wonderful Native Art piece! You could get your hands on a truly one-of-a-kind piece—a Ritual Mask of the Yoruba Gelede Ijebu Two Snakes Mighty M...
Wood, Softwood, Paint
Nigerian Wood-Carved "Ekpo Secret Society" Mask
Located in Miami, FL
Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in Manhattan in the early 1970s, this is an Eket-style mask, typical of the Nigerian tribe that resides in the Southeastern regio...
Wood, Paint
African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Maiden Spirit Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved mask from the early to mid-1900s made by the Igo People of Southeastern Nigeria. Agbogho, or "maiden spirit" are worn strictly by m...
Wood, Paint
African Nigerian Igbo Carved Maiden Mask Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This finely carved mask is from the early to mid-20th century and was made by the Igbo People of Southeastern Nigeria. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn strictly by...
Wood, Paint
African Oversized Brass and Wood Ceremonial Wall Folk Art Sculpture/Mask
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
9-351, oversized wood sculpture with brass and copper overlay. Hanging loop on back.
Brass
African Nigerian Carved Wood Mask
Located in West Hartford, CT
Carved African secret society mask from Eket Nigeria worn by a high initiate during mystical ceremonies. Masks such as these were used by members of the ‘Ekpo’ and ‘Ekong’ societies ...
Wood
Ibibio Carved Bust of Woman from Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Ibibio carved bust of woman from Nigeria. Painted in red, black, and white.
Wood
Ancient Yoruba Wooden Mask, Nigeria/Benin
Located in Roma, IT
Yoruba wooden mask is an original manufact realized by Yoruba People (Nigeria/Benin). Original handmade wood sculpture. Mint conditions. Provenance: Private collection. ...
Wood
Igbo Antelope Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The fine finish and detail work on this antelope mask are hallmarks of the Igbo master craftspeople. The sleek, simplified form is evocative, calling to ...
Wood
African ‘Nigerian’ Igbo Carved Maiden Mask/ Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This finely carved mask is from the early to mid-20th century and was made by the Igbo People of Southeastern Nigeria. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn strictly by...
Wood
Early 20th Century Igbo Spirit Mask, Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Igbo maiden masks represent cultural ideals of femininity, both physical and moral and are primarily danced during agricultural festivals and certain funeral ceremonies of prominent individuals. Like others of its type, this example features a dramatic and weighty headdress and an angular face with whitened complexion. Provenance: Ex private US collection, acquired from a Parisian tribal art gallery...
Wood
African Dance Mask
Located in Wilton, CT
Powerfully carved African dance mask from an old Manhattan collection. Very time worn surface, front and back, with original pigment largely intact....