Set of Three African Masks on Metal Bases

During their five hundred year history in the Southern Congo, the Basuku tribe developed a series of intricate rituals built around their skilled mask makers. This particular example was most likely carved in the likeness of a deceased chieftain. The artisan intentionally pronounced the eyes, cheeks, and chin to provide a terrifying test for young men as they underwent their rites for manhood. The Basuku's spiritual expressions inspired early 20th century western painters...

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

Very animated face masks from the 1940s. Three dimensional.

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...

Hand painted wood mask. The geometric designs of each mask also carry various meanings. The light and dark pattern also symbolizes good from evil and female from male.

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