West African Baule Mask

Chic pair of gilt over plaster figural lamps by Sirmos, 1980's, in the style of Giacometti. Lamps have been newly rewired and have the Sirmos labe...

Chic pair of carved wood benches with paw feet in white plaster finish. Newly reupholstered in colorful suzani fabric. Excellent vintage condition.

Striking wall mounted candelabra of gilt wrought iron depicting a leaf like design with ten candelabras fanning our from a center stem.

Chic dresser comprised of six drawers atop a curved base in cerused oak in the style of Paul Frankl.

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 is a fertility mask called an AKUABA. It's a ceremonial mask of the Akan tribe of Ghana.

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...

African Mask with Spears 90s. It is a rare set. Carved from one piece. Spears are ultra light - height 152 cm.