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Item Ships From: Chicago
Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Baule Painted Ram Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The Baule people of the Ivory Coast used ram masks in secular, public performances. Realistically carved, and wonderfully decorated, they were designed to draw attention and enhance ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
$980
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Bidjogo Tribal Initiation Ox Mask, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...
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Early 20th Century Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Hide, Wood
Pende-Style Antelope Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Masks from the Pende people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are considered some of the most dramatic works of African art. The Pende have defined an extensive range of mask forms, many with distinct characters embodied during ritual ceremony. Colored by red and white pigments, this Pende mask...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
African Basuku Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Pair Brass Carnivale Masks Mounted On Black Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
Equisite pair of cast brass Carnivale masks mounted on black marble plinth bases. Very nicely patinated.
Category
20th Century Italian Chicago - Masks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Stamped & Polished Metal Tribal Mask Wall Hanging
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamped and cut polished metal tribal mask. Foliate headdress, pierced and plated lower lip with pierced ears joining together in a necklace. Three dimensional with lacquered black b...
Category
20th Century American Chicago - Masks
Materials
Lacquer
Handblown Gold Flecked and Fused Black Murano Glass Carnivale Masks
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Murano glass carnivale masks. Handblown and molded gold flecked black cased glass with infused colorful circular details.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chicago - Masks
Materials
Murano Glass
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful, very large elongated Tribal fang mask from Gabon.
Hand carved and hand painted using tempura paint.
Used in ceremonies, the mask has very ni...
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20th Century Gabonese Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Carnival of Venice Four Vintage Hanging Tiles
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of four hand made and painted tiles professionally framed it wood frame , depicting caricatures from The Carnival of Venice. Which is annual festival held in
Venice, Italy.
The festival is world-famous for its
elaborate masks. The celebration takes place over ten days in which people dress up and take part in organized parades or simple processions on the street. The costumes are seventeenth-century Venetian dresses.
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20th Century Italian Chicago - Masks
Materials
Composition
$575 Sale Price / set
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H 12.25 in W 12.25 in D 1.25 in
Set of Six Vintage French Three Dimensional Masks
Located in Stamford, CT
Very animated face masks from the 1940s. Three dimensional.
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1940s French Vintage Chicago - Masks
Materials
Composition
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
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...
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1940s Mexican Tribal Vintage Chicago - Masks
Materials
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
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.
Category
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
African Mask, Angola, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
African mask in hand painted wood, 20th century Angola.
Category
20th Century Angolan Chicago - Masks
Materials
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.
Category
1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This graphic Songye Kifwebe mask has fine carved lines curved over the eyes and diagonal lines radiating from the nose and mouth in classic Kifwebe form. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Sable Antelope Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite specimen features a table mount taxidermy Sable Antelope, expertly crafted and beautifully preserved. The Sable Antelope is a stunning sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Angolan Chicago - Masks
Materials
Fur
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...
Category
20th Century Swiss Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Bone, Wood
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Vintage Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
The Senufo Firespitter Helmet Mask set, originating from the Ivory Coast, features two intricately designed masks that embody a unique zoomorphic form. Each mask is characterized by ...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Painted Mexican Jaguar Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The Jaguar Mask is an essential component of traditional Mexican dance and ritual, symbolizing power and ferocity. This particular mask hails from the state of Guerrero, Mexico known...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Liberia Bassa Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered with an extraordinary black crusted patina, this wooden Liberian mask was hand-crafted in the style of the Bassa ethnic group. Bassa communities have a number of rich masking...
Category
20th Century Liberian Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Salampasu Warrior Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Divided into contrasting tones, this ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painted Guatemalan Patrón Face Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painted Guatemalan Patrón Face Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painted Guro-Style Mami Wata Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly-colored painted mask is a dance mask attributed to the Guro peoples of Côte d'Ivoire. The mask depicts Mami Wata, or "Mother of Water," a godde...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Painted Guro Mami Wata Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly-colored painted mask is a dance mask attributed to the Guro peoples of Côte d'Ivoire. The mask depicts Mami Wata, or "Mother of Water," a godde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Toma Angbai Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to the Toma people of present-day Guinea and Liberia, this wooden mask is carved in the style of the Angbai mask, used by the Poro initiation society to depict the forest ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Guinean Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Baule Male Ndoma Portrait Mask on Mount
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
To relieve stress and uplift their Community, the Baule people of modern-day Côte d'Ivoire engage in a daylong masquerade known as the Mblo. A series of dances that escalate in compl...
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Painted Guro Mami Wata Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly-colored painted mask is a dance mask used by the Guro peoples of Côte d'Ivoire. The mask depicts Mami Wata, or "Mother of Water," a goddess of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Chicago - Masks
Materials
Wood
Painted Bozo Antelope Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Emulating the graceful form of an antelope, this colorful mask by the Bozo people of Mali brought forth the animal’s protective spirit during lively group masquerades. Worn by a concealed dancer, the antelope mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Chicago - Masks
Materials
Sheet Metal
