Lot 0072

A Fine Old Guro African Mask, Ex Levitt Collection.

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Masks

Sold

Old Guro Zamble African mask Ex Levitt Collection: A fine old carved wooden mask in a zoomorphic form known as Zamble, a mythical male being whose form fuses antelope and leopard features. Such representations are owned by certain families that use th

2024Old Guro Zamble African mask Ex Levitt CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Ex Levitt Collection: A carved wooden helmet mask adorned with copper sheet, animal hide and embellished with numerous glass beads and textiles. The Bwoom mask was worn at boys initiations where it would represent the natu

2020A Fine Old Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Ex Levitt CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Fine Old Chokwe Pwo African Mask Ex Levitt Collection: A carved wooden Chokwe Pwo mask with raised scar designs, nose ring , kaolin clay pigment accents and woven grass headdress. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. provenance: - Ex. Sol and Josephine Levitt

2020Fine Old Chokwe Pwo African Mask Ex Levitt CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Fine Old Dan Simian Monkey Mask Ex Levitt collection: A carved wooden mask with black pigments and classic facial style of the monkey. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 5 inches. Note the square attachment holes. Provenance Ex. So

2020Fine Old Dan Simian Monkey Mask Ex Levitt collectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Baule mask Ex Fiterman Collection: A carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. The Long classic face accented with reddish organic / mineral pigments a

2023A Fine Old Baule mask Ex Fiterman CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Senufo Mask Ex Becker Collection: Elegant old carved wooden ceremonial mask with anthropomorphic central finial and classic facial style and design. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Among the Senufo families owned and wore su

2024A Fine Old Senufo Mask Ex Becker CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Dan Mask Ex Slater Collection: A carved wooden Dan mask with protruding cylindrical eyes, attached lower jaw and embellished with beads and textiles. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast or Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 12 x 7 x 5 in

2023A Fine Old Dan Mask Ex Slater CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Rare Old Lovale African mask Ex Levitt Collection: A carved wooden mask painted with a red pigment and adorned with a full woven grass coiffure and headress, neck covering. The mask has incised tribal motifs on the forehead and cheeks. Lovale peoples,

2019A Rare Old Lovale African mask Ex Levitt CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Dan African mask Ex Rhodes Collection: A carved wooden diminutive mask with kaolin clay pigments accenting the eyes and a well handled and worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 6.5 inches tall ( 10.5

2022A Fine Old Dan African mask Ex Rhodes CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Very Fine Old Red Baule mask Ex~ Fiterman Collection: A carved wood and painted red dance mask with a highly stylized face and remains of wooden collar, now decayed and eroded away. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast. The mask measures 14 x 6 inches. ( 36 inches

2020A Very Fine Old Red Baule mask Ex~ Fiterman CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Guro Zamble Mask Ex Scanzi Collection: A fine old carved wooden mask in a zoomorphic form known as Zamble, a mythical male being whose form fuses antelope and leopard features. Such representations are owned by certain families that use th

2023A Fine Old Guro Zamble Mask Ex Scanzi CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Very Fine Old Igbo African Mask Ex Banks Collection: A Tall and elaborate carved wooden helmet mask with stylized leopards, ancestors and large mirror on top. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The mask measures 24 inches tall. A metal display stand ca

2021A Very Fine Old Igbo African Mask Ex Banks CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Ligbe African mask Ex Scanzi Collection: A carved wooden dance mask with a kind of plank or ritual tray with 4 egg like forms, also embellished with serpent images. Such a mask would have been used by the Do association of the West African L

2023A Fine Old Ligbe African mask Ex Scanzi CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Very fine old Bini African Mask Ex Bresler collection: A carved wooden face mask with red,blue, white and black mineral pigments painted on the face, signs of field use and wear over many years. Bini peoples, Ekpo society, Nigeria, Africa. The Mask measur

2022Very fine old Bini African Mask Ex Bresler collectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Punu Mask Ex Dr Endicott Collection: A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, weathered kaolin clay pigments, tall central crest coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a stilt dance called "mukudj

2024A Fine Old Punu Mask Ex Dr Endicott CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

A Fine Old Idoma African Mask Ex Allan Stone Collection: A very finely carved wooden helmet mask with realistic painted face and painted designs, embellished with real human hair atop a stylized "elvis" coiffure. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask mea

2020A Fine Old Idoma African Mask Ex Allan Stone CollectionSee Sold Price

Related Masks

A Fine Old Baule Mask Ex Scanzi Collection: A carved wooden ceremonial mask with classic facial features, elaborate coiffure, well polished surface patina and attached textile headdress, woven grass beard and resins. The mask shows many years o

4 days LeftA Fine Old Baule Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

$275

A Fine Senufo Mask Ex Scanzi Collection: A finely carved wooden dance mask with a Poro society emblem, the hornbill bird carved on top. Such masks are known as kpeliye'e are considered feminine, the masks honor deceased Senufo elders with th

4 days LeftA Fine Senufo Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

$170

A Rare Old Bamana African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection: A carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with various hand cut metal designs, mirrors, stylized beads and 3 carved wooden horns. The mask shows many years of field use, perhaps generations, and mea

4 days LeftA Rare Old Bamana African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

$140

Dance mask - Wood - Guro - Ivory Coast: Very appealing refined carved African wooden mask from the Guro people of Ivory Coast. Beautifully designed with a warm expression. The mask is carved from one piece of wood and is in good condition.

7 days LeftDance mask - Wood - Guro - Ivory Coast

$80

Dance mask - Wood - Baule - Ivory Coast: Superb dance mask, from the BAULE people of Ivory Coast. The mask is carved in one piece of wood. The item present a very fine shape, with scarification?s on the face, and a superb hairstyle. Great da

7 days LeftDance mask - Wood - Baule - Ivory Coast

$120

African Liberian Dan / Bassa Wood Mask: West Africa, Liberia or Ivory Coast, Dan / Bassa, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask of stylized form with protruding brow, pierced eyes, and plaited coiffure. The light brown pat

2 days LeftAfrican Liberian Dan / Bassa Wood Mask

$400

Old Kumu Nsembu Ceremonial Mask: Old carved wooden mask with bold and dramatic style, open work eyes and well handled surface.The Kumu carve the "Nsembu" mask for use by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult

4 days LeftOld Kumu Nsembu Ceremonial Mask

$150

A Bete African Mask Ex Banks Collection: A carved wooden dance mask with elaborate coiffure, stylized eyes accented with mineral pigments and a protruding pouty mouth, all edges well handled and worn. Bete or related ethnic group, Ivory Coas

4 days LeftA Bete African Mask Ex Banks Collection

$50

A Bamana Komo Mask Ex Banks Collection: A very large carved wooden mask with a heavy organic material covering the surface. Bamana masks such as this one are worn and seen only by members of the Komo association, whose members harness the p

4 days LeftA Bamana Komo Mask Ex Banks Collection

$600

A Fang Horned Dance Mask Ex Banks Collection: A tall carved wooden ceremonial mask with tall animal style horns and contrasting black and white mineral pigments. Fang or related peoples, Gabon, West Africa. The mask has been custom mounted and me

4 days LeftA Fang Horned Dance Mask Ex Banks Collection

$100

Gifogo mask, Pende D: Gifogo mask, PendeD.R. CongoWood and polychromeEarly 20th centuryProvenance: Ex collection Lepage, BrusselsH: 26 cm

11 hrs LeftGifogo mask, Pende D

€1,500

Kuba mask D: Kuba maskD.R. CongoWood and polychrome19th centuryH: 26 cmProvenance: Ex Didier Claes, Ex Pirrat collection

11 hrs LeftKuba mask D

€2,400

Face Mask - Wood - Mbangani - Congo: Fine face mask from Mbagani tribe DR Congo. This type of mask were worn during the initiation proces. Showing typically enlarged concave orbits and bulging coffee-bean eyes. . Good condition with trac

7 days LeftFace Mask - Wood - Mbangani - Congo

$80

Ntumu mask - Wood - Fang - Gabon: Beautiful old mask from the FANG tribe of Gabon. This mask was carved in a sublime and rustic style. With a long nose and a mouth all under the mask, half-rounded eyes. The mask is covered with a kaol

7 days LeftNtumu mask - Wood - Fang - Gabon

$95

Bold Toma Fetish Mask Ex William Siegmann.: A Large carved wooden horned zoomorphic mask with fetish bundle attached to the front of the Bush cow like mask, which likely contains magic objects, nomoli , or coins, objects to empower the spirit w

4 days LeftBold Toma Fetish Mask Ex William Siegmann.

$60

Initiation mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon: Old wooden initiation mask from the PUNU tribe, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This masks h

7 days LeftInitiation mask - Wood - Punu - Gabon

$70

More Items in African Masks

4 days LeftA Fine Old Baule Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

$275

4 days LeftA Rare Old Bamana African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

$140

4 days LeftA Fine Senufo Mask Ex Scanzi Collection

$170

4 days LeftA Bamana Komo Mask Ex Banks Collection

$600

A Fine Vuvi Moghondzi Mask: A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

4 days LeftA Fine Vuvi Moghondzi Mask

$130

4 days LeftA Fang Horned Dance Mask Ex Banks Collection

$100

A Senufo Firespitter Mask: A large carved double helmet mask featuring two stylized animal forms, warthog and crocodile along with two chameleon lizards on top. A very dramatic carved wooden helmet mask. The mask measures 27 in

4 days LeftA Senufo Firespitter Mask

$60

A Rare Luba Kifwebe African Mask with avian finial: A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, a large avian effigy on top, signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of t

4 days LeftA Rare Luba Kifwebe African Mask with avian finial

$275

A Bamana Hyena Mask: A carved wooden dance mask with incised linear designs, classic Kore mask form and a well worn surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 17 x 7.5 inches. A metal display stand can

4 days LeftA Bamana Hyena Mask

$120

A Rare Luba Feline Zoomorphic Mask: A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with painted spot designs and rare zoomorphic form, a feline image with signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities and rit

4 days LeftA Rare Luba Feline Zoomorphic Mask

$250

A Mende or Vai Bundu Helmet Mask: A very old and well worn carved wooden helmet style mask used by the women of the Bundu society in initiation ceremonies. This mask measures 15 inches tall and shows extensive wear and weatherings, wo

4 days LeftA Mende or Vai Bundu Helmet Mask

$70

Serene Songye Kifwebe Female Mask: A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with precise incised linear designs and classic form, signs of field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. The lin

4 days LeftSerene Songye Kifwebe Female Mask

$110

4 days LeftBold Toma Fetish Mask Ex William Siegmann.

$60

A Luba Kifwebe African Mask: A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. Luba peop

4 days LeftA Luba Kifwebe African Mask

$60

4 days LeftA Bete African Mask Ex Banks Collection

$50

A Dogon Hunters Mask: This is an interesting and unusual old carved wooden ceremonial mask, in a highly styled form, with wonderful treatment to the pouty mouth which also forms a similar image on the forehead in a serpent

4 days LeftA Dogon Hunters Mask

$50

Recommended Art

Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali: Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali The signature is in the plate Custom framed and includes certificate

4 days LeftSalvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali

$115

Photo Archives BUNNY YEAGER Historical American Pin Up: This lot is coming from Bunny Yeager's estate/archives. Linnea Eleanor "Bunny" Yeager (March 13, 1929 - May 24, 2014) was an American photographer and pin-up model. She met Bettie Page in 1954, and to

2 days LeftPhoto Archives BUNNY YEAGER Historical American Pin Up

$35

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

Jun 16, 2024Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$850

Florida Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll RARE painting. 24.8"x 48.8": Mary Ann Carroll (1940-2019) "Harvest Moon" painting, as part of the Florida Highwaymen's collection, features a captivating scene of the ocean under the glow of a harvest moon. The size of the painti

4 days LeftFlorida Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll RARE painting. 24.8"x 48.8"

$2,150

Florida Highwaymen Roy Mclendon Painting: Oil on Upson Board painting by Roy Mclendon, one of the five founding members of Florida Highwaymen. The painting measures 28x20.5" (24" x 18" without frame)

4 days LeftFlorida Highwaymen Roy Mclendon Painting

$2,600

2 days LeftPhoto Archives BUNNY YEAGER Historical American Pin Up

$18

Pablo PicassoWomen of Avignon Pablo Picasso Limited Edition Collection Domaine: Pablo Picasso Women of Avignon. Limited Edition ink on canvas Estate signed, part of the Collection Domain Picasso. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Custom framed. Approx 26x28.

4 days LeftPablo PicassoWomen of Avignon Pablo Picasso Limited Edition Collection Domaine

$100

Very Large Vintage DesChamps Mobile 60"x41'': Large DesChamps Mobile Dimensions: 150 cm (60'') x 115 cm (41'') Perhaps no artist has a greater presence at the National Gallery of Art than Alexander Calder and DesChamps. DesChamps mobile, commissi

4 days LeftVery Large Vintage DesChamps Mobile 60"x41''

$1,940

Andy Warhol Screenprint Serigraph Rebel Without a Cause (James Dean) 1985 from the Ads Suite: Andy Warhol Screenprint and Colophon. 1985. 38x38 inches approx. This unsigned proof was made outside the regular edition during the process of image development and production. Includes certificate o

4 days LeftAndy Warhol Screenprint Serigraph Rebel Without a Cause (James Dean) 1985 from the Ads Suite

$2,300

[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER: [SEX] A lot of 9 photographs sold together. Some postcards. One mounted with plastic corners in archival mat. Prints: 4.5" x 3" - 6" x 4". Generally good condition, various imperfections. *Additional

May 29, 2024[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER

$100

Keith Haring Signed Original Sketch 8X12: Title: "Color Lightbulb Head", Artist: Keith Haring, Medium: Original Sketch, Black Marker on Paper, Dimensions: 8x12 inches, Presentation: Custom-designed museum-quality frame, Signature: Signed by K

23 hrs LeftKeith Haring Signed Original Sketch 8X12

$3,600

Salvador Dali's "Michelangelo" Original Etching: Salvador Dali's "Michelangelo" Original Etching – A Masterpiece of Surrealist Interpretation in a Museum-Quality Presentation. We are thrilled to present an exceptionally rare offering at our upcomi

23 hrs LeftSalvador Dali's "Michelangelo" Original Etching

$800

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

Jun 16, 2024Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$675

Oil on Canvas Attr. to Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823 - 1900): Attr. to Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823 - 1900) New York. Hudson River school, signed J.P. Cropsey, Oil on canvas. 22” x 36”, framed 29” x 42 1/2”Please note that this item is in

5 days LeftOil on Canvas Attr. to Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823 - 1900)

$950

Florida Highwaymen Sam Newton (b. 1948) Waterway 24" x 48": "Florida Highwaymen Pastoral Waterway" by Sam Newton (born 1948) is a captivating example of the renowned Highwaymen art style. This painting depicts a serene Florida scene, featuring a tranquil water

4 days LeftFlorida Highwaymen Sam Newton (b. 1948) Waterway 24" x 48"

$4,650

Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas: Emilio Grau-Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975), "Sur la Plage" [On The Beach], Oil on Canvas, 1958, signed "Grau Sala" lower right, signed, inscribed "Trouville", dated, and titled to verso. 21.5" H x 25.75" W

Jun 09, 2024Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas

$1,700

A Fine Old Guro African Mask, Ex Levitt Collection.

Item Details

Description

A carved wooden face mask with stylized form and tribal designs, swept back horns and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting great age and field use. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $35.00. The mask measures 15 x 7 inches. Provenance: Ex Sol and Josephine Levitt, NY

Condition

Fair, deep well handled patina, loss to back of horns long ago.

Buyer's Premium

20% up to $1,000.00
20% up to $100,000.00
20% above $100,000.00

A Fine Old Guro African Mask, Ex Levitt Collection.

Name: A Fine Old Guro African Mask, Ex Levitt Collection.
SKU: 74334680
Price: 430 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

See Sold Price

Starting Price $50

Sell a Similar Item

6 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in BRIGANTINE, NJ, us

$40 shipping in the US

Payment

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

TOP RATED

Quakertown, PA, United States

269 Reviews

2,112 Followers