Old Pende Dance Mask

A very old carved wooden dance mask accented with red mineral pigment and a woven grass coiffure. Mbuya village masks are used to entertain a community during non-ritual festivities. Once used during

African Art: Quality well carved and old Pende mask. Round face with ritual scarification. White pigment and black patina.8.5x7x4"

A well carved old wooden dance mask with a highly stylized face and form, raised geometric tribal motifs accented with clack, white and red kaolin clay pigments. The mask measures 9 x 6 inches. Pende

Guatemalan fine old dance mask, probably 19th century, and representing a Spaniard, possibly with glass eyes originally, curly hair and mustache depicted, extensive use and glossy patina, superbly car

Old "Boki" mask from Vanuatu, a rare variant form of a Rom mask that is hard to find comparable examples - collected in 1959. 20?25?38 cm, stand included. Reserve: $650.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rat

Old "Boki" mask from Vanuatu, a rare variant form of a Rom mask that is hard to find comparable examples - collected in 1959. 20?25?38 cm, stand included.Reserve: $650.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate o

A carved wooden mask with scarification designs carved in relief, well weathered and well handled surface and remains of fiber headdress. The mask measures 10.25 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide. A meta

A carved wooden dance mask painted black with mineral pigments and it still have the raffia grass headdress attached. The mask is well handled and worn suggesting field use. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo,

A very energetic old dance mask from Bali, with attached animal hide/ Hair and wonderful expression. The mask measures 8 x 5.5 inches.

A carved wooden dance mask painted red with mineral pigments. The mask is well handled and worn suggesting field use. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 7.5 inches. There is no

A wonderfully stylized old Dance mask with large bulbous nose, wide ears and a large toothy retractable jaw representing a powerful forest spirit. This mask shows plenty of wear and field use. * Once

This is a very fine old dance mask from the Dan peoples of Cote De Ivorie and Liberia, West Africa. Carved wood with deep incised linear designs around the edge of the mask and a very long exaggerated

A very well used old wooden dance mask featuring a zoomorphic form with tall ears, horns and large grimace, accented with red, white and silver paint on painted black mask. The Mask shows extensive we

A tall carved wooden helmet mask with various colorful mineral pigments and painted spots, adorned with raffia grass. Kwese peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A metal display stand may also be inclu

A very old and interesting carved wooden mask used in the Sogo Bo Dance performances along side of puppets and marionette masks. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 6.5 inches. A meta

A fine carved wooden mask with realistic style face, perhaps representing a child. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. A me

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A very nice old carved wooden mask from the Malinke of Mali, West Africa. The Wood is very hard and very dry, suggesting age and wear over the years. The mask has a archaic form and very light incised

A carved wooden mask painted black and showing extensive field use and wear probably a variation of the "karikpo" mask type. The horns symbolize superhuman power and strength. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria,

A carved wooden mask divided into two planes with black and white mineral pigment and embellished with numerous small holes. Pende Mbuya mask were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies

A finely carved old wooden mask with raffia grass headdress still attached. The mask features the classic heavy lidded eyes, deep facial scars as well as a well handled surface suggesting years of fie

This is a very old , almost archaic looking carved wooden mask with a highly stylized form and obvious signs of weathering and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6 inches. This

This is a very old and well used Igala peoples festival mask or headdress, Nigeria, Africa. This heavily weathered and field used mask features traditional ceremonial scars and a diminutive face, with

A Classic carved wooden mask with incised tribal scar motifs , arched brow and stylized coiffure. Such masks were originally used for circumcision ceremonies but later became accessories for a type of