Pende mask with full Coiffure Collected in situ 1972

A carved wooden mask accented with kaolin clay pigments, stylized face and woven grass coiffure. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures 12 x 9 inches. A durable display stand can be in

This is a very fine Old Mbunda Sachihongo masks , which are characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent brow ridge and cheeks. This mask was part of the maki

This is a very rare Mbunda-style Sachihongo mask collected in situ in 1972 in Zambia. This type of dance mask is characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent

This is a very rare Mbunda-style Sachihongo mask collected in situ in 1972 in Zambia. This type of dance mask is characterized by their round shape, proportionally exaggerated features, and prominent

Carved wood with realistic facial features and stylized horns or coiffure. Dan peoples , Ivory Coast / Liberia. Provenance: Field collected in situ in the 1950's by Rev. Adkins of Adams county, Ohio.

A very uncommon miniature carved wooden mask with stylized coiffure, heavy lidded eyes, incised linear designs and a flared neck ringed with raffia grass. Probably worn as an arm maskette. Pende peopl

A very rare Old Carved wooden mask with bark cloth plant fiber headdress and shards of glass as eyes, and embellished with charcoal pigments and woven plant material. This mask was acquired during a "

This is a very old and well used Yoruba Egungun mask with tall "rabbit" like ears and traditional style face. The mask has a painted kaolin clay surface and is Very well weathered suggesting great age

A carved wooden dance mask with metal wrapped open work eyes , polished black surface and a large woven grass rope headdress and basketry for the dancer to wear the mask. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Wes

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

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

A carved wooden Kran or Guere mask in the form of a Parrot and collected in the Village Tabou prior to 1968 by Rev. W. Adkins. The mask measures 9 x 5.5 inches. A metal display stand can also be inclu

A rare vintage Lele mask with full grass headdress or coiffure as well as painted spots, and hand hammered copper decorations. Kuba lele ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask can include

Extremely rare Pere carved wooden dance mask in avian form with mineral pigment. This old mask measures 11 x 7.75 inches and was field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney (director of Catholic Aid agencie

A Very fine old carved wooden Dan mask field collected in situ in 1948 by Rev. Adkins, C. 1948, Liberia/Ivory Coast. The mask is Possibly by Zlan - and was acquired from through the family by descent.

A carved wooden mask with energetic face and broad grimace , perhaps representing a Trophy head, however it is larger then most smaller heads and is "mask size" Collected in situ 1970 and was part of

A carved wooden helmet mask with a wonderfully exaggerated zoomorphic finial on top, incised and painted designs with mineral pigments. Suku peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. There is no display st

A beautiful carved wood and textile mask with painted designs and overall elaborate style. The mask has a large and full raffia grass coiffure and measures 24 x 20 inches ( approximately ) Yaka people

Item/Description: Ornate Pende mask from DRC. Masterfully carved features, conical eyes, nose. Striated cheeks. Painted surface with accretions. Full woven burlap hat, headdress with neck shield, ador

Maske, "pota" Pende, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 18,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. Angabe der Besitzer 1950er Jahre in situ erworben. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich Die Masken aus de

A Pende Passport Mask, DRC, with high point areas of polished surface and overall crusty surface, full raffia beard, old bug damage to very top of head, fitted on a custom base, height: 4 3/4". Proven

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

Carved wooden mask with a "devil" like face and Avian image on top. The mask is quite old and very weathered, and was collected in situ by Artist Steve Tobin in the 1980's.

A carved wooden dance mask with multiple colored pigments accenting the face, along with a full raffia grass coiffure and remains of textiles attached to the back of mask suggest at one time there was