Late 20th century tribal masks

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Tribal masks

Country of origin

DR Congo

Côte d'Ivoire

Nigeria

Gabon

Mali

Angola

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Material

Wood

Condition

Good condition

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Needs restoration

Period

Late 20th century

Culture

Chokwe

Igbo

Yaure

Ababua

Bakongo

Bamileke

Bozo

Mbunda

Ngbandi

Punu

Sénoufo

Senufo

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Licensed replica

Provenance

Private collection

Rare and exceptional Yoruba passport mask

Late 20th century - Wood - Excellent condition

Rare and exceptional statue. - tribal mask passport - Ababua - Nigeria  (No reserve price)

Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

Mask - Kpélié mask, Senoufo - Sénoufo - Côte d'Ivoire  (No reserve price)

Beautiful and well-used mask representing a Fulani man and used in performances by Bozo-artists when performing their marionnettes spectacles. Wandering troupes of artists go from village to village to entertain the populace with colourful and lively spectacles. Sometimes these

Bozo mask - Bozo - Mali

quality as you can see on pictures 
look at all pictures to see all as this no surprise when you receive 

important as you imagine for perfect shipping  :  ))))
shipping costs include the fact that the large very strong  package will perfectly protect the item in micro

Original Igbo mask - 82  cm height - - stand includ in this selling - Nigeria

Grand Fang/Ngil Mask, Among the Fang, as in any structured society, it was fitting to enforce order through the use of masks. That was the raison d'être of the Ngil secret society, whose masks we know well, among the most graphic, 

In Ngil society, the great initiate (Ngang),

Magnificent, large mask of justice. - Fang Ngil bulu - Gabon  (No reserve price)

Decorative African Yaouré mask with a hornbill on the head.
The hornbill symbolises teaching as well as protection.
Their main function is to protect the wearer, particularly against witchcraft.

But it can also be used for divination or be an altar object for which offerings can

Mask - Yaure - Côte d'Ivoire  (No reserve price)

Late 20th century - Wood, and others Materials - Needs restoration

Original IJO Nigeria fish Crest / Mark  - 100 cm long - ex French Collection - black wood stand not includ in this selling - buy in Auction place with Expert - Nigeria

Mask Chokwe The Chokwe (Chokwe) masks became known in the Western world mainly for their artworks highly valued within the broader field of African art. Renowned sculptures such as the statuettes of the founding hero Tshibinda Ilunga and the mwana-pwo masks (young woman) are

Chokwe Mask - Chokwe - Angola - Chokwe Mask - Chokwe - Angola - Angola  (No reserve price)

Mbunda Mask - DRC - Wood - 34 cm ( Support included )

Expressive Mbunda mask from the DRC;

Excellent condition given its age (a slight crack from drying on the right rear part, not visible when the mask is placed on the stand);
Dimensions: 34 x 22 x 12 cm;
Weight w/o stand: 1.3

Mbunda mask - Mbunda - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

Ibo or Igbo are known for masquerades associated with the Iko Okochi harvest festival, in which the forms of the masks are determined by tradition, the festival theme content varies yearly.
The Igbo use thousands of masks, which incarnate unspecified spirits of the dead, forming

Mask - Igbo - Nigeria  (No reserve price)

Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and  has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use and then exhibited on a fence. The minimalist mask. 

Material: Wood.
Good condition, no restorations.


Initiation mask - Lega - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

Beautiful and very expressive mask from Burkina Faso. Well-used item. Geometric design and with some residue of white kaolin decoration. These masks represent the spirits of nature, who have influence on the human being.
Whishing to control these forces and enlist their help

Late 20th century - Hout - Good condition

Initiation mask - Nunuma-Bwa - Burkina Faso

Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and  has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use and then exhibited on a fence. The minimalist mask. 

Material: Wood
Good condition, no restorations.


The Grebo people are located on the border between Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia. They carve masks that embody the spirits of the invisible world dwelling in the forests. Made by high-ranking initiates, these masks appear during rituals reserved for initiates and during more profane

Mask - Grebo - Côte d'Ivoire  (No reserve price)

All Dan masks are sacred. They are not representatives of the bush spirits, but are these very spirits.
Aesthetic constants: a bulging forehead, a thin nose, a mouth carved with precision.
The Dan materialise the mask with a more or less idealised woman’s or child’s face.
This

Mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire  (No reserve price)

Very expressive and colourful mask from the Ivory Coast. Tis specific mask was used by the Kran-people of the Ivory-Coast or Eastern Liberia. Well-used piece.
These masked could be used in certain circumstances like when problems arise in a community and the bearer of this mask

Wooden mask - Kaogle - Kran - Ivory Coast

Very beautiful and rare Gouro ceremonial mask

Ceremonial mask - Gouro mask - Côte d'Ivoire  (No reserve price)

The Cihongo mask represents strength, power and wealth among the Chokwe. It is worn during traditional ceremonies, initiation rites, and important celebrations. It symbolizes the authority of the chief and serves to protect the community while bringing prosperity and well-being

Extremely rare CHOKWE CIHONGO mask - Chokwe - DR Congo

Ngbandi Mask - DRC - Wood - 35 cm (Support included)

Singular Ngbandi mask from the DRC (ex-Italian collection);

Dimensions: 35 x 16 x 9 cm;
Weight with stand: 0.8 kg;

Shipping properly packaged with track & trace:

Via Inpost with pickup-point delivery, to Portugal, Germany,

Ngbandi mask - Ngbandi - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

Mask - Senoufo - Wood - Mali - 45 cm.

Beautiful Senoufo Kpelié mask coming from the southern region of Mali near Misséni.
Oval human face surrounded by geometric patterns and a rounded crown on top.
This crown is decorated with two lizard motifs and a breast in its center.
The

Kpelié mask - Senufo - Mali

Guéré mask - Guéré mask - Côte d'Ivoire  (No reserve price)

Gorgeous Bamiléké wooden stool from Cameroon, Central Africa.

superb stool - Bamileke - Cameroon  (No reserve price)

Special dance mask from Congo/Angola, made of wood and raffia.
Was used in ritual.
Finely carved and with a beautiful patina.

Chokwe - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

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Tapiz en perfectas condiciones, tal y como se describe en la web.
Buena información respecto a la entrega y si hay cualquier cambio, se notifica.
Muy recomendable.

Superbe et jolie pièce.  Très bien emballée.
Merci

Oggetto splendido e conforme alle foto. Spedizione rapida e imballaggio sicuro.

Arte Antica,
Recibí la escultura en perfectas condiciones, gracias.
Estoy muy contento por la compra.

It is a beautiful Namji! it came in good time and was packaged well.

Envoi rapide. Objet conforme à la photo. Parfait !

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