Mid 20th century tribal masks

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Tribal masks

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Côte d'Ivoire

DR Congo

Mali

Angola

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Wood

Aluminium

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Period

Mid 20th century

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Chokwe

Pende

Baule

Kuba

Bambara

Sénoufo

Senufo

Songye

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Mid 20th century - Wood, Aluminium - Good condition

Mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

An ovoid Dan mask worn during dances intended to protect the village from fires. These masks are recognizable by the red fabric applied over all or part of their surface.
Note that this remarkable mask also bears other materials and shows fairly pronounced wear, indicating ritual

Mid 20th century - Good condition

Fire mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

This Marka mask, a style very close to that of their Bambara neighbors, is intended for the initiation rites of uncircumcised youths. Note the angular aquiline nose, sunken orbits. The head is topped with two small horns. The face is covered with brass plates.

Dense and hard

Mid 20th century - Wood, brass, cotton. - Fair condition

Initiation mask. - Brand. - Mali

Mask kpeliye with a dark patina. The forehead is surmounted by a bird figure typical of this type of masks.

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Mask Kpeliye - Sénoufo - Côte d'Ivoire  (No reserve price)

1960s–1980s, nicely styled, with a pedestal.

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

Mask - Kwifebe - Songye - DR Congo

The Lega are an ethnic group living in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The art of the Lega people is mainly made for their semi-secret associations of men and women, such as the Bwami society of the Lega peoples. The teachings of Bwami are a cornerstone of all aspects of life,

Mid 20th century - Wood, kaolin - Good condition

Lega kayamba masker - League - DR Congo

Rare Yaka initiation mask with its long upturned nose and its vivid polychromy.
Well-preserved mask.

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Ndeemba mask - Yaka - DR Congo

Among the Dan Mahou, the masks named "Guégo" are distinguished by the bird's beak: they embody the spirits of the forests. They participate in village ceremonies to resolve conflicts.
The lacquered black patina is obtained with latex and pigments: the mask is then polished with

Mid 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

Beak mask. - Guégo. - Dan Mahou. - Liberia/Ivory Coast.

Mask similar to the Bwadi bwa kifwebe society's examples among the Songye.
It displays a cubist aesthetic, numerous striations, large eyes, and a nasal ridge that extends onto the forehead.

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Mid 20th century - Excellent condition

Kifwebe mask - Songye Luba - DR Congo

An effigy mask carved to order by a Baoulé dignitary wishing to display his social status.
It features a broad, striped headdress and some scarifications.

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Mblo mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire

The Bambara (or Bamana) N'tomo masks are ritual objects from Mali worn by uncircumcised young boys during initiation ceremonies. They are characterized by an idealized face surmounted by several horns and a minuscule mouth, symbolizing self-control and silence.

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Ntomo Mask - Bambara - Mali  (No reserve price)

Blackened and polished wooden mask, partially covered by a strip of red fabric, originally taken from military trousers.
It is a firefighter-style mask that was used during dances to guard against fires.

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Mask of Fire - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

Remarkable Bété wooden mask with tubular eyes and curved protrusions on the face. Close to the Dan culture, Bété masks also feature a prominent forehead.
Dark polished patina.
Bété masks are fairly uncommon.

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Mask - Dan Bété - Côte d'Ivoire

The selection I am offering here already provides a substantial glimpse into the cultural richness of the largest country in Africa.

Subject to availability, there is the possibility to obtain a premium base to further elevate this mask. Contact me after the sale.

Every

Mid 20th century - Wood - Excellent condition

Mbangu disease mask - Pende - Democratic Republic of the Congo

This remarkable mask of the Chokwe culture illustrates all the finesse of Central African sculpture. Carved in a wood with a deep patina, it presents a female face with idealized features: half-closed eyes imbued with serenity, a delicately modeled mouth and geometric

Pwo mask panel - Chokwe - Angola

Painted Kuba mask – D.R. Congo / Zaire – mid-20th century – Multicolored wood.
Traditional Kuba mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), made between 1950 and 1960, coming from the Kuba Confederation or from a nearby sub-group (Kete, Lele, Shongo).

The mask is

Initiation helmet mask - Nyeeng - Kuba - DR Congo

Mbuya mask stands out from other masks of the same type through the use of a denser wood and, above all, a very lustrous patina, which makes it a rare object on the African art market.
It nevertheless features drooping eyelids and a dented mouth.
The Bapende have a very rich and

Mask Mbuya - Pende - DR Congo

Typical Pende style, period 1950 to 1970, weight incl. pedestal

Pende - DR Congo

Dan culture neck rest from Ivory Coast. H.37cm.
Beautiful Dan neck rest from Ivory Coast. It is well carved; the shape is dynamic and balanced. The face is expressive, imbued with strength and determination. The sculptor has brought this face to life. It is the work of a seasoned

neck support - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

Very expressive wooden mask of the Dan/Yacouba. It still wears its ancient raffia headdress. The facial features are reinforced with red pigment.

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

French collection, one earring is glued, see detail photo.

Mask - Kpelie - Senufo - Côte d'Ivoire

Ancient mask, Guéré Wé culture, Côte d'Ivoire. H. 29 cm.
Impressive Guéré or Wé mask from Côte d'Ivoire. This work exudes a powerful, primal force. That is the primary purpose of these masks: to evoke fear and awe. In case of clan conflicts, these masks come out. They can settle

Ancient mask - Guéré Wé - Côte d'Ivoire

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Very nice sword , like the head on  It , very good package and fast delivery.👍🇸🇪

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