Initiation & Dance Masks

Bangwa Mask, Ghana.Wood, Shells, and natural fibers.Bangwa means "funeral" in the dialect of the Hausa people. Carved of sese wood, this expressive mask features a broad jute beard.16'' x 10''

Bantam Funeral Mask, Cameroon, AfricaFrom the Bantam village in Cameroon, this is a traditional funeral mask, used in funeral ceremonies This mask is over seventy years old. One of a kind. 13" x 11"

Baule Beaded Mask With Bird - Cote d'Ivoire, AfricaMade of wood, metal and beads. Modeled after the Baule mask of the Ivory Coast.

Beaded Luba Style Mask - Zaire, AfricaMade from wood, brass and beads. This mask is modeled after the Luba mask of Zaire.

BOBO Plank Mask, Burkina Faso, AfricaUsually represents bush spirits. Also used by hunters and farmers during renewal dance ceremonies of the Bobo people. The mask may be abstract or represent a wild bird or animal. 66" X 15" x 3"Ships Oversi

Fang Mask, Cameroon.Made from wood and natural pigments, by the Fang people of Cameroon. These masks are usually distinguished by a highly stylized, long narrow face and asymmetrical paint. One of a kind.17.5" x 9.5"

Face Mask - GabonThis is also a version of the Okuyi mask type of the Puna-Lumbo. The lozenge-shaped scarification patterns on the forehead are Puna and Lumbo works. The Tsangui live on either side of the Gabon-Republic of Congo border.

Fang Mask, Cameroon.Hand carved wood. Painted with natural pigments. Made by the Fang people of Cameroon. They are distinguished by a highly stylized, long narrow face and asymmetrical paint. 46.5" x 5"

Helmet Crest - Cameroon, AfricaMade from a very hard wood with glossy black patina. One of a kind .

Helmet Crest Mask - Cameroon, AfricaThis mask is Usually worn during funerals of an important person, or during annual festivals.