Masks

Basonge Wood Mask , Zaire, AfricaThis female mask was used by the Kifwebe society during initiation, circumcision, or funeral ceremonies, 14" x 7.5". Comes with stand. One of a kind.Ship Oversize

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

Helmet Crest Mask - Cameroon, AfricaHand carved by the Bamileke people. There are about 700,000 in South West grassland region of Cameroon.

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

Face Mask - GabonHand carved from one piece of wood. This mask is used to give rhythm to life in the village, sanctioning key events such as the mourning of important personages, the birth of twins, initiations, etc. 17" x 6"

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. 45" x 6"

Forehead Mask - Cameroon, AfricaHand carved from one piece of wood. Used in dance ceremonies to ward off evil spirits. Worn on the forehead to show off the mouth of evil. 12" x 13". One of a kind.

Giraffe mask - 14"H - Kenya

Guro Mask, Ivory Coast, AfricaMasks of the Baule, Guro and Yaure peoples of the Ivory Coast are characterized by narrow, well-proportioned faces, small chins and high foreheads, lowered eyelids, narrow nose and delicate nostrils.14" X 7"