Antique African Masks

Grebo / Kru Mask Côte d'Ivoire, 20th Century Carved wood 11¼ h × 6¾ w × 5 d in (29 × 17 × 13 cm) Height on stand: 16.5 in A striking Grebo (Kru) mask from Côte d'Ivoire, distinguishe...

It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. A massive wooden, handcrafted Baule mask, used in tribal dances and various traditional ceremonies.

These cubistic and stylized portraits painted from live models echoed the era's fascination with African masks, a motif also present in the works of Pablo Picasso and Amedeo Modiglia...

Mask by Igbo People, Nigeria Ex Collection Robertson Gallery

Maji Mask made by Igbo People, Nigeria 21.5 x 4 in x 6 in Early 20th Century Ex collection Robertson Gallery

Makonde mask, Tanzania, East Africa early 20th century Dimension: 23 x 15 x 25 cm Dimension with stand: 28 x 15 x 26 cm Helmet mask Makonde, Tanzania.

Kiwoyo-Muyombo mask Pende DRC Wood 30cm small restoration on the top on a professional customised metal stand ex private collection London, UK

Super cool iron protection masks. These would have been displayed on the estate gate entrance.

One of a kind early 19th century African hand carved Dogon wooden mask from Mali was worn during the dances performed by tribe.

A late 19th century Yoruba Gelede mask. A fine example of a male Gelede mask used in the Gelede masquerades, The Gelede masquerade is associated with the recognition of the power of...

Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.

A very large old Cubist Dan wood mask with strong expressive look, angular cheeks, with powerfully carved mouth. Created early 20th century by the Dan People of Liberia and Cote d'Iv...

Bwa mask with large geometric eyes and flat face with projecting nose. Intense expression conveying force and power. Classic Mossi scarification marks around face. Patina of age and ...

A most beautiful Bird Beak Mask From The Dan Tribe Ivory Coast Liberia Diomandé Serves as a Protection or justice mask. People: Dan or Diomandé Country: Ivory Coast / Liberia Length:...

Traditionally, African Mbuya masks such as this one were danced during the mukanda, the initiation that leads young men from puberty to adulthood.

African mask from the Dan tribe

African mask

Large carved wooden African mask, partly painted white and decorated with fabric.

African Salampasu Helmet Mask, carved wood, copper, and raffia, together with metal stand.

African Art Dan Mask wood 5.50h x 3w x 2.50d in 8.5h x 4w x 3d (with stand) 13.97h x 7.62w x 6.35d cm AFR064

African Art Dan Mask wood 5h x 2.50w x 2d in 8.25h x 2.5w x 2d in (with stand) 12.70h x 6.35w x 5.08d cm AFR063

African Art Dan Passport Family Mask - Liberia wood 4.50h x 2.75w x 1.25d in 8.5h x 2.75w x 2.5d in (with stand) AFR020

African Mende Carved Wood Helmet Mask, together with Segy Gallery documentation, atop a square ebonized wood base.

Though petite in size, this fine mask offers plenty of character through its intricate design. Wearing a crown and having high eyebrows, we guess this must be a queen or ranking offi...

This is an antique Kwele spirit mask. A Central African, hardwood decorative mask, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A very engaging mask by the Chowke (Tchokwe) tribe of Southern and Central Africa who today reside primarily in Angola.

Finely carved hardwood mask from the Pende people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Expressive, with finely carved open mouth and filed sharpened teeth. Raised scarification marks...

The nose is usually extremely long and elegantly thin and the eyes are cast downward, a show of respect used in many African masks. Intricate designs on these sheets is reminiscent o...

Three different African masks carved by the Songye people of the southeastern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A striking African tribal Kifwebe mask, produced by the Songye peoples, early 20th century.

An African carved and painted ceremonial mask depicting a horned beast, now mounted as a lamp on a bronze base.

It represents a particularly stunning example of African masks from this period. Realized from silk wood (ceiba)- a soft and fine grained timber equivalent to an African pine- the ma...

Powerful and well carved Nigerian dance mask, collected in the 1960s. Very good overall condition. Custom steel stand with wear.

Hand carved sun mask worn during tribal ceremonies. Created in the Mali region of Africa.

A beautiful and haunting African North Coast Mask out of the Helena Rubenstein collection purchased by the previous owner in the 1960's.

A most interesting and decorative matched pair of African tribal carved wooden face masks which were often used in ceremonial dance.

Very old African carved wood head crest in the form of a long horned antelope with a very long snout with drilled nostrils and tongue showing between parted jaws. Two small eyes are ...

An African bronze mask from Benin. Featuring wide-open eyes, a gaping mouth with protruding teeth, and prominent nostrils.

A handsome carved wood ram head wall sculpture from Africa, probably used in tribal ceremonies as a mask.

An early 20th century example. The masks of the Sande society were used exclusively in masquerade performances by the women of the tribe. The Mende tribe is located in Sierra Leone.

A great, old mask on custom base from Liberia, Africa. Measures: Mask 9 1/2", on stand 14".

Baule Kple kple tribal mask, ivory coast, Africa, early 20th century, provenance Striking Baule dance mask, with original bite stick, round face with open mouth with teeth, projec...

Offered by Scott McCue Tribal African Mende Bundu Helmet Janus (Two Face) wood mask, early 20th century Early Mende women's society Bundu Mask, with two faces, some cracks, insect d...

Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal wood mask, with white, red and black Africa, Congo This early to mid-20th century dance mask shows great design, color and character from age and use.

Early 20th century Baga 'Limba' shoulder mask. This piece weighs approximately 120 pounds and stands over six feet tall. It was carried and danced by the tribe's strongest dancer and...

This early 20th century mask in carved and painted wood is mounted on a custom stand clearly made to display the mask but in no way disturb or alter the actual item. The mask shows a...

Carved wood tribal mask from the Baule Tribe, West Cost of Africa. Early 20th century.

African Art Dan Passport Family Mask - Liberia wood 4h x 2w x 1.25d in 6h x 2w x 2d in (with stand) AFR018

This is an antique Chokwe mask. A Central African, carved hardwood tribal face mask, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Baule People portrait mask from the Ivory Coast, Africa. Finely carved with a naturally worn and beautifully aged original old pigmented surface.

This is truly a fantastic piece. Well made with signs of age (when found, had original information attached to the backside of mask. Please see photo). Made by the Baule peoples of t...

Very old African wooden mask with brown patina, resin-like mass with nassa snails on the five tooth-like projecting horns, minor missing parts (chin, nose) and snails, traces of inse...

This finely carved mask is from the early to mid-20th century and was made by the Igbo People of Southeastern Nigeria. Agbogho mmwo, or "maiden spirit," masks are worn strictly by...

Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...

Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...

A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...

Synthetic polymer drawing on paper. Unsigned. Warhol Foundation stamp on verso. Sheet size 31.5 x 23.5 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Cert...

Acrylic on masonite. This is a pivotal work in deep and radiant cobalt blue from 1950. It dipicts calligraphic and hieroglyph structures over a grid and pyramidal base by the firs...

Throne Royal Black Alligator made with structure in solid beechwood. With very big alligator skin black tinted. Backrest with black genuine leather. With natural real derby elk horn...

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...

Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...

Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, The patinated bronze base with with Acorn design in wonderful condition gives a great stature to the pink floral app...

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...

Truly a museum quality piece, this giant meteorite is a completely solid, natural Muonionalusta Meteorite sliced & polished which boasts its beautiful, metallic Widmanstätten pattern...