ITEM #:
4501
ETHNICITY:
Vai
ORIGIN:
Sierra Leone, Liberia.
PORO SOCIETY MASK:
The Poro is the secret society for men, responsible for initiating boys into manhood, This Poro Society Mask was used in initiating ceremonies by the Baga. -
ITEM #:
4501
ETHNICITY:
Vai
ORIGIN:
Sierra Leone, Liberia.
PORO SOCIETY MASK:
The Poro is the secret society for men, responsible for initiating boys into manhood, This Poro Society Mask was used in initiating ceremonies by the Baga.
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ITEM #:
5605
ETHNICITY:
Kuba.
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
KUBA BONGO MASK:
The Kuba Bongo mask is one of three in the hierarchy of Kuba royal Bushoong dynasty masks. -
ITEM #:
5699
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
BAULE MBRA MONKEY MASK:
This Baule Mbra Monkey Mask is more popularly known as Gbekre, from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire.
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ITEM #:
4509
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA GELEDE MASK:
These somewhat idiosyncratic wooden headdresses used in Yoruba Gelede ritual dances balanced symmetry and proportion.. -
ITEM #:
5608
ETHNICITY:
Senufo
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
SENUFO HELMET MASK:
In traditional Africa, helmet masks like this Senufo Helmet Mask were used not only as protection but also to show status or rank. They were carved from wood, cast in bronze or woven and embellished with horns, symbolic forms, cloth, cowries, metal strips, and beads.. -
BAULE RAM MASK: Two ram heads, a smaller version above a larger one, carved in very high relief on a plank. The zoomorphic forms are carved with long, medial planes and slanted eyes, with long, ridged, spiraled, white painted horns.
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ITEM #:
2472
ETHNICITY:
Bamun
ORIGIN:
Cameroon
BAMUN AKAM MASK:
These Bamun Akam masks are worn flat atop the head, with the dancers looking out below the mask through a net or cloth attached to his full-length mask costume. -
ITEM #:
5534
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA LUKWAKONGO MASK:
Lega masks are all Bwami initiation objects and are divided up into five sub-types according to material, size, and form: lukwakongo, kayamba, idiom, muminia and lukungu. -
ITEM #:
5517
ETHNICITY:
Ngbaka
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic Of Congo
NGBAKA MASK
The Ngbaka people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are renowned for their intricate and unique style of mask art. -
ITEM #:
4515
ETHNICITY:
Bozo
ORIGIN:
Mali
BOZO HYENA MASK:
This superb Bozo mask represents a Hyena, was used in entertainment-based masquerades, and was danced by the men in the community. -
ITEM #:
5584
ETHNICITY:
Chokwe
ORIGIN:
Angola
CHOKWE MWANA PWO MASK:
The Mwana Pwo mask represents female ancestors depicted as beautiful young women. -
ITEM #:
55001
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA GELEDE MASK:
These somewhat idiosyncratic wooden headdresses used in Yoruba Gelede ritual dances balanced symmetry and proportion.
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ITEM #:
55004
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA IDIMU MASK:
Lega masks are all Bwami initiation objects and are divided up into five sub-types according to material, size, and form: lukwakongo, kayamba, idimu, muminia and lukungu.
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ITEM #:
55014
ETHNICITY:
Kete (Kuba)
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
KETE HELMET MASK:
This Kete helmet mask originates from the Kete tribe and possesses distinct Kuba characteristics. -
ITEM #:
55015
ETHNICITY:
Bozo
ORIGIN:
Mali
BOZO HEADRESS with BOWL:
Feast your eyes on this captivating Bozo headless, boasting a human face adorned with striking pigmentation in joyful shades of vibrant yellow, surmounted by a multicolored bowl.
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ITEM #:
3583
ETHNICITY:
Dan
ORIGIN:
Liberia
DAN DEANGLE MASK:
The Dan deangle mask-being is known for its distinctive oval face with slit eyes, a symbol of beauty in the Dan culture. -
ITEM #:
3533
ETHNICITY:
Dan
ORIGIN:
Liberia
DAN DEANGLE MASK:
The Dan deangle mask-being is known for its distinctive oval face with slit eyes, a symbol of beauty in the Dan culture.
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ITEM #:
4513
ETHNICITY:
Guere
ORIGIN:
Liberia / Cote D'Ivoire
GUERE DHI GLA MASK:
Guere Dhi gla masks also sometimes appeared at funeral festivals and were also associated with profane festivals.
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ITEM #:
55017
ETHNICITY:
LwaLwa
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LWALWA MVONDO MASK:
Lwalwa masks mesmerize with their impeccable composition, featuring an angular nose, prominent mouth, and intricately slotted eyes.
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ITEM #:
5582
ETHNICITY:
Kete (Kuba)
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
KUBA KETE MASK:
This Kuba Kete helmet mask originates from the Kete tribe and possesses distinct Kuba characteristics.
