ITEM #:
55040
ETHNICITY:
Bamana
ORIGIN:
Mali
SEGOU-KOUTIALA REGION BAMANA CHIWARA:
This sculpture, steeped in the Chi Wara masquerades’ legacy and still celebrated today in Bamana rural traditions, boasts a lineage from the ‘Master of Antelopes’. -
ITEM #:
55040
ETHNICITY:
Bamana
ORIGIN:
Mali
SEGOU-KOUTIALA REGION BAMANA CHIWARA:
This sculpture, steeped in the Chi Wara masquerades’ legacy and still celebrated today in Bamana rural traditions, boasts a lineage from the ‘Master of Antelopes’.
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ITEM #:
4021
ETHNICITY:
Bamana
ORIGIN:
Mali
BAMANA KORE MASK:
Authentic Bamana Kore Mask—an emblem of enlightenment and tradition. Heralding from the highest societies of Bamana initiation, this mask symbolizes the mystic union with divine power enveloped in a cycle of reincarnation.
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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 #:
55030
ETHNICITY:
Bassa
ORIGIN:
Liberia
BASSA MASK:
The Geh-naw makes its presence felt in moments of profound community significance—ushering young boys back into the fold after their pivotal initiation into the Poro society, marking festive holidays, and paying tribute to esteemed guests. -
ITEM #:
55029
ETHNICITY:
Baule
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
BAULE KPWAN MASK:
Echoing the face of many Baule statuettes, the Baule Kpwan mask is often embellished with jewels and hair styled in a traditional pageboy coiffure. -
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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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 #:
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 Pro mask represents female ancestors depicted as beautiful young women. -
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 #:
35001
ETHNICITY:
Dan
ORIGIN:
Liberia
DAN ZAKPAI MASK:
The Dan Zakpai ge mask serves as a crucial tool for fire prevention..
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ITEM #:
3551
ETHNICITY:
Guro
ORIGIN:
Cote D'Ivoire
GURO ELEPHANT MASK:
The Guro Elephant masks has supernatural powers that protected the village and its inhabitants against witchcraft, drought, famine, disease, and other threats. -
ITEM #:
55028
ETHNICITY:
Hemba
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
HEMBA MWISI GWA SO'O MASK:
This mask is a masterclass in symbolism, its striking features depicting the dual essence of the chimpanzee-human spirit. -
ITEM #:
2527
ETHNICITY:
Idoma
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
IDOMA IKPOBI MASK:
This Idoma mask, known as an ikpboi mask, belongs to the younger men's age-grade associations, though today, an Ikpobi mask is used in funeral ceremonies. -
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 #:
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 #:
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.
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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 #:
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.
