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. -
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 #:
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 Pwo 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 #:
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 #:
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. -
ITEM #:
5560
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA IDIMU MASK:
A fine old Lega Idimu mask from teh Jean-Pierre Hallet Estate Collection.
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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.
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ITEM #:
40081
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA LUKWAKONGO MASK:
This Lega Lukwakongo mask is part of the one of the five Bwami initiation objects subtypes, (divided up into five sub-types according to material, size, and form) the others are: kayamba, idiom, muminia and lukungu.
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ITEM #:
55PM001
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA PASSPORT MASK:
This Lega Passport mask is part of one of the five Bwami initiation objects subtypes, (divided up into five sub-types according to material, size, and form) the others are: kayamba, idiom, muminia and lukungu.
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ITEM #:
55PM002
ETHNICITY:
Lega
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
LEGA PASSPORT MASK:
This Lega Passport mask is part of one of the five Bwami initiation objects subtypes, (divided up into five sub-types according to material, size, and form) the others are: kayamba, idiom, muminia and lukungu.
