Authentic African tribal art mask from the Zande tribe located in eastern DR Congo. Zande art is a fascinating mix of styles from the northern parts of the DRC, southern Sudan, and even northeastern Tanzania. Their work remains popular and sought-after by collectors around the world. Unlike their neighbors, Zande art is not a court art, but is linked primarily to rituals of the Mani Society, which helps to balance out the power of the ruling family.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 23 – H 44 and weight 0.9 kg.

Authentic African tribal art mask from the Zande tribe located in eastern DR Congo. Zande art is a fascinating mix of styles from the northern parts of the DRC, southern Sudan, and even northeastern Tanzania. Their work remains popular and sought-after by collectors around the world. Unlike their neighbors, Zande art is not a court art, but is linked primarily to rituals of the Mani Society, which helps to balance out the power of the ruling family.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 30 – H 64 and weight 0.9 kg.

This authentic carved wood mask, depicting an abstracted animal originates from Mali. Dogon masks, such as this one called kanaga, are worn primarily at dama, a collective funerary rite for Dogon men. The ritual’s goal is to ensure the safe passage of the spirits of the deceased to the world of the ancestors.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 49 – H 28 and weight 1.5 kg.

This "Elu" mask originates from the Ogoni tribe in Nigeria. Scarification marks with geometrically incised designs appear on the forehead. The eyes are hollow almond shaped openings. The head decoration has a raised portion representing ancestors or title holders.

Made of 100% light hand-carved cane wood, fiber, and pigments.

Model is W 32 - H 21 and weight 1 kg.

This striated masks, or Kifwebe, originates from the Songye, southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These types of masks were used to mark important periods of social transition and transformation, appearing at the death of a chief or any other eminent person, or when a person assumes an important political title.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 25 - H 10 and weight  1.2 kg.

This zoomorphic Dogon mask made of wood, with chestnut brown patina, simple but yet very harmonious, is an exceptional piece for your collection. It originates from Mali, located in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region.

Made of 100% wood, laundry blue decorations.

Model is W 51 - H 20 and weight 3.9 kg.

This zoomorphic deer mask is called ‘Gomintogo’. It originates from the Dogon people of Eastern Mali, and represent one of the 80 masks types of the tribe. The first mask was said to be originally carved by a farmer who killed the deer because it had devastated his fields. The farmer built an altar to shelter the spirit of the deer and prevent it to wanders and take revenge on the living people.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 24 – H 15 and weight 2.1 kg

African tribal art mask from the Zande tribe located in eastern DR Congo. Zande art is a fascinating mix of styles from the northern parts of the DRC, southern Sudan, and even northeastern Tanzania. Their work remains popular and sought-after by collectors around the world. Unlike their neighbors, Zande art is not a court art, but is linked primarily to rituals of the Mani Society, which helps to balance out the power of the ruling family.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 20 – H 41 and weight 0.8 kg.

This beautiful piece is a Marka Janus double-face helmet originates from Mali. It is decorated with copper plate and brass. Mask of this type were used in the N'Tomo initiation mask for young boys during the circumcision ceremony of adolescents, and when circumcised men advanced from one grade to another. Along the Niger River the Marka use the masks in ceremonies related to fishing and farming. The Marka dress their masks in gaily-colored costumes made of cloth; they often appear in pair, to represent man’s courting of woman. Made of 100% wood, kaolin. Model is W 34 - H 42 and weight 3.4 kg.

This example of  Baule art is over 25 years old. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse. The Mblo masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances, one of the oldest of Baule art forms. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals.

Made of 100% wood, pigments

Model is W 22 – H 18 and weight 2 kg.

This mask comes from the Salampasu of the Dem. Rep. of Congo, it is one of three different types of masks used during initiation ceremonies for young men. The mask is made of wood, plated with metal, believed to be a powerful medium. The mask's bared teeth and pronounced forehead suggests a feeling of ferocity and aggressiveness. The sunken eyes give off an intensity expected of hunters, warriors, and chiefs, roles which the young men being initiated are expected to become.

Made of 100% wood, fiber, and pigments.

Model is W 21 - H 39 and weight 1.1 kg.

This beautiful old carving originates from the Fang people of Gabon. Among the Fang, these type of masks identify to the Ngil Society and are known for their elegant abstractions of the human face. They were meant to protect. They are often of great aesthetic quality, which suggests that they are the culmination of a long sculptural tradition.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 69 - H 20 and weight 1.4 kg.

This beautiful Punu mask from Gabon is called ‘Okuyi’ or ‘Mukudji. It was worn during acrobatic dances by men on stilts.

Made of 100% wood, kaolin, pigments.

Model is W 33 - H 25 and weight 1.6 kg.

African tribal art mask from the Zande tribe located in eastern DR Congo. Zande art is a fascinating mix of styles from the northern parts of the DRC, southern Sudan, and even northeastern Tanzania. Their work remains popular and sought-after by collectors around the world. Unlike their neighbors, Zande art is not a court art, but is linked primarily to rituals of the Mani Society, which helps to balance out the power of the ruling family.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 24 – H 48 and weight 0.9 kg.

This abstract anthropomorphic carving originates mask from the Fang tribe. They were meant to protect. They are often of great aesthetic quality, which suggests that they are the culmination of a long sculptural tradition. Symbolic representations of ancestors, these comparatively rare heads hold a special place in the corpus of Fang statuary.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 25 - H 20 and weight  1kg.

This hand-carved Grebo Mask made of dense wood and black pigment belongs to the Kroo group and is nicknamed Nyabwa. The Grebo ethnic group in Ivory Coast uses this helmet mask to prepare spiritually for war.

Made of 100% Dense wood and metal.

Model is W 32 – H 21 and weight 2.6 kg.

This beautiful ‘Gomintogo’ or ‘Hare mask’ of the Dogon, from the Bandiagara Escarpment in eastern Malimask’, represents one of the approximately 80 mask types of the Dogon. The Dogon people have created more than eighty mask types to represent characters in their cosmic myths.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 50 – H 21 and weight 2 kg.

This mask from the Fang tribe is an abstract anthropomorphic carving. They were meant to protect. Symbolic representations of ancestors, these comparatively rare heads hold a special place in the corpus of Fang statuary.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 33 - H 23 and weight 2.8 kg.

This beautiful mask with a figure surmounting it is an Epa masks origination from the Yoruba/Ekiti people of northern Nigeria. Masks such as these are considered one of the largest masks used in Africa, and worn as a helmet. The Yoruba/Ekiti festival celebrates life, unity, and abundance of the village, and honor the families and lineages of the elders. The female figure surmounting the mask is a traditional Yoruba power symbol of offering, feminine powers, create life-balancing men’s social skills as rulers and chiefs. These large masks have extraordinary presence-conveying some of their power to visually project abstract principles and sculptural authority. This is one of them and it would hold a prominent place in a collection.

Made of 100% Wood.

Model is W 69 H 19 and weight 3.2 kg.

This mask carving originates from the Fang tribe. They were meant to protect. They are often of great aesthetic quality, which suggests that they are the culmination of a long sculptural tradition. Symbolic representations of ancestors, these comparatively rare heads hold a special place in the corpus of Fang statuary.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 38 - H 14 and weight  0.6kg.

This zoomorphic Dogon Dege mask made of wood, with chestnut brown patina, simple but yet very harmonious, is an exceptional piece for your collection. It originates from Mali, located in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 70 - H 26 and weight 4 kg.

This authentic mask, depicting an abstracted human face showing traces of exposure to the Elem bird mask is made of wood, with a crusted old wooden patina, originates from Mali, located in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region. 

Made of 100% wood, fiber Patin.

Model is W 29 – H 20 and weight 2 kg.

This light mask (late 1800s) represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong. Elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which were among the most influential.

Made of 100% Native fiber, wood and paint.

Model is W 48 - H 21 and weight 1.6 kg.

This hand-carved Grebo Mask made of dense wood and black pigment belongs to the Kroo group and is nicknamed Nyabwa. The Grebo ethnic group in Ivory Coast uses this helmet mask to prepare spiritually for war.

Made of 100% Dense wood and metal.

Model is W 47 - H 18 and weight 2 kg.

"Elu" mask with an expressive Bird like face and hinged jaw originates from the Ogoni tribe in Nigeria, early 20th century. Wooden face mask with hinged, movable jaw. Lower jaw portion attached to upper by narrow wooden threads on each side. Semicircular disc like ears protrude from sides of face. Scarification marks with geometrically incised designs appear on both sides of the face at outer corner of eye area. The eyes are hollow almond shaped openings. The head decoration has a raised portion, with a vertical light-painted keloid or scar mark the center.

Made of 100% light hand-carved cane wood, fiber and pigments.

Model is W 30 - H 19 and weight 3 kg.

The Lega “lukungu” masks belong to members of “bwami”- society in Congo, who already have reached the highest rank of kindi. “Lukungu” means “skull” and should be a hint that the mask is thought to remind of deceased “kindi” members. A well-carved example of Lega wooden face mask. This face is enhanced by the eyebrows exceptionally carved in relief. The long cylindrical nose, as well as the closed eyes and absence of mouth, are carved according to the Lega style.

Made of 100% wood, Kaolin

Model is W 24 – H 32 and weight 0.8 kg.