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Bird Mask
Cameroon



This intricately carved mask was hand carved from one piece of wood. Used in Dance ceremonies. Traditionally used by one family in the Tribe.





33"H x 12"W

$600.00

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Face Mask
Gabon



Hand carved from one piece of wood. This mask is used to give rhythm to life in the village, sanctioning key events such as the mourning of important personages, the birth of twins, initiations, etc.


17"H x 6"W

$150.00.

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Face Mask
Gabon


This is a version of the Okuyi mask type of the Puna-Lumbo. Highly emphasized scarification marks divide the face and cheeks into two areas, which is typical of the Tsangui who live on either side of the Gabon-Republic of Congo border. Used in Dance ceremonies.

13"H X 10.5"W

$150.00

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Face Mask
Gabon


This is also a version of the Okuyi mask type of the Puna-Lumbo. The lozenge-shaped scarification patterns on the forehead are Puna and Lumbo works. The Tsangui live on either side of the Gabon-Republic of Congo border.
Used in Dance ceremonies.


12"H X 9"W

$150.00

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Forehead Mask
Cameroon


Hand carved from one piece of wood. Used in dance ceremonies to ward off evil spirits. Worn on the forehead to show off the mouth of evil.






12"H x 13"W,

$450.00

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Helmet Crest
Cameroon


Made from a very hard wood with glossy black patina. The pierced pattern on the crown of this mask recalls a tarantula, and represents the wool cap worn by princes or high ranking personages who were responsible for naming a rulers successor.

18"H x 12"W,

$525.00

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Helmet Crest



Hand carved from the Bamileke people. There are about 700,000 in South West grassland region of Cameroon. They are ruled by kings. This mask is Usually worn during funerals of an important person, or during annual festivals.

18"H x 11"W

 $300.00

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Helmet Crest



This mask is Usually worn during funerals of an important person, or during annual festivals
Hand carved from the Bamileke people. There are about 700,000 in South West grassland region of Cameroon. They are ruled by kings.

24"H x 12"W x 14"D

 $600.00


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Dan Mask
Ivory Coast

This mask shows a clear division between forehead and eyebrows area, emphasized by eye slits which extend to the temples. Used in dance ceremonies.

12 " X 10"



$99.00
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