This is an authentic, old Indonesian mask of uncertain type. It probably dates to the mid-twentieth century. There is some loss of hair and adhesion of the leather. It probably represents Ravana, the demon king, and would be used for the Wayang Wong performance. It is not from Bali and likely comes from one of …
The Kuba people inhabit the area south of the Kasai River. Although the Kuba have some two dozen mask types, those still in use today are mostly the three royal masks, whose use is reserved to those given permission by the quasi-divine king. These are danced mainly as a form of entertainment reinforcing the status …
This is clearly a mask that was made to wear (not a “wall mask”) and has seen a lot of use. Crudely yet powerfully carved, it is a bit rough around the edges. Look at my pictures. The crescent undercut to the eyeballs allows seeing. Little strips of rubber or leather create “hinges” allowing the …
DESCRIPTION: Wood folk mask of unknown type. MAKER: Unknown workshop near Kyoto. DIMENSIONS: 8.25″ x 6″ x 2.5. This is a mask of an unknown type. It may have been used in kyogen, which is a form of short comedic play popular in small villages and used as an intermission between dramatic nogaku plays. There …
Wall Hanging Mask Big & Heavy Ebony Wood Sculpture Plaque African Carving Lion? Carving On Top NOS. Unique hand carved pieces VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK NEVER BEEN USED… Maybe some cracks on wood from carving. Pls see all pictures. Have a look at my other listings for more items…. For any other questions contact me.
This is simply a wonderful old mask by a Pende craftsman in the Congo. Multi-material and complex, the frayed netting in back and the somewhat unwound wrapping on its “horns” or “crown” do not detract from the quality or beauty of a very fine example. Skillful carving and painting elevate this Mbuya mask to museum-worthiness. …
This is Beautiful Antique master quality handmade old nepali saman Tantrik Bhairab wooden mask. In nepali village, the mask is kept in front of house to chase away negative energy. We will resolve any problem in your favor.
This is one of a few Ibibio masks of this type, with saucer-size eye surrounds and a fierce grin. It was obtained from a reputable Australian tribal arts dealer (at considerable cost). Also miraculously intact, this detail is often found on Ogoni masks but also the Ibibio in Nigeria.
The horse hair is still flexible.
A fiercely expressive Nepalese lion mask with hinged jaw, made of hardwood (and horse hair) and colored with pigment. The authentic, ritually used object comes from an estate sale from Cologne, Germany. Date of manufacture : 2nd half 20th century.