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A northern Dan face mask Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1940 item# 922414 (stock# D238)
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A classic example of a northern Dan face mask from Ivory Coast, West Africa, showing large, round eyes framed by cut metal rings. Dan peoples from both sides of the border between Liberia and Ivory Coast share a common mythology about the origin of mask forms (ge) coming from the creator being (Zlan). Masks are considered a bridge between humans and humans and their ancestors. They are viewed as supernatural beings able to help resolve many different kinds of problems and issues. Sacred mask ...click for details

A northern Dan 'gunyeya' mask Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1940 item# 922396 (stock# D1321)
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Dan peoples from both sides of the border between Liberia and Ivory Coast share a common mythology about the origin of mask forms (ge) coming from their creator being (Zlan). Masks are considered a bridge between humans and humans and deceased ancestors. They are viewed as supernatural beings able to help resolve many different kinds of problems and issues. Sacred masks must be taken care of and treated with great respect, otherwise they could take revenge. Facial features of most Dan masks ...click for details

A superb Salampasu mask for initiation rites Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1930 item# 919306 (stock# S31669)
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The masks made by the Salampasu people are related to the warrior's society and are used during initiation and circumcision ceremonies held at forest lodges. They are, intentionally, disquieting images meant to frighten and distract with aggressive bulging foreheads, blunt, triangular noses, and sharp features. The rectangular mouths, exhibit filed teeth. Our example has been painted with red, black, and white pigments. It is notable for its dynamic expression and elegant shape. The mas ...click for details

A Senufo Janus ' Kponungo' helmet mask Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1940 item# 917733 (stock# S4791362)
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"Kponungo" masks are called upon to destroy malevolent forces which, according to the Senufo people, become more active during stressful and disruptive times, such as funerals. Combining elements of antelope or buffalo (horns), crocodile (toothy, powerful jaws), hyena (ears and general shape of the helmet), warthog (tusks), and human (eyes), these ambiguous masks are used by Senufo men's associations related to the 'Poro,' a society responsible for the initiation and tr ...click for details

An important Yombe or Sundi face mask for a diviner Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1940 item# 917020 (stock# I40)
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The various Kongo peoples made masks to animate the images and spirits of deceased ancestors. Only diviners or healers could wear such masks. Because they dealt with the spiritual world, their power was respected and feared and became a precision instrument used for the good of curing various problems for individuals and the community. These realistically rendered masks, such as this exceptional example, were believed to transmit authority and knowledge to the diviner who wore it while making a ...click for details

A rare Western Pende wooden chief's stool Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1940 item# 913879 (stock# P1265-3)
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Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic caryatid stools showing three figures were widely used among the local chiefs and male elders in Western Pende villages. However, these objects have rarely appeared in collections since it is believed most were buried with their owners. The four figures on this stool, a standing male, a seated male, and a standing male and female couple, express the idea that chiefly power was directly linked to the will of the people. A lively interplay of cubist forms distingui ...click for details

A fine Eastern Pende mask Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1940 item# 913819 (stock# P1264w)
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Most examples of Eastern Pende carved wooden masks existed in deep secrecy among the population. The exact purpose of many types varied regionally, and many had double functions, existing as both dance masks and architectural sculpture. This is in direct opposition of the mask forms made by the Western Pende, which functioned, consistently, in open, public displays. This wonderful example, showing the geometric stylization typical of Eastern Pende art, probably performed during initiation rit ...click for details

Luba wooden mask for 'Buyembe' Society Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1950 item# 911332 (stock# L464)
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There is an avi-form quality to this rare, otherwise, anthropomorphic mask. It was used by members of a Luba healing society known as 'Buyembe.' These specialists worked closely with royal 'Bilumbu' diviners. When a 'Bilumbu' diviner determined the cause of a client's misfortune, a 'Buyembe' member was usually called upon to make a medicinal cure for the distraught individual. Many prescriptions involved powerful ingredients added to increase one's life ...click for details

A fine Ga'anda male earthenware spirit vessel Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1960 item# 909680 (stock# N297)
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The Ga'anda people of northeastern Nigeria are one of many groups who make a variety of unique ritual and sacred ceramic effigy vessels. This area of Nigeria, especially within the Gongola Valley, has been relatively ignored by scholars of African art history and anthropology until quite recently. In the past 25 or so years, the richness of their terracotta creations is beginning to reveal the fascinating history of the region. Known as "mbirhlen'nda," these anthropomorphic ...click for details

A fine Hemba jani-form 'kebeja' figure Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Sculpture: Pre 1940 item# 896606 (stock# H91210w)
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This double-figure, representing a man and woman standing back-to-back, was believed to have protective powers, bring fertility, communicate with deceased ancestors, and to copulate and conceive rather monstrous beings. There is a receptacle at the top of the figure for fetish materials placed there to 'feed' the figure and keep it active. The features on this example are quite naturalistic and developed for the type. Stylistically, it most resembles figures coming from the northwester ...click for details

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