Large Temne Parade mask, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Carved wood with serene face and traditional neck rolls conveying prosperity and wealth among the tribe. Well handled and worn suggesting ritual use. On tall display stand. Mask: 21 1/2"
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2009-12-05
Temne "Jolly" Mask, Sierra Leone, used in the Ode-lay society festivals, two polychrome wood masks on a cloth-wrapped wire foundation, (wood loss), ht. 29 x Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-09-06
LIMBA COPPER MASK (Sierra Leone) Mid-20th century, on custom metal display stand. (This mask was worn during the Coronation of a king and is considered Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2009-04-25
Temne Polychrome Carved Wood Head Crest Mask, Sierra Leone, used in Ode-lay society festivals, a Janus mask with a female face in back of a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-11-12
Temne Polychrome Carved Wood Crest Mask, Sierra Leone, Ode-lay society mask depicting a man astride a ferocious lion who appears to be about to eat Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-09-06
Large Toma/Loma Carved Wood Mask, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, large horizontal masks, dandai/landai, affiliated with the Poro association, and used in initiation ceremonies, the patina Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-12-02
African Head Crest Mask, Temne, Sierra Leone, the Ode-lay society mask with Janus-head goats, the horn tips with porcupine quills inserted in gourds, (wood loss), Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-11-12
Vai Sande Society Helmet mask from Liberia (Sierra Leone) with small head and wicker head piece; measures approximately 16" tall; please refer to photographs for Read more…
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2016-10-22
Mende Sande Society helmet mask from Sierra Leone; measures approximately 17" tall; please refer to photographs for condition.The masks of the Sande society provide a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2016-06-25
