This Dan mask originates from Ivory Coast and Liberia where they arrived in the eighth century B.C. The Dan mythology separates the world into two entirely separates spheres: the sphere of the village and the sphere of the forest. This wooden mask is one of the myriad types that personify the "Gle", or the spiritual force of the forest. This dan mask is hand carved in wood and topped by a small hair piece of dyed burlap fiber, which also sports as a beard. Size: H. 10", W. 6", D. 3 1/2"

This Dan mask originates from Ivory Coast and Liberia where they arrived in the eighth century B.C. The Dan mythology separates the world into two entirely separates spheres: the sphere of the village and the sphere of the forest. This wooden mask is one of the myriad types that personify the "Gle", or the spiritual force of the forest. This dan mask is hand carved in wood and topped by a small hair piece of dyed burlap fiberSize: H. 10", W. 6", D. 3 1/2"

This Dan mask originates from Ivory Coast and Liberia where they arrived in the eighth century B.C. The Dan mythology separates the world into two entirely separates spheres: the sphere of the village and the sphere of the forest. This particular Dan Guerre Mask features large cowrie shells topping the forehead with a cow's tail and muslin ties to hold on to it. The wooden mask is one of the myriad types that personify the "Gle", or the spiritual force of the forest. Size: H. 10.25", W. 5.5"

This Igbo mask called the Spirit Mask originates from Eastern Nigeria. it incarnates unspecified spirits or the dead, forming a vast community of souls. The masks are employed in a variety of dramas: social satires, sacred rituals, initiation, burials, and public festivals. Material: wood Size: H. 19", W. 12", D. 5"

This ceremonial mask originates from the southern Dem. Rep. of Congo. The mask is traditionnaly linked to the circumcision ceremony and the initiation into manhood as well as for funerals. They have always been used to add luster to secular events as well. Material: wood Size: H. 13", W. 7", D. 7"

This ceremonial mask with concave eye-sockets and intricate geometric painted patterns, originates from the southern Dem. Rep. of Congo. The mask is traditionnaly linked to the circumcision ceremony and the initiation into manhood as well as for funerals. They have always been used to add luster to secular events as well. Material: wood Size: H. 13", W. 7", D. 7"

This Okuyi Ceremonial mask originates from Southwest Gabon. The name Okuyi or mukudj represent ancestors' faces. The masks are worn during funerals and by a sorcerers. Typically, the mask have realistic, white or black faces with protruding lips, and eyes incised with a curve, high-domed foreheads, and characteristic rigid high coiffures reflecting the Punu women's hair styles. Many Punu mask can be recognised by raised diamond-shape scarification marks on the foreheads and on temples which are thought to be associated with a female ancestor. Material: wood Size: H. 13", W. 8", D. 6"

This ceremonial Lo mask originates from the central region of the Ivory Coast. The mask is a representation of the Yu Spirit for the Yohure and appear during funeral ceremonies and is used to guide the deceased's soul to the world of the dead, and to assure him the status of an ancestor protective of his descendants. The outline of the mask is characteristically surrounded by a serrated edge. Material: wood Size: H. 30", W. 7", D. 6 1/2"