Masks - Masques
The Baule tribe from central Ivory Coast in West Africa is responsible for this exquisite mask, which may have been a portrait. For this the carver would have to obtain permission from the subject, who would also have to be present when the mask was danced.
 This mask is from Guatemala. The owls at the top are the birds of wisdom. The long-necked birds are Quetzal's. Their feathers were used for the Chief's headdress.
This is a design used on a fountain in Bobolini Gardens in Florence, Italy and then copied in town squares right across Europe.

This has its origine in Africa.
Woman's Face
(15" x 9") (38cm x 23cm)
 Face with Birds
(16" x 9.25") (40cm x 23)
 		Feathered Face
(12.5" x 28" - (32cm x 72cm)
 Woman's Face
(9" x 13")
This mask is from The Philippines.

Originating from Kwele, Gabon. Various tribes of Equatorial Africa use this Antelope mask to represent a mythical being who taught man how to cultivate the soil.

Tribal Mask with Bone through the nose.

This mask is from the Aztec Society in Mexico. They used a lot of jade to adorn their masks and for other ornamentation. They were the reigning tribe throughout 80% of Mexico and the southern U.S.A
Luzon War Mask
(6" x 15") (15cm X 38cm)
 Antelope
(19.75" x 9.5")
(49cm x 24cm)
 Tribal Mask with Bone through the Nose
(13.5" x 10") (34cm x 25cm)
 		Tribal Face
(10" x 10.5") (25cm x 27cm)
This has its origin in Africa.
Looking in three directions at once, Janus represents the past, present and future. Such images are quite common in Britain and Ireland. January is named after the doorkeeper characteristic of the Janus heads.

 This is one type of demonic mask worn in mystery plays called Tsham, which were performed in Buddhist monasteries
 Kwakiutl are a Northwest Native society found around Vancouver Island and the Northern coast of Washington State. The Kwakiutl were exceptional whalers.
Woman's Face
(9" x 13")
 Janus Heads
(16" x 13") (33cm x 40cm)
 Tibetan
(11.5" x 10.5")
 Kwakiutl
(12" x 7.5")
This mask is from the Yaure Tribe of the Central Ivory Coast. It is more dramatic and less sweet that the neighbouring tribes. The zigzag border is a common feature.
Tribal Face: Olmec, Mexico - Vera Cruz area. The image is taken from the very large stone statues around Vera Cruz and areas further south.
 This is found in Bali, Indonesia. A decorative festival mask. This is a traditional mask from the Pacific Northwest. It is similar to crest figures on totem poles from Skebans and Taner tribes on the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia, Canada. Natural paints were used to decorate carved wooden objects.
Tribal Face
(14.5" x 12.5")
(37cm x 32cm)
Tribal Face
(8.75" x 12")

 Face with Fish
Visage avec Poissons
(15" x 12") (38cm x 30cm)
Grizzly Bear - Ours Brun
(10.5" x 7.75")
(27cm x 20cm)

Bird with Snake: This mask comes from Sri Lanka. It may represent Garunda, the mythical bird of Indian legend.
 The Baule tribe from central Ivory Coast in West Africa is responsible for this exquisite mask, which may have been a protrait. For this the carver would have to obtain permission from the subject, who would also have to be present when the mask was danced. This mask is from The Philippines
This design can be found in Papua New Guinea.
Bird with Snake
(16" x 6.75")
(30cm x 17cm)
 Ivory Coast
Woman' Mask
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From the Philippines
18" x 10" For my Son
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(14.5" x 7.5")
37cm x 19cm)
The Kwakiurl Indians of the Pacific Northwest wore this mask during the sacred Tseteka winter season. It is one of the most powerful spirits. It appears mainly on Kwakiutl Totem Poles but all coastal peoples include the Thunderbird in their ancient lore and attribute various powers to this supernatural bird.
 Black and White Tribal Mask
 TLINGIT: The Northwest North American Tlingit Society was divided into two moieties (halves); the Ravens and the Eagles. They sometimes acted as middlement between other tribes.
 This is one type of demonic mask worn in mystery plays called Tsham, which were performed in Buddhist monasteries
Thunderbird
(18" x 10")
 Tribal Mask
(14.25 x 10.5)
(36cm x 27cm)
 Tlingit
(11.25" x 9")
(28cm x 23cm)
 Tibetan Mask (12"x11")
Masque Tibetain (30cmx28cm)
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