This unusual and particularly imaginative helmet like mask is from the Nsukka area, the northern part of the northcentral Igbo region in Nigeria. This region has one of the most complex and diverse mask making traditions in Nigeria.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 33 – H 25 and weight 1.2 kg.

Beautifully red pigment Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 22 - H 36 and weight 0.8 kg.

This beautiful Baule Warrior figure depict a Janus human figure, with two-headed shield and spear and visually conveys the ideal of beauty belonging to this ethnic group. It originates from one of the three groups of statues created by Baule people in central Ivory Coast, called Asie Usu (Spirit of Nature). They often represents a male spirit who possesses unpredictable persona and power. The purpose of creating these finely carved sculptures is to reduce the danger or the potential harm of the spirit. the piece is enhanced by the shiny patina.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 56 - H 3 and weight 0.6 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 34 and weight 0.8 kg.

An old fetish doll that lies outside the realm of anything recognizable in nature. It belongs to the works and the ritual practice of the Senufo tribe. The figure give visual representation to invisible bush spirits and function as divination devices. Believed to be used to uncover misdeeds, false testimony, and culpability. Although such works have the potential to affect all members of a Senufo community, access to this doll oracle is restricted to the most enlightened senior male and, occasionally, female members, who keep it shrouded in secrecy.

Made of 100% Wood, iron, woven fiber, organic material, cowrie shell.

Model is W 25 – H 50 and weight 0.2 kg.

Handcarved yellow Janus Kpelie wooden mask from the Senufo people of Ivory Coast/Mali – a very rare and special double initiation mask, representing the faces of ancestors. It has preserved its authenticity, surface and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Ivory Coast/Mali Senufo people Kpelie mask. Beautiful, mysterious and poetic, imbued with the cultural narrative of its people and its time.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 20 – H 40 and weight 0.8 kg.

This powerful Grebo Mask with dense wood and black pigment belongs to the Kru group, a small population of the western coast of the Ivory Coast, and their neighbours from eastern Liberia). The Grebo ethnic group in Ivory Coast uses this mask to the needs of “fetish” (sacrifices). Worn vertically, Kru masks were fitted below a huge headdress which consisted of an arc-shaped structure made of vegetable fibres, covered with cloth and trimmed by a stiff fringe of palm-leafed fibres and long waving feathers, creating awe-inspiring effects.

Made of 100% carved wood.

Model is W 24 – H 41 and weight 1.2 kg.

"Elu" mask with an expressive Bird like face and hinged jaw originates from the Ogoni tribe in Nigeria, early 20th century. Wooden face mask with hinged, movable jaw. Lower jaw portion attached to upper by narrow wooden threads on each side. Semicircular disc like ears protrude from sides of face. Scarification marks with geometrically incised designs appear on both sides of the face at outer corner of eye area. The eyes are hollow almond shaped openings. The head decoration has a raised portion, with a vertical light-painted keloid or scar mark the center.

Made of 100% light hand-carved cane wood, fiber and pigments.

Model is W 30 - H 19 and weight 3 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 35 and weight 1.9 kg."

This Grebo Mask with dense wood, protuding tubular eyes, in varying numbers. and exagerated facial features, belongs to the Kru group, a small population of the western coast of the Ivory Coast, and their neighbours from eastern Liberia). The Grebo ethnic group in Ivory Coast uses this mask to the needs of “fetish” (sacrifices). Worn vertically, Kru masks were fitted below a huge headdress which consisted of an arc-shaped structure made of vegetable fibres, covered with cloth and trimmed by a stiff fringe of palm-leafed fibres and long waving feathers, creating awe-inspiring effects.

Made of 100% carved wood, patina.

Model is W 23 – H 44 and weight 1.2 kg.

This unusual and particularly imaginative helmet like mask is from the Nsukka area, the northern part of the northcentral Igbo region in Nigeria. This region has one of the most complex and diverse mask making traditions in Nigeria.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 33 – H 25 and weight 1.2 kg.

This light mask (late 1800s) represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong. Elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which were among the most influential.

Made of 100% Native fiber, wood and paint.

Model is W 48 - H 21 and weight 1.6 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 37 and weight 0.4 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called “Mblo”. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 18 - H 398and weight 0. 4 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 22 - H 44 and weight 0.8 kg."

This light mask (late 1800s) represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong. Elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which were among the most influential.

Made of 100% Native fiber, wood and paint.

Model is W 49 - H 18 and weight 1.5 kg.

This larger than life figure with the head of a monkey represent one of the humbler gods of the Baulte tribe. It is called Gbekre or Mbotumbo, a god with several tasks, for he is both judge of hell and helper of those in need, protector of the living against their enemies. Statues of standing monkeys were used in many different Baule cults, the most prominent of which was Mbra and they are very different in style of other Baule sculptures. If the ancestor-cult statues are often characterized by refined and detailed carving, the wood stained and often polished, the Gbekre are very different. They are roughly carved in unstained wood. They combine human and animal traits in such a way that it is nearly impossible to separate them. Besides, they are used for many different cults, for a trance divination cult among them. Women are forbidden to see some of them, others are openly shown.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 87 - H 23 and weight 11 kg

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 50 and weight 0.6 kg.

This beautifully carved ancestral portrait originates from the Baule tribe. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse, the refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals belongin to the clan. The Mblo masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms.

Made of 100% wood, pigments

Model is W 26 – H 51 and weight 1.1 kg.

This Senufo Kpelie hand-carved wooden mask comes from the Ivory Coast/Mali. It has preserved its authenticity, surface and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Ivory Coast/Mali Senufo people’s ‘Kpelie’ mask. Beautiful, mysterious and poetic, imbued with the cultural narrative of its people and its time.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 16 – H 30 and weight 0.9 kg.

Handcarved yellow Janus Kpelie wooden mask from the Senufo people of Ivory Coast/Mali – a very rare and special double initiation mask, representing the faces of ancestors. It has preserved its authenticity, surface and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Ivory Coast/Mali Senufo people Kpelie mask. Beautiful, mysterious and poetic, imbued with the cultural narrative of its people and its time.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 18 – H 30 and weight 0.6 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 44 and weight 0.9 kg."

This fine and colorful mask is an old Eastern Mbuya Pende. Pende masks are among the most dramatic works of all African art. The Pende tribe carves several different types of masks that they use to communicate with spirits during rituals.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 49 – H 24 and weight 0. kg.

This beautifully carved mask originates from the Baule tribe. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse. The Mblo masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals.

Made of 100% wood, pigments

Model is W 58 – H 25 and weight 1.9 kg.

This larger than life figure with the head of a monkey represent one of the humbler gods of the Baulte tribe. It is called Gbekre or Mbotumbo, a god with several tasks, for he is both judge of hell and helper of those in need, protector of the living against their enemies. Statues of standing monkeys were used in many different Baule cults, the most prominent of which was Mbra and they are very different in style of other Baule sculptures. If the ancestor-cult statues are often characterized by refined and detailed carving, the wood stained and often polished, the Gbekre are very different. They are roughly carved in unstained wood. They combine human and animal traits in such a way that it is nearly impossible to separate them. Besides, they are used for many different cults, for a trance divination cult among them. Women are forbidden to see some of them, others are openly shown.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 87 - H 23 and weight 11 kg

Made of 100% Terracotta

Model is W 28 – H 37 –  D 24 and weight 11 kg

This anthropomorphic figure belongs to the Djenne, It is made of ancient terracotta or fired clay, sculpted by hand in a sitting position, with one finger under each eyeballs, as a mourning gesture, and "So you shall see". This sculpture is characterized by refined and detailed carving of the clay, a distinctive approach comparable to the wood-carving traditions of Africa, and even more so of the Baule.

In Djenne, they are also called Grebo same as the Baule, a god with several tasks, for he is both judge of hell and helper of those in need, protector of the livings against their enemies. Their use are unknown, but they were found most often inside the houses of the Djenne, next to the effigies of Malian big figures or chief ancestors, and their gestures is always of mourning.