Can anybody tell me what the origin of these masks is? Is this from Africa? tribal mask? Do you know what type of wood this is? The dimensions are 24.5in x 7in at the widest point. Would anybody know what the value of this mask would be? It is definitely hand carved and would anybody have an idea how old it is? Thank you very much.
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I do not have information about your masks except to say they appear to 'decorator/wall masks' and I have seen similar masks sold in airport tourist shops when I traveled to different countries many years ago.
It will take some research and 'work' on your part to find very much information about your vintage masks as these are specialty items that most facts are usually only by people who specialize in these items.
You might start by using Google & African business restaurant your zip code and try showing your masks to some of these places to maybe determine if they are African and maybe what part of the country. You will have to locate true African decent that may have lived in one of the areas and moved to the US.
If you do not do this you can post your pictures on these sites and see if anyone can help you.
Reddit is the best site but it is difficult to use; especially posting pictures so you might have to ask for help. You may have to join sites before you can post:
www.reddit.com/
Someone may be able to help you on these sites:
www.artkhade.com/
YouTube: contact the person
www.youtube.com/
Thank you for all the information. I will definitely check out your resources that you suggest.
Happy hunting!
Please post back if you find some information.
These are Tribal Wooden Masks in Pacific Island-Tiki style. The word "Tiki" was used to describe the style of the tropical islands of the South Pacific starting in the late 1930s. Since I found an almost identical mask to yours, made on the island of Fiji, then your masks are most likely made there: www.ebay.com/
So, you have Tribal Wooden Masks, Hand Carved, Hawaiian Fiji, Pacific Island-Tiki style, the price is about $ 26-40 for one mask. The price you can check here: www.ebay.com/
Thank you for the info. I would say you're correct about the origin. I was sure it was some type of African mask. Well I feel like I have something to work with now finally I've had them for several years and I like to sell them but I couldn't tell anyone anything about them. Thank you again
You would need to go to a dealer or a museum and find someone familiar with this type of mask.
Authentic African mask are made to be worn. These do not seem to have holes for head strap as well as ventilation for wearing. There are hundreds of African tribes with different types of mask that where made to where for many occasions from season change, weddings .tribal ceremony , birth , etc.
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