Hello, this item is a collection of African carved wooden masks comprising several elongated examples ranging approximately from 16 inches to 70 inches in height. Based on the visual characteristics visible in the images, including the highly stylized elongated faces, almond shaped eyes, geometric surface decoration, and painted black, white, and polychrome surfaces, the group appears to draw inspiration from Central and West African mask traditions, particularly Fang, Kota, and related Gabonese and Congolese forms. However, the execution, uniform surface finish, decorative paint application, and absence of visible ritual wear, encrustation, or sacrificial patina indicate that these masks were produced primarily for the decorative or export market rather than for documented ceremonial use. Such masks were widely made from the mid 20th century onward for Western collectors, interior decoration, and the tourist trade, often combining stylistic elements from multiple ethnic traditions into visually striking but non specific forms.

The masks appear to be in good overall condition, with stable wood, intact paint layers, and no obvious structural damage visible in the photographs. While they are well made decorative objects, there is no evidence of early ethnographic provenance, ritual use, or tribal attribution supported by age indicators or documentation. In the current market, decorative African style masks of this type generally trade individually in the range of USD 75 to USD 250 per piece, depending on size, visual impact, and condition, with very large examples sometimes achieving slightly higher prices. As a group, a realistic secondary market value for the entire collection would be approximately USD 400 to USD 900 if sold together, or potentially modestly higher if sold individually.