We have always considered and collected these commercial masks and helmets as industries tribal art. Examples can be elegant in their simplicity or bazaar and complex. They are always unique, suprising and filled with personality.
Roller Skates|circa 1910s
This is a rather unusual and rare pair of three-wheeled roller skates from the early 20th century. They are made of metal|with hard-rubber treads on the wheels; each skate is 16 inches long. There is no makers mark. Some research brought up skates with a similar three wheel arrangement. The three wheel style lasted a few short years circa 1910. I assume that the concept did not work very well. As an interesting display they work fine. 17 in.Hx16 in.Wx4.5 in.D $1,150
