An Important Calima Sun Mask with Tears, Malagan

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Calima / Malagan culture, ca. 300 BCE. A striking and rare terracotta sun face mask of a convex discoid form enveloped in burn orange slip with vertical stripes of cream pigme

Valerie Morgan, (First Nations, Kwakwaka'wakw, Canada, British Columbia, b. 1961 to present) ca. 1992, "Sun Mask." This is a very fine sun mask hand-carved from wood, inlaid with abalone nacre shells,

Valerie Morgan, (First Nations, Kwakwaka'wakw, Canada, British Columbia, b. 1961 to present) ca. 1992, "Sun Mask." This is a very fine sun mask hand-carved from wood, inlaid with abalone nacre shells,

First Nations, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Namgis First Nation, Kwakwaka'wakw / Kwakiutl / Kwagiulth, 20th century by Wayne Alfred (b. 1958). Expertly hand-carved from red cedar and finely han

Native American, Pacific Northwest, Kwakwaka'wakw people (Kwakiutl), ca. 1966 CE. A charming sun mask, carved from wood. This is a very well-done reproduction of a museum piece, made by Lelooska. The

Indo Persian Inlaid Steel Shield, 19th c., the damascened surface inlaid with silver and gold, with a large central sun mask surrounded by four smaller sun masks, within a calligraphic panel border, v

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing "Earth Spirits" - among the most important masks of the Woyo re

Papua New Guinea New Ireland Malagan mask, hand carved wood, polychrome decoration, cloth & fiber covering, 14-1/2" h

Title: PRECOLUMBIAN OLMEC STONE MASK Date/Period: ca. 300 to 500 BCE. Material: Stone Dimension: Size: 5.7" W x 5.9" H Description: An Important Olmec Mask c. 300-500 BC Green serpentine with staining

Carved walnut frame with Sun King mask. 49"h. x 80"w. x 31"d.

Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets , 19th c., over sun ray mask, h. 11 1/2 in., w. 8 1/4 in., d. 3 in

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche IV, ca. 100 CE to 500 CE. Bichrome terracotta stirrup vessel depicting a sitting drummer, most likely a shaman, wearing a bird head mask with tear rolling down his cheeks, h

With mahogany legs; finished in mohair and tapestry upholstery. Dimensions: H 37" x W 31" x D 32" x SH 16" Condition: Fabric with minor even sun fading; tear one back corner; surface dust, a few spots

A Carved wooden mask with bold facial treatment and overall dramatic form. The mask with swept back horns , large square ears, stylized beard and decorated with incised geometric designs painted black

Important Pre-Columbian Calima Gold Nose Ornament from Colombia, ca. 200-600 CE. Large Breast plate in form of a nose ring. 10 1/2"x7 1/4". Provenance: Palm Beach private collection. High Carat gold.1

AN IMPORTANT AND RARE JADE 'MASK' PENDANT, HUANG, LIANGZHU CULTURE 良渚文化罕見神面玉璜 Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. &#

Important Pre-Columbian Sican funerary mask & pectoral from Peru, ca. 750-1300 CE. Hammered silver alloy sheets in the form of a large mask with tab-like ears and large ear ornaments. Attached are sev

Important Authenticated Pre-Columbian Olmec Jaguar Mask from Mexico, ca. 300 B.C. This masterfully carved serpentine mask is in the form of a Jaguar with the huge were-jaguar mouth and flame eyebrows.

4 Bwa Masks. Consisting of an owl, 2 sun discs, and a plank mask. Burkina Faso, Africa. Carved wood. Largest size: 43'' x 42.75'' x 3.25'' (109 x 109 x 8 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnograp

75" wide X 33 1/2" deep X 29" high. Some sun fading along top/back. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and w

Rare and important Maya green stone and shell mosaic mask from Guatemala or Mexico, ca. 600-900 CE. A beautifully carved mosaic mask made from several pieces of fine quality jade & shell depicting the

Large Olmec Jade Dwarf w/ God Mask (1200 BC - 900 BC) This important Large Jade figure clarifies the prominent role the dwarf played in the palaces of the Olmecs. As an auspicious member of the court,

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An impressive figural vessel depicting a highly decorated dancer/shaman wearing a black mask that presents a dramatic visage with bold featur

Egypt, Late Ptolemaic Period, 100 to 30 BCE. Elaborately painted mummy mask with gilt face, painted eyes and eyebrows, wearing a broad collar, tripartite wig with headband and sun disk. Horus falcon a