![Pair painted pottery mask: Pair painted pottery mask. 8 1/4" LALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSI](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
Masks
![Pair painted pottery mask: Pair painted pottery mask. 8 1/4" LALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSI](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![Dan Passport Mask, Liberia: Miniature Dan mask, with round protruding forehead, pointed chin. Encrusted surface. Appears to have age. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 5" H x 3" W. Total height with stand, approx. 10". Prov](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Guro Miniature Mask, Ivory Coast: Anthro-zoomorphic mask in the dual form of a human face and a pair of birds, their long necks and pointed beaks curving down over the front of the face like horns. On custom gallery stand. Mask approx](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Hemba Misi Gwa So'o Mask: Human / Chimpanzee mask in blackened wood, with huge eyes under dramatically arched brows, beak-like nose, the upper lip with sawtooth edge. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 9" H x 5 1/2" W x 5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Senufo Bronze Kpelie Mask: With lizard finial. On custom gallery stand. Mask approx.12" H x 7" W x 3 1/4" D. Total height with stand, approx. 15" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington, Virginia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230209_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Baule Bronze Scorpion Mask: Bronze mask with the refined facial features typical of Baule masks. The finial a male figure with hands bound behind his back, the typical lobed coiffure ending in scorpion pincers, the beard a scorp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Mossi Plank Mask w/ Figure, Mali: Highly abstract, oval face mask with notched central ridge with a pair of triangular holes on each side, above this a very tall, narrow plank with geometric openwork, and with a male figure with a noo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Baule Carved Wood Mask with Birds: African Baule Painted and Carved Wood Mask with Birds, West African, female bust with necklace, 15.5" H x 8" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan Collector., Keywords: Ivory Coast, Cote d'Ivoire,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840252_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![Two Italian Faience Polychromed Masks of a Lion and Cheetah: Two Italian Faience Polychromed Masks of a Lion and Cheetah, 20th Century. Each realistically modeled, and stamped 'MADE IN ITALY'. Dimensions: Height of lion 18 1/2in; width 15 1/2in; depth 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179645541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![Polynesian Tiki Mask: Carved coconut palm Polynesian Tiki mask. 12" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210256_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Mask Lot: Lot including New Guinea Yam Mask (24" L.), long carved wooden mask (40" L.), wood carving (29" L.).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210274_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![African Mask: Carved wooden Dan Tribe Female ancestral mask. 18" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Yaure Mask, Ivory Coast: Large, downcast eyes under arching brows, below three pairs of inward-curving horns, the delicate face with openwork sawtooth rim. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 18" H x 9 3/4" W x 4" D. Total](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230322_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Guro Mask, Ivory Coast: Helmet mask, the coiffure with high central lobe , the heart shaped face with high arched brow, slender nose, small ears, the parted lips plump. Many relief carved keloids at brow, temples, cheeks, an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Luba Horned Helmet Mask, D. R. Congo: Round face with large coffee bean eyes within deep orbits, the straight nose extending from the join of the arched brows, and leading to the protruding lips above the plank beard. Most striking are th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood 'ndoma' mask made to depict and honor an individual woman. Slender, softly curved face with delicate features and with carefully arranged hair, keloids at forehead, temples, and corners of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Mossi Horned Mask, Burkina Faso: Mossi mask with blend of human and animal features, with curved goat-like horns partially wrapped in strips of animal hide with residual reddish fur, the flat facial plain with coffee bean eyes, long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230316_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bete Mask, Ivory Coast: Bete N'gre or Nuyabwa mask, the slightly concave face with large closed coffee bean eyes, the wide nostrils extending to the edges of the face, the large lips parted to reveal a triangular tongue. Six](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bamana Bronze Monkey Mask: With heavy brow over small, close-set eyes and with small round ears. Incised detail. On custom gallery stand. Mask approx. 10" H x 6" W x 4 1/2" D. Total height with stand, approx. 13 1/2". Provenanc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230223_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Dyula Dioula Diula Bronze Mask: Do society mask in bronze, the horned head surmounted by a miniature mask. Dyoula people, West Africa. On custom gallery stand. Mask alone, approx. 12 1/4" H x 7" W x 3" D. Total height with stand, ap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Bwa Ceremonial Wood Mask: African Bwa Ceremonial Painted and Carved Wood Mask, with applied burlap braids, 20th century. 27.75" H x 8" W x 11" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan collector. Keywords: Head crest, African Art, Cerem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840253_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali: Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali 19th Century. almond slit eyes, elongated nose, and a closed mouth, with long pendant hair, with a red brown crusted patina, on a metal stand. Height 10](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915513_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure: Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Yua Mask made by the Yupik People who live on the West Coast of Alaska.: Yua Mask made by the Yupik People who live on the West Coast of Alaska. are famous for their craftsmanship of ceremonial masks. Their aspect varies depending on their use, ranging from little finger m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795043_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
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![Olmec masks reveal an ancient Central American culture](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/large-jade-1.png)
Olmec masks reveal an ancient Central American culture
NEW YORK — The Olmec people are believed to be the earliest civilization in Central America, and they lived from about 1200 to 400 BCE in what is now Mexico. They were masters of stonework, and their mask sculptures rank among their most compelling artworks. Although some Olmec masks were worn over the face, most […]
![Tribal masks embody African art auction Oct. 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/47944668_1_x-FEAT.jpg)
Tribal masks embody African art auction Oct. 2
NEW YORK – The many faces of tribal Africa are mirrored in a Jasper52 auction to be held Sunday, Oct. 2. The African art auction is composed of more than 40 tribal masks and complemented by related items.
![Native American masks sold in France despite protests](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0403_ParisAuction_lead.jpg)
Native American masks sold in France despite protests
PARIS (AFP) – Some 250 sacred Native American, Eskimo andpre-Colombian artifacts went under the hammer in France on Monday despite strong opposition from the Navajo and Hopi tribes who traveled to Paris to try to halt the sale. It was the fourth time in two years that sacred masks from the Hopi tribe have been […]
![Ancient stone masks go on display at Israel Museum](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0313_Masksgroup2_lead.jpg)
Ancient stone masks go on display at Israel Museum
JERUSALEM (AP) – The oldest known masks in the world went on display in Jerusalem on Tuesday in the largest-ever exhibit of the ghoulish faces, believed to have been created in the Holy Land thousands of years before the time of the Bible. The 11 stone masks, said to have been discovered in the Judean […]