![Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Height 23 in., Width 7 in., Depth 6.5 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Walter P. Scott, MD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
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![Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Height 23 in., Width 7 in., Depth 6.5 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Walter P. Scott, MD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Published African Painted Wood Face Mask, Bwa Peoples: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Bwa peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask of tall and intriguing form that demonstrates the skill of Bwa artisans. The hemispherical face portion is a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974517_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 31cm: PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 31cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM WOODEN SARCOPHAGUS LID WITH GILDED MASK: Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCA large and finely carved Egyptian wooden sarcophagus mask. Made from cedar covered with gesso painted in brick-red, yellow and blue shades, this mask is presented with realistic fac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105544_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![Dan Passport Mask, Liberia: Dan deangle type miniature / passport mask on custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". Total height with stand, 11" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230251_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lega Miniature Mask (Lukwakongo) D. R. Congo: Poignant miniature Bwami Society mask with simplified facial features in a whitened, heart shaped face within a blackened oval. Holes along lower perimeter for raffia collar. On custom gallery stand.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230268_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Hemba 'Soko Mutu' Mask, D. R. Congo: 'Soto Mutu' chimpanzee mask, appears to have age, has cracks, minor losses. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 10 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W, total height with stand approx. 13 1/2" H. Provenance: The Coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Mask: Carved wooden African Ligbe tribe Ghana warthog mask. 21" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'Agbogho Mmwo' Helmet Mask, with two rows of thick, inward curving horns with a serpent-shaped band below, the narrow face with arched brows, narrow aquiline nose, full lips. Face whitened, with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Punu Okuyi Mask, Gabon: Fine Punu helmet or crest mask, with elaborate coiffure with a large central lobe and thick lateral plaits, the face modeled on that of the most beautiful woman of the village. Heart shaped face with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Yaure Bronze Mask, Ivory Coast: Round face with three pairs of graduated curving horns joining tips above immaculately arranged hair, the thin brows above half closed eyes with three keloid scars between, with small nose and open mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Agbogho Mmwo Helmet Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'Maiden Spirit' helmet mask, the towering headdress with openwork triple layer crest flanked by two birds and paddle-shaped projections, the face below the tightly coiled black hair whitened, wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Two African Miniature Masks: Miniature Luba mask with buffalo horns, together with a miniature Hemba Soko Mutu mask. Both on custom gallery stands. Hemba mask, approx. 5 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W x 2" D. Total height with stand, approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230304_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)
![[MASKS] Three Vintage Handmade Wooden Masks. Twentieth cent...: [MASKS] Three Vintage Handmade Wooden Masks. Twentieth century. Group of three hand painted and hand carved cottage industry masks. One with real horsehair and brass/aluminum metal eyes [Iroquois?]. O](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/330686/178765578_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716992685)
![MIGUEL MESANZA Coated Metal Mask Wall Sculpture, Miami Artist: 17 x 10.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/179139606_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
![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)
![Guro Mask, Ivory Coast: Small anthropomorphic mask with delicate female features, a pot with relief carved lizards on its sides carried atop the carefully arranged hair. The narrow face has round forehead, downcast eyes, sle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230449_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)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria: 'Agbogho Mmwo' mask, of delicate proportions, with openwork crest, the whitened face with relief carved detail painted black, reddened ears. Approx. 13" L x 7" W x 9" H. Provenance: The Collection of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230438_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)
![Luba Round Kifwebe Mask, Congo: Round, convex mask with overall incised striations following the almond shape of the eye, and with square, protruding mouth. Holes along perimeter of mask for raffia beard / hair. On custom gallery st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230385_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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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 […]