![African Dance Mask - Aboriginal Indigenous Art: African Dance Mask - Aboriginal Indigenous Art - Wood ritualware from the Dan people of the Ivory Coast of Africa. Oval-shaped dance mask with vertical ridge in center of protruding forehead, narrow r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/179594147_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718060544)
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Masks
![African Dance Mask - Aboriginal Indigenous Art: African Dance Mask - Aboriginal Indigenous Art - Wood ritualware from the Dan people of the Ivory Coast of Africa. Oval-shaped dance mask with vertical ridge in center of protruding forehead, narrow r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/179594147_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718060544)
![Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs.: Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs. Underglaze blue landscape and a cartouche reading Kang Hsi. 22in high. 11.5in diameter. Repair to cover.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Stunning Chancay-Huari Painted Wood Face Mask: Pre-Columbian, Central Coast of Peru, Chancay-Huari Transition Period, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A hand-carved wooden funerary mask exhibiting incredibly lifelike details and vibrant red pigment. The counte](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974497_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Resello Wood & Shell Africana Folk Art, 50 in.: African style folk art totem ceremonial mask, hand painted and handmade of wood and Shells. 50 in. Tall , at widest point 7 in. Some wear to paint. Can be hung in the wall. Signed Resello on verso. Li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069590_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![A death mask, a Ushabti, an oil lamp and a ritual cone with hieroglyphs, Egypt, 15th/1st C. B.C.: A death mask, a Ushabti, an oil lamp and a ritual cone with hieroglyphs, Egypt, 15th/1st C. B.C. H.: 23,2 cm (the mask, excl. stand) H.: 6,9 cm (the ushabti) Provenance: - The collection of Mr. and Mr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![A Congolese Nkisi power figure ("nail fetish" of the Bakongo), a Mozambican mask (Makonde) and a: A Congolese Nkisi power figure ("nail fetish" of the Bakongo), a Mozambican mask (Makonde) and a bronze bag (Benin)Große, ausdrucksstarke Kraftfigur eines Mannes aus Holz. Der Körper mehrfach mit ei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706830_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![Romano-Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head: ITEM: Cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head MATERIAL: Linen and Gesso CULTURE: Egyptian, Roman period PERIOD: 1st Century B.C – 1st Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 208 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm (without](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![AN CREAM COLORED JADE 'SHAMAN MASK' PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE: AN CREAM COLORED JADE 'SHAMAN MASK' PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE China, circa 3300-2200 BC. The ornament of a rounded triangular form, finely incised to one side with a beast mask below two bean shaped a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781040_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![Wooden Handcrafted Mask of the Sepik River People: Carved mask with authentic coloration and symbolism important for this ceremonial item from Papua New Guinea. Shells give depth to eyes. Attention to the detail of the mask is important for the power](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6087/333069/179797933_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718137689)
![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN MESOAMERICAN OLMEC CARVED MASK: An ancient Pre Columbian Olmec carved face stone mask, Mexico, ca. 600 to 800 AD. Its a beautiful artifact from the Olmec civilization, one of the earliest and most influential cultures of Mesoamerica](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/334116/180528585_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718976731)
![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)
![Punu 'Okuyi' Mask, Gabon: Punu mask, the serene face crafted to express ideals of female beauty. This example made with unusual headdress that has the long snout and sharp facial planes of a baboon. Headdress and hairline with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230387_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Antique Ceremonial Mask. Tharu People, Nepal.: Antique Ceremonial Mask. Tharu People, Nepal. Native to the Southern Himalayas, the Tharu are devout Hindus, globally renowned for their skill as mask-carvers. Measures approx. 10.5" X 9". Pl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179785235_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718133242)
![Congolese Carved Mask: A Congolese Lulua culture carved wooden mask. Some wear and minor damage. 13" high. ESTIMATE $100-150 NOTE: From the collection of Fred Brown, Brighton, Michigan. Purchased in Africa during the 1980's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425688_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![Pair of Italian Majolica Bacchus Mask Faces: Pair of Vintage Italian Majolica Glazed Pottery Bacchus Mask Faces. Measures 9-1/2" x 11-1/2". Condition: Good condition. Estimate 150 - 250 Domestic shipping Third party](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7976/333599/180205932_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718485713)
![African Helmet Mask: African carved polychromed wooden mask helmet with animal. 12" x 11" x 16".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![2 PNG Carved Masks: Two Papua New Guinea Upper Sepik Region carved wooden masks with polychrome decoration. Larger with bentwood border and smaller with cowrie shell decoration. Some wear and minor damage, smaller with f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425645_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![Benin Carved Wood Mask & Contemporary Masai Necklace: Property of Joseph and Sabina McGonnell Trust, Daufuskie Island, SC Description: Benin Carved Wood Mask and a Contemporary Masai Tribal Necklace, a large painted carved wood mask with straw beard,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Burkina Faso Carved Mask: An Burkina Faso Maasai culture carved wooden mask with zoomorphic design, carved antlers and polychrome decoration. Some wear and minor damage. 27" high. ESTIMATE $400-600 NOTE: From the collection of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425635_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![Large African Kurumba Wood Antelope Head - Adone: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Northern region, Kurumba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A marvelous example of a hand-carved wooden "adone" (antelope headdress mask). The headdress is composed of a cy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974516_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![A Japanese lacquerware inro with a bird-shaped netsuke, a wooden 'fox' mask and a silver box, Chang : A Japanese lacquerware inro with a bird-shaped netsuke, a wooden 'fox' mask and a silver box, Chang Jia Zhai mark, 19th C. Dim.: 5,5 x 9,2 x 3 cm (the inro) Dim.: 5,1 x 7,9 x 1,4 cm - Weight: 68 grams](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![Two masks of the Baule/Yaure from the Ivory Coast, 20th century: Two masks of the Baule/Yaure from the Ivory Coast, 20th centuryZwei handgeschnitzte Masken aus Holz. An der polychrom bemalten Maske der Yaure ein dünner Schwundriss vom Scheitel bis zum Augenlid, di](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706811_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![IJO MASK Nigeria Wood and pigments H: 32 cm: IJO MASK Nigeria Wood and pigments H: 32 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306695_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
News about Masks
![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 […]