![A NOH TEATRE WOODEN MASK, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912): h cm 21 Representing Okame.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221967_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
Masks
![A NOH TEATRE WOODEN MASK, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912): h cm 21 Representing Okame.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221967_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
![Mask, Bertjan Pot: Bertjan Pot (Dutch, b. 1975), "Rope Face Mask," 2012, polypropylene rope and polyester yarn mask, signed and dated verso, overall: 12.75"h x 8.25"w. Note: Proceeds to benefit North Beach Citizens nonp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/332771/179533983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788980)
![A LARGE BRASS MASK OF THE HINDU MONKEY GOD, HANUMAN: A LARGE BRASS MASK OF THE HINDU MONKEY GOD, HANUMAN Possibly Karnataka or Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 19th century The brass sheet hammered, engraved, pierced, and incised in the shape of Hanuman's fa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8979/332008/179139762_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717256876)
![A Nigerian/Malian Gelede mask, ibori and two figures, 20th century: A Nigerian/Malian Gelede mask, ibori and two figures, 20th centuryKräftige Gelede-Stülpmaske aus Holz mit Resten polychromer Bemalung. Lochungen entlang des Randes. Etwas schwundrissig, rs. Termiten](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![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)
![A Hellenistic terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, naive Ephebe type, 2nd century B.C.: A Hellenistic terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, naive Ephebe type, 2nd century B.C.A terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, representing the naive Ephebe type. The front finely carved wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![Pair Art Pottery Signed Medusa and Hermes Masks: Pair Signed Art Pottery Medusa and Hermes Painted Stone Ware Masks and Steel Stands. Medusa Mask has loss to tips of several tentacles. Each measures approximately 12 inches x 9 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![African Baule Goli Wood Mask: African Baule Goli Carved Wood Mask, with horns and painted dot pattern, 20th century. 18" H x 9" Diameter Provenance: From a Manhattan collector. Keywords: African Art, Face, Sculpture, Statue, Ethno](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840250_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![4 Balinese Hand Painted Wood Frog Masks: Four Balinese hand painted wood frog or amphibious creature masks as wall art6 1/4 x 6 x 2 3/4Collection from the home of Sytske and Jon Arnason, son of Modern Art Historian H.H. Arnason](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316296_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
![Solomon Island Masks: Two kerosene wood mother of pearl Solomon Island masks. Largest 16" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210246_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Kachina mask - wood - Hopi - Arizona, USA: This large Hopi mask is not sacred and legal to be sold. Old private collection The Netherlands since 1980. Hopi kachina masks are figures carved from cottonwood root, made to represent the spirit bei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795099_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![AFRICAN MASK, BRONZE, MOSSI PEOPLE: Burkina Faso, 20th c. Oval Domed Mask with flanges, raised eyebrows, almond eyes, moustache, ringed by cowrie shells. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Tall W. African Mali Bamana Wood N'tomo Mask: **Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Bamana people, ca. late 20th century CE. An elaborate wood N'tomo mask of the Bamana people of West Africa featuring a stylized visa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001487_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Massive Sican-Lambayeque Copper Mask: Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Sican-Lambayeque culture, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. An amazing and sizable mask formed from several sheets of hammered copper arranged to form a stylized human face. The](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974499_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Two carved folk art hand painted cats together with a SOUTHEAST Asian wooden mask 15 x 32 cm (3): Two carved folk art hand painted cats together with a SOUTHEAST Asian wooden mask 15 x 32 cm (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332663/179452149_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773100)
![WOODEN AFRICAN MASK: 20th c. 24.5 x 16 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5889/330325/178069702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716124879)
![UNUSUAL SEPIK RIVER MASK 20th Century Height 34". Width 34".: UNUSUAL SEPIK RIVER MASK20th CenturyPaint and feather decoration.Height 34". Width 34".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7634/332462/179305514_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717603891)
![A Congolese cihongo mask of the Chokwe and a small Songye "fetish figure": A Congolese cihongo mask of the Chokwe and a small Songye "fetish figure"Beinlose männliche Figur aus Hartholz mit Attributen eines Kriegers (Eisenschilde). Am Kopf seitlich je ein Raubtierzahn, der](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![A NOH TEATRE WOODEN PAINTED MASK, Japan, 20th century: l cm 28 Representing Tengu.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221969_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
![A Congolese caryatid stool and a kifwebe mask of the Songye people: A Congolese caryatid stool and a kifwebe mask of the Songye peopleHölzerner Hocker mit von einer Karyatide getragener und messingbeschlagener Tafel. Der Kopf der Frau mit geprägtem Blech und Glasper](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![KWELE MASK Gabon Wood H: 44 cm: KWELE MASK Gabon Wood H: 44 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![A Liberian Dan mask, 20th century: A Liberian Dan mask, 20th centuryAusdrucksstarke weibliche Maske aus Holz mit stark vorspringender Nase und Lippen. Fein in Zöpfe frisiertes Haar aus Raphia-Fasern. Kleine Fehlstelle am linken Augenl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706808_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![A Congolese Nkisi magic figure and a large Kifwebe mask of the Songye: A Congolese Nkisi magic figure and a large Kifwebe mask of the SongyeGroße, ausdrucksstarke Kifwebe-Maske mit kräftigem Kamm sowie stark vorspringenden Augen und Lippen. Reste von Farbfassung. Besto](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H: 40cm: BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H: 40cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306654_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 […]