![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)
Masks
![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)
![Mama / Kantana Crest Mask, Nigeria: Head crest in highly abstract zoomorphic form, the round head with long curved horns placed one in front of the other, a pair of tubular eyes, and a flared, beak-like mouth. Upper horn with red pigmen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230280_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN TEOTIHUACAN CARVED JADE MASK: A small ancient Pre columbian Olmec jade mask from Mexico, ca. 900 to 600 BC. A carved green maskette is carved in the form of a human face, with traces of oxidation. It is a stunning artifact from th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![[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)
![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)
![Baga Nimba Shoulder Mask: Large mask of a female figure worn on the shoulders and looming high above the dancer's head. The head with plaited coiffure, the cranial crest extending down to the tip of the nose. With small, wide-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230409_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Tribal Mask, Gabon: Possibly Tsogo/ Mitsogo or Vuvi. Shield shaped face below flat-top head with cranial ridge. Face with white pigment on one side, dark reddish brown pigment on the other, with contrasting arcs of color](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230388_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)
![Kota Helmet Mask, Gabon: With blade shaped crest atop cylindrical helmet with bold, abstract features in black and white pigment. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 20 1/2" H x 10" W x 8" D. Total height with stand, appro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230293_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)
![Baule Bronze Mask: Anthropomorphic bronze mask, the coiled coiffure topped with long-necked bird, the fine-featured face embellished with relief spiral and notched lines, the rim with hanging chains. Baule artist, Ivory](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230237_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Large Hand Carved Wood Tribal Mask on Stand: Large Hand Carved Wood Tribal Mask on Stand . Primitive carved mask from a tree. Wonderful detail and realistic features. The sits upon a hand made wood stand for easy display. There natural cracks in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/176345916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713898021)
![Two Pre-Columbian Ligneous Funeral Death Masks: Two pre-Columbian ligneous jade and stone mosaic funeral masks. Grouping includes the book "The Ancient Sun Kingdoms of the Americas". 7in tall x 7-1/2in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081763_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask: Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask First-half 20th Century. Multi-colored glass beads over wood, on a metal stand. Height 16 in., Width 8 in., Depth 17 in. Provenance: Property of Lyn](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196245_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Man Ray - Kiki With African Mask: MAN RAY (1890-1976) Kiki With African Mask Printed by Neogravure Company, France 8" x 6"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8622/332219/179183674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717549800)
![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)
![Boma Pewter, Bear Mask box: Boma Pewter Bear Mask box pewter 3 h x 5 dia in (8 x 13 cm) Decal manufacturer's label to underside 'Fait Au Canada Fine Pewter by Boma ? Etain Fin Made in Canada' and incised mark to interior of li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/176/332559/179382807_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717681862)
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 […]