![Decorative hand made primitive mask. 13"h x 8"w x 4"d: Decorative hand made primitive mask. 13"h x 8"w x 4"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7595/332878/179681720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717995732)
Masks
![Decorative hand made primitive mask. 13"h x 8"w x 4"d: Decorative hand made primitive mask. 13"h x 8"w x 4"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7595/332878/179681720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717995732)
![Chinese Natural Green Jade Carved Face Mask: DESCRIPTION: Chinese natural green jade carved face mask or buckle. CIRCA: 20th century. ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS: HJ: 2.75: W: 2.125: D: .5" CONDITION: Great condition. Unless otherwise stated, all i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229926_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![Japanese Carved Wooden Okina Noh Mask: DESCRIPTION: Japanese carved wooden Noh mask depicting Okina. Kanji inscribed at reverse CIRCA: 20th century ORIGIN: Japanese DIMENSIONS: H: 5.75" W: 4.5" Depth: 2.5" CONDITION: Great condition. Unles](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![Mid-century Brass Mask Sculpture: One collectible Mid-century brass artistic mask sculpture with a long nose sticking out, a mark of MEDICO carved at interior. Approx. 5.0-7.5-3.2 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4875/331884/179034745_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717526682)
![Painted Carved Wood Mask: Painted Carved Wood Mask . 42 1/2" HALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![African Carved Wood Mask Face Horns Bird Snake: Described By:Michelle CNX VX 1670 8415 Title: African Carved Wood Mask Face Horns Bird Snake Description:African Carved Wood Mask Face Horns Bird Snake. Provenance: Estate of a world traveler retired](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1479/332507/180073109_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718391966)
![Black Americana Era African Clown Ash Tray 1950: Black Americana Era African Clown Ash Tray 1950 Measures approx 6 inches wide x 3.25 inches tall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/333386/180014269_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718352008)
![Carved Ethnic Masks: Lot (3) carved wooden Ethnic masks.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210998_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Antique “Twister” Mask. Tharu People, Nepal.: Antique “Twister” Mask. Tharu People, Nepal. The Tharu are devout Hindus, globally renowned for their skill as mask-carvers. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179786049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718133241)
![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)
![Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa: Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa. One of a two-piece body mask ensemble, probably depicting pregnancy. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X 10". Please copy and p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179785188_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718133242)
![Federico Castellion - Untitled from " The Mask of the: Artist: Federico Castellion Title: Untitled from " The Mask of the Red Death" Year: 1969 Dimensions: 14 1/2in. by 11in. Edition: From the rare limited edition of 295 Publisher:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1537/329417/177658716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715369068)
![Contemporary Bronze and Gilt Mask: Contemporary Bronze and Gilt MaskIndistinctly signed J. W--de-12in.(30cm) h. 7in (17cm) w.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6328/333172/179861049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718231685)
![Contemporary Bronze Mask: Contemporary Bronze MaskIndistinct signatureJ W----d -16in (41cm) h. 7in. (18cm) w.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6328/333172/179861023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718231685)
![WOOLF, Dave, (American, b. 1960) The Greeter. Circa 1980s. ...: WOOLF, Dave, (American, b. 1960) The Greeter. Circa 1980s. Welded structure with found objects. Unsigned. 60 ½ h x 22 w x 20” d. This work has an industrial skeletal look to it, with a sens](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/330686/178765667_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716992685)
![Shamanic Mushroom "Fog eater" mask - Nepal: Rare old shamanic mask of the animistic Bon religion, worn by various Nepalese population groups such as the Magar, Gurung and Terai. This mask is made from the Lingzhi mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum), a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794976_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Ancient hand carved shaman mask - Nepal: Old Traditional and Authentic Shaman Tharu Dance Mask. Condition: Original mask in good vintage condition. Large, solid, and playful shaman mask. Origin: Nepal - Tibet Region. Rarely offered... 36 x 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794939_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Mexican Festival Masks w/ Horns & Ribbons: **Originally Listed At $300** Latin America, Mexico, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fantastic pair of wooden festival masks each exhibiting an exaggeratedly long nose, a jutting moustache, and a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405476)
![African Liberian Dan / Bassa Wood Mask: **Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Liberia or Ivory Coast, Dan / Bassa, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask of stylized form with protruding brow, pierced eyes, and plaited](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Carved jar. China. 18th century. Pale yellow citrine. Finely carved with foo dogs, lion mask jump: Carved jar. China. 18th century. Pale yellow citrine. Finely carved with foo dogs, lion mask jump rings, birds, trees, and Tao Tieh masks. 8in high. Provenance: From a prominent New England collector.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787300_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Dance Mask w/ Buffalo Head - Aboriginal Indigenous Art: Dance Mask w/ Buffalo Head - Aboriginal Indigenous Art - Wood ritualware of the Yaoure/Guro people of the Ivory Coast of Africa. Dance mask with incised striated designed headdress with hook extending](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/179594148_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718060544)
![Ancient African Carved Ivory Face. Many centuries old. 5 ½” x 2 ¾”.: Ancient African Carved Ivory Face. Natural patina from age, almost fossilized. Many centuries old. Collectors or museum number on back. 5 ½” x 2 ¾”.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685554_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![Jade covered jar. China. 18th/19th century. Grey stone. Finely carved with tao tieh masks and: Jade covered jar. China. 18th/19th century. Grey stone. Finely carved with tao tieh masks and archaic scrolling on a thunder meander ground. 9in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787537_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![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)
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 […]