![Three Dan Passport Masks, Liberia: All on custom gallery stands. Largest mask, approx. 5 1/4" x 3 3/4". Total height, with stand, approx. 9 7/8" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington, Virginia. Ex Thom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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Masks
![Three Dan Passport Masks, Liberia: All on custom gallery stands. Largest mask, approx. 5 1/4" x 3 3/4". Total height, with stand, approx. 9 7/8" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington, Virginia. Ex Thom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230305_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 Miniature Mask: Small but striking miniature zoomorphic mask with attached amulet bundles. On custom gallery stand. Mask alone, approx. 4 1/4" H x 2" W. Total height with stand, approx. 7 1/4" H. Provenance: The Coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230302_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)
![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)
![Bassa Gela / Geh-Naw Mask, Liberia: Ridged coiffure above rounded brow slanting inwards towards nearly closed eyes, the relief carved outline of the eyes extending to rim the small ears. The nose and finely modeled cheeks slant outwards](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![African Masks: Lot (2) Makonde Tribe carved wooden African masks. 9" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210244_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood 'ndoma' mask made to depict and honor an individual woman. Slender, softly curved face with delicate features and with carefully arranged hair, keloids at forehead, temples, and corners of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Suku Kakuungu / Kakungu Mask, Congo: Huge anthropomorphic mask, with domed forehead, deep set coffee bean eyes, enormous bulging cheeks, and small toothy mouth. A few wisps of the original raffia collar remain; an intimidating mask, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230374_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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Punu Mask, Gabon: Carved wood female ancestor Okuyi face mask, the elaborately arranged hair embellished with rope and a single cowrie shell, the face whitened with kaolin, the delicate features embodying the Punu idea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Yaure or Baule Moon Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood mask painted red, with black and white serrated rim and simplified but serene facial features. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 10" H x 7" W x 3" D. Total height with stand, approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230241_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)
![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)
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]