![Guro Mask, Ivory Coast: Small anthropomorphic mask with delicate female features, a pot with relief carved lizards on its sides carried atop the carefully arranged hair. The narrow face has round forehead, downcast eyes, sle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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Masks
![Guro Mask, Ivory Coast: Small anthropomorphic mask with delicate female features, a pot with relief carved lizards on its sides carried atop the carefully arranged hair. The narrow face has round forehead, downcast eyes, sle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'Agbogho Mmwo' Helmet Mask, with two rows of thick, inward curving horns with a serpent-shaped band below, the narrow face with arched brows, narrow aquiline nose, full lips. Face whitened, with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Guro Mask, Ivory Coast: Helmet mask, the coiffure with high central lobe , the heart shaped face with high arched brow, slender nose, small ears, the parted lips plump. Many relief carved keloids at brow, temples, cheeks, an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230444_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)
![Yaure Bronze Mask, Ivory Coast: Round face with three pairs of graduated curving horns joining tips above immaculately arranged hair, the thin brows above half closed eyes with three keloid scars between, with small nose and open mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Agbogho Mmwo Helmet Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'Maiden Spirit' helmet mask, the towering headdress with openwork triple layer crest flanked by two birds and paddle-shaped projections, the face below the tightly coiled black hair whitened, wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Two African Miniature Masks: Miniature Luba mask with buffalo horns, together with a miniature Hemba Soko Mutu mask. Both on custom gallery stands. Hemba mask, approx. 5 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W x 2" D. Total height with stand, approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Mask: Yoruba Nigeria Glede Society carved wooden African mask. 17" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210259_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Baga Long Neck Mask, Guinea: Face mask topped by a long slender female figure, a modified form of the figure found on the more familiar Baga Nimba shoulder mask, here with crested, janiform head, long, ringed neck, the columnar t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bozo Mask, Mali: Anthropomorphic wood mask incorporating many brass bosses and with cranial crest, sheet brass eyes, and. a pair of lizards carved on each side of the face. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 17" H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230378_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lobi Monkey Mask, Burkina Faso: Wood mask with black surface, human upper face and open monkey mouth. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 14" H x 7 1/2" W x 6" D. total height, with stand, approx. 21 1/4". Provenance: The Collect](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lobi Head Mask, Burkina Faso: Lobi mask in the form of a tranquil face with triple-crested coiffure. Flaking black surface. Appears to have wear. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 13" H. x 7 1/4" W x 5 1/2" D. Total height wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lobi Head Mask, Burkina Faso: Lobi mask with wear inside and out, flaking substance to surface. Form of a tranquil face with crested coiffure. On gallery stand. Approx. 7" W x 12" H x 6" D. Total height with stand, approx. 21 1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230317_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)
![Eastern Pende Panya Ngombe Mask, D. R. Congo: Anthro-zoomorphic mask with the wide visage and large eyes of a buffalo, and the brow, nose, and lips of a human. Black and white sawtooth patterns carved and pigmented at cheeks and hairline, and wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230314_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)
![Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand. Height 10 in. Width 6 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![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)
![Rare Egyptian Ptolemaic Glass / Pottery Eyes (Bonhams): Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, Dynasties 26 through 30, ca. 662 to 315 BCE. An alluring and rare pair of arched deep blue glass eye rims with extended cosmetic lines, inlaid with white-painted t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180116974_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399015)
![Stunning Inca Gold Mask w/ Repousse Features: Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Lambayeque Valley, Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A beautiful funerary mask of rectangular form, perhaps of royal origin, that is shaped from hammered sheets of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974501_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 31cm: PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 31cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM WOODEN SARCOPHAGUS LID WITH GILDED MASK: Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCA large and finely carved Egyptian wooden sarcophagus mask. Made from cedar covered with gesso painted in brick-red, yellow and blue shades, this mask is presented with realistic fac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105544_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![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)
![Dan Passport Mask, Liberia: Dan deangle type miniature / passport mask on custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". Total height with stand, 11" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230251_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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 […]