![Lula Mask, D. R. Congo: Lula mask of the type thought to provide protection during initiation rites. Somewhat flat mask with oval eyes surrounded by small perforations, 'ski jump' nose with bulbous tip and flat, disc shaped](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
Masks
![Lula Mask, D. R. Congo: Lula mask of the type thought to provide protection during initiation rites. Somewhat flat mask with oval eyes surrounded by small perforations, 'ski jump' nose with bulbous tip and flat, disc shaped](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Dan Gunyege Mask w/ Accoutrements, Liberia: Carved wood Dan mask, the round eyes rimmed with metal, and with small metal teeth. The elaborate coiffure is formed of braided and twisted raffia heavily packed with clay or similar material. The col](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lega Mask, D. R. Congo: Nearly flat-back Bwami Society type mask with concave, heart-shaped facial plane having small, rectangular eye holes, long straight nose, and slit mouth with incised lines to indicate teeth. Surface w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230250_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bakongo Mask, D. R. Congo: Possibly Yombe clan. Anthropomorphic carved wood mask with black headdress trimmed with tacks, face whitened with kaolin, naturalistic features, upper and lower teeth filed to points in open mouth. Mi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230263_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria: Helmet mask with four horns, two curving forward and two curving back, all with ridges. The white face below has small eyes and nose and a very large, blackened mouth with studs at each corner and thr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230482_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Grebo Mask, Liberia: Flat back Grebo mask of striking abstract form, with large protruding peg eyes with cavities above and below, a long straight nose, and a protruding square mouth with zigzag teeth. Against the crusty](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230453_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Olmec Greenstone funerary mask: measures approx. 5" x 4"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/872/332448/179806393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718154689)
![A group of assorted masks: A group of assorted masks20th centuryArticulated mask marked to verso with possible accession numbers: 785 / AF240Comprising a Benin patinated bronze leopard head from Nigeria, a carved and ebonized w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/332540/179372315_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717814560)
![INUPIAT SPIRIT MASK BY ALASKA NATIVE L SACCHEUS: Soapstone and wood mask encircled by wood hoop (6 inches diameter) with soapstone animal fetishes and feather accents. Top center walrus tusks of baleen. Made by artist Lenwood Saccheus of Elim, Alask](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/368/332633/179411182_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717718201)
![A COPPER REPOUSSE RITUAL MASK OF MAHAKALA, 19TH CENTURY: A COPPER REPOUSSE RITUAL MASK OF MAHAKALA, 19TH CENTURY Tibet. Well modeled with a wrathful expression marked by large bulging eyes below bushy brows, centered by a third eye, a wide nose above an ope](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780920_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![Dan Gunyege Mask: Carved wood mask with high round forehead, arched brows, the large round eyes encircled with tin, the mouth with corners drawn down and with a row of white teeth made of shell. The top of the brow has](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230231_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Baule Nda Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood double mask, the twin faces nearly identical but carved with subtle differences, both with elaborate carved topknots or headdresses, and both faces surrounded by saw-tooth borders. On cust](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230239_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Papua New Guinea Wood Mwai Mask, Male Ancestor: **Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, Iatmul people, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. An elaborate wooden mwai mask (also mai or mei mask) depicting a male ances](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159756_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405475)
![Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask, Angola: Smallish carved wood mask with typical cruciform mark on brow, stylized tears, facial scarification, and filed teeth. With metal earrings and rope netting hood. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230265_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![WWII GERMAN M30 GAS MASK WITH CANNISTER NAMED: WWII GERMAN M30 GAS MASK WITH CANNISTER. NAMED INSIDE COMPLETE SET WITH EXTRA LENSE COVERS. GAS MAST IS STIFF . CANVAS PULL OPEN STRAP AND BELT STRAP. NICE OVERALL WITH ORIGINALLY PAINTED FINISH .](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6717/328483/179696927_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718150085)
![Small Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask w/ Hood, Angola: With lobed coiffure, cruciform mark in relief above coffee bean eyes set in large orbits above high cheekbones, the protruding mouth open to show two rows of filed teeth. Knotted string hood attached.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Agbogho Mmwo Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'maiden spirit' helmet mask, the high coiffure and headdress with an upright central knob joining two tusk-like projections front and back. The heart-shaped face with downcast eyes, aquiline nose](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/dist/images/placeholder.jpg?height=310&quality=70)
![LOT OF GRENADE & DETONATOR & NBC BAG FOR MASK: 1-Round Bakelite grenade with detonator and Pin & Ring unkown mfg. 1- Remote detonator with trip wire pin unkown mfg. 1- Bio-Chem bag for gas mask.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179275203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717599377)
![Zeiss 7x50H, Kriegsmarine, Gas Mask, 1936: Zeiss 7x50H, Kriegsmarine, Gas Mask, 1936SN 1695709. Die linke Abdeckung gemarkt mit "T" über Zeiss Logo, darunter "7x50H", die rechte Adler über "M" über "Artl. / 227G". Beidseitige Okularverstell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332831/179711336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214339)
![Sepik River Papua New Guinea mask: Vintage mask with polychrome paint and cowrie shell eyes measures approx. 16" x 10"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/872/332448/179296151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717571313)
![3 Small Olmec Funerary masks: Dark Green and Greenstone carved Funerary masks measure 2.5" x 2" plus Small Mitla Olmec mask 2" x 2" and Mini Olmec mask 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" - 3 pcs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/872/332448/179806398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718154689)
![Guere Wobo Cote d' Ivoire wood carved mask: Guere Wobo Mask with tubular eyes, large triangular nose, open mouth; made to tell stories and frighten, the Guere/Wobo peoples aka We peoples: known as the 'men who easily forgive.' Who live in the f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/872/332448/179806464_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718154692)
![Vintage Java Polychrome Demon Mask: Original polychrome painted mask with fangs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/872/332448/179296152_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717571313)
![1960's Army Gas Mask & US Military Canteens: Finnish army military rubber gas mask respirator, SUOD 61 T, with filter in good condition. Three plastic canteens and one canvas carrier. All in good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/469/332594/179394023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717700205)
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 […]