![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)
Masks
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![WWII GERMAN GAS MASK CAPE POUCH SS BLUE TREAD COLOR STITCHING: WWII GERMAN GAS MASK CAPE POUCH SS BLUE TREAD COLOR STITCHING . GOOD CONDITION.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6717/328483/179696931_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718150085)
![WWII GERMAN GAS MASK CAPE POUCH MARKED: WWII GERMAN GAS MASK CAPE POUCH MARKED . MINT CONDITION .](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6717/328483/179696930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718150085)
![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)
![A BRONZE BHUTA CULT MASK OF NANDI, SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH TO EARLY 19TH CENTURY: A BRONZE BHUTA CULT MASK OF NANDI, SOUTH INDIA, LATE 18TH TO EARLY 19TH CENTURY Heavily cast, the ritual mask in the form of a bull's head with two long curved horns, each decorated with raised rings](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![WWI GERMAN FIELD GEAR CANVAS GAS MASK POUCH AND PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE POUCH: WWI GERMAN REENACTMENT CANVAS GAS MASK POUCH AND PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE POUCH . NICE SET SOME ORIGINAL GERMAN WWI PERIOD ITEMS . GREAT FOR REENACTMENT.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6717/328483/178662273_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718150085)
![A CELADON JADE ANCESTOR MASK 新石器時代 石家河: A CELADON JADE ANCESTOR MASK 新石器時代 石家河文化玉人面 China, Neolithic period, Shijiahe culture (3000-2000BC) skilfully](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306204_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![CENTRAL AFRICAN GUATEMALAN HAND CARVED WOODEN MASK: A traditional Central African Guatemalan hand carved wood festival dance mask. The oval face is depicted with wide eyes with white painted lushes, mustache and teeth. A forehead is adorned with a pair](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333795/180327576_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718740453)
![A Senufo Kpelie mask from the Ivory Coast, 20th century: A Senufo Kpelie mask from the Ivory Coast, 20th centuryAus Holz geschnitzte, gefasste und reich gravierte Doppelgesichtsmaske der Senufo. Die beiden symmetrischen Gesichter mit je drei Skarifikationen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706810_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![Busch Rathenow 6x30, Gas mask, Sweden, 1942: Busch Rathenow 6x30, Gas mask, Sweden, 1942SN 14999. Die linke Abdeckung ungemarkt, die rechte mit Busch-Logo, die rechte untere Abdeckung mit "6x30" über schwedischer Krone, darunter Seriennummer un](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332831/179711376_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214339)
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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.
![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 […]