![Bembe Mask, Congo: Large carved polychrome mask, the huge concave eye orbits with red and white pigment, the unpainted portion of the mask of deep brown wood with incised facial decoration highlighted with kaolin. On cu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230373_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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Masks
![Bembe Mask, Congo: Large carved polychrome mask, the huge concave eye orbits with red and white pigment, the unpainted portion of the mask of deep brown wood with incised facial decoration highlighted with kaolin. On cu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230373_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lega Mask, Congo: Round mask, the slightly concave face with minimalist features, the surface of the face with orange-red pigment. Three short dark vertical lines on each cheek and parallel horizontal lines at the temp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Congolese Carved Mask: A Congolese Lulua culture carved wooden mask. Some wear and minor damage. 13" high. ESTIMATE $100-150 NOTE: From the collection of Fred Brown, Brighton, Michigan. Purchased in Africa during the 1980's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425688_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![African Bwa Ceremonial Wood Mask: African Bwa Ceremonial Painted and Carved Wood Mask, with applied burlap braids, 20th century. 27.75" H x 8" W x 11" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan collector. Keywords: Head crest, African Art, Cerem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840253_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![Pair of Italian Majolica Bacchus Mask Faces: Pair of Vintage Italian Majolica Glazed Pottery Bacchus Mask Faces. Measures 9-1/2" x 11-1/2". Condition: Good condition. Estimate 150 - 250 Domestic shipping Third party](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7976/333599/180205932_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718485713)
![African Helmet Mask: African carved polychromed wooden mask helmet with animal. 12" x 11" x 16".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Burkina Faso Carved Mask: An Burkina Faso Maasai culture carved wooden mask with zoomorphic design, carved antlers and polychrome decoration. Some wear and minor damage. 27" high. ESTIMATE $400-600 NOTE: From the collection of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425635_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![African Dance Mask - Aboriginal Indigenous Art: African Dance Mask - Aboriginal Indigenous Art - Wood ritualware from the Dan people of the Ivory Coast of Africa. Oval-shaped dance mask with vertical ridge in center of protruding forehead, narrow r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/179594147_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718060544)
![Papua New Guinea Polychrome Rattan Costume: Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, ca. mid-20th century CE. An enormous woven dance costume, made of rattan fiber, with two faces, one on the chest, and one on the head; the mask is decorated with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974518_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![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)
![Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs.: Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs. Underglaze blue landscape and a cartouche reading Kang Hsi. 22in high. 11.5in diameter. Repair to cover.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![A Japanese lacquerware inro with a bird-shaped netsuke, a wooden 'fox' mask and a silver box, Chang: Dim.: 5,5 x 9,2 x 3 cm (the inro) Dim.: 5,1 x 7,9 x 1,4 cm - Weight: 68 grams (the silver box) Dim.: 3,6 x 4,9 x 3,1 cm (the wooden 'fox' mask)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![IJO MASK Nigeria Wood and pigments H: 32 cm: IJO MASK Nigeria Wood and pigments H: 32 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306695_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![A Nigerian/Malian Gelede mask, ibori and two figures, 20th century: A Nigerian/Malian Gelede mask, ibori and two figures, 20th centuryKräftige Gelede-Stülpmaske aus Holz mit Resten polychromer Bemalung. Lochungen entlang des Randes. Etwas schwundrissig, rs. Termiten](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![A Hellenistic terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, naive Ephebe type, 2nd century B.C.: A Hellenistic terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, naive Ephebe type, 2nd century B.C.A terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, representing the naive Ephebe type. The front finely carved wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![WALU MASK Dogon, Mali Wood H.76 cm NOTE In the Dogon language, Walu means antelope. The: WALU MASK Dogon, Mali Wood H.76 cm NOTE In the Dogon language, Walu means antelope. The antelope is a very important animal in Dogon culture and beliefs, and it is often represented in their art and r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Collection of Antique Japanese Noh Masks, Showa Period: Collection of Antique Japanese Noh Masks, Showa Period. Carved wood. Mounted. Size: 9'' x 26'' x 3'' (23 x 66 x 8 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/333902/180419833_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718816315)
![Punu 'Okuyi' Mask, Gabon: Punu mask, the serene face crafted to express ideals of female beauty. This example made with unusual headdress that has the long snout and sharp facial planes of a baboon. Headdress and hairline with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230387_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![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)
![Carved Sumatran Mask: An antique carved mask from the Sumatran 'Batah People'. All measurements are in inches. Height x Width x Depth](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7512/333943/180438850_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718863894)
![Senufo People, (2) carved wood masks: Senufo People, (2) carved wood masks, 20th c., West Africa, 13.5"h x 7"w x 3"d (slightly larger example) Provenance: The Estate of Philip Martin Pearlstein, NYC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/333754/180612294_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719099367)
![African Nimba Shoulder Mask: An African Baga culture carved wooden Nimba shoulder mask. Female figure with applied metal decoration, polychrome detail and incorporated four legged base. Some wear and minor damage. 24 1/2" high. E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![2 PNG Carved Masks: Two Papua New Guinea Upper Sepik Region carved wooden masks with polychrome decoration. Larger with bentwood border and smaller with cowrie shell decoration. Some wear and minor damage, smaller with f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425645_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![Benin Carved Wood Mask & Contemporary Masai Necklace: Property of Joseph and Sabina McGonnell Trust, Daufuskie Island, SC Description: Benin Carved Wood Mask and a Contemporary Masai Tribal Necklace, a large painted carved wood mask with straw beard,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
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 […]