![A NOH TEATRE WOODEN PAINTED MASK, Japan, 20th century: l cm 28 Representing Tengu.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221969_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
Masks
![A NOH TEATRE WOODEN PAINTED MASK, Japan, 20th century: l cm 28 Representing Tengu.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221969_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
![A Congolese caryatid stool and a kifwebe mask of the Songye people: A Congolese caryatid stool and a kifwebe mask of the Songye peopleHölzerner Hocker mit von einer Karyatide getragener und messingbeschlagener Tafel. Der Kopf der Frau mit geprägtem Blech und Glasper](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![KWELE MASK Gabon Wood H: 44 cm: KWELE MASK Gabon Wood H: 44 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![A Liberian Dan mask, 20th century: A Liberian Dan mask, 20th centuryAusdrucksstarke weibliche Maske aus Holz mit stark vorspringender Nase und Lippen. Fein in Zöpfe frisiertes Haar aus Raphia-Fasern. Kleine Fehlstelle am linken Augenl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706808_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![A Congolese Nkisi magic figure and a large Kifwebe mask of the Songye: A Congolese Nkisi magic figure and a large Kifwebe mask of the SongyeGroße, ausdrucksstarke Kifwebe-Maske mit kräftigem Kamm sowie stark vorspringenden Augen und Lippen. Reste von Farbfassung. Besto](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H: 40cm: BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H: 40cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![A WHITE JADE DISK INCISED WITH TAOTIE MASKS, BI, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: A WHITE JADE DISK INCISED WITH TAOTIE MASKS, BI, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, 4th-3rd century BC. Elegantly carved from white jade, the circular disk finely incised on both sides with comma scrolls and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781060_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![MOSSI MASK Burkina Faso Wood with red, white and black pigments Of classical form, the mask has a: MOSSI MASK Burkina Faso Wood with red, white and black pigments Of classical form, the mask has a simple face covering with a rounded form and cut-out eyes, the chin with fibre inserted in holes; the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306641_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)
![2pc Aztec Mayan Death Mask & Copper Decorative Mask: Inlaid abalone shell mask with colored stone set on black base 8.75"H. Copper etched wall art mask with gold toned colored metal feathers and blue rhinestones in eyes and headdress 8"H. Both unmarked.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6087/333069/179797930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718137689)
![Mexican Modern Decorated Jeweled Glazed Mask Wall Sculpture, Signed: 13.5 x 8 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/179408779_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717713846)
![Japanese Carved Wood Noh Mask: Japanese Noh Mask, Carved Wood Sculpture, face of smiling older man with elongated earlobes, mounted to metal base. 14.25" H x 6.25" W x 4.5" D. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese musi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840141_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![Dan Grebo Mask with Stand: African Art Dan Grebo Mask from Ivory Coast. The dimension is 20 inches high x 9.5 inches wide mask only. 28 inches high including base. The shipping cost for domestic is $75.00 flat rate shipping wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6080/329730/177794717_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140184)
![A POLYNESIAN PAPUA NEW GUINEA TRIBAL CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD MASK possibly Sepik River. 32 cm x 24 c: A POLYNESIAN PAPUA NEW GUINEA TRIBAL CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD MASK possibly Sepik River. 32 cm x 24 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332660/179449839_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770487)
![AN UNUSUAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE TAISHO PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE modelled as a mask. 8.4 gra: AN UNUSUAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE TAISHO PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE modelled as a mask. 8.4 grams. 4.5 cm x 3 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451723_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![Wooden mask, India/Rajastan 19th ce: Wooden mask, India/Rajastan 19th century, polychrome paint, rubbed and slightly chipped, h. 35 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331536/178837632_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716988473)
![BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H.52cm NOTE The Baoulé trace their ancestry back to refugees: BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H.52cm NOTE The Baoulé trace their ancestry back to refugees who fled from Ghana to the Ivory Coast in the 17th century, during the ascendancy of the Ashanti kingdom.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306653_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![LEGA BWAMI MASK Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood and horse mane H: 27 cm Provenance:: LEGA BWAMI MASK Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood and horse mane H: 27 cm Provenance: -LILI VANDEL -Bernard FIX NOTE In the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, art is primarily create](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306608_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Nigeria - Large, polychromatic Yoruba crest mask with a group of figures.: Nigeria - Large, polychromatic Yoruba crest mask with a group of figures. - Weight: 2.05 kg - Shipping unavailable - Region: Afrique - Sizes: H 500MM X L 150MM - At first glance: normal wear / patina](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7501/331835/179138153_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717660626)
![Authentic Dan Bassa mask of excellent quality with intense signs of wear. Liberia, 19th century. .: Authentic Dan Bassa mask of excellent quality with intense signs of wear. Liberia, 19th century. . . Cm 40,00. Provenance: Former French collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1595/332557/179382474_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717679847)
![2 Painted Carved Wood Masks: 2 Painted Carved Wood Masks. Up to 23 1/2" LALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887265_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![Decorative hand made primitive mask. 13"h x 8"w x 4"d: Decorative hand made primitive mask. 13"h x 8"w x 4"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7595/332878/179681720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717995732)
![Chinese Natural Green Jade Carved Face Mask: DESCRIPTION: Chinese natural green jade carved face mask or buckle. CIRCA: 20th century. ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS: HJ: 2.75: W: 2.125: D: .5" CONDITION: Great condition. Unless otherwise stated, all i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229926_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![Japanese Carved Wooden Okina Noh Mask: DESCRIPTION: Japanese carved wooden Noh mask depicting Okina. Kanji inscribed at reverse CIRCA: 20th century ORIGIN: Japanese DIMENSIONS: H: 5.75" W: 4.5" Depth: 2.5" CONDITION: Great condition. Unles](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
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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 […]