![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)
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![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)
![AFRICAN MASK, BRONZE, MOSSI PEOPLE: Burkina Faso, 20th c. Oval Domed Mask with flanges, raised eyebrows, almond eyes, moustache, ringed by cowrie shells. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Papua New Guinea Iatmul Wood Mask w/ Shell Eyes: **Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Iatmul people, ca. 20th century CE. A sizable wooden mask of convex form exhibiting dark brown surface hues and expr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001497_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![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)
![Two carved folk art hand painted cats together with a SOUTHEAST Asian wooden mask 15 x 32 cm (3): Two carved folk art hand painted cats together with a SOUTHEAST Asian wooden mask 15 x 32 cm (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332663/179452149_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773100)
![WOODEN AFRICAN MASK: 20th c. 24.5 x 16 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5889/330325/178069702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716124879)
![Two masks of the Baule/Yaure from the Ivory Coast, 20th century: Two masks of the Baule/Yaure from the Ivory Coast, 20th centuryZwei handgeschnitzte Masken aus Holz. An der polychrom bemalten Maske der Yaure ein dünner Schwundriss vom Scheitel bis zum Augenlid, di](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706811_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![A Congolese cihongo mask of the Chokwe and a small Songye "fetish figure": A Congolese cihongo mask of the Chokwe and a small Songye "fetish figure"Beinlose männliche Figur aus Hartholz mit Attributen eines Kriegers (Eisenschilde). Am Kopf seitlich je ein Raubtierzahn, der](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706829_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 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)
![ROMAN IRON PARADE MASK: Ca. AD 100 - 200 A Roman iron parade mask of a cavalry officer. The visage has almond-shaped eye slits and an arched brow line leading to an aquiline nose with openwork nostrils, an open mouth with sl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105628_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![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)
![Painted Carved Wood Mask: Painted Carved Wood Mask . 42 1/2" HALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![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)
![Bembe Miniature Mask, Congo: Abstract mask with protruding eye-holes emerging from enormous concave orbits. Raffia beard. Flaky red and whitish pigment. On custom gallery stand. Mask, (excluding beard,) approx. 7" H. x 3 1/4" W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230455_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Antique “Twister” Mask. Tharu People, Nepal.: Antique “Twister” Mask. Tharu People, Nepal. The Tharu are devout Hindus, globally renowned for their skill as mask-carvers. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179786049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718133241)
![Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa: Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa. One of a two-piece body mask ensemble, probably depicting pregnancy. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X 10". Please copy and p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179785188_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718133242)
![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 8". Pl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179785125_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718133241)
![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)
![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)
![Three Venetian carnival costumes with masks, late 20th century: Three Venetian carnival costumes with masks, late 20th centuryFestlich verzierte Kostüme aus verschiedenen Stoffen, überwiegend Samt und Satin. Ein Kostüm in Schwarz-Gold, mit weitem Kragen und sch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179707161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
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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 […]