![African Tribal Guro Carved Wood Mask: This Guro mask and many of the other masks are representations of the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble, a supernatural being. Each mask is similar but not identical with horns that represent the spiri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9031/332482/179335292_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717691650)
Masks
![African Tribal Guro Carved Wood Mask: This Guro mask and many of the other masks are representations of the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble, a supernatural being. Each mask is similar but not identical with horns that represent the spiri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9031/332482/179335292_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717691650)
![Dan Passport Mask, Liberia: Carved wood mask the cranial ridge extending down the steeply angled brow to tip of nose, echoed in central axis of chin. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 6" x 3 3/4". Total height with stand, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230275_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Two Miniature Lega Masks: To include a Lega bi-color mask with one half of its concave, heart shaped face red and the other side white, and a Lega mask with slightly concave facial plane, straight nose, slit eyes with puffy li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230456_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask, Angola: Small Chokjwe mask, probably a Mwana Pwo female ancestor mask, the exaggerated bulge of the forehead and hook in the chin in the narrow face echoing the birdlike forward projecting element of the coif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230415_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Teke Tsaye Kidumu Mask, Congo: Disc shaped mask with highly abstract relief carved features / symbols in black and red on white ground. Approx. 13" x 14". (33 x 35.5 cm.) Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230433_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Fang 'Ngil' Mask, Gabon: Large helmet mask with cranial ridge bisecting the bulging forehead, the arched brows joined at the center and continuing at the outer edge to create a heart shaped border around the face, terminating](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230386_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![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)
![Lulua Helmet Mask, D. R. Congo: Large anthropomorphic face mask, with horn-like cranial protrusion carved with concentric circles, huge concave eye sockets whitened with kaolin, and looping curvilinear keloid scars. Remnants of nett](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230353_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 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)
![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)
![Dance Mask w/ Buffalo Head - Aboriginal Indigenous Art: Dance Mask w/ Buffalo Head - Aboriginal Indigenous Art - Wood ritualware of the Yaoure/Guro people of the Ivory Coast of Africa. Dance mask with incised striated designed headdress with hook extending](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/179594148_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)
![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)
![KWELE ANTELOPE MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 75 cm: KWELE ANTELOPE MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 75 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 36 cm: PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 36 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306643_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)
![African Tribal Dan Mask: Carved wooden mask adorned with cowrie shells, dried grass, metal, painted fabric, and string with actual wood mask measuring approx. 5.5" W x 8.5" H and overall approx. 12" W x 13.5" H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![African Tribal Dan Mask: Carved wooden mask adorned with cowrie shells, natural fiber rope, metal, patterned fabric, and string with actual wood mask measuring approx. 6" W x 9.75" H and overall approx. 9" W x 22" H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279643_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![VINTAGE 1920'S HAROLD LLOYD PAPER MASK: Vintage 1920's Harold Lloyd Paperr Mask. New Old Stock. 11" x 14" Framed.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485721_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![Pair Art Pottery Signed Medusa and Hermes Masks: Pair Signed Art Pottery Medusa and Hermes Painted Stone Ware Masks and Steel Stands. Medusa Mask has loss to tips of several tentacles. Each measures approximately 12 inches x 9 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![Wooden Handcrafted Mask of the Sepik River People: Carved mask with authentic coloration and symbolism important for this ceremonial item from Papua New Guinea. Shells give depth to eyes. Attention to the detail of the mask is important for the power](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6087/333069/179797933_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718137689)
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 […]