![SHI Rare Powerful & Impressive Mask neighbors Lega Congo African Tribal Art 0900: CONGO DRC Rare SHI Mask Bushi Masks are rare. On this one, we observe as scarifications the typical patterns of hatched triangles often seen on the vessels of the tribe. The Shi are a Bantu people est](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399931_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
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Masks
![SHI Rare Powerful & Impressive Mask neighbors Lega Congo African Tribal Art 0900: CONGO DRC Rare SHI Mask Bushi Masks are rare. On this one, we observe as scarifications the typical patterns of hatched triangles often seen on the vessels of the tribe. The Shi are a Bantu people est](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399931_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Beautiful African Mask LEGA Lukwakongo Cult of Bwami Congo Drc Tribal Art 1511: CONGO DRC Cute Lukwakongo LEGA Mask Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bw](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399835_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Beautiful &Large Metoko Mask Mituku Congo African Tribal Art MC 1872: CONGO DRC Large Metoko Mask Settled in the heart of the equatorial forest, in the region of the Middle Lwalaba, the Metoko would be the descendants of Lega migrants (according to the oral tradition of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399811_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Congo Drc NIce Anthropomorphic NGBAKA wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art 1641: CONGO RDC NGBAKA ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK or neighboring people of Ubangi Nice three-tone mask The Ngbaka or Bwaka live in the north of the Congo, in the Ubangi area (or Ubangi) They are the neighbors of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399927_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![BEMBE zoomorphic initiation owl mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC1929: CONGO DRC Superb BEMBE zoomorphic mask Eluba ya butende In "Masks in Congo", Pol Pierre Gossiaux, undisputed specialist of the Bembe describes them as ambiguous and polysemous "owl" (cwecwe) masks, wh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399786_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Elegant Lega idimu Wooden Mask Bwami Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art mc 1867: CONGO DRC Powerful idimu LEGA mask The face is heart-shaped and whitened with kaolin, two very typical characteristics of the masks of this people. Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399949_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Rare initiation GOMA wood mask Congo DRC Bembe African Tribal Art 1110: CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL & RARE GOMA MASK Beautiful large polychrome mask that is reminiscent of the initiation masks Butende des Bembe The eyes are in the center of huge kaolin bleached orbits, the decora](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399850_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Large LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1552: CONGO DRC LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK The typical heart-shaped face is covered with kaolin Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Dan Guere Mask with Stand: Title: Dan Guere Mask with Stand Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 19" h x 11.5" w Material: Wood Additional Information: African Tribal Art Dan Guere Mask with Stand Reserve: $450.00 Shipping](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331789/179196881_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717531440)
![Beautiful MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1894: CONGO DRC MBOLE Lilwa Society Mask Bambole are a people whose rites have remained rather mysterious to us. The society of the Lilwa (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized the soc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399953_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Cute Metoko Mask Mituku Bukota cult Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1892: CONGO DRC Cute Metoko Mask Bukota cult Settled in the heart of the equatorial forest, in the region of the Middle Lwalaba, the Metoko would be the descendants of Lega migrants (according to the oral t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399934_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Rare & Beautiful GOMA mask Congo DRC Bembe African Tribal Art 1757: CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL & RARE GOMA MASK Beautiful large polychrome mask which is reminiscent of the Butende initiation masks of the Bembe . Thus, the eyes are in the center of immense orbits whitened wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399963_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Large HEMBA Monkey Chimpanzee Soko Motu Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1462: CONGO DRC LARGE HEMBA Zoomorphic Chimpanze Mask « Mwisi Gwa So’o » & « Soko Mutu » Unfortunately damaged The Hemba live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualaba river (Congo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399922_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Beautifu Lega idimu Bearded Mask Bwami Congo African Tribal Art mc 1847: CONGO DRC Beautiful idimu LEGA Mask Beautiful bearded mask, partially bleached with kaolin Cross-shaped scarifications on the cheeks and forehead This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399846_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![ZANDE AZANDE Rare & Powerful Ubangi Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1741: CONGO RDC ZANDE Powerful & visibly old mask The Zande live mainly in northern Congo DRC, but also in the west of the South Sudan and in the Central African Republic Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399845_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Superb LEGA idimu Mask Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1602: CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK The face is covered with kaolin which, thanks to the contrast of the darker facial edges, highlights the heart-shaped face typical of this forest tribe.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Large mask KOMO KUMU or neighboring people Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC2021: CONGO DRC LARGE & OLD KUMU - KOMO OR NEIGHBORING PEOPLE MASK PROVENANCE: Private collection of Mr B.B. (Belgium) More informations on demand The "Nsembu" masks were used during the initiation rites of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Powerful BALI wood Mask Ituri Area Ndaaka Congo African Tribal: CONGO DRC Ituri River area BEAUTIFUL BALI MASK The Bali (or Baali) people live in Ituri province, in the north of the Kumu - Komo area A little to the northwest, live the Ndaka (or Ndaaka) to whom the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399792_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![25" Wooden Bhairava Mask: 27 inch Height X 16 inch Width X 5 inch Depth Reserve: $513.00 Shipping: Domestic: Shipping rates are determined by destination International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Int](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331793/178979489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![BEMBE rare powerful initiation wood mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1105: CONGO DRC BEMBE RARE CIRCUMCISION MASK ELUBA YA BUTENDE The circumcision (butende) is a very important and indispensable event for the Bembe. It gives rise to great ceremonies. Pol Pierre Gossiaux, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399950_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Large LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1893: CONGO DRC Superb LEGA Bwami mask Probably Muminia This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Superb ! LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1197: CONGO DRC LEGA idimu Mask Superb old mask Very expressive, the heart-shaped face bleached with kaolin Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399833_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Extremly Rare & Powerful SHI plank wood Mask Congo Lega African Tribal Art 1184: CONGO DRC Rare SHI Plank Mask According to Marc Leo Felix in "Maniema", this type of sculpture would represent the primordial ancestor. According to the same author, it was used by the descendants of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399841_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Superb KOMO - KUMU wood pannel Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1673: CONGO DRC SUPERB NSEMBU KUMU PANEL MASK Among the Kumu, Nsembu masks are important objects, the masks, which go in pairs (female/male) are generally distinct, but can be more rarely joined and juxtapo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399971_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
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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 […]