![Mama / Kantana Crest Mask, Nigeria: Head crest in highly abstract zoomorphic form, the round head with long curved horns placed one in front of the other, a pair of tubular eyes, and a flared, beak-like mouth. Upper horn with red pigmen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230280_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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Masks
![Mama / Kantana Crest Mask, Nigeria: Head crest in highly abstract zoomorphic form, the round head with long curved horns placed one in front of the other, a pair of tubular eyes, and a flared, beak-like mouth. Upper horn with red pigmen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230280_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Guro Miniature Mask, Ivory Coast: Anthro-zoomorphic mask in the dual form of a human face and a pair of birds, their long necks and pointed beaks curving down over the front of the face like horns. On custom gallery stand. Mask approx](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Dan Miniature Mask: Small but striking miniature zoomorphic mask with attached amulet bundles. On custom gallery stand. Mask alone, approx. 4 1/4" H x 2" W. Total height with stand, approx. 7 1/4" H. Provenance: The Coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Mossi Plank Mask w/ Figure, Mali: Highly abstract, oval face mask with notched central ridge with a pair of triangular holes on each side, above this a very tall, narrow plank with geometric openwork, and with a male figure with a noo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN TEOTIHUACAN CARVED JADE MASK: A small ancient Pre columbian Olmec jade mask from Mexico, ca. 900 to 600 BC. A carved green maskette is carved in the form of a human face, with traces of oxidation. It is a stunning artifact from th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Grebo Miniature Mask: Small but striking Grebo mask, the elongated face with six pairs of peg-like eyes on either side of a long, slender nose above pouting lips. Black, slightly encrusted surface, some of the eyes with ka](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230267_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bassa Gela / Geh-Naw Mask, Liberia: Ridged coiffure above rounded brow slanting inwards towards nearly closed eyes, the relief carved outline of the eyes extending to rim the small ears. The nose and finely modeled cheeks slant outwards](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Senufo Bronze Kpelie Mask: With lizard finial. On custom gallery stand. Mask approx.12" H x 7" W x 3 1/4" D. Total height with stand, approx. 15" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington, Virginia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230209_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria: 'Agbogho Mmwo' mask, of delicate proportions, with openwork crest, the whitened face with relief carved detail painted black, reddened ears. Approx. 13" L x 7" W x 9" H. Provenance: The Collection of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Yaure Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood anthropological mask with refined facial features. The plaited hair parted at left and right and bisected by a notched cranial ridge which resolves into the slender nose. Large, arched bro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230404_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Yaure Bronze Mask, Ivory Coast: Round face with three pairs of graduated curving horns joining tips above immaculately arranged hair, the thin brows above half closed eyes with three keloid scars between, with small nose and open mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Agbogho Mmwo Helmet Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'Maiden Spirit' helmet mask, the towering headdress with openwork triple layer crest flanked by two birds and paddle-shaped projections, the face below the tightly coiled black hair whitened, wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Masks: Lot (2) Makonde Tribe carved wooden African masks. 9" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210244_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood 'ndoma' mask made to depict and honor an individual woman. Slender, softly curved face with delicate features and with carefully arranged hair, keloids at forehead, temples, and corners of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Tribal Mask, Gabon: Possibly Tsogo/ Mitsogo or Vuvi. Shield shaped face below flat-top head with cranial ridge. Face with white pigment on one side, dark reddish brown pigment on the other, with contrasting arcs of color](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230388_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lobi Monkey Mask, Burkina Faso: Wood mask with black surface, human upper face and open monkey mouth. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 14" H x 7 1/2" W x 6" D. total height, with stand, approx. 21 1/4". Provenance: The Collect](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Eastern Pende Panya Ngombe Mask, D. R. Congo: Anthro-zoomorphic mask with the wide visage and large eyes of a buffalo, and the brow, nose, and lips of a human. Black and white sawtooth patterns carved and pigmented at cheeks and hairline, and wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bete Mask, Ivory Coast: Bete N'gre or Nuyabwa mask, the slightly concave face with large closed coffee bean eyes, the wide nostrils extending to the edges of the face, the large lips parted to reveal a triangular tongue. Six](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Baule Bronze Mask: Anthropomorphic bronze mask, the coiled coiffure topped with long-necked bird, the fine-featured face embellished with relief spiral and notched lines, the rim with hanging chains. Baule artist, Ivory](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230237_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Two Pre-Columbian Ligneous Funeral Death Masks: Two pre-Columbian ligneous jade and stone mosaic funeral masks. Grouping includes the book "The Ancient Sun Kingdoms of the Americas". 7in tall x 7-1/2in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081763_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![Kuba Kingdom Carved Wood Helmet Mask: Kuba Kingdom Burlap Covered Hand-Carved Wood Helmet Mask, embellished with beads and cowrie shells, together with a metal stand. Overall: 14.5" H x 9" W x 10" D. Keywords: African Art, Ceremonial, Art](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![Kwagiulth Mask signed Tony Hunt Jr., 2011, 11 5/8" x 9 3/4" x 11 1/2", "Kwaguilth Bear".: Kwagiulth Mask signed Tony Hunt Jr., 2011, 11 5/8" x 9 3/4" x 11 1/2", "Kwaguilth Bear".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/210/334214/180599042_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719022527)
![Hemba 'Soko Mutu' Mask, D. R. Congo: 'Soto Mutu' chimpanzee mask, appears to have age, has cracks, minor losses. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 10 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W, total height with stand approx. 13 1/2" H. Provenance: The Coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Punu Mask, Gabon: Carved wood female ancestor Okuyi face mask, the elaborately arranged hair embellished with rope and a single cowrie shell, the face whitened with kaolin, the delicate features embodying the Punu idea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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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 […]