![Suku Kakuungu / Kakungu Mask, Congo: Huge anthropomorphic mask, with domed forehead, deep set coffee bean eyes, enormous bulging cheeks, and small toothy mouth. A few wisps of the original raffia collar remain; an intimidating mask, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230374_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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![Suku Kakuungu / Kakungu Mask, Congo: Huge anthropomorphic mask, with domed forehead, deep set coffee bean eyes, enormous bulging cheeks, and small toothy mouth. A few wisps of the original raffia collar remain; an intimidating mask, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230374_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Lobi Head Mask, Burkina Faso: Lobi mask with wear inside and out, flaking substance to surface. Form of a tranquil face with crested coiffure. On gallery stand. Approx. 7" W x 12" H x 6" D. Total height with stand, approx. 21 1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230317_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Mbole Mask, D. R. Congo: Anthropomorphic mask with simplified, abstract features, the bulging brow coming to a point over a mask-like, whitened orbital plane bisected by the ridge of the narrow nose. The mouth just a rounded](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230294_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Articulated Bete / We Gre Mask, Ivory Coast: Intimidating mask with mouth that clacks open and shut, and with horns curving from the projecting brow inwards towards the bulging, cone-shaped eyes, another pair of horns meeting like brows over the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230257_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Baule Bronze Mask: African Baule Bronze Mask, flattened form with stylized features, wearing headdress, in bronze with verdigris patination. Dimensions 7.5 x 6 in. Condition: Very good.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6279/333420/180029507_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718385490)
![African Bwa Ceremonial Wood Mask: African Bwa Ceremonial Painted and Carved Wood Mask, with applied burlap braids, 20th century. 27.75" H x 8" W x 11" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan collector. Keywords: Head crest, African Art, Cerem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840253_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali: Bamana Ceremonial Iron Female Dance Mask, Mali 19th Century. almond slit eyes, elongated nose, and a closed mouth, with long pendant hair, with a red brown crusted patina, on a metal stand. Height 10](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177915513_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure: Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs.: Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs. Underglaze blue landscape and a cartouche reading Kang Hsi. 22in high. 11.5in diameter. Repair to cover.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Resello Wood & Shell Africana Folk Art, 50 in.: African style folk art totem ceremonial mask, hand painted and handmade of wood and Shells. 50 in. Tall , at widest point 7 in. Some wear to paint. Can be hung in the wall. Signed Resello on verso. Li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069590_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![African and Tribal Art, Seven decorative masks. (H:73 cm): African and Tribal Art, Seven decorative masks. Papua New GuineaSepikDayak BorneoIbibio EketChokwe/DanMbolePende Dimensions: (H:73 cm)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7471/332356/179248606_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717505108)
![A death mask, a Ushabti, an oil lamp and a ritual cone with hieroglyphs, Egypt, 15th/1st C. B.C.: H.: 23,2 cm (the mask, excl. stand) H.: 6,9 cm (the ushabti) Provenance: - The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![A Congolese Nkisi power figure ("nail fetish" of the Bakongo), a Mozambican mask (Makonde) and a: A Congolese Nkisi power figure ("nail fetish" of the Bakongo), a Mozambican mask (Makonde) and a bronze bag (Benin)Große, ausdrucksstarke Kraftfigur eines Mannes aus Holz. Der Körper mehrfach mit ei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706830_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![WALU MASK Dogon, Mali Wood H.76 cm NOTE In the Dogon language, Walu means antelope. The: WALU MASK Dogon, Mali Wood H.76 cm NOTE In the Dogon language, Walu means antelope. The antelope is a very important animal in Dogon culture and beliefs, and it is often represented in their art and r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Romano-Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head: ITEM: Cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head MATERIAL: Linen and Gesso CULTURE: Egyptian, Roman period PERIOD: 1st Century B.C – 1st Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 208 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm (without](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![AN CREAM COLORED JADE 'SHAMAN MASK' PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE: AN CREAM COLORED JADE 'SHAMAN MASK' PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE China, circa 3300-2200 BC. The ornament of a rounded triangular form, finely incised to one side with a beast mask below two bean shaped a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781040_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![Vintage Wood Carved Polychrome Wall Mask: This striking vintage wall mask is intricately carved from wood and features vibrant polychrome detailing, likely of Mexican origin. The mask measures 14 inches in height, 8 inches in width, and 6 inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Dan Passport Mask, Liberia: Dan deangle type miniature / passport mask on custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". Total height with stand, 11" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230251_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Vuvi Miniature Mask, Gabon: Simple yet expressive miniature Vuvi mask, the slightly concave face thickly coated with kaolin, with slit eyes, long straight nose, and a third slit for a mouth. On custom gallery stand. Mask approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230269_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![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)
![Baga or Yoruba Body Mask: Carved and painted body mask of a pregnant woman with a huge black and white serpent draped over the swollen breasts and round, pregnant belly. There are diamond shapes carved on the tops of the breas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230452_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
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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 […]
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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 […]