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![Rare MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1292: 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/5584/332610/179399802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Superb LEGA Lukwakongo small Mask Bwami cult Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1092: CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo 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 Bwami,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399803_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Lega idimu two-headed Mask Bwami Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art mc 1870: CONGO DRC Rare two-headed LEGA idimu mask The faces are heart-shaped and whitened with kaolin, two very typical characteristics of the masks of this people. Idimu masks are significantly larger than L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399799_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Haida Transformation mask. Kwakiutl, Northwest coast of Canada. Native American: Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, Haida peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large and finely carved wooden ceremonial dance mask depicting the head of a highly stylized raven. The mas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794924_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Mask - Wood - Ibo / Idoma - Nigeria - Schädler certificate: Beautiful mask from the Idoma tribe of Nigeria. Good condition with a nice aged patina. The mask is beautiful carved with a leopard on top. In African regions leopard symbolize all that is noble, cour](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794960_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![A Senufo Mask, "kponyugo": Maske, "kponyugo" Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 81,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Die Senufo sind eine etwa 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801009_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Dan Mask, "bagle": Maske, "bagle" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - Aristide Courtois (1883-1962), Paris. - Galerie Flak, Roland Flak, Paris. - 2005: Westschweizer Privats](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![EGYPTIAN CARVED WOODEN MASK: 18th Dynasty, 1567 - 1320 B.C., Egyptian carved wooden face of a woman, 5 3/4" x 4 1/2". Minor glue stains from a crude repair.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3904/332838/179638006_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717865153)
![A Fang Mask, "bikereu" or "bikeghe": Maske, "bikereu" oder "bikeghe" Fang, Gabun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Polsternägel, Raphia. H 40 cm (63 cm mit Raphia). Provenienz: - Galerie Berkeley, Ernest Ohly (1920-2008), London. - Helmu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![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)
![Ndaaka Mask - Wood, Raphia - Ituri- DR Congo: Stylistic NDaaka mask from the ITURI tribe of D.R. Congo. The mask has a clearly powerful appearance. Good condition with beautiful aged patina with traces of tribal use. Covered with painted dots and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Beautifu Lega idimu Bearded Mask Bwami Congo African Tribal Art mc 1857: CONGO DRC Beautiful idimu LEGA Mask Face whitened with a very mineral kaolin (glitter effect) Dot scarifications on the forehead This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society wh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399791_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![A Baule Mask, "mblo": Maske, "mblo" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Bronze. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung P. Bernades, Paris. - Galerie Lecomte, Alain und Abla Lecomte, Paris. - 200](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![African Masks: Two African wooden Makonde pig masks. Largest 12" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210230_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Alfred Stieglitz Photograph, Guro Mask, c. 1914: Alfred Steiglitz (American, 1864-1946), "Guro Mask, Ivory Coast," platinum print, circa 1914. 10" x 8". Note: Alfred Stieglitz became interested in African sculpture after be](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370524_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Miniature Mask, "ma go": Miniaturmaske, "ma go" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 16,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Ma go ("kleiner Kopf")](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Widekum Mask, "agwe chaka": Maske, "agwe chaka" Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Kamerun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder. H 48 cm. Provenienz: - 1989: Galerie Annamel, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zürich. Publiziert: Sandro Boco](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800998_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Nyabwa Mask: Maske Nyabwa (Krou), Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Metall. H 47 cm. Provenienz: - Josef Müller (1887-1977), Solothurn. - Museum Barbier-Mueller, Genf. - 1981: Galerie Walu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801017_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Very old striking festival mask, West Nepal, Early 20th century: An antique unusual and very striking appearance, this old festival mask from western Nepal. Provenance: Obtained from an old Dutch private collection Dim: 38 x 18 x 5 cm, 636 gram. Stand not inlcuded.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794918_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Lega idimu Wooden Mask Bwami Cult Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art mc1904: CONGO DRC LEGA idimu Bwami mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399795_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Rare LEGA KWAME Kayamba Mask Bwami Cult Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1131: CONGO DRC RARE KAYAMBA MASK KWAME LEGA Beautiful mask, very expressive The Kayamba Mask is easily recognizable by the two horns on the top. It is a relatively rare mask, used by preceptors during the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399899_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![A Baule Mask, "kplekple bla": Maske, "kplekple bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 89 cm. Provenienz: - René und und Denise David. 1960er in situ erworben. - belgische Privatsammlung (2005-2023](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Moche Peru Hammered Copper Mask: Moche Peru hammered copper mask, on metal stand patinated copper and shell, in glass dome display with wood base3 1/2"diameter x 1/2" projectionCollection from the home of Sytske and Jon Arnason, son](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316291_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN TEOTIHUACAN GREEN JADE MASK: An ancient Pre Columbian Teotihuacan green jade mask, Mexico, ca. 600 to 800 AD. Its a stunning artifact from the Olmec civilization, one of the earliest and most influential cultures of Mesoamerica.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![2 African carvings, elephant mask & pregnant female figure carving, both on bases, elephant mask is: 2 African carvings, elephant mask & pregnant female figure carving, both on bases, elephant mask is 33" tall (as shown on base)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1276/332677/179461872_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717776085)
![Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue: Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue. 1). The first appears to be a male Kifwebe Mask. Songye People D. R. Congo. defined by the rows of grooves on the mask. The mas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/176708993_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714399302)
![Northwest Coast Carved Wooden Mask, ca. mid 20th Century 10 1/4" diameter x 4" high: Northwest Coast Carved Wooden Mask, ca. mid 20th Century Northwest Coast carved wooden mask, leather tie strap, black and red design, signed R.A. THLOKS Eagle Wind, mid 1900s 10 1/4" diameter x 4" hig](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/918/332809/179634621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717873146)
![BOA Pongdudu Warrior Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1684: CONGO DRC BOA PEOPLE PONGDUDU RARE WAR AND DANCE MASK Visibly old According to most authors, these masks were worn by the bravest warriors, giving them an image of invulnerability. Boa live in the nor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Elephant Mask - Wood - IGBO / IBO - Nigeria: Powerfull wooden elephant animal mask from the IGBO tribe of Nigeria. This mask is an Obgodo (elephant spirit), carved by the IGBO-IZI people who live in the north-eastern part of the IGBO territory i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795058_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Rare MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1292: 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/5584/332610/179399802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Antique Mesoamerican Olmec gilt carved wooden mask, Jaguar? deity with traces of paint. 7 1/4"H x 7: Antique Mesoamerican Olmec gilt ceramic mask, Jaguar? deity with traces of paint. Slit eyes and large pierced ears and carved design features on face. 7 1/4"H x 7 3/4"L (ear to ear length)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/918/332809/179634688_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717873146)
![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)
![A Mende Mask, "soweï": Maske, "soweï" Mende, Sierra Leone Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Raphia. H 28 cm. Provenienz: - englische Privatsammlung. - Sotheby & Co, London, 27.06.1960, Lot 84. - Romy Rey, Zürich. -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801003_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Makonde Body Mask, "njorowe": Körpermaske, "njorowe" Makonde, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 66 cm. Provenienz: - Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, 30.06.1994, Lot 74. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. Von Bernard Dulon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Igbo-Izzi Mask "ogbodo enyi": Maske "ogbodo enyi" Igbo-Izzi, Nigeria (Izzi-Ezza, NE Igboland) Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupfer. H 35 cm. L 62 cm. Provenienz: - Dr. Samir Dallank, Bernay (Frankreich). - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801033_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
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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 […]
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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 […]