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Masks
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![An Urhobo Mask, "oniedjo": Maske, "oniedjo" Urhobo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 47,5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Ambre Congo, Pierre Loos und Thomas Bayet, Brüssel. - 1970-2005: Privatsammlung. - Galerie Ambre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801032_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![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)
![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)
![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 Wè-Guéré Mask: Maske mit doppeltem Augenpaar Wè-Guéré, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - 1928 - 1931: Charles Hug (1899-1979), Paris/Zürich. - Sotheby's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801018_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Bakota M'Buto Helmet Mask: With large crest bisected by rectangular slab, the ridge of the crest extending down between the arched brows to the triangular nose. Large protruding white peg-shaped eyes above small round eye holes](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Alfred Stieglitz Photograph, Guro Mask, c. 1914: Â 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)
![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)
![Bozo Iron Animal Mask, Mali: Zoomorphic iron mask with curved, goat-like horns and small ears. Cluster of red beads or arbus berries embedded in a hardened organic substance between horns. On custom gallery stand. Approx. 11" H x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230202_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![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)
![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN OLMEC STYLE CARVED JADE MASK: An ancient Pre Columbian Olmec jade mask, Mexico, ca. 600 to 800 AD. Stone carved face mask with traces of oxidation and with drilling holes in the tab like ears. Its a beautiful artifact from the Olm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![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)
![Vintage African Cameroon Elephant Mask: Size 32 x 15 x 5 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/178131180_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
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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 […]