![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)
Metal Masks
![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)
![Dan Deangle Mask with Accoutrements: Finely carved wood mask with metal bells, cowrie shells, animal fur, animal hair, coarsely woven cloth, cane, and mud-like organic material. Dan artist, Liberia or Ivory Coast. On custom gallery stand](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230230_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![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)
![[MASKS] Three Vintage Handmade Wooden Masks. Twentieth cent...: [MASKS] Three Vintage Handmade Wooden Masks. Twentieth century. Group of three hand painted and hand carved cottage industry masks. One with real horsehair and brass/aluminum metal eyes [Iroquois?]. O](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/330686/178765578_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716992685)
![Bamana Marka Mask, Mali: Carved wood mask, the elongated face clad in sheet copper and brass with all over hammered geometric patterned surface. Looped topknot and pair of lizards on brow, long metal tubes extend from temples](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230264_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Tribal Dan Mask: Carved wooden mask adorned with cowrie shells, dried grass, metal, painted fabric, and string with actual wood mask measuring approx. 5.5" W x 8.5" H and overall approx. 12" W x 13.5" H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![African Tribal Dan Mask: Carved wooden mask adorned with cowrie shells, natural fiber rope, metal, patterned fabric, and string with actual wood mask measuring approx. 6" W x 9.75" H and overall approx. 9" W x 22" H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279643_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![Japanese Carved Wood Noh Mask: Japanese Noh Mask, Carved Wood Sculpture, face of smiling older man with elongated earlobes, mounted to metal base. 14.25" H x 6.25" W x 4.5" D. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese musi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840141_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![African Nimba Shoulder Mask: An African Baga culture carved wooden Nimba shoulder mask. Female figure with applied metal decoration, polychrome detail and incorporated four legged base. Some wear and minor damage. 24 1/2" high. E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![WEST AFRICAN MALI MARKA CARVED WOOD AND BRASS MASK: A West African Mali, Marka people hand carved wooden and metal mounted mask for the Ntomo society. The mask features a slender face with horns to forehead, covered with hammered brass alloy sheeting w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333795/180327578_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718740453)
![Pair of Mask Form Earrings: as shown on photos - not tested for metal content - sold AS IS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8684/333918/180427200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718825468)
![Mask - Nail, Wood, Metal - Kongo - Congo: Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo people hammer nails into its wooden representation and shout at it. Good condition with signs o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795062_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Bete Mask with Metal Stand: Title: Bete Mask with Metal Stand Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 18.5" h x 10" w Material: Wood Additional Information: African Tribal Art Bete Mask with Metal Stand from Icvory Coast Reser](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331789/179196914_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717531440)
![Kulnago Mask with Metal Stand: Title: Kulnago Mask with Metal Stand Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 16.75" h x 6" w Material: Wood Additional Information: African Tribal Art Kulango Mask With Metal Stand Reserve: $150.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331789/179196909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717531440)
![Baule Mask with Metal Stand: Title: Baule Mask with Metal Stand Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 16.25" h x 4.5" w Material: Wood Additional Information: African Tribal Art Baule Mask with Metal Stand Reserve: $150.00 Sh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331789/179196888_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717531440)
![Dan Gunyege Mask w/ Accoutrements, Liberia: Carved wood Dan mask, the round eyes rimmed with metal, and with small metal teeth. The elaborate coiffure is formed of braided and twisted raffia heavily packed with clay or similar material. The col](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask, Angola: Smallish carved wood mask with typical cruciform mark on brow, stylized tears, facial scarification, and filed teeth. With metal earrings and rope netting hood. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230265_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![African Dan, Liberia, Mask.: African Dan, Liberia, Mask. Carved Wood Metal Teeth and Earrings .It measures 11 1/4 inches long and 6 1/4 inches widest. Weight: 1 pound 13 oz. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8700/332907/180223221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718662564)
![LIBERIAN IVORY COAST KRAN MASK: LIBERIAN IVORY COAST KRAN MASK African - Liberian / Ivory Coast Kran mask decorated with metal teeth. Size: 10.5 x 5" Size: 10.5 x 5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6943/332887/179686022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971845)
![Modern glass mask: Modern glass fusing mask on metal stand. Maker? Murano?. Dimensions: 53 x 44 x 12 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179881530_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
News about Metal Masks
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON –  A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]