![Mask - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria: Beautiful mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Gelede Masks, are according to the Society of African Missions (SMA) To Protect Man from Witches. Gelede masks are worn by men, but may portray a wide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795068_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
Wood Masks
![Mask - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria: Beautiful mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Gelede Masks, are according to the Society of African Missions (SMA) To Protect Man from Witches. Gelede masks are worn by men, but may portray a wide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795068_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Mask - Wood - Kwele - Gabon: Beautiful hand carved wooden mask of the Kwele tribe living in Gabon. The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies to promote harmonious interaction and group solidarity. Kwele masks, many with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795003_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Dance mask - Wood - Baule - Ivory Coast: Superb dance mask, from the BAULE people of Ivory Coast. The mask is carved in one piece of wood. The item present a very fine shape, with scarification’s on the face, and a superb hairstyle. Gr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Initiation mask - Wood - Lwalwa - Congo: Great wooden African mask from the LWALWA tribe of D.R. Congo. LWALWA carvers are famous for their masks which are worn during initiation dances, funerals and to bring good fortune to the tribe. The L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Mask - Wood - Ibibio - Nigeria: Powerful Ibibio mask from Nigeria. Good condition with traces of tribal use. The Ibibio people live in an area between the Delta an the Cross River of Nigeria. They live in villages led by a chief ele](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Thierry Despont Custom Designed Iron & Wood Masks: Thierry Despont (French, 1948-2023) mid- to late 20th century industrial iron and wood fixtures with fabric fringe and panels modeled as tribal/Oceanic ceremonial face masks, on custom display stands.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/333029/179786465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122572)
![China - Nuo theatrical ritual exorcism mask in polychrome wood, 18th century.: China - Exorcism mask from the Nuo theatrical ritual (meaning to drive out demons) in polychrome carved wood, 18th century. - Weight: 1.31 kg - Shipping available - Region: Chine - Sizes: H 410MM X L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7501/331835/179137591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717660626)
![Hand carved and painted Asian wood mask in as found condition.: Hand carved and painted Asian wood mask in as found condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7595/332878/179682019_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717995732)
![Pr. Balinese Barong Hand Carved Masks: Pair of Balinese Barong hand carved wooden masks. Fabric hanging hooks. Some natural wood splitting. Approximately 6.5" x 5.5" & 8" x 7.5". Photos are considered part of the condition and description.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7437/333103/179859506_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718231212)
![Indonesian Carved Wood and Rattan Masks, Pair: Pair of Indonesian Carved Wood and Rattan Masks, wood base with rattan edging, protruding male faces with closed eyes. Larger: 11" H x 8.5" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan Collector. Keywords](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840162_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![Mask - Wood - Galoa - Gabon: Superb, “Galoa Mask” from Gabon. Masks, among the Galoa, are used for important initiation rites, funerals or for the birth of twins; This Galoa mask with graphic lines is identifiable by](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179794993_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Chihongo Mask - Raphia, Wood - Chokwe - DR Congo: Beautifull stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola. The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, sunken cheek](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795096_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Buffalo Mask - Wood - Mama - Nigeria: Fine expressive African wooden mask of the Nigerian MAMA tribe. The Mama live on the plateaus of northern Nigeria, extending from the present-day state of Ebbi to the Cameroon border. Difficulty acces](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795080_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Mask - Wood - Tabwa - Congo: Powerful Tabwa mask from DR Congo. Apart from the well known bushcow masks, the Tabwa have also, though in a small number, produced other types of masks, among which is the present example. Striking f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795061_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Shoulder Mask - Wood - Mumuye - Nigeria: Enormous wooden shoulder mask from the Mumuye tribe of Nigeria. The MUMUYE have shoulder or yoke masks, known as Sukwava, which displays an elongated neck set under a diminutive head with large ears.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795090_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Dan Guère Mask with Stand: African Art Dan Guere Mask from Ivory Coast. The dimension is 13 inches high x 8 inches depth x 11 inches wide mask only. 18.5 inches high including base. The shipping cost for domestic is $75.00 flat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6080/329730/177794713_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140184)
![AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURES & MASK: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURES & MASK African anthropomorphic mask (6.5 x 10") & (2) figural sculptures (Woman: 9.25") (Man: 9.5") Size: Varied Size: Varied](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6943/332887/179686017_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971845)
![GUÉRÉ MASK Ivory Coast Wood and horns H.38.5 cm: GUÉRÉ MASK Ivory Coast Wood and horns H.38.5 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306656_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H: 38 cm: BAOULE MASK Ivory Coast Wood H: 38 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![BWA PHACOCHERE BUFFALO MASK Burkina Faso Wood and pigments H.43 cm: BWA PHACOCHERE BUFFALO MASK Burkina Faso Wood and pigments H.43 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306638_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![BAMILEKE ELEPHANT MASK Cameroon Wood L: 52cm: BAMILEKE ELEPHANT MASK Cameroon Wood L: 52cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306625_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![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)
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