![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)
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![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)
![ANTIQUE PORTRAIT BOX / PORCELAIN MASKED LADY: ANTIQUE LIMOGES ? ENAMEL ON COPPER PORTRAIT SET IN ROUND BOX / GERMAN PORCELAIN MASKED LADY HEAD - LARGEST IS 4" x 2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1417/332505/179320302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614152)
![African Helmet Mask: African carved polychromed wooden mask helmet with animal. 12" x 11" x 16".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Republic of Cameroon Herbal Medicine Vessel: Republic of Cameroon Herbal Medicine Vessel Style of Mambila Peoples, signed on the underside. Antelope modeled terra cotta vessel with interlaced reed woven neck, repaired. Height 11 in., Diameter 5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![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)
![Pre-Columbian Xochipala seated pottery figure: Pre-Columbian Xochipala seated pottery figure from Mexico, circa 900 BC. 4.3"x2.9" Private NYC collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8461/331834/179019568_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717628055)
![Three Mexican Festival Masks - Demon, Tiger, Jaguar: Latin America, Mexico to Guatemala, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A nice collection of 3 wooden festival masks, a demon, tiger, and jaguar. Both cats are stylized, the yellowish tiger with charact](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804390_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147911)
![Ceremonial Dance Mask: Mask with mustache and sinister grin. Nepal. Hardwood. H: 12" (30.5 cm), W: 7.5" (19.1), D: 4" (10.2 cm). 19th to early 20th century.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178630887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
![Hand Painted Ceramic Opera Mask: Hand painted ceramic/ plaster crafted opera mask of a womans face with makeup made of glitter with music notes painted on the forehead. Approx 7 x 5 inches Minor wearing to ceramic due to age and use](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED HORN NETSUKE modelled as a male holding a mask. 19.: A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED HORN NETSUKE modelled as a male holding a mask. 19.5 grams. 5.25cm x 3.5 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451725_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![Mixed lot of 6 masks and carvings,: Mixed lot of 6 masks and carvings, South-East Asia and Tibet, 19th/20th century, partly polychrome and gold painted, bumped, h. up to 48 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331536/178837466_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716988473)
![Rodin, Auguste (After) - "Mask of sorrow": Rodin, Auguste (After) (1840-1917) "Mask of sorrow" Description: Bronze face after Auguste Renoir, resting on a dark green veined marble base. Dimension (PO): H. 12" - D. base 7.5" Dimension (CM):](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6058/331897/179037367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717189675)
![Mask, Bertjan Pot: Bertjan Pot (Dutch, b. 1975), "Rope Face Mask," 2012, polypropylene rope and polyester yarn mask, signed and dated verso, overall: 12.75"h x 8.25"w. Note: Proceeds to benefit North Beach Citizens nonp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/332771/179533983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788980)
![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)
![African Baule Carved Wood Mask with Birds: African Baule Painted and Carved Wood Mask with Birds, West African, female bust with necklace, 15.5" H x 8" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan Collector., Keywords: Ivory Coast, Cote d'Ivoire,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840252_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![Solomon Island Masks: Two kerosene wood mother of pearl Solomon Island masks. Largest 16" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210246_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Yua Mask made by the Yupik People who live on the West Coast of Alaska.: Yua Mask made by the Yupik People who live on the West Coast of Alaska. are famous for their craftsmanship of ceremonial masks. Their aspect varies depending on their use, ranging from little finger m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333054/179795043_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718195568)
![Linda Darnell | "Forever Amber" Film-Worn Mask: A gold-tone masquerade mask with beadwork and wirework trim, joined to a handle by a cluster of ivy and floral embellishments. Signed "Joseff." Used by Linda Darnell in Forever Amber (Twenti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/331755/178965654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717090805)
![Chancay Painted Wood Mask w/ Textile & Human Hair Wig: Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 to 1425 CE. A fine funerary mask carved from wood, painted with pink and white pigments, with a black resin added to the eyes as the pupils, and th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540128_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Françoise Gilot (French, 1921-2023) Figure with African Mask, 2006: Françoise Gilot (French, 1921-2023) Figure with African Mask, 2006 graphite and white pastel and wash on gold tinted paper signed F. GILOT (lower right); dated (verso) 12 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches. Aur&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/332333/179233493_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451552)
![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)
![Two carved folk art hand painted cats together with a SOUTHEAST Asian wooden mask 15 x 32 cm (3): Two carved folk art hand painted cats together with a SOUTHEAST Asian wooden mask 15 x 32 cm (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332663/179452149_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773100)
![WOODEN AFRICAN MASK: 20th c. 24.5 x 16 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5889/330325/178069702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716124879)
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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 […]