![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN TEOTIHUACAN CARVED JADE MASK: A small ancient Pre columbian Olmec jade mask from Mexico, ca. 900 to 600 BC. A carved green maskette is carved in the form of a human face, with traces of oxidation. It is a stunning artifact from th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
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![ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN TEOTIHUACAN CARVED JADE MASK: A small ancient Pre columbian Olmec jade mask from Mexico, ca. 900 to 600 BC. A carved green maskette is carved in the form of a human face, with traces of oxidation. It is a stunning artifact from th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![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)
![Two Italian Faience Polychromed Masks of a Lion and Cheetah: Two Italian Faience Polychromed Masks of a Lion and Cheetah, 20th Century. Each realistically modeled, and stamped 'MADE IN ITALY'. Dimensions: Height of lion 18 1/2in; width 15 1/2in; depth 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179645541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![MIGUEL MESANZA Coated Metal Mask Wall Sculpture, Miami Artist: 17 x 10.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/179139606_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
![Polynesian Tiki Mask: Carved coconut palm Polynesian Tiki mask. 12" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210256_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Mask Lot: Lot including New Guinea Yam Mask (24" L.), long carved wooden mask (40" L.), wood carving (29" L.).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210274_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![African Mask: Carved wooden Dan Tribe Female ancestral mask. 18" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![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)
![Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure: Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs.: Large porcelain lidded storage jar. China. 19th century. Cylindrical form with lion mask lugs. Underglaze blue landscape and a cartouche reading Kang Hsi. 22in high. 11.5in diameter. Repair to cover.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![AN AFRICAN TRIBAL CONGOLESE CARRYING MASK WOOD VESSEL. 22cm x 14 cm.: AN AFRICAN TRIBAL CONGOLESE CARRYING MASK WOOD VESSEL. 22cm x 14 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332660/179449913_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770487)
![TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN LWENA TRIBAL WOOD MASKS together with a Chokwe mask. Largest 38 cm x: TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN LWENA TRIBAL WOOD MASKS together with a Chokwe mask. Largest 38 cm x 15 cm. (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332660/179449756_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770487)
![Boma Pewter, Bear Mask box: Boma Pewter Bear Mask box pewter 3 h x 5 dia in (8 x 13 cm) Decal manufacturer's label to underside 'Fait Au Canada Fine Pewter by Boma ? Etain Fin Made in Canada' and incised mark to interior of li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/176/332559/179382807_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717681862)
![African and Tribal Art, Seven decorative masks. (H:73 cm): African and Tribal Art, Seven decorative masks. Papua New GuineaSepikDayak BorneoIbibio EketChokwe/DanMbolePende Dimensions: (H:73 cm)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7471/332356/179248606_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717505108)
![A death mask, a Ushabti, an oil lamp and a ritual cone with hieroglyphs, Egypt, 15th/1st C. B.C.: H.: 23,2 cm (the mask, excl. stand) H.: 6,9 cm (the ushabti) Provenance: - The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![Romano-Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head: ITEM: Cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head MATERIAL: Linen and Gesso CULTURE: Egyptian, Roman period PERIOD: 1st Century B.C – 1st Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 208 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm (without](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![AN CREAM COLORED JADE 'SHAMAN MASK' PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE: AN CREAM COLORED JADE 'SHAMAN MASK' PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE China, circa 3300-2200 BC. The ornament of a rounded triangular form, finely incised to one side with a beast mask below two bean shaped a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781040_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM WOODEN SARCOPHAGUS LID WITH GILDED MASK: Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCA large and finely carved Egyptian wooden sarcophagus mask. Made from cedar covered with gesso painted in brick-red, yellow and blue shades, this mask is presented with realistic fac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105544_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![Vintage Wood Carved Polychrome Wall Mask: This striking vintage wall mask is intricately carved from wood and features vibrant polychrome detailing, likely of Mexican origin. The mask measures 14 inches in height, 8 inches in width, and 6 inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Pair painted pottery mask: Pair painted pottery mask. 8 1/4" LALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSI](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![Three Dan Passport Masks, Liberia: All on custom gallery stands. Largest mask, approx. 5 1/4" x 3 3/4". Total height, with stand, approx. 9 7/8" H. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Juris & Ingrida Simanis, Lexington, Virginia. Ex Thom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Japanese Tengu and Bugaku Painted Masks, Pair: Two Japanese Tengu and Bugaku Painted Masks, painted and carved wood with hanging hardware, Tengu painted mask with red skin and inlaid horse hair beard, Bugaku Theater Mask of Nasori demon mask with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
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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 […]