![KWELE ANTELOPE MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 75 cm: KWELE ANTELOPE MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 75 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
Masks
![KWELE ANTELOPE MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 75 cm: KWELE ANTELOPE MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 75 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 36 cm: PUNU MASK Gabon Wood and pigments H: 36 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306643_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![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)
![A Congolese caryatid stool and a kifwebe mask of the Songye people: A Congolese caryatid stool and a kifwebe mask of the Songye peopleHölzerner Hocker mit von einer Karyatide getragener und messingbeschlagener Tafel. Der Kopf der Frau mit geprägtem Blech und Glasper](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![A Hellenistic terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, naive Ephebe type, 2nd century B.C.: A Hellenistic terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, naive Ephebe type, 2nd century B.C.A terracotta theatre mask of the New Comedy, representing the naive Ephebe type. The front finely carved wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![Grebo Miniature Mask: Small but striking Grebo mask, the elongated face with six pairs of peg-like eyes on either side of a long, slender nose above pouting lips. Black, slightly encrusted surface, some of the eyes with ka](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230267_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Hemba Misi Gwa So'o Mask: Human / Chimpanzee mask in blackened wood, with huge eyes under dramatically arched brows, beak-like nose, the upper lip with sawtooth edge. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 9" H x 5 1/2" W x 5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Yaure or Baule Moon Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood mask painted red, with black and white serrated rim and simplified but serene facial features. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 10" H x 7" W x 3" D. Total height with stand, approx.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230241_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![VINTAGE 1920'S HAROLD LLOYD PAPER MASK: Vintage 1920's Harold Lloyd Paperr Mask. New Old Stock. 11" x 14" Framed.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485721_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![Pair Art Pottery Signed Medusa and Hermes Masks: Pair Signed Art Pottery Medusa and Hermes Painted Stone Ware Masks and Steel Stands. Medusa Mask has loss to tips of several tentacles. Each measures approximately 12 inches x 9 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![Baga or Yoruba Body Mask: Carved and painted body mask of a pregnant woman with a huge black and white serpent draped over the swollen breasts and round, pregnant belly. There are diamond shapes carved on the tops of the breas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230452_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'Agbogho Mmwo' Helmet Mask, with two rows of thick, inward curving horns with a serpent-shaped band below, the narrow face with arched brows, narrow aquiline nose, full lips. Face whitened, with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Punu Okuyi Mask, Gabon: Fine Punu helmet or crest mask, with elaborate coiffure with a large central lobe and thick lateral plaits, the face modeled on that of the most beautiful woman of the village. Heart shaped face with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Agbogho Mmwo Helmet Mask, Nigeria: Igbo 'Maiden Spirit' helmet mask, the towering headdress with openwork triple layer crest flanked by two birds and paddle-shaped projections, the face below the tightly coiled black hair whitened, wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Mama / Kantana Crest Mask, Nigeria: Head crest in highly abstract zoomorphic form, the round head with long curved horns placed one in front of the other, a pair of tubular eyes, and a flared, beak-like mouth. Upper horn with red pigmen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230280_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![4 Balinese Hand Painted Wood Frog Masks: Four Balinese hand painted wood frog or amphibious creature masks as wall art6 1/4 x 6 x 2 3/4Collection from the home of Sytske and Jon Arnason, son of Modern Art Historian H.H. Arnason](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316296_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
![(2) Wooden Diablo Dance Masks: Size of mask on left: 17" tall x 7" wide x 4 1/4" deep Condition: Very good](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871897_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
![Lega Miniature Kayamba Mask, Congo: Small zoomorphic mask with pointed ears, whitened heart-shaped face. On custom gallery stand. Mask, approx. 6 3/4" H. X 3 1/4" W. Total height with stand, approx. 11 3/4". Provenance: The Collection o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230443_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Bassa Gela / Geh-Naw Mask, Liberia: Ridged coiffure above rounded brow slanting inwards towards nearly closed eyes, the relief carved outline of the eyes extending to rim the small ears. The nose and finely modeled cheeks slant outwards](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Guro Mask, Ivory Coast: Small anthropomorphic mask with delicate female features, a pot with relief carved lizards on its sides carried atop the carefully arranged hair. The narrow face has round forehead, downcast eyes, sle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Guro Mask, Ivory Coast: Helmet mask, the coiffure with high central lobe , the heart shaped face with high arched brow, slender nose, small ears, the parted lips plump. Many relief carved keloids at brow, temples, cheeks, an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Igbo Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask, Nigeria: 'Agbogho Mmwo' mask, of delicate proportions, with openwork crest, the whitened face with relief carved detail painted black, reddened ears. Approx. 13" L x 7" W x 9" H. Provenance: The Collection of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Baga Long Neck Mask, Guinea: Face mask topped by a long slender female figure, a modified form of the figure found on the more familiar Baga Nimba shoulder mask, here with crested, janiform head, long, ringed neck, the columnar t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
![Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast: Carved wood 'ndoma' mask made to depict and honor an individual woman. Slender, softly curved face with delicate features and with carefully arranged hair, keloids at forehead, temples, and corners of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3585/333643/180230399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718581801)
News about Masks
![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 […]