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African Masks
![Bamileke Carved Wood Helmet Mask: Bamileke carved wooden helmet mask. Bamileke refers the multiple Central Africa groups of peoples who inhabit the western high plateau of Cameroon.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8063/323787/176157419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715711369)
![Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue: Lot of 2 African Wooden Primitive Tribal Masks Kifwebe & Painted Tongue. 1). The first appears to be a male Kifwebe Mask. Songye People D. R. Congo. defined by the rows of grooves on the mask. The mas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/176708993_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714399302)
![A Dan Mask, "bagle": Maske, "bagle" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - Aristide Courtois (1883-1962), Paris. - Galerie Flak, Roland Flak, Paris. - 2005: Westschweizer Privats](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Senufo Mask, "kponyugo": Maske, "kponyugo" Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 81,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Die Senufo sind eine etwa 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801009_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Mask, "mblo": Maske, "mblo" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Bronze. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - Privatsammlung P. Bernades, Paris. - Galerie Lecomte, Alain und Abla Lecomte, Paris. - 200](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand. Height 10 in. Width 6 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Arthur B. Steinman, 2000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask: Bamana Notomo Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Height 23 in., Width 7 in., Depth 6.5 in. Provenance: Formerly the Property of Lynn University Gift of Walter P. Scott, MD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Miniature Mask, "ma go": Miniaturmaske, "ma go" Dan, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 16,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Ma go ("kleiner Kopf")](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Widekum Mask, "agwe chaka": Maske, "agwe chaka" Ekoi-Kulturkreis, Kamerun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Leder. H 48 cm. Provenienz: - 1989: Galerie Annamel, Paris. - Sandro Bocola (1931-2022), Zürich. Publiziert: Sandro Boco](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179800998_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask: Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask First-half 20th Century. Multi-colored glass beads over wood, on a metal stand. Height 16 in., Width 8 in., Depth 17 in. Provenance: Property of Lyn](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/178196245_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![A Makonde Body Mask, "njorowe": Körpermaske, "njorowe" Makonde, Tansania Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 66 cm. Provenienz: - Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, 30.06.1994, Lot 74. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. Von Bernard Dulon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Fang Mask, "bikereu" or "bikeghe": Maske, "bikereu" oder "bikeghe" Fang, Gabun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Polsternägel, Raphia. H 40 cm (63 cm mit Raphia). Provenienz: - Galerie Berkeley, Ernest Ohly (1920-2008), London. - Helmu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![An Urhobo Mask, "oniedjo": Maske, "oniedjo" Urhobo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 47,5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Ambre Congo, Pierre Loos und Thomas Bayet, Brüssel. - 1970-2005: Privatsammlung. - Galerie Ambre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801032_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Wè-Guéré Mask: Maske mit doppeltem Augenpaar Wè-Guéré, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: - 1928 - 1931: Charles Hug (1899-1979), Paris/Zürich. - Sotheby's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801018_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Baule Mask, "kplekple bla": Maske, "kplekple bla" Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 89 cm. Provenienz: - René und und Denise David. 1960er in situ erworben. - belgische Privatsammlung (2005-2023](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Vintage African Cameroon Elephant Mask: Size 32 x 15 x 5 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/178131180_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
![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)
![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)
![Huge West African Bobo Wood Helmet Mask: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden helmet mask depicting a tall, dark face peering out from beneath a plateaued brow and a serrated crest. The slender n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147909)
![A Mende Mask, "soweï": Maske, "soweï" Mende, Sierra Leone Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Raphia. H 28 cm. Provenienz: - englische Privatsammlung. - Sotheby & Co, London, 27.06.1960, Lot 84. - Romy Rey, Zürich. -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801003_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Benin Carved Wood Mask & Contemporary Masai Necklace: Property of Joseph and Sabina McGonnell Trust, Daufuskie Island, SC Description: Benin Carved Wood Mask and a Contemporary Masai Tribal Necklace, a large painted carved wood mask with straw beard,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![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)
![An Igbo-Izzi Mask "ogbodo enyi": Maske "ogbodo enyi" Igbo-Izzi, Nigeria (Izzi-Ezza, NE Igboland) Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupfer. H 35 cm. L 62 cm. Provenienz: - Dr. Samir Dallank, Bernay (Frankreich). - Georges-Jacques Haefeli (](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801033_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
News about African Masks
![Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174398390_1_x.jpeg)
Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries‘ African American Art sale scheduled for Thursday, April 4 includes a standout selection of house favorites, including Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence, and features a special evening session to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is led […]
![Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174232641_1_x.jpeg)
Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2
NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […]
![African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/171467891_1_x.jpeg)
African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman
CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]