Antique Masks

The mask is hand carved in limestone.

Baramon - Bugaku mask This mask for the Bugaku dance depicts a long eared (wisdom) Baramon, the Japanese way of saying Brahmin, the highest or priestly caste in the Indian social st...

Etruscan mask sconce. Patinated bronze Etruscan-style mask issuing a pair of neoclassical candle arms.

Antique Female Mask by Henry CROS (1840-1907) Polychrome glass paste presented on a wooden panel France circa 1900 height 16 cm width 10 cm panel : 25,4 x 19,4 cm Biography : Cés...

Notes In ancient Egypt, masks were primarily used for funerary purposes as death masks.

19th Century Kwakiutl Gaxala Intruder Mask. A character who enters the dance house and disrupts the ceremonial activities.

Crafted from wood and adorned with intricate designs, this mask is a perfect example of the remarkable craftsmanship and artistry of Igbo artisans.

A Powerful Baule Mask With rich dark ‘lacquered black’ patina, excellent colour with areas of ‘kaolin’ Wood Ivory Coast Early 20th Century Size: 32.5cm high - 12¾ ins high Prov...

This mask, featuring a pink face, moustache, and slanted eyes, was created by an unknown Indonesian artist.

A set of three Meiji period miniature Noh masks mounted on a wooden plaque. Noh masks are Japanese carved wood faces.

Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in Manhattan in the early 1970s, this is a handcarved wood mask that measures approximately 11.75" wide, 6.25" deep, and 17.75" tall.

Lion mask garden urn. Beaux Arts period cream cast stone planter with bas relief apposing lion mask ring ‘handles’ suspending ful floral swags all above a zig zag ribbon banded base.

Yao Shaman's Mask Guizhou Province, China Early 20th Century Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm) On a custom made metal stand.

Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. 

A large coper mask of a dignitary with almond shaped, inset shell eyes with pupils and a wide brim type crown.

A bronze billiard, or pool pockets in the form of lion mask now mounted on black metal bases. France, circa 1890.

A distinctive example of Indonesian craftsmanship, this mask embodies tradition, symbolism, and dramatic artistic expression.

This authentic Nuo Chinese mask is a striking example of traditional folk art rooted in ancient ritual and theatrical performance.

- Gouache on paper. - Circa 1910-1920. Dimensions H: 49 cm W: 49 cm/H: 19.29 in; W: 19.29 in (unframed) H: 71 cm W: 71 cm/H: 27.95 in W: 27.95 in (framed)

Italian creamware lion mask cachepot.. Antique neoclassical creamware soup tureen cachepot with three ringed lion masks supported on tripod tapering legs with lion paw feet on circul...

Oval very dark wood dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth.

The sculpture originated as a fountain mask, as evidenced by the opening in the mouth for the water to flow out.

The variety of masks carved in this region was enormous, although they all have a frontal facial form.

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo. Wood, basketry, textile, raffia.

Unique 19th century copper Mahakala mask of Tibetan origin. This mask features a fierce looking creature with opened eyes and mouth with fangs and teeth showing.

A very early 19th century Chinese opera mask on a custom lucite stand.

Fine pair of heavy three light continental bronze dore sconces with Bacchus masks and foliate arms. Circa 1840.

Fantastic old Mask from Africa in wood hand carved and hand painted.

Hand painted Senufo African mask made out of wood.

22 Karat Gold Mask Pendant and 20" Chain Necklace by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Greek Design.

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a large serene face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).  

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a serene smiling face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).  

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a sneering wrinkled face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).      

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold bust of a smiling serene face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).   

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a face with pudgy cheeks displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).  

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of an animal face with goatee displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).  

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling google-eyed grotesque face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection)...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a grinning face with intense eyes displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).  

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a large google0eyed frowning Grotesque face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a coll...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a bearded old man with furrowed brow displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection)...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling face with a lamb's wool hat displayed on a square black marble base Stand (part of a collection...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a grimacing old man with a hooked nose & beard displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a c...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold bust of a serene face with Asian features displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a 39 piece ...

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling man with a beard and cap displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a 39 piece coll...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling male face with a "Dutch-Boy" haircut displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of 39 ...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold bust of a grinning man with a mustach and sideburns displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of 3...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling Grotesque face with a bulbous nose displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a 39 ...

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling elderly face with hair parted in the middle displayed on a square black marble base stand (part...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling Grotesque face with a wart on nose displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a 39 ...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a small Asian face with a mustache and initials "P.H." displayed on a square black marble base Stand (par...

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a surprised looking Grotesque face with large ears & nose displayed on a square black marble base stand (...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling face with a mustache & goatee and intitials "P.H." displayed on a square black marble base stan...

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a laughing Grotesque face with glasses and pointed teeth displayed on a square black marble base stand (p...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling grotesque face with a bulbous nose and lips displayed on a square black marble base stand (part...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold bust of a smiling male face with a "Dutch Boy" haircut displayed on a square black marble base stand (part o...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a small google-eyed Grotesque face with a slight smile displayed on a square black marble base stand (par...

This carved wooden mask is attributed to the Nuo tradition of China, a ritual practice deeply rooted in ceremonial dance and spiritual protection.

19th century English Romanesque antique stone pedestal has protruding lion mask carved on pedestal. Base measurement: 9.25" x 9.25" Top measurement: 14.75" Diameter.

He went to posterity after making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln.

Oval skull face dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth.