Antique Masks

A Ceremonial Mask Wood Pentecost Island, Vanuatu Early 20th Century Size: 32cm high, 11cm wide, 7.5cm deep - 12½ ins high, 4¼ ins wide, 3 ins deep Provenance: Ex Private coll...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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

Carved wooden tribal mask 7 x 20 x 10 cm height with base: 38 cm

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling \"idiot\" face with sleepy eyes displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collec...

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

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

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.

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

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

Hand painted Senufo African mask made out of wood.

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).  

This dimensional carved wood mask serves as both a cultural artifact and a striking decorative statement piece.

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 ...

This antique Chinese Nuo ritual mask is a striking example of traditional hand-carved wood folk art, dating to the late Qing Dynasty period.

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 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 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 elderly face with hair parted in the middle displayed on a square black marble base stand (part...

Louis Phillipe Lion Mask Tole Cachepot. Elegant antique flared form cachepot in blue grey tole and old gold painted mounts.

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 smiling face with a mustache & goatee and intitials "P.H." displayed on a square black marble base stan...