Antique Masks

An interesting 6-inch encaustic ochre and cream glazed tile depicting an architectural male mask by Maw & Co. dating to circa 1870. This antique tile is an eye-catching collector’s...

A Kabuto Momonari-type samurai helmet, so named because of its characteristic shape resembling a peach, made of natural iron. The visor (mabizashi) is embellished with raised eyebr...

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880 A rare and impressive Japanese Parade Lion Mask (Shishi), dating to the Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1880.

Incredible old African Mask in noble wood and metal circa 1900

Incredible Old African mask in noble wood circa 1900. Hand carved.

Very large, impressive Victorian giltwood mirror with a cherub mask cartouche. Circa 1880. Condition: In good condition, some foxing commensurate with age which just adds to the ant...

A large antique lion mask or fountain head from Italy. This imposing marble head is hand-carved in Rosso di Verona marble and the stone has a nicely weathered patina.

Possessing many masks indicated not only wealth but also knowledge.

Large gilded wooden mirror, 19th-century with its original backing in generally good condition, with minimal chips and wear on the frame wear and scratches on the mirror's finish

This rare, almost circular-shaped masks, belongs to the Ekanga secret society and would have been kept in baskets at the heart of their sanctuaries.

Relief with theatre mask Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD Marble 51 cm height.

A fine antique English porcelain twin handled pedestal vase decorated with mask terminals and painted in the desirable Imari pattern by renowned makers Royal Crown Derby and dated 18...

Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner This is a very old piece and it has its original lead liner The pot is oval and is made in brass with a hand beaten decorat...

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

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a rather heart shaped facial plane.

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A large mask from West Nepal with a small grin and bared teeth surrounded with pink powder, faint traces of which can also be se...

The Mask is a print realized by Noel Le Mize (1724- 1800) in the mid 18th Century.

Each cachepot is further embellished with applied sculptural masks at the sides, modeled as fanciful grotesque or mascaron faces surrounded by scrolling foliage.

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a sharp straight nose, squinting eyes and a square mouth showing upper and lower teeth.

Primitive wood carving torso with phallus (like a body mask, though no displaying hole), originally flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unkn...

19th Century Jardiniere with lion head masks and garland detailing decorated with blended rich red majolica glaze.

19th Century demi-lune table featuring central carved mask depicting Bacchus, the Greek god of wine, scrolled acanthus leaves and beaded detailing to apron.

The structural arch is masterfully detailed; directly beneath the suspension loop, it features a beautifully cast, high-relief classical grotesque mask (mythological face) flanked by...

An imposing Continental Italian glazed terracotta earthenware jardinière from the Early 20th century, with striking and highly decorative faun (satyr) mask handles—an unmistakable no...

19th Century Indonesian mask made from wood.

Italian Theatre Mask of the 17th century  is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862.

Some wear on shadow box, some mask losses & hair accumulation on bottom

Pair 18th Century Italian Neoclassical hand carved giltwood and red paint masks in high relief. Each showing a female goddess with a diadem in her hair and serene facial expression, ...

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)

Mask. Teotihuacan, Mexico. Classical Period, AD 450–650.

Antique Amazonian ritual mask, carved and polychromed wood Ritual mask carved and hollowed by hand from light wood, originating from the western Amazon basin, most likely Brazil (Br...

This mask was made by an unknown Indonesian sculpture.

The mask was collected at Karambare in the 1930s by Dr.

Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts a dynamic dancer holding two masks. Created in 1925 by the French sculptor Désiré Grisard, the work embodies the refined elegance of the Art Deco p...

It rests on sabre-shaped legs headed by lion-masks holding rings and joined by a loop stretcher modelled as a snake eating its own tail.

This mask dates from the late 19th to early 20th Century.

The mask was covered in layered colored gofun (oyster shell lacquer).

This a well-preserved lion mask that dates to the 18th century (possibly earlier).

Front of mask with weathered eroded surface, back and inside of mask heavily eroded from age.

Beautifully balanced in both form and expression, the mask possesses the quiet elegance and subtle refinement that distinguish high-quality examples.

Pair of antique Greek form vase urns with Satyr mask handles, body with high relief frolicking putti or cherubs.

The mask is in overall good condition for its age and use.

That stile is hung with a garland of leaves and fruit and is capped by a mask under a small broken cornice. Each door has a pair of shaped cartouche panels carved in relief: C-scroll...

Pair of Antique Cast Bronze Lion Mask Architectural Elements, 19th century An expressive pair of heavy cast bronze architectural lion heads in high relief.

A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth.

The most famous Makonde masks are helmet masks, called Lipico, which are used to mark a boy's initiation into adulthood.

Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...

From the lid of an anthropoid coffin, this beautiful wooden mummy mask is painted in bright pigment over a gessoed surface. 

This is a rare and much sought-after model. The stylish young woman is wearing a green polka dot scarf and another around her neck. Her lips and cheeks are dabbed with blush .She has...

Wonderful images of classical Roman masks Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  

Particularly striking are the deeply carved grotesque or mythical mask heads positioned beneath the upper scroll terminals, each rendered with expressive facial features, flowing bea...

This original Asian mask, originating from before 1900, represents an extraordinary, highly valued, and collector-attractive example of traditional oriental artistic creation and cra...

Tragic Mask Pompeian Style from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century.

Pompeian Style Tragedy Masks from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Oraty in the 18th Century.

France, 19th century Lead This ornamental fountain mask exemplifies the Regence style, a transitional aesthetic between the late Baroque and early Rococo periods in France .

The imposing vessel is distinguished by its sculptural lion-mask handles, richly decorated molded lower section and raised pedestal, creating a particularly architectural and theatri...

Ironwood mask China early 20th century representing a wise man with rich ornamentation The eyes of this ironwood mask are probably made of sulphide, the patina is pretty.

Terracotta figure of an actor wearing a theatrical mask, produced in Magna Graecia and dating to the late fourth or early third century BC.

This unusual Chokwe mask is probably Katoyo, representing non-Chokwe individuals.