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Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head
Located in London, GB
Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head A quirky example of an early to mid
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Masks

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Paper Maché Full Head Theatrical Face Mask, C. 1970s Theatre
Located in Bristol, GB
Mid-century theatre/festival mask. An extremely characterful mask depicting a chubby face with
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Masks

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Paint, Paper

Liberia Bassa Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
fabric hangs from the perimeter of the mask to conceal their head and shoulders. The artistic influence
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20th Century Liberian Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Liberia Bassa Mask
Liberia Bassa Mask
H 11 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Oro Efe Gelede Mask, Nigeria
Located in Antwerp, BE
, colorful cloth. The Gelede "mask" is more accurately a headdress, since it rests on top of the head and
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Oro Efe Gelede Mask, Nigeria
Oro Efe Gelede Mask, Nigeria
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H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2 Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Mask Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2, with real natural hair Geisha wig on head model and with Nô
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Masks

Materials

Wood

Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2 Mask
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2 Mask
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 12.6 in
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1 Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Mask Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1, with real natural hair Geisha wig on head model and with Nô
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Masks

Materials

Wood

Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1 Mask
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1 Mask
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 12.6 in
Old Bulu Cameroon Singe Mask Large
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a rare large sized 'Singe' Monkey mask from the Bulu people of south central Cameroon
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Old Bulu Cameroon Singe Mask Large
Old Bulu Cameroon Singe Mask Large
H 12.21 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Aluminium Bull Head
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Bull Head made in solid aluminium with abstract shapes and ready for hang in your
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Post-Modern Masks

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium Bull Head
Aluminium Bull Head
H 4.73 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit. Worn as masqurades during
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

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Wood, Paint

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Splendid Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast 1950
Located in Paris, FR
condition. Some masks, like our, feature metal applied to wood in the form of strips fixed with round-headed
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Carved hardwood mummy mask having a pink-brown painted ground, painted black eyes and brows
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Masks

Materials

Hardwood

West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
ceremonies, weddings and births. The function of the mask is determined by the crest at the top of it's head
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Monumental African Tribal Burkina Faso Horned Bobo Ceremonial Mask
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century zoomorphic African ceremonial mask or puppet head sculpture attributed to the
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20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Guatemalan Dance Mask Pretty Lady Female Early 20th Century gold
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mask on the dancer's head still attached. On custom wood and metal stand, Early 20th Century. Height
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Carved Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and somewhat grotesquely strange mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous
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20th Century American Masks

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Natural Fiber, Wood, Paint

Antique Folk Art Papier Paper Mâché Mardi Gras Halloween Voodoo Costume Mask
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique handmade folk art papier/paper mâché Mardi Gras/Halloween voodoo costume mask
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Early 20th Century Masks

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Paper

Antique Folk Art Papier Paper Mâché Mardi Gras Halloween Voodoo Costume Mask
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique handmade Folk Art papier/papier mâché Mardi Gras/Halloween voodoo costume mask
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Early 20th Century Masks

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Paper

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
(sometimes the mask takes on different forms such as a deer or cow depending on the village) bites the head
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

"Sharp is the Action" Mask Sculpture by Dave Root, High-Fire Stoneware, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
From a series of masks and heads, "Sharp is the Action" is a tabletop sculpture inspired by the
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2010s American Modern Masks

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Stoneware

Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr
Located in GB
, figured head with removable feathers I know nothing about this piece other than what you can see, it’s
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20th Century African Bohemian Masks

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Wood

Pair Early Georgian Style Giltwood Console Tables
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
plumes, leopard heads, and mask motifs. The cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving terminate on pad
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

1970s Green Glazed Ceramic Lion's Head Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Green Glazed Ceramic Lion's Head Mask
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Late 20th Century Spanish Fountains

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Ceramic

1970s Green Glazed Ceramic Lion's Head Mask
1970s Green Glazed Ceramic Lion's Head Mask
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Romano-Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Romano-Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head MATERIAL: Linen and Gesso
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Gesso, Linen

19th Century Red Glazed Jardiniere With Lion Head Masks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Jardiniere with lion head masks and garland detailing decorated with blended rich red
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Antique 19th Century Irish Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica

Rubboli Lustre Majolica Double-Handled Compote with Mask Head Detail
By Rubboli
Located in Cincinnati, OH
-relief winged mask heads on the exterior which have been depicted with open mouths sprouting handles in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

"Nubian Mask" Male, Head, Sculpture, Bronze
By Artis Lane
Located in Detroit, MI
"Nubian Mask" is a 3/4 life size face of a man with eyes down cast. There is a deep sense of quiet
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases with Mask Head Handles, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
are cast and then finely hand finished with chasing from small chisels. They have mask head handles on
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pottery Glazed Ceramic Indian Head Sculpture Mask
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pottery sculpture artist signed. Portreit of Nell.
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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Cherry

Antique Lipscombe & Co. Glazed Buff Terracotta Mask Head
By Lipscombe & Co.
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century glazed buff terracotta mask head of a putto or cherub by Lipscombe & Co
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Busts

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Ceramic, Stoneware

"Mask"
By Lloyd Raymond Ney
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and was head of the painting school at the Kansas City Art Institute for two years. In the summer, he
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

WWI Model of Horse Head Wearing Gas Mask
Located in New York, NY
WWI model of a molded papier-mache brown horse head wearing a gas mask and goggles. (Can be mounted
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plastic

Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of the movie. Each dwarf head form mask is painted paper mache. One dwarf is missing however, and one
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Historical Memorabilia

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Other

Louis Vuitton Black Metal Mask Head Band Hat
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the 2011 Marc Jacobs Fetish Collection - shown in the runway tied about military style hats. Vogue Cover! Cords are silky and do not stay tied well - perhaps change to leather ...
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2010s French Hats

Louis Vuitton Gold Metal Mask Hat Head Band
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the 2011 Fetish collection by Marc Jacobs x Louis Vuitton ! Seen worn on a military style hat on the runway! Collectible and rare. Vogue Cover! 5 inches wide 1 1/2 inches in th...
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2010s French Hats

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Fox Head Mask Stick Pin
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Cute Victorian c.1890 15 Carat Yellow Gold Fox Head Mask stick pin. English origin. Width of the
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks
By Pierre-Antoine Foullet
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning original antique French drum head clock. Beautifully made in finely gilded
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

T. C. Jones on Broadway in "Mask and Gown"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
`Mask and Gown` at the Golden Theatre. Ran 9/10-10/12/1957. Jones impersonated Bette Davis, Tallulah
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
signature gold feathered head dress, the mask dates from the 19th Century, she is a delight full beauty
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Located in Salzburg, AT
scarifications called “Ngole” and animal decoration on the head. This portrait mask of Baoule Ndoma has the
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Vintage 1970s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oak Lion Mask Carvings
Located in Arundel, GB
Carved oak lion mask head mounts. Sold as a pair. England circa 1820
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Antique 1820s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Lion Mask Carvings
19th Century Oak Lion Mask Carvings
H 5.5 in W 3.9 in D 2.4 in
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression
Located in Point Richmond, CA
From Papua New Guinea an early painted Maprik carved wood head sculpture or mask, intense
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Taxidermy Fox's Mask by Spicer of Lemington
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Fox Mask By Peter Spicer. This prepared fox mask, fox head, is mounted on a good quality
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Vintage 1920s English Sporting Art Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Taxidermy Fox's Mask by Spicer of Lemington
Taxidermy Fox's Mask by Spicer of Lemington
H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Rare M4 Leather WWII Horse Gas Mask
Located in Peekskill, NY
mask. Included is the signed canvas accessory bag and display horse head and horse goggles. The goggles
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

Chinese or Korean Antique Wooden Large Mask/1800s/Festival Mask/Dance Mask
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
addition, there is a hole in the head of the mask, and it is thought that the coat of hair was expressed by
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Coat Rack Wood Carved Mask and Eagle, Mirror, Brass Hooks 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
carved details , it includes eagle heads on either side, and a carved mask/man's face above an oval
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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large Balinese Barong carved and hand painted wood dance mask of an ornate colorful mythological
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Late 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in
Head with Green Dress
By Alfred Henry Maurer
Located in Provincetown, MA
recognizable works is Two Heads, part of his "Two Sister" series. These cubistic and stylized portraits painted
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1920s Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century Typical Tuscan flared basin
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Asian Buddha Mask on Karl Springer Custom Base
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Asian monumental silvered wood Hotei Buddha head mask upon a custom lacquered wood base by Karl
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Roman portrait head of a Patrician
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Portrait head of a Patrician MATERIAL: Marble CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st Century B.C
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Roman portrait head of a Patrician
Roman portrait head of a Patrician
H 8.47 in W 6.89 in D 9.85 in
Elephant Mask Handle Novelty Ice Bucket Austria Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
novelty ice bucket, with an elephant mask handle as the lifting function. The elephant head has been
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

chandelier 5 arm branch ormolu brass neoclassical mask acanthus greek key
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
FINE, 19TH CENTURY, NEO-CLASSICAL, ORMOLU CHANDELIER, WITH 5 BRANCHES HEADED BY FEMALE MASKS
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Antique 1810s English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Victorian Wrought Iron Mask Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Victorian (19/20th Century) wrought iron andirons with mythological mask heads
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sterling Silver Lions' Head Salt
Located in New York, NY
bead rim bordering silver bowl supported on tripartite base with lion head masks on incurving legs
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fox Hunting Equestrian Gold Fox Mask Stick Pin
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
9-carat gold fox mask stick pin cravat pin by William James Dingley. The pin is in excellent
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Antique 1890s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

Regency Period Gilded Pier Mirror with Lion’s Mask, early 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
REGENCY PERIOD PARCEL GILDED AND POLYCHROMED PIER MIRROR WITH CARVED LION'S HEAD Probably England
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Ngontang / Fang Mask
Located in London, GB
Ngontang Mask Gabon Fang-Kwele, (Vuvi) Early 1900s Height: 25cm Material: - Wood, pigment
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ngontang / Fang Mask
Ngontang / Fang Mask
H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Contemporary Framed Silk Mask Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
art piece with a three-dimensional effect depicting a striking dramatic "Hannya" mask. Hannya mask is
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Brocade

Mask Face Personage, Signed Lithograph, Abstract Collage Portrait, CoBrA Artist
By Karel Appel
Located in Union City, NJ
Mask Face Personage is an original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel
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1980s Abstract Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Giorgio (Sunflowers, rainbow, mask), Mixed media on Pergameneta parchment
By Howard Tangye
Located in London, GB
at London’s Central Saint Martins for 35 years, including 16 years as head of BA Womenswear. There
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paint, Paper, Parchment Paper, Charcoal, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel,...

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Heads And Masks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of heads and masks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique heads and masks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and metal. Heads and masks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art heads and masks are consistently popular styles. Rubboli produced beautiful heads and masks that are worth considering.

How Much are Heads And Masks?

Heads and masks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,775, while the lowest priced sells for $319 and the highest can go for as much as $9,460.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Javanese masks are wooden masks that are used in traditional Indonesian dance and theatrical performances. They are called topeng and the traditional dance is called the tari topeng. Browse a collection of authentic Javanese masks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few different types of Indonesian masks. One type, the Balinese mask, was created to house spirits and energies and used as a medium to help ancestral spirits to pass through this world. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Indonesian masks from some of the world’s top sellers.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indonesia has a long tradition of intricately-carved wooden masks that hold spiritual and cultural significance. They are mediums for ancestral spirits to revisit the physical world, and are often used to represent divine beings in traditional dances and rituals. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Indonesian masks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Death masks were a way to cover the face of a passed loved one and show honor to them. They also represented the features of the deceased, helping them be recognized in the spirit realm. On 1stDibs, find an array of death masks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bali masks are called Topeng. Balinese performers wear different ones to portray various characters. For example, Barong symbolizes health and good luck and is a representation of a creature called keket. You'll find a variety of decorative masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Senufo masks are carved wooden helmets which are worn over the whole head, used as tradition in a funeral to honor a Senufo person. The mask features a small, delicate face, with geometric details along the side. There are also ornate patterns carved into the surface of the mask. Shop a collection of Senufo masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Fencing masks can be called epee masks and sabre masks. Epee masks are for beginners and sabre masks are for competitive fencers. Find a collection of antique and vintage fencing masks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A death mask is called a “funerary mask” or “burial mask”. The mask was often made of wood or stucco and would cover the face of the deceased. You’ll find a collection of funerary masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, fencing masks are not bulletproof. Fencing masks are a layer of metal wire mesh that protects your head and face during fencing but should not be considered protective under other circumstances. Shop a selection of vintage fencing masks and other sports memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of Venetian masks was originally related to the observance of the Carnival festival in Venice. People wore masks to disguise their identities during the fun. Today, people tend to use the masks as decorations. Find a range of Venetian masks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Egyptian masks are normally just called death masks because they were used during funeral rituals. Some historians refer to them as funerary masks. To create the mask, Egyptian artisans used papyrus or linen soaked in plaster. The material is known as cartonnage. You'll find a variety of Egyptian masks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It is believed that Napoleon's death mask still resides in The Museum in Santiago de Cuba.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Biombo masks are used during rituals and ceremonies. The masks share their name with the Biombo people, who live along the Luaka and Kasai rivers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of African masks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Venetian masks are an essential part of the Venetian Carnival, a celebration that dates back to the 1300s. Venetian masks generally fall under two categories: carnival masks and commedia dell’arte (comedy of artists). Commedia dell’arte masks were usually worn by troupe performers and helped identify the type of character the actor portrayed. Carnival masks were typically worn by everyone else and obscured the wearer’s identity. Find a range of Venetian masks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Senufo masks are still made by the Senufo of northern Côte d’Ivoire. These masks and other traditional art plays a large role in the Poro, a society guided by a female ancestral spirit and run by men who are taught the ways of the Ancient Mother.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Baule people of western Africa wear the Baule mask during ritual dances. These indigenous people live mostly in the eastern portion of the Ivory Coast and in parts of Ghana. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Baule masks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a samurai mask represents depends on its design. Some depict mythological beasts or fierce animals. The purpose of the masks was to intimidate or terrify a samurai's opponent. You'll find a collection of samurai masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    A number of designers have served as the head of Balenciaga. The first was founder Cristóbal Balenciaga, who remained the creative director of the fashion house until 1968. Other designers who have served in the role include Michel Goma, Josephus Thimister, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and Demna Gvasalia. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Balenciaga apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a papier mâché mask, you will need flour, water and some newspaper strips. Mix together the flour and water, and dip the newspaper strips in and apply to the mask mold. You can save the hassle by shopping a collection of papier mâché goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, death masks are not still made to record the facial features of deceased people because the advent of photography made them obsolete. However, some artists produce death masks and sculptures that resemble them for purposes of creative expression. You'll find a variety of death masks on 1stDibs.