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Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico
Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico

Antique Ceremonial Jaguar (Tigre) Mask, Zitlala, Guerrero, Mexico

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this exceptional ceremonial Tigre (the Mexican colloquial term for jaguar) mask originates from Zitlala, Guerrero, and represents a powerful example of one of Me...

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Leather

Xantolo Mask From The Huasteca Region Of Hidalgo, Mexico, 1970´s
Xantolo Mask From The Huasteca Region Of Hidalgo, Mexico, 1970´s

Xantolo Mask From The Huasteca Region Of Hidalgo, Mexico, 1970´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Xantolo mask from the Huasteca region of Hidalgo. This rare collector's mask was acquired from the town of Tzapotitla in the municipality of Huazalingo in the mid 1970´s. The Xantolo celebration is a full blown...

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1970s Mexican Tribal Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ceremonial Coyote Mask – Dance of the Morenos, Colima, Mexico
Ceremonial Coyote Mask – Dance of the Morenos, Colima, Mexico

Ceremonial Coyote Mask – Dance of the Morenos, Colima, Mexico

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Ceremonial Coyote Mask – Dance of the Morenos, Colima, Mexico Circa 1960. This ceremonial mask represents the Coyote, a symbolic figure associated with intelligence and cunning. The...

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico
Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico

Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Antique Ceremonial Coyote Mask, Mexico Circa 1960. This mask represents the Coyote, a symbolic figure associated with intelligence and cunning. An evocative example of Mexican folk a...

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...

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1970s African Tribal Vintage Masks

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico

Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably fr...

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1940s Mexican Tribal Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks
Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks

Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Original Vintage Set of 7 Mexican Children Wrestling Masks. Found from an old factory that manufactured masks for wrestling shows for the Arena Mexico. Made from fantas...

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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Fabric

Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900
Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900

Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This hand-carved mask originates from the island of Bali and depicts Rangda, the Demon Queen of Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance perf...

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Early 20th Century Balinese Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Mexican Parachico Mask with Montera
Mexican Parachico Mask with Montera

Mexican Parachico Mask with Montera

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this original and authentic Mexican Parachico mask. The mask is hand-carved from wood, and the montera is entirely handmade using natural yute cords. A striking ...

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

Located in Bochum, NRW

Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs. Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...

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1990s African Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Traditional Mexican mask hand-carved from wood, embodying the symbolic strength and expressive power of folk art. Its skull-like face, with hollowed eyes and a fixed, subtle grin, ev...

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1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Handcrafted Venetian Jester Masks with Opera Sticks, Commedia dell’Arte
Pair of Handcrafted Venetian Jester Masks with Opera Sticks, Commedia dell’Arte

Pair of Handcrafted Venetian Jester Masks with Opera Sticks, Commedia dell’Arte

Located in Miami, FL

A striking pair of handcrafted Venetian jester masks, created in Italy circa 2000 and inspired by the rich theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’Arte. These original Venetian folk a...

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Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Masks

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Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread

Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask
Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Masks have been created around the world since ancient times, deeply connected to the human spirit. Many performing arts involving masks, where the wearer transforms into another bei...

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20th Century Chinese Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...

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1970s African Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

1950s Catrin "Dandy" Mask, Tlaxcala, Mexico
1950s Catrin "Dandy" Mask, Tlaxcala, Mexico

1950s Catrin "Dandy" Mask, Tlaxcala, Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Catrin (Dandy) mask Nahua people, Tlaxcala, Mexico Wood, gesso, paint 1950s-1960s Measures: 7? (17.8 cm) high, 6.5? (16.5 cm) wide, 5? (12.7 cm) deep This mask is called the C...

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1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

A woven wicker donkey head wall mask – 1970s - France
A woven wicker donkey head wall mask – 1970s - France

A woven wicker donkey head wall mask – 1970s - France

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A beautiful wall mask made from woven esparto grass, depicting a donkey’s head. This rare piece of folk art from the South of France dates back to the 1970s. Entirely handcrafted, it...

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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Masks

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...

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1970s African Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest
17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest

17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest

Located in Andernach, DE

Extraordinary and complete collection of 17 artist ceramic masks of traditional Black Forest Carnival costumes by Alfred Schladerer, Germany. Ranging from the first 1954/55 unglazed/...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Ceramic

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s Female wooden mask with rich decoration of textile elements, small shells and ceramic beads. The mouth...

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1970s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Masks

Materials

Iron

Bronze Animal Sculptures - African Bronze Art from Burkina Faso, Set of Three
Bronze Animal Sculptures - African Bronze Art from Burkina Faso, Set of Three

Bronze Animal Sculptures - African Bronze Art from Burkina Faso, Set of Three

Located in Chicago, IL

This set of three bronze animal sculptures are stylized animal figures produced in Burkina Faso, West Africa using the lost-wax casting tradition. These miniature sculptures stand as...

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Masks

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art

20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art

Located in Bochum, NRW

A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...

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1970s African Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Skull Face Mask Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Carved Teeth
Skull Face Mask Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Carved Teeth

Skull Face Mask Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Carved Teeth

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Oval skull face dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth. Representing the Buddhist Citipati, the skull faced protector. Hea...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Papua New Guinea Hand-Carved Tribal Mask, Sepik River Region, Early 20th
Antique Papua New Guinea Hand-Carved Tribal Mask, Sepik River Region, Early 20th

Antique Papua New Guinea Hand-Carved Tribal Mask, Sepik River Region, Early 20th

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Papua New Guinea Hand-Carved Tribal Mask, Sepik River Region, Early 20th Century An evocative and finely crafted tribal mask from Papua New Guinea, likely originating from the Sepik River region, renowned for its powerful ceremonial art and expressive visual traditions. This striking mask is constructed from handwoven vegetal fibers, rather than carved wood, reflecting a distinct regional approach within Papua New Guinea ceremonial arts. The bold facial composition features exaggerated eyes, pronounced contours, and graphic detailing—hallmarks of Sepik-influenced ritual objects. The surface displays a rich, naturally aged patina with visible wear and tonal variation consistent with age, ritual handling, and long-term environmental exposure. Hand-applied pigments in multiple colors further enhance its visual impact and ceremonial character. Masks of this type were traditionally used in spiritual and ceremonial contexts, often associated with ancestral reverence, initiation rites, or protective symbolism within village life. Today, such works are highly sought after by collectors of tribal and ethnographic art, as well as interior designers seeking objects with strong cultural narrative and sculptural presence. A compelling sculptural object whether displayed on a wall or as a standalone accent, this mask brings depth, history, and a sense of the primal to any refined interior or curated collection. Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear, surface patina, and minor irregularities consistent with traditional hand-weaving, hand-painting, and use. No restorations observed. Authentic Early 20th-century Papua New Guinea masks...

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Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Masks

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Natural Fiber

Antique Mexican Skull sign
Antique Mexican Skull sign

Antique Mexican Skull sign

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Skull sign in wood, circa 1970. Great patina.

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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Mexican Wrestling Fighters Figures
Set of 4 Vintage Mexican Wrestling Fighters Figures

Set of 4 Vintage Mexican Wrestling Fighters Figures

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this fantastic set of 4 Mexican wrestling fighters, made in plastic and hand painted, circa 1970. Excellent vintage conditions.

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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Paint, Plastic

Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
Clay Mask, 1960s Italy

Clay Mask, 1960s Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic sculptural clay mask wall art made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a short rope which ties off on the face of the mask. Hangs from a single screw making ins...

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1960s Italian Vintage Masks

Materials

Clay, Rope

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized

Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized

Located in Torquay, GB

Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s. This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Paper

Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa
Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa

Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa

Located in Stockholm, SE

An african Dan Gabon dance mask. Ivory Coast. Wood, fur and metal. Good condition. Signs of wear. Visible marks.

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20th Century Ivorian Masks

Materials

Fur, Wood

Set of Eight Vintage Framed Masks, Paper, 1960s, Folk Art, USA
Set of Eight Vintage Framed Masks, Paper, 1960s, Folk Art, USA

Set of Eight Vintage Framed Masks, Paper, 1960s, Folk Art, USA

Located in Stamford, CT

Eight vintage masks of a rogues' gallery framed in black plastic frames. Priced as a set.

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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Antique Mexican Demon Mask

Antique Mexican Demon Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.

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1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask is o...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Located in Buffalo, NY

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..

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1950s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Masks

Materials

Wood

Small Greek Bronze Brass Theatre Mask Wall Hang Decorative 1970s Vintage Art
Small Greek Bronze Brass Theatre Mask Wall Hang Decorative 1970s Vintage Art

Small Greek Bronze Brass Theatre Mask Wall Hang Decorative 1970s Vintage Art

Located in London, GB

This is a small Greek theatre mask made of bronze, from the 1970s, designed to be mounted on a wall. The mask has exaggerated facial expressions typical of Ancient Greek theatrical ...

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1970s Greek Archaistic Vintage Masks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Black Skull Mask
Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Black Skull Mask

Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Black Skull Mask

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Oval very dark wood dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth. Heavy projecting cheek bones. This mask represents the Tibetan...

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Masks

Materials

Wood

Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
Clay Mask, 1960s Italy

Clay Mask, 1960s Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic sculptural clay mask wall art made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a short rope which ties off on the face of the mask. Hangs from a single screw making ins...

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1960s Italian Vintage Masks

Materials

Clay, Rope

Songye Kifwebe Mask University Museum Plaster Cast
Songye Kifwebe Mask University Museum Plaster Cast

Songye Kifwebe Mask University Museum Plaster Cast

By Songye Tribe

Located in Sharon, CT

Perfectly accurate plaster cast reproduction of perhaps the most recognizable Songye Kifwebe mask. A Pennsylvania University Museum cast of their famous mask.

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Mid-20th Century American Tribal Masks

Materials

Plaster

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large
Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Located in Torquay, GB

Large sized Dan Mask ('Deangle', 'Dan Gle') from Côte d’Ivoire W.Affrica, circa early 20th century. To the Dan people, the 'Deangle' embodies the spirit of an individual ancestor d...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s Bacchus as Harvest Jester Ceramic Mask Majolica Ceramiche Artistice, Italy
1970s Bacchus as Harvest Jester Ceramic Mask Majolica Ceramiche Artistice, Italy

1970s Bacchus as Harvest Jester Ceramic Mask Majolica Ceramiche Artistice, Italy

By Eugenio Pattarino

Located in Andernach, DE

Absolutely impressive Bacchus in the shape of a jester carrying a full bounty of the harvest on his head: there is fiery red pepperoni placed as horns, a juicy plum, lemons and plent...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Masks

Materials

Ceramic

Chokwe Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo 20th Century
Chokwe Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo 20th Century

Chokwe Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

This exquisite mask, meticulously crafted by the Chokwe people, embodies both spiritual power and artistic finesse. Its design, rooted in tradition, carries layers of meaning that re...

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20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks

Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collection of worldwide traveler's hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s - 1970s, possibly earlier. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta Coca Cola executive, who traveled the worl...

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1950s Balinese Folk Art Vintage Masks

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Wood

Baga Altar Figure or Mask Guinea
Baga Altar Figure or Mask Guinea

Baga Altar Figure or Mask Guinea

Located in San Mateo, CA

Baga anok altar mask from Guinea. This is probably last quarter of the 20th century and made for the collector market. Large piece and great form.

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Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade

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 funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and ...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...

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1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Black Italian Masquerade Face or Wall Masks, Signed Ca'd'Oro Venezia 1982
Black Italian Masquerade Face or Wall Masks, Signed Ca'd'Oro Venezia 1982

Black Italian Masquerade Face or Wall Masks, Signed Ca'd'Oro Venezia 1982

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of ceramic masquerade wall masks (male+female) made in Venice in 1982 and bought in the museum shop at Galleria Giorgio Franchetti that houses in the famous Ca'd'Oro at the Gra...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Masks

Materials

Pottery

Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1 Mask
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1 Mask

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 Theater white painted wood mask. Measures: Base: 28,5 x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Mask
Antique Carved Wood Mask

Antique Carved Wood Mask

Located in Vienna, AT

Carved Wood Mask, African Art

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20th Century Beninese Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Signed Monumental Folk Art Rouge Taxidermy Headdress Mask
Signed Monumental Folk Art Rouge Taxidermy Headdress Mask

Signed Monumental Folk Art Rouge Taxidermy Headdress Mask

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent American folk art headdress mask by P.J. Stover, signed, titled "Visions", circa 2008. Remarkably executed, the eclectic, sculptural mixed media wall hanging display is...

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Early 2000s American Native American Masks

Materials

Antler, Fur, Leather, Beads, Feathers

1970's Nicaraguan Mask Folk Art
1970's Nicaraguan Mask Folk Art

1970's Nicaraguan Mask Folk Art

Located in Vancouver, BC

A traditional Indian dance mask from the town of Monimbo, adopted by the rebels during the fight against Somoza. These were worn in order to conceal one's identity. It is a very un...

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1970s Nicaraguan Folk Art Vintage Masks

Materials

Metal, Wire

African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask
African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask

African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, quite large and heavy, colorful Bedu plank mask by the Nafana (Senufo) tribe who reside in the central north-west of Ghana and the north-east of...

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20th Century Ghanaian Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s
West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s

West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s

Located in Torquay, GB

Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa. Made using the lost wax technique. Traditionally, the 'Kpelie' is an ancestral mask worn during funeral rites, initiation ceremonies, weddings and births. The function of the mask is determined by the crest at the top of it's head and the subtle scarification markings it carries. The female mask will normally have a plug on it's mouth with the male masks having an open mouth and longer protruding jaw. It is believed that the mask itself embodies the spirit of the dead, hence the name 'Dead Face' The delicate attributes of this mask is a fine example of the excellent artistry of the Senufos. This is a male Senufo Mask...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique and Vintage Masks

Today, art enthusiasts and venturesome interior designers find a lot to love and appreciate about antique and vintage masks, particularly as they have earned a distinct place amid a collection of folk art and other collectibles and curiosities in contemporary homes.

Folk art refers to art that people, not classically trained, created for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it is typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition. Masks, as part of this history, have been used in carnivals, theater, medicine, therapy, religion and more. The use of masks in rituals and sacred ceremonies goes back thousands of years, and masks in general are believed to be much older. And all kinds of other uses have been found for masks and face coverings over time. We have enlisted these accessories for protection, to signal modesty, facilitate flirtation, enable licentiousness or simply to look cool.

Archaeologists found a mask in Palestine that is believed to be 9,000 years old, a Neolithic-era stone mask that may have been part of rituals associated with the worship of ancestors. Some tribal masks are worn as an offering to the gods. Masks are among the most important African art forms, for example, and traditional African masks can be used to lend a concrete form to an invisible spirit. Dancers donning wooden tribal masks celebrate important events to honor their deceased ancestors. These masks are also very important devices for storytelling and sharing the oral history of a community.

For Asian artists, specific colors are used in masks to convey different values and ideas. In Japan, a red Oni mask worn by performers during a festival might signify anger, while in China’s Peking Opera, a mask that has been hand-painted gold would be worn by an immortal.

Mexican craftspeople make masks for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater. A common symbol of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is a skull, which is widely represented in masks (although the innumerable activities associated with the holiday are by no means universal).

We’re inviting you to explore and pay respect to the long folk-art traditions that underpin mask-making by introducing antique and vintage masks to your space. Find an exciting collection on 1stDibs today.