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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 Unknown Masks

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Fabric

Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Mask with Soft Expression
Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Mask with Soft Expression

Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Mask with Soft Expression

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic; folk art; mask; Axel Vervoordt This Rustic looking mask has a soft and elegant expression, closed eyes, and a finely carved mustache. The encrusted patina inside and out ...

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Unknown Masks

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Wood

Five Venetian Carnival Masks
Five Venetian Carnival Masks

Five Venetian Carnival Masks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Five Venetian Carnival Masks Containing painted and paper-mounted examples and two large painted composition masks, one painted in lavender and gold, the other red and silver with e...

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20th Century Unknown Masks

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Paper

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s
Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Located in Vienna, Austria

What a wonderful discovery, rare Pierrot doll faces from the 1920s . All three pieces are in very good condition with minor age related flaws. These fabri...

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1920s French Modern Vintage Unknown Masks

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Textile

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea

Located in Highland, IN

A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on the gable of a middle Sepik meeting house. The wildly expressive form is accentuated ...

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1940s Papua New Guinean Tribal Vintage Unknown Masks

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Cane, Rattan, Wood

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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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H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in

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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 Unknown Masks

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Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Diablo mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.

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Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
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By Willi Huggler

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...

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20th Century Swiss Tribal Unknown Masks

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

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Mende Women's Helmet Mask
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Mende Women's Helmet Mask

Located in Chicago, IL

This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...

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Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Unknown Masks

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Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
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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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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A large coper mask of a dignitary with almond shaped, inset shell eyes with pupils and a wide brim type crown. Attached at the brow line, a row of danglers is suspended, aligning the...

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Original Vintage Set of 20 Mexican Wrestling Masks
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Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury Vintage Korean Hand Carved Theatre Old Man Mask Rope tie 6.5 w x 9 h x 3.5 d Preloved preowned original vintage condition See all images please.

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Original Vintage Mexican Wrestling Mask, 'Mil Mascaras'
Original Vintage Mexican Wrestling Mask, 'Mil Mascaras'

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this original Vintage Mexican wrestling mask (Mil Mascaras). Mil Máscaras (born Aarón Rodríguez Arellano, July 15, 1942) is a Mexican luchador (professional wrestler). He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of the lucha libre...

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Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Traditional mask from Southeast of Asia, circa 20th century. Craved wood and painted by hand. In good condition with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Very rare set of 2 training masks for army bayonet training. Pre ww 1 and probably arround 1850-1870. They are both in worn condition but still a beautifull sight...

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Tribal Art African Hand Carved Wooden Mask Kenya, 1900s
Tribal Art African Hand Carved Wooden Mask Kenya, 1900s

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Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare tribal mask from Kenya, Africa and most likely produced in the early 1900s. In good vintage condition and showing patina from age and use. Hand carved, very beautiful and genuine.

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Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Unknown Masks

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Original Vintage Mexican Wrestling Mask by Ranulfo López
Original Vintage Mexican Wrestling Mask by Ranulfo López

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare Original Mexican Wrestling Mask made in Mexico by one of the first families of mask making Ranulfo Lopez, M E Hijo. They have the right size and molds to all early lucha libre...

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Unknown masks for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown masks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown masks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original masks by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown masks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $147 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $860.
Questions About Unknown Masks
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    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.