A few examples of appraisal values for
DANCING MASK

• AFRICAN HARVEST MASK Three-faced
  AFRICAN HARVEST MASK Three-faced Grebo Dance Mask, Ivory Coast/Liberia, early 20th c., in remnants of red, white and blue on green paint. Roughly 25" x 13" x 6".
• INDONESIAN TOPENG WOOD DANCE
  INDONESIAN TOPENG WOOD DANCE MASKIndonesian Topeng Carved and Painted Wood Dance Mask , Eastern Java, red, black and green pigment, h. 7 in
• AFRICAN MASK Songye Kifwebe Dance
  AFRICAN MASK Songye Kifwebe Dance Mask in soft wood, with decoration in blue, red and white kaolin stripes, DRC. 26" tall.
• Japanese 20th C. ivory figure
  Japanese 20th C. ivory figure of of a dancing actor wearing a long-nosed mask moveable head 3'' h.; and a Japanese 20th C. ivory figure of a samurai holding a bow and arrow-filled quiver 3'' h.
• BAMBARA DANCE MASK, EX-COLLECTION
  BAMBARA DANCE MASK, EX-COLLECTION JAY C. LEFF Mali, of slender form and overlaid with metal plaquettes and pendants painted in a grey and black checker pattern, surmounted with two carved wood figures, on custom metal stand, 19.5"h x 3.5"w x 8.5"d (mask), 25"h (incl. stand)
• PUNU OR LUMBO, OKUYI DANCE MASK, EX
  PUNU OR LUMBO, OKUYI DANCE MASK, EX J.J. KLEJMAN 19th/20th c., Gabon, carved wood with white and red pigment, old paper description label on side, 15"h x 10"w x 8"d
• GUERRERO DANCE MASK Carved and
  GUERRERO DANCE MASK Carved and painted wood. Early 20th century.
• INDIAN POLYCHROME PAINTED WOODEN
  INDIAN POLYCHROME PAINTED WOODEN MASK Antique multicolor painted dancing mask of a male face with a moustache, probably 19th or early 20th century, Bengal area. 16" H x 12" W x 8" D.
• Large vintage Papua New Guinea
  Large vintage Papua New Guinea woven fibre dance mask, approx 170cm H
• JAVANESE MASK- an early authentic
  JAVANESE MASK- an early authentic example of a character mask from the Topeng dance drama Java Indonesia. Showing evidence of age and use 19th century or earlier. Provenance: deaccessioned by Rose Art Museum Brandeis University to Hurst Gallery to pre
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN PAINTED TOPENG
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN PAINTED TOPENG DANCE MASK 19th c., Java, gilt and polychrome painted carved wood, on wall-mounting stand, accompanied by copy of purchase invoice, 8"h x 7"w
• DANCE MASK YAKA CONGOWood, pigment,
  DANCE MASK YAKA CONGOWood, pigment, fiber, raffia. A dance mask for initiates in the tribe, the mask is adorned with a monkey. Handle on the bottom of the mask, used to hold it while dancing. 24" H Wear from age. Hat brim and monkey tail detached from top of mask.
• AFRICAN MASK Grebo Harvest Mask,
  AFRICAN MASK Grebo Harvest Mask, Ivory Coast, one-faced, with twelve eyes, in hardwood, a dance mask that was worn on top of the head, lacking raffia skirt.
• LARGE BLONDE BEARDED MEXICAN
  LARGE BLONDE BEARDED MEXICAN DANCE MASK 20th century, elaborately carved and painted wood, possibly a classical or biblical subject.
• DANCE MASK YAKA CONGOWood, pigment,
  DANCE MASK YAKA CONGOWood, pigment, fiber, raffia. A dance mask for initiates in the tribe, the mask is adorned with a monkey. Handle on the bottom of the mask, used to hold it while dancing. 24" H Wear from age. Hat brim and monkey tail detached from top of mask.
• MEXICAN POLYCHROMED METAL DANCE
  MEXICAN POLYCHROMED METAL DANCE MASK 20th c., bearded man with earring, alligator decoration, hand painted metal with cloth adhered to back, 15"h x 12"w
• CEREMONIAL DANCE MASK (TAKü),
  CEREMONIAL DANCE MASK (TAKü), PAMí'WA (CUBEO) CULTURE Bark cloth with pigments and other natural fibers.
• GUERE-WOBE PEOPLES, DANCE MASK 20th
  GUERE-WOBE PEOPLES, DANCE MASK 20th c., Ivory Coast, dark wood, white pigment, red fabric, twine stitching, the oval shaped head with bulbous forehead, slit eyes, and hinged lower mouth, 13"h x 6"w x 5"d
• AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HELMET MASK Bwa
  AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HELMET MASK Bwa Dance Plank Mask, Butterfly Bat, softwood in black, red and ochre, worn on top of head, with concave head rest on underside, 12" x 43" x 4 1/2". Worn, cracked helmet edge.
• ANGOLA OR ZAIRE, LARGE CHOCWE PWO
  ANGOLA OR ZAIRE, LARGE CHOCWE PWO CEREMONIAL DANCE MASK Carved and painted wood depicting a young woman with ritual scarification, the crown fitted with long cord braids simulating hair.
• AFRICAN PUNU OKUYI POLYCHROME DANCE
  AFRICAN PUNU OKUYI POLYCHROME DANCE MASK Gabon, carved and painted wood, 10.5"h x 8"w x 6.75"w
• LARGE MEXICAN GRAY BEARDED DANCE
  LARGE MEXICAN GRAY BEARDED DANCE MASK 20th century, elaborately carved and painted wood, possibly a classical or biblical subject, the effigy with a rather distressed expression.
• LARGE MEXICAN GRAY BEARDED DANCE
  LARGE MEXICAN GRAY BEARDED DANCE MASK 20th century, elaborately carved and painted wood, possibly a classical or biblical subject, the effigy with a rather distressed expression.
• MOSSI POLYCHROME DANCE MASK Berkina
  MOSSI POLYCHROME DANCE MASK Berkina Faso, carved and pigmented wood, on custom stand with Lucite base, gallery label taped inside, 6.5"h x 12"l x 6"w (mask), 20.5"h (on stand)
• AFRICAN HELMET MASK Kponyungo
  AFRICAN HELMET MASK Kponyungo Poro Ox Mask, Senufo, Ivory Coast, Northern Africa and the Sahel, with mirrored eyes, carved wood in red and black paint, mid 20th c., 16 1/2" x 8" x 12". Snout trimmed to allow vertical mounting on (missing) baseplate. A dance mask of a protective spirit for an age graded educational association.
• LARGE BAINING FIRE DANCE MASK
  LARGE BAINING FIRE DANCE MASK (KAVAT) New Britain, Papua New Guinea, late 20th century: painted bark cloth stretched over a large basketwork frame, 49"H., 30"W.
• Japanese Hanako Mask Dolls Japanese
  Japanese Hanako Mask Dolls Japanese early 20th century two dolls one a mask-dance doll with six masks the other a Hanko doll with three wigs both in original boxes; largest ht. 8.5 in.
• 20TH C. AFRICAN WOOD DANCE MASK
  20TH C. AFRICAN WOOD DANCE MASK VILLAGE MASQUERADENigeria, Igbo people, early 20th century CE. This is a beautiful and striking example of a mask worn by an Afikpo village senior dancer in a village masquerade. Made of wood, it is a white face atop an unpainted cone pierced through to allow it to be attached to a larger mask - this part would go on the top, to be seen above other dancers. The white face has black details of face paint, lips, eyes, eyebrows, and hair. On the back of its head, the hair is a series of wide black and white ridges. Size: 4.8" W x 12.4" H (12.2 cm x 31.5 cm) The face is depicted with a heavy, square brow, small eyes, and an open mouth full of even teeth. The stories told with these masks are meant to be humorous and fun for the audience, but also to reinforce social values. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118575 Condition: Surface cracks and small chip from top right as shown.
• AFRICAN OGONI ANTELOPE DANCE
  AFRICAN OGONI ANTELOPE DANCE MASK, NIGERIAWest African Ogoni Antelope Dance Mask, Nigeria. Carved and paint decorated wood. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 19'' x 5.75'' x 4'' (48 x 15 x 10 cm). Height on stand: 23.5" (60 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• THAI DEMON MASK Thai parcel
  THAI DEMON MASK Thai parcel gilded and polychromed demon dance mask. 24" H x 10" W x 10" D.
• MOSSI PEOPLES, WOOD DANCE MASK
  MOSSI PEOPLES, WOOD DANCE MASK Burkina Faso, carved wood with dark brown patina, modeled nose, lips, ears and coiffure, mounted on custom stand, 13"h (mask), 19"h (total)
• GUATEMALAN MICO MONKEY CEREMONIAL
  GUATEMALAN MICO MONKEY CEREMONIAL DANCE MASKVintage carved and polychrome painted wood dance mask, Guatemala, used in the Danza del Venado Deer Dance, depicting a Mico monkey, approx 7.5"h, 5"w, 3.75"d, 1.5lbs
• THAI KHON DANCE MASK OF THE NAGA
  THAI KHON DANCE MASK OF THE NAGA KING Thai Khon dance mask of the Naga King, the helmet mask made of painted paper mache set with glass jewels, having articulated ears and eyes. Approximate dimensions: h. 15. 5", w. 10", d. 16. 5".
• A Japanese Jeweled and Lacquered
  A Japanese Jeweled and Lacquered Lion Dance Mask 20TH CENTURY adorned with feathers and hair; raised on a white stand. Height 70 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. Robert C. Springborn and Mrs. Carolyn J. Springborn, Naples, Florida
• Group of Three Bhutanese Dance
  Group of Three Bhutanese Dance Masks, Nepal, South Asia, 20th century carved wood with painted decorations tallest height 17.5 in — 44.5 cm
• AFRICAN MASK Fang Rain Dance
  AFRICAN MASK Fang Rain Dance Mask, in kaolin finish, Cameroon, 14 1/2" tall.