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  • Bali & Java

    This mask was purchased in 1989 in Bali

    July 17, 2013 / 2 Comments

    Q: This mask was purchased in 1989 in Bali by myself. How could I best sell it?  Kerri, 521 A:  The big and very colorful Rangda dance mask is quite popular in the West as wall art.

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    The dreaded Cakil from Java

    February 17, 2016

    Another unusual Balinese mask

    February 21, 2018

    Old Javanese mask

    July 11, 2014
  • Africa

    Ibo, Igbo or Igala from Nigeria

    July 17, 2013 / No Comments

    Q: I won this at a Harrisburg, PA auction of collectibles the ex-mayor bought with city funds for a proposed tourist attraction.  The Harrisburg mayor also used the city funds to buy some African and Pre-Columbian items.  25 inches tall, flecked with gold paint mostly worn off, there is also braided rope which is in good shape and the three braids are covered at the ends with roughly 10 inch pieces of leather. I don’t know if this mask was made for market, or even if it’s really from Africa (the auction info consisted solely of the description “African Carved Helmet Mask”. At the price I paid, though ($125.), I feel that even if it’s…

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    Bob Ibold

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    Have you seen this?

    March 2, 2015

    Featured artist on Novica.com

    October 6, 2013

    Kuba bwoom mask

    December 17, 2015
  • Mexico

    What about this very old mask I inherited?

    July 16, 2013 / 2 Comments

    Q:  I was curious about this mask. It is made from wood and measures 10 1/2″. This was part of my dad’s collection, he traveled the world and was an antique dealer, unfortunately he passed away and I have recently been going through his stuff. The mask is in rough condition it has cracked and is missing an ear. Any information would be much appreciated.  Caroline   519 A:  Certainly an old and used mask from a small Mexican village. Otherwise,

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    Old Bull Mask from Mexico

    April 28, 2016

    Holy Week mask from NW Mexico

    December 5, 2017

    Interesting Indian portrait

    January 25, 2017
  • India & Himalayas

    Not sure it is a Hanuman mask

    July 15, 2013 / 2 Comments

    Q: I purchased this Hanuman mask and thought it was very unique because of the bird on top. Have you ever seen this before? Is it mid 19th Century or earlier?  Josh, 517 A:  Not sure it is a Hanuman mask. Have never seen the bird on top of one.

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    Beautiful mask from Bhutan

    June 12, 2014
    India

    Wow! Another Indian mask

    September 30, 2013

    Tribal mask from Nepal Middle Hills

    September 7, 2017

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A - high value*

B - collectible*

C - decorative art

D - low value

* A and B do not always imply higher dollar value. Most masks get a C or D, however we usually don't post them.

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