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Featured Reviews
Wood mask, 'Balinese Barong'
By Edith
Beautiful mask
The artist created an exceptional and exquisite work of art that is a unique addition to our mask collection.
Wood mask, 'Buddha in Nature'
By Christina
Beautiful craftsmanship
Each piece from this artist is calm and serene. The painting and carving are exquisite life time pieces. Thank you.
Wood mask, 'Nocturnal Coyote'
By Eva
Absolutely Charming Work!
There is something special about this artist's work that makes his pieces such warm and lovely additions to any room. The first mask I bought was a jaguar. I immediately fell in love with the craftsmanship and care that clearly went into carving and painting it and I just knew I had to get another piece and thought a canine would compliment my felid one nicely. It is a pleasure to support such a talented artist like Mr. Ramos.
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Abdul Aziz Mohamadu Hand-carved African masks
Write a review"In 2000, I went into carving and since then I have never regretted it. But I haven't abandoned painting completely either."
"At a tender age, I used to draw pictures from magazines with a pencil. During my primary education, I painted with watercolors, to the admiration of my parents and their friends. This gave me confidence and inspired me to continue. I knew I'd be a painter in the future, as I realized that the flair... read more
Popular Masks
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Ornate Hand Carved African Mask with Embossed Brass, "Peace Be Unto You"
$39.99Quiet features exude tranquility and good will in this elegant African mask. Adorned with richly embossed brass, the design arises from artisan Rita Addo Zakour's own imagination. She names the... Read More
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Aluminum and Wood African Mask Textured from Ghana, "Mbara Hunter"
$29.99Featuring a detailed, textured surface with an original design, this wall mask from Ghana is made from wood, covered with embossed aluminum. Handcrafted by Awudu Saaed, the mask is named Mbara,... Read More
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Hand Carved Wood Mask, "Comedy and Tragedy"
$39.99A whimsical illusion pertaining to the theater world, this handcarved mask expresses happiness and sorrow with equal ease. An avid carver by tradition, Wayan Rendah works the crocodile wood with... Read More
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Wood mask, "Courageous Black Chihuahua"
$114.99Elegant and serious, a black and brown Chihuahua observes his surroundings with guarded reserve. Known as a good companion dog, Chihuahua's are courageous, extremely lively, proud, and enterprising;... Read More
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Aziz Eyes a Craft Training Center
“When you dream, dream big…” that was the saying on my mind as I listened to Abdul Aziz Mohamadu talking about... read more
A Love Story
Rita and Joe were busy working on an order from Novica when we drove into that lovely spread at the outskirts... read more
How to Decorate Your Home with Masks
Masks have long been used as home décor, especially for the eclectic and worldly decorator. They’re a... read more
Use Cultural Masks to Add Global Style to Your Home
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Spotlight on African Masks
Historically, African masks were only to be worn by chosen or initiated people for special ceremonies related to such important events as war preparations, harvest, funerals, or hunting. Masks are believed to embody the spirit of an ancestor, and symbolize a message of wisdom, prosperity, security, and power. Carvers undergo many years of specialized apprenticeship until achieving mastery of the art. This is important to Novica master carvers, who proudly mention it in their biographies, for it means they have earned the honor to replicate ancestral masks, as well as to create original designs.
Novica's extensive African Masks collection includes the work of talented master carvers such as George Asante, who chose to go to the Akuapim hills for his apprenticeship. He specializes in Ghanaian tribal masks, such as Ewe, Akan, Aburi, as well as Nigerian masks. Carver Walter Kuma has always been passionate about African artistry, which is why he became a master carver. His masks personify his pride in his country's traditions, and he hopes to instill that same passion in those who now apprentice with him. Daughter of a renowned master carver, Ellen Akosua Amoako is one of the few women in Ghana to be successful in a traditionally all-male art form. She masterfully replicates the unique stylizations of the Ewe tribe (Ghana), as well as the Senufo (Ivory Coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso), and Grassland (Cameroon), amongst others.
