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Featured Reviews
Ceramic mask, 'Aztec Duality'
By Anita
Angel Ceron's precious art piece blesses my home.
As many times as my eyes scanned all the art pieces available on Novica's site, again and again I returned to Angel Ceron's "Aztec Duality." The meaning of the mask as well as it's beauty spoke to me, captivated me. And when the two I ordered arrived at my home and I saw them in their three dimensional beauty, I appreciated their sacredness even more. They now hover above the entry to my home, blessing all who enter it.
Wood mask, 'Balinese Woman'
By Linda
Beautiful spiritual piece.
This mask is literally a work of art. I intend it for wearing and with little effort it will work. Then as a wall hanging. The workmanship is exquisite. Thank you, you are a very gifted artist. Linda
African wood and aluminum mask, 'Frafra Dancer'
By Sharon
Gallery Wall of African Art Newly Added Addition
This mask makes an excellent addition to the gallery wall in my dining room. The detail is exquisite and I received so many comments on it. Everyone is awed!
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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
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Modern Handcarved Wood Bask, "Dreaming Princess"
$179.99A woman closes her eyes daydreaming of days of fun dancing in the forest without a care in the world. Wayan Rendah captures the essence of surrealism as he carves this spectacular mask from natural... Read More
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Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana, "Fear Him"
$57.99From Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu comes this fearsome mask that is designed to resemble the mask of a Zulu warrior. Hand-carved from sese wood, the brown mask is embellished by engraved... Read More
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Multicolored African Wood Mask from Ghana, "True Beauty"
$39.99This riveting original mask is designed by Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa. Carved by hand from sese wood, the mask is then etched with precise patterns and painted in shades of light blue, brick and... Read More
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Unique Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana, "Unique Odo"
$69.99Framed by square patterns in beige, a brown face is depicted in this striking African mask from Ghana. This mask is a unique creation offered by Akoma of West Africa, working with local artisans. A... Read More
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Masks have long been used as home décor, especially for the eclectic and worldly decorator. They’re a... read more
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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.
