symbolic sculpture (23 items)
Guro Rooster
Blue African Mask with Bird
Guro Rooster, Blue African Mask with Bird
Salihu Ibrahim
A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. Fluid in its beauty, the sese wood carving comes from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits... read more$157.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Gye Nyame Vibrations
Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Gye Nyame Vibrations, Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
The Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except for God," is realized in relief at the forehead of this African mask from Ghana. Theophilus Sackey designs the mask, carving it by hand of sese... read more$44.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
Mukoso
Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Mukoso, Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Akoma of West Africa
Titled Mukoso, which means “it pleases me” in the Igbo language, this African mask hides profound symbolism in each hand-carved detail. Presented by Akoma of West Africa, the item has a serene face... read more$139.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Prehispanic History
Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Mask from Mexico
Prehispanic History, Hand Painted Ceramic Mayan Mask from Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
A face rests below a towering array of Mayan cultural symbols in this mask, made from ceramic and painted by hand. Included are famous characters such as Balám the jaguar, as well as Mayan gods... read more$179.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Maya Lord of Calakmul
Jade mask
Maya Lord of Calakmul, Jade mask
Ruben and Gilda Perez
Deep in the rainforest of Campeche in southern Mexico lies the ancient Maya city of Calakmul. Its symbol was a serpent. By Ruben and Gilda Perez, this elegant sculpture reproduces a mask depicting the... read more$299.99$239.99Artist: Ruben and Gilda Perez
Gallant Bird
Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Gallant Bird, Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Akoma of West Africa
African mythology relates birds to fertility and prosperity. Drawing inspiration from this ancient symbolism, Ghanaian artisans hand-carve a traditional African mask in brown and black tones. The top... read more$79.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Royal Horns
Ashanti wood mask
Royal Horns, Ashanti wood mask
Robert Nortey
Symbolizing strength, this carving revels in the power of authentic and ancestral design. Known as a horn mask, the piece presents the face of an Ashanti king, his powerful expression elongated by... read more$149.99Artist: Robert Nortey
Guro Antelope Majesty
Ivoirian Antelope African Mask
Guro Antelope Majesty, Ivoirian Antelope African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This extraordinary carving is a symbol of majesty among the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, where such African masks represent the spirits of the underworld. A graceful antelope poses on its head, and a... read more$134.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Maya Jaguar
Unique Wood Wall Art Mask
Maya Jaguar, Unique Wood Wall Art Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity who they honored at the... read more$99.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Osubum
Hand Crafted Wood Mask
Osubum, Hand Crafted Wood Mask
Eric Darko
Osubum is a very popular festival celebrated in the eastern part of Ghana. This mask is one of the many pieces donned by celebrants during the festival. Eric Darko carefully adorns the head with a... read more$204.99Artist: Eric Darko
Yellow Maya Jaguar
Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Yellow Maya Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Yellow Jaguar Mask
Jose Canil Ramos
"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity that they honored at the... read more$89.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Comb Majesty
Hand-Carved Sese Wood African Mask and Comb Wall Art
Comb Majesty, Hand-Carved Sese Wood African Mask and Comb Wall Art
Samuel Okyere
Ghanaian designer Samuel Okyere combines the traditional symbols of the comb and the mask to create this stunning wall sculpture. The artist draws inspiration from traditional combs that were crafted... read more$177.99Artist: Samuel Okyere
Two Dimensions
Indonesian Hibiscus Wood Mask
Two Dimensions, Indonesian Hibiscus Wood Mask
Made Tresna
Made Tresna masterfully symbolizes life's ups and downs in this mask. Always searching for innovation, Tresna designs the mask to portray happiness and sadness as part of the same continuum. Tresna... read more$49.99Artist: Made Tresna
Victorious Rooster
Beaded African Mask from Ghana
Victorious Rooster, Beaded African Mask from Ghana
Godfred France
A rooster perches on the forehead of this elongated mask by Godfred France. Adorned with colorful seed beads, this mask is an original design. "I refer to the beaded bird as a symbol of... read more$79.99Artist: Godfred France
Demon Queen Rangda
Ramayana Theme Witch Mask
Demon Queen Rangda, Ramayana Theme Witch Mask
Made Mulyani
A symbol of all that is evil, Rangda's wicked glare is terrifying. Made Mulyani carves the witch's mask from acacia wood with exquisite detail. Described in the Hindu epic Ramayana, she is the... read more$129.99Artist: Made Mulyani
Na Gode
African Beaded Mask Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Na Gode, African Beaded Mask Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask as a symbol of gratitude. Named "Na Gode" – the Hausa term for "Thank you" – the mask is carved by hand from... read more$109.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Beauty of Cili
Hand Carved Suar Wood Mask from Bali
Beauty of Cili, Hand Carved Suar Wood Mask from Bali
Wayan Nuliati
Hand carved and rich in beautiful detail, this suar wood mask comes from the talented Wayan Nuliati of Bali. Just as stunning as the goddess it represents, the mask is named after Cili, a symbol of... read more$59.99Artist: Wayan Nuliati
Monkey's Celebration
Hand-Painted Floral Monkey Pinewood Mask in Orange
Monkey's Celebration, Hand-Painted Floral Monkey Pinewood Mask in Orange
Juan and Carolina
Guatemala's rich nature is home to an endless number of creatures that contribute to making this tropical forest a celebration of life. Inspired by one of the country's most playful inhabitants, this... read more$57.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Light Brown Cili
Hand-Carved Crocodile Wood Cili Mask from Indonesia
Light Brown Cili, Hand-Carved Crocodile Wood Cili Mask from Indonesia
Wayan Rendah
This handmade crocodile wood mask direct from Bali artisan Nyoman Subrata is just as beautiful as the goddess it was carved to represent. Cili, which literally means "small and beautiful,"... read more$84.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Aztec Duality
Life and Death Pre-Hispanic Mask Ceramic Replica
Aztec Duality, Life and Death Pre-Hispanic Mask Ceramic Replica
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association are inspired by the concept of duality in Aztec spirituality and art for the design of this mask. "Existential duality between life and death is... read more$89.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Cili
Handmade Indonesian Suar Wood Mask from Bali
Cili, Handmade Indonesian Suar Wood Mask from Bali
Subrata Family
This handmade suar wood mask direct from Bali artisan Nyoman Subrata is just as beautiful as the goddess it was carved to represent. Cili, which literally means "small and beautiful", is a... read more$104.99Artist: Subrata Family
Estrella
Beaded Huichol Mask Mexican Folk Art Handmade in Mexico
Estrella, Beaded Huichol Mask Mexican Folk Art Handmade in Mexico
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
A brilliant star lances mystic rays across the forehead of this beaded mask by Higinio Hernandez. It casts white light on the tatei yukahima, or “corn plant,” its golden ears ready to harvest. Teruka... read more$249.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Maya Lord Kinich Aha
Maya God of Sun Ceramic Wall Mask Replica Crafted by Hand
Maya Lord Kinich Aha, Maya God of Sun Ceramic Wall Mask Replica Crafted by Hand
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
"Kinich Ahau, the lord with a solar face, is the Maya god of sun and music. He is married to Ixchel (the moon) and he is regarded as the god of gods and lord of war. He settled disputes and... read more$97.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association