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A powerful bush spirit, a female mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. Carving native sese wood, Salihu Ibrahim crafts a mask from the Baule people of Ivory Coast.

Baule She Monkey Ivory Coast Baule Tribe Mbra Monkey African Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

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Lady of the Lotus Hibiscus Wood Mask

Eka

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Lotus buds on floral tendrils delicately embrace the face of a Balinese woman. Eliciting her portrait from hibiscus wood, Eka designs this exquisite mask. Hibiscus wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei designs this vibrant wall mask. Hand-carved from sese wood, the mask is painted in shades of yellow, brown, and red and embellished with colorful cotton tassels and recycled glass beads. The artisan calls the mask Amina, a female name meaning "calm person" used in the Hausa tribe.

Calm One Handcrafted Yellow Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Enoch Adjei

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The florid headdress in this mask distinguishes the personification of a Janger dancer. Performed in Bali since the 1920's, the Janger was considered a "dance craze" performed by groups of 12 men and 12 women. The dance begins with everybody sitting down, and as the women sway from side to side, the men perform aggressive movements while chanting kecak. Eventually they all stand up to dance in couples. Nyoman Naranata celebrates the legendary dance with a vivid mask that is hand-carved from hibiscus wood.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

Janger Dancer Hibiscus Wood Mask from Indonesia

Nyoman Naranata

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Her features are elegant and serene, her hairdo ornate. This mask is worn during rituals in Sierra Leone. Bundu, sometimes known as Sande, is the name of the powerful female society of the Mende people, one of the two largest ethnic groups in modern day Sierra Leone. In preparation for marriage and motherhood, young girls starting puberty were separated from their families and brought to a compound to be taught the manners and customs they would need as adults. The Bundu mask was to be worn by an adult woman who taught them. Sinclair Yao Daley skillfully sculpts this exquisite mask from sese wood and finishes its sleek surface with natural cola nut dye.

Fertility Bundu Sierra Leone wood mask

Sinclair Yao Daley

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With eyes that look inward, a lovely lady contemplates the inner workings of her mind. This elegant Balinese mask is superbly carved by hand. From Eka, it showcases the unusual grain of natural hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

Introspection Handcrafted Carved Hibiscus Wood Mask

Eka

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This original pair of wood mask sculptures is designed by Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa. The masks are carved by hand from sese wood and embellished with embossed brass plates and copper wire. The male mask is distinguished by its squared jaw and beard, while the female has a narrower face and long hairstyle. Meedo means "my love" in the Akan language of Ghana.

African wood mask sculptures, 'Meedo' (pair) - Hand Carved African Male and Female Masks (Pair)

Meedo Hand Carved African Male and Female Masks (Pair)

Victoria Agyepomaa

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For this necklace, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a stylized female mask in yellow, brown and black which he calls Manubea, a traditional Akan name. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood pendant by hand with experienced mastery and sets it on a black cord necklace that can be worn at the desired length through a sliding knot.

Manubea African Style Hand Carved Wood Necklace with Female Mask

Length: 14.25"

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

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Balinese Janger Dancer Balinese Janger Dancer Mask in Crocodile Wood

Made Mulyani

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This exquisitely hand-carved mask by Made Mulyani depicts a female Janger dancer. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance together. During the dance, twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

The beautiful mask is designed to stand alone on a tabletop, and an opening at the back lets it be hung on the wall.

Diligently hand-carved of crocodile wood with intricate detail, this stunning mask from Indonesia is designed by Wayan Rendah. He draws inspiration from traditional Janger dancers as he creates this decor accessory. Characterized by ornate costumes, elegant movements, and music punctuated by shouts, Janger is a popular dance in Bali that is typically performed by youth.

Beautiful Janger Hand-Carved Wood Mask of a Janger Dancer from Indonesia

Wayan Rendah

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Emerald Janger Dancer Hand Carved Polychrome Wood Balinese Dance Mask

Subrata Family

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Graceful in emerald and gold, this woman wears the unique headdress of the Janger dance. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves the magnificent mask from crocodile wood, and paints it with vivid detail as she shares one of Bali's dance traditions. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

The Janger became popular in the 1920s, as it allows young men and women to dance together. Twelve females sit together, swaying and singing sweetly, while a corresponding number of men execute the aggressive kecak chants and movements of the dance. Eventually, the individuals stand and perform creative routines, the men generally taking on clownish roles while the women present more provocative choreographies.

Features a hook for hanging

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Female Baule Fertility Mask, Hand Carved African Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

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Female Janger Dancer, Hand-Carved Wood Mask of Balinese Janger Dancer with Stand

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Esaabia, Elongated Dark Brown Wood and Aluminum Female African Mask

Enoch Adjei

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Janger Dancer, Hand Carved Balinese Janger Dancer Wood Wall Mask

Subrata Family

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Female Spiritual Healer, Liberia wood mask

Salihu Ibrahim

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Eno, Akan Woman African Mask

Ali Mohammed

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Feminine Butterfly, Balinese Hibiscus Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Butterfly

Made Tresna

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Kande, African Wood Wall Mask with Brass and Beading

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Bwa Butterfly, Hand Crafted Wood Mask

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Chihongo, Hand-Carved Chokwe Chihongo Sese Wood African Mask

Ali Mohammed

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Wood masks, 'Kecak and Janger' (pair) - Crocodile Wood Balinese Dancing Masks (Pair)

Kecak and Janger, Crocodile Wood Balinese Dancing Masks (Pair)

Made Mulyani

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Giraffe Serenity, Hand Carved African Wood Mask

Victor Addo Biney

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African wood masks, 'Efo Kple' (pair) - Hand Made Sese Wood Couple Masks (Pair)

Efo Kple, Hand Made Sese Wood Couple Masks (Pair)

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Akuba, Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Emmanuel Austin Ankude

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Purity Sita, Batik Wood Mask of Hindu Goddess Sita Handcrafted in Java

Gunadi

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Wordless, Hibiscus Wood Modern Mask

Made Tresna

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Bwa Celebration, Handcrafted Wood Mask

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Traditional Dance, Artisan Crafted Balinese Suar Wood Mask

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Woman's War Spirit, Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

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Atanpoka, Handcrafted Traditional African Sese Wood Mask of a Woman

Victor Ayambire

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Deity Mask, Traditional Balinese Mask-Shaped Brass Dangle Earrings

Pertiwi Collection

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Candy Woman, Hibiscus Wood Wall Mask Carved and Painted by Hand in Bali

Made Tresna

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Wood wall sculpture, 'Kecak Janger Dancers' - Hand Carved and Painted Balinese Dancer Wall Sculpture

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Kecak Janger Dancers, Hand Carved and Painted Balinese Dancer Wall Sculpture

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Hibiscus Lady, Wood Wall Mask with Hand-Painted Floral and Bird Motifs

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Wood mask, 'Golden Janger Dancer' - Cultural Handmade Balinese Janger Dance Mask

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Golden Janger Dancer, Cultural Handmade Balinese Janger Dance Mask

Subrata Family

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Bantu Forest Spirit, Artisan Crafted Bantu African Forest Spirit Dance Mask

Christopher Nyasafo

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Wood mask, 'Classic Woman' - Hand-Drawn Batik-Patterned Pule Wood Mask Crafted in Java

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Classic Woman, Hand-Drawn Batik-Patterned Pule Wood Mask Crafted in Java

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Infinite Woman, Handcrafted Nature-Themed Batik Pule Wood Mask from Java

Gunadi

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Queen of Forest, Traditional Batik Red and Brown Pule Wood Mask with Stand

Retno Pratiwi

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Wood mask, 'Eyes on Me' - Handcrafted Leafy-Inspired Green and Red Pule Wood Mask

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Eyes on Me, Handcrafted Leafy-Inspired Green and Red Pule Wood Mask

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