mask necklaces

Inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea who live around the Sepik River area, Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace for men. The array of masks from this region gives social and spiritual significance to ancestral faces. Aidoo-Taylor names the mask "Wofa Adam" (Uncle Adam) and carves the ofram wood pendant by hand featuring a gaping mouth and big closed eyes. The pendant is worn on an adjustable black cord.

Inspired by traditional African masks, Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates this unique necklace. The pendant is hand-carved from sese wood and the cord features a sliding knot clasp. The Ghanaian artist calls this necklace Onua Do, which means "brotherly love" in the Akan language.

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea, specifically around the Sepik River. The ancestral masks denote social and spiritual significance. Aidoo-Taylor carves the ofram wood mask pendant by hand and decorates it with painted details. The pendant is worn on an adjustable black cord.

This interesting alternative wire-choker necklace is from the Pertiwi Collection. The oval-shaped pendant is inspired by ceremonial masks from Lombok and is beautifully carved from cow bone. Set on sterling silver, the pendant is worn on a wire necklace with an invisible clasp.

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.

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea, specifically around the Sepik River. The ancestral masks denote social and spiritual significance. For this necklace Aidoo-Taylor carves the ofram wood mask pendant by hand, combining Nigerian customs. He names the brown, pink, and black ceremonial mask Kalangu, after the Hausa drum. The pendant is worn on an adjustable black cord.

Hoping to add an air of thankfulness to your home, Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour designs this African mask. She works with local artisans, who hand-carve this mask from sese wood. An accent of embossed aluminum decorates the forehead of this mask, which features dot patterns on the cheeks. Embossed aluminum decorates the distressed neckline of this mask.

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea, specifically around the Sepik River. The masks denote social and spiritual significance, so Aidoo-Taylor dedicates this design to Adam, the first man according to the Bible. The Ghanaian artisan carves the ofram wood pendant by hand and decorates it with painted details in green, brown and black. The pendant is worn on an adjustable black cord.

Beautiful and ethereal, the visage of an Indonesian queen is ornately crowned in sterling silver and garnet. Buana carves the mask from cow bone with delicate detail for a necklace of admirable artistry.

.925 Sterling silver

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs a collection of necklaces for men inspired by the masks worn by the people of New Guinea, specifically around the Sepik River. The masks denote social and spiritual significance, so Aidoo-Taylor dedicates this design to the men who were born on a Friday, who are usually named Danjuma. The Ghanaian artisan carves the ofram wood pendant by hand and decorates it with painted details. The pendant is worn on an adjustable black cord.

The beautiful Bawang closes her eyes in meditation as her song of hope reaches the heavens and brings her riches. One of many of Bali's legendary characters, hers is a story of moral underpinnings as her destiny surprises her. Wayan Rendah hand-carves her visage from hibiscus wood to capture Bawang's ethereal origin with the wood's bicolor grain. Eloquently detailed, the mask features a bird pecking treasures on Bawang's head. A most vivid piece accompanied by mysticism to complement a personal collection.

A humble Bawang was envied by her sister Kesuna, who though rich, was full of lust and banished Bawang to the forest. Scared, Bawang began to pray for protection, her prayer akin to a bird's trill. Soon birds began to peck on her arms and neck leaving behind gold bracelets and necklaces. When Kesuna saw her sister's fate, she ran into the forest to seek protection, however instead of jewelry, she met only snakes and scorpions.

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.

Paying homage to queen mother Yaa Asantewaa, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley. Carved from sese wood, the bust of Asantewaa is depicted, given a rustic finish in hues of black, brown, and red. She wears a necklace and earrings made from beads of recycled glass.