masks of the world

The iconic comedy and tragedy masks of the theatrical world become cufflinks of gleaming elegance. From India's Arunima, the handcrafted sterling silver cufflinks resemble clown faces.

.925 Sterling silver

Twin Comedy and Drama Masks High Polished Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Arunima

(29)

£118.99 Wholesale

£118.99

Face of Tradition II Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand

Somyot Sawasdee

(19)

Inspired by the mask customs and traditions of many cultures around the world, Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee creates the original design of this mask adorned with intricate tribal markings. He recycles paper with cement and finishes the wall mask with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

Taking a cue from the elaborate masks worn by many cultures around the world, Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee creates the original design of this mask with intricate tribal markings. He recycles paper with cement and finishes the wall mask with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

Recycled paper mask, 'Face of Tradition I' - Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand

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Face of Tradition I Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand

Somyot Sawasdee

(19)

£47.99 Wholesale

£47.99

Wood mask, 'Naga Basuki' - Balinese Dragon Wood Mask Hand Painted

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Naga Basuki Balinese Dragon Wood Mask Hand Painted

Made Mulyani

(222)

Made Mulyani's series of wood masks from Bali now includes this sacred Balinese dragon, Naga Basuki. Sporting a golden crown on his head, this dragon is the keeper of the doorway between the physical and spiritual worlds. He is also the protector of water, without which life on Earth would cease to exist.

£137.99 Wholesale

£137.99

Baluba Dance Spirit II African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

Christopher Nyasafo

(28)

Concentric circles in yellow bring to life this blue dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world. Working with sese wood, Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this impressive replica mask featuring a long lean nose and half-closed eyes.

£127.99 Wholesale

£127.99

African Family Akan Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

Ebusuah is the Akan-Asante word for "family," and in this spectacular mask one can see the head of the family serenely surveying his realm atop the mask. Other members of the family are shown on the borders of the mask. Hand-carved by Nana Frimpong, this special mask celebrates life and above all the strength of family ties, kinship and lineage that are highly consolidated throughout Ghanaian society. It symbolizes the corporation, integrity, origin and preservation of this most important social body or organization. Finely detailed, this piece is waxed and polished to a fine finish.

Each African mask has been made for a particular purpose. It is important to remember that every figure and ritual object is a living being, the temporary abode of spirits, and also represents the vital links between man and the world of the supernatural, possessing awesome powers of its own. However, music, chanting, dancing, sacrifices and the full array of rituals that accompanies any mask bring it fully to life, and are the essential elements that provide its deep-rooted meaning and power to the community. These complex ceremonial events express vital social, religious, and moral values for the whole community, while the uniqueness of each mask is a testament to the artistry of its community and the individual artist's originality. With careful attention to the masks' artistic and symbolic detail, it is possible to perceive these same values within the masks themselves.

£106.99 Wholesale

£106.99

Sese wood mask, 'Baluba Dance Spirit I' - African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

Concentric circles in pink and white bring to life this dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world. Working with sese wood, Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this impressive wall mask featuring a long lean nose, half-closed eyes and bright red lips.

Baluba Dance Spirit I African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

Christopher Nyasafo

(28)

£127.99 Wholesale

£127.99

African wood mask, 'Guro Elephant I' - Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask

The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana faithfully represents a Guro-style elephant mask, carved of sese wood with fierce tusks and a long curving trunk.

Guro Elephant I Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(131)

£196.99 Wholesale

£196.99

Natural Comparison Sese Wood and Aluminum Animal Themed Ghanaian African Mask

Daniel Quarcoo

(4)

Hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, this elongated mask adorns the wall with African elegance. Designed by Daniel Quarcoo, the colorful mask is accented with embossed aluminum and copper to depict an elephant and a cat. For the artisan, the imagery on the mask reflects that "in this world there is always a servant and a master."

£73.99 Wholesale

£73.99

Fang Intercessor, Gabonese Wood Mask

Nana Adu Amankwapam I

(9)

£93.99 Wholesale

£93.99

African wood mask, 'Guro Elephant II' - Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa

Guro Elephant II, Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa

Salihu Ibrahim

(131)

£196.99 Wholesale

£196.99

Protective Dan, Hand Carved Sese Wood and Jute West African Wall Mask

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

£113.99 Wholesale

£113.99

Idia, Handcrafted Green and Blue African Mask of Queen Idia

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(77)

Yargoje, Handcrafted Yellow and Green African Mask of Queen Yargoje

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(77)

Hatshepsut, Handmade Yellow and Red African Mask of Pharaoh Hatshepsut

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(77)

Ranavalona I, Handcrafted Black and Pink African Mask of Queen Ranavalona

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(77)

Makeda, Handcrafted Blue and Red African Mask of Queen Makeda

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(77)

Ladder of Death, African Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

£78.99 Wholesale

£78.99

Wood mask, 'Comedy and Tragedy' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

Comedy and Tragedy, Hand Carved Wood Mask

Wayan Rendah

(600)

£66.99 Wholesale

£66.99

Baule Gbekre II, Unique Hand Carved Wood and Jute African Monkey Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(131)

£253.99 Wholesale

£253.99

Baule Gbekre I, Handmade African Wood and Jute Monkey Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(131)

£224.99 Wholesale

£224.99

Narrow View, Multicolored Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

£54.99 Wholesale

£54.99

Nzinga Mbande, Handmade Black and Red African Mask of Queen Nzinga Mbande

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(77)

Totemic Ram, Hand Made Wood Wall Mask Burkina Faso from West Africa

Emmanuel Austin Ankude

(4)

£167.99 Wholesale

£167.99

Wood mask, 'The Dharma Rama' - Traditional Handcrafted Rama Wadang Wood Mask from Java

The Dharma Rama, Traditional Handcrafted Rama Wadang Wood Mask from Java

Gunadi

(51)

£44.99 Wholesale

£44.99

Festac Queen Idia, Antiqued African Wood Mask of Queen Idia Nigeria Festac

Frank Odei Amoani

(5)

African Ghost, African wood mask

Abdul Razak

(11)

£88.99 Wholesale

£88.99

Happy Face, Wood Mask from Africa

Salihu Ibrahim

(131)

£86.99 Wholesale

£86.99

Bakomi, Hand Crafted African Mask

Ali Mohammed

(99)

£86.99 Wholesale

£86.99

Be Faithful, Unique African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(36)

£78.99 Wholesale

£78.99

King's Companion, Nigerian Wood Mask

Sefah Mohammed

(14)

Songye Woman, Hand-Carved Songye Woman African Sese Wood Wall Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(131)

£167.99 Wholesale

£167.99

Balinese Cat Meditates, Brown Raintree Wood Figure of a Cat in Lotus Position

Nengah Sudarsana

(541)

£63.99 Wholesale

£63.99

Gyau Atiko, Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(77)

£29.99 Wholesale

£29.99

Dreaming Princess, Modern Handcarved Wood Bask

Wayan Rendah

(600)

£245.99 Wholesale

£245.99

Ceramic mask, 'Jaguar Head' - Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Jaguar Mask

Jaguar Head, Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Jaguar Mask

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(257)

£63.99 Wholesale

£63.99

Caring Mother, Unique African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(36)

African Facet, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with aluminium Plates

Victor Ayambire

(2)

£68.99 Wholesale

£68.99

Tete Na, Original African Wood Mask with Jute Beard and Three Eyes

Kennedy K. Aseidu

(8)

Wood ornaments, 'Mexican Wrestler' (pair) - Pair of Hand-Painted Wood Mexican Wrestler Mask Ornaments

Mexican Wrestler, Pair of Hand-Painted Wood Mexican Wrestler Mask Ornaments

Alejandra Gallardo

(2)

£29.99 Wholesale

£29.99

Mortality, Red and Green Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana

Wilson Aboagye

(4)

£83.99 Wholesale

£83.99

Bird Head, Artisan Handmade Carved Painted Rubberwood Mask from Africa

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

£260.99 Wholesale

£260.99

Yoruba Personage I, Recycled Metal and Auto Parts Collectible Yoruba Wall Mask

Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph

(1)

£322.99 Wholesale

£322.99

African wood mask, 'Ghanaian Santa Claus' - Artisan Hand Carved Unique Santa Claus African Mask

Ghanaian Santa Claus, Artisan Hand Carved Unique Santa Claus African Mask

Ali Mohammed

(99)

£96.99 Wholesale

£96.99

Evolution of Life, Bold and Colorful Original Signed Painting from Bali

Aricadia

(5)

£184.99 Wholesale

£184.99

Mexican Wrestler, Hand-Painted Wood Mexican Wrestler Mask Keychain & Bag Charm

Alejandra Gallardo

(2)