Name: Wood mask, Gleeful Smile
SKU: 275354

God's Gift Unique Nigerian Wood Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

A serious expression belies the joy of an abundant harvest. Carved and painted by hand, this handsome mask comes from Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "It is used by the Goroshie tribe in Nigeria during thier harvest festival called Motaka Rafi." he says. He names it Bawule, a Hausa word which means "God gives."

$74.77 Wholesale

~~$107.26~~ $74.77
Elite Appreciation Hand Made African Wood Mask

Sefah Mohammed

(15)

Sefah Mohammed replicates the unique artistry of the Sanga people with this handsome mask. Sanga (or Sangha) is a group of thirteen villages in the Dogon region of Mali, known as a religious center with many temples and shrines, and is a base for visitors to the local Dogon villages. They bring this mask as a gift to the elite members of the community to show appreciation for their help. Mohammed carves this piece from sese wood and decorates it with clay and painted motifs to achieve an antique illusion.

$118.89 Wholesale

$118.89
Marry Me Unique African Wood Mask

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

Ornate repoussé covers the forehead and smooth cheeks of an adolescent girl, beautifully depicted in a sese wood mask. Perched on the head, a bird reaches a slender beak to caress the girl's nose. Designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, it is named Onuma, Akan for "Bird." A gift presented to Akan women in eastern Ghana during a girl's puberty rites, it affirms the suitor's commitment during courtship. "Apart from its decorative purposes, this piece gives the possessor an assurance of a blissful courtship leading to marriage," the artisan affirms.

$107.26 Wholesale

$107.26
Gift of the Gecko Handmade Wood Lizard Mask

Eka

(659)

Hibiscus wood reveals the smooth features of a lovely young woman. Posing on her forehead, a gecko represents her close connection with nature. Bali's Eka presents the image carved from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, making each mask an absolutely unique work of art.

$83.99 Wholesale

$83.99
Shy Maiden Unique Contemporary Wall Mask

Eka

(659)

Hibiscus wood reveals the smooth features of a lovely young maiden. Caressed by forest leaves, the shy girl's beauty is undeniable. Bali's Eka presents the sweet image carved from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

$90.46 Wholesale

$90.46
Twin Mystique Unique Modern Wood Mask

Eka

(659)

The incredible bond that exists between twins inspires this mask from Bali's Eka. The mask is crafted by hand from hibiscus wood, its natural grain accentuating the twins' mystique.

$90.46 Wholesale

$90.46
Balinese Woman Unique Modern Wood Mask

Eka

(659)

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.

$108.55 Wholesale

$108.55
Beautiful Legong Dancer Unique Cultural Wood Mask

Subrata Family

(84)

A young dancer is crowned with frangipani blossoms, her elaborate headdress part of the Legong dance costume. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family sculpts this extraordinary mask from crocodile wood and paints it by hand with vivid detail. The Legong probably originated in the 19th century as royal entertainment, and it is said that the prince of Sukwati fell ill and had a vivid dream in which two maidens danced to gamelan music. When he recovered, he arranged for such dances to be performed in reality.

$126.64 Wholesale

$126.64
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Maya Jaguar Unique Wood Wall Art Mask

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

"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 beginning of a harvest," says Jose Canil Ramos. According to Maya cosmogony, the jaguar is represented by the Ix day of the Maya calendar. It symbolizes strength and vigor, as well as feminine and feline energies. Canil carves the sculpture by hand from pinewood and paints it with extraordinary artistry. Before finishing the piece he applies a mixture of soot and water to achieve an antique and weathered illusion.

$120.18 Wholesale

$120.18
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Butterfly Smile Hand Carved Hibiscus Wood Floral and Butterfly Mask

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya

(207)

Bali artisan Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates this unique table top mask made from hibiscus wood. It features a hand-painted floral and butterfly motif upon a woman's pensive expression.

$90.46 Wholesale

$90.46
Beauty and Faith African wood mask

Abdul Razak

(11)

Sleek and beautiful, a personage closes his eyes in meditation. An adinkra symbol on the forehead is known as nyame biribi wo soro, meaning "God is in the heavens." Abdul Razak creates a unique design of his own he names "Beauty."

$88.74 Wholesale

~~$104.80~~ $88.74
Cili Handmade Indonesian Suar Wood Mask from Bali

Subrata Family

(84)

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 symbol of beauty and fertility in Indonesia and is meant to represent Sri, the goddess of rice and fertility. This intricate, hand carved mask is made from rich suar wood with unique wood grain.

$142.15 Wholesale

$142.15
Ganesha, Bestower of Happiness, Balinese Ganesha Mask

Made Mulyani

(225)

$168.00 Wholesale

$168.00
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Protective Narashima Lion, Hindu Protector Hand Carved Mask

Made Mulyani

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$108.55 Wholesale

$108.55
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Courageous Black Chihuahua, Wood mask

Nengah Sudarsana

(549)

$107.99 Wholesale

~~$120.18~~ $107.99
Carnival Olmeca, Handmade Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Wall Mask

Eufrosia Pantaleon

(156)

$95.62 Wholesale

$95.62
Frangipani Summer, Floral Wood Wall Mask

Eka

(659)

$138.27 Wholesale

$138.27
Balinese Buddha, Indonesian Buddhism Wood Mask

Eka

(659)

$117.60 Wholesale

$117.60
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Wink at Me, Modern Wood Mask

Wayan Rendah

(614)

$120.18 Wholesale

$120.18
Omnipresence, Hand-Painted African Wood Mask in Black Green Yellow & Red

Kobina Asmah

(24)

$136.98 Wholesale

$136.98
Apology, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Victor Dushie

(46)

$89.16 Wholesale

$89.16
Blossoming Smile, Handcrafted Indonesian Wood Mask

Eka

(659)

$115.01 Wholesale

$115.01
Demon Queen Rangda, Ramayana Theme Witch Mask

Made Mulyani

(225)

$153.78 Wholesale

$153.78
Soulmates, Modern Wood Mask

Eka

(659)

$108.55 Wholesale

$108.55
Love Circle, Modern Hibiscus Wood Mask

Made Tresna

(30)

$83.99 Wholesale

$83.99
Kukulkan, Lacquered Hand-Painted Papier Mache Mexican Serpent God Mask

Morneo

(7)

$604.83 Wholesale

$604.83
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Hanoman the White Monkey, Ramayana Theme Hindu Mask

Made Mulyani

(225)

$144.74 Wholesale

$144.74
Gleeful Smile, Balinese Handcrafted Hibiscus Wood Mask Butterfly Motif

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya

(207)

$82.70 Wholesale

$82.70
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Wordless, Hibiscus Wood Modern Mask

Made Tresna

(30)

$60.73 Wholesale

$60.73
Cutout, Modern Hibiscus Wood Mask

Nyoman Naranata

(51)

$82.70 Wholesale

$82.70

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Kim

May 14, 2021

I Love My New Friend

This is my 2nd piece from this artist and I am very happy with my purchase. High quality and very intricate. I received the mask today and its already found a spot on my wall.

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Wood mask, 'Frangipani Summer'

Lisa

Apr 12, 2017

MADE MY BIRTHDAY EXTRA SPECIAL!!!

I loved my mask, it was beautiful. exactly as described, it came beautifully wrapped and I was so pleased!! I hope to get many more gifts from NOVICA in the future! Thank you Eka!!

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Wood mask, 'Gleeful Smile'

Timothy

Apr 13, 2020

So Happy!

I have purchased a number of these beautifully carved and painted masks and I am so pleased with Mr. Gleeful. He exudes exactly the happy sentiment that I needed to add and I smile every time I see him. Such wonderful artistry. I am sure you would love him as much as I do!

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