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Men's Masks
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Alibarkana, African Mask Hand Carved Wood Aluminum Brass
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
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Festac Festivities, West African Decorative Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask
Theophilus Anum
$109.99 Wholesale$109.99 -
Asomdwoe II, African Beaded Wood Mask Original Artisan Design
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Noble Elephant, Hand Carved Elephant Head African Mask
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
$179.99 Wholesale$179.99 -
Desire for Peace, Hand Carved and Painted African Mask from Ghana
Anna Yawson
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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My Name is Odartey, Colorful Handcrafted African Mask from Ghana
Anna Yawson
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Na Gode, African Beaded Mask Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
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Princess of Hibiscus, Handcrafted Hibiscus-Themed Batik Pule Wood Mask from Java
Gunadi
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Daimuwa III, Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
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Floral Hops, Hand-Painted Floral Orange and White Bunny Pinewood Mask
Juan and Carolina
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Faces of the Ancestors, Hand-Painted Yellow and Red African Sese Wood Mask
Philip Dankwa
$109.99 Wholesale$109.99 -
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Tutu Ni Ba, Hand-Painted Yellow and Blue African Mask with Bird Detail
Philip Dankwa
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Our Queen, Hand-Painted Blue and White Queen Yaa Asantewaa African Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Ranavalona I, Handcrafted Black and Pink African Mask of Queen Ranavalona
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Turtle Spirit, Traditional Hand-Carved Turtle-Themed Albesia Wood Wall Mask
Gio
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Baule She Monkey, Ivory Coast Baule Tribe Mbra Monkey African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
$249.99 Wholesale$249.99 -
Yargoje, Handcrafted Yellow and Green African Mask of Queen Yargoje
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Nzinga Mbande, Handmade Black and Red African Mask of Queen Nzinga Mbande
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Sad Grandpa, Hand-Carved Inspirational Hibiscus Wood Aged Man Mask
Made Tresna
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
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Cheerful Giraffe, Giraffe Themed Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana
Ali Mohammed
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Sankori, Handcrafted Blue, Red and Yellow African Sese Wood Mask
Philip Dankwa
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Gorilla Emblem, Handcrafted Gorilla-Shaped African Sese Wood Mask
Philip Dankwa
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Ferocious Queen, Hand-Painted Red and Black Queen Amina African Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Senufo Glory, Traditional Hand-Painted Red and Black African Wood Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
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Scared of Bhutakala, Hand-Carved Natural Hibiscus Wood Bhutakala Mask from Bali
Made Tresna
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
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Floral Flight, Hand-Painted Floral Pink and White Bird Pinewood Mask
Juan and Carolina
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Senufo Men's Society, Ivory Coast Hand Carved Senufo African Mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
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Queen Kandake, Hand-Painted Dark Blue and White Queen Kandake African Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Hatshepsut, Handmade Yellow and Red African Mask of Pharaoh Hatshepsut
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Dawa, Colorful West African Decorative Beaded Wood Wall Mask
Theophilus Anum
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Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
There is no right way to wear mens rings. Right hand, left hand, ring finger or thumb, where you place your ring is as much a matter of preference and comfort as it is style. Besides the common ring finger to signify love or marriage, other fingers of note are the index finger, which symbolizes power, leadership, and authority in some cultures, and the thumb, which can signify wealth. Wherever you choose to don it, a handmade ring should be as unique as the man who wears it.
The materials that comprise handmade artisan necklaces are as varied as the makers themselves. Craftspeople all over the world use metals, like sterling silver, gold, copper and brass, to perfect their designs. Cotton or nylon cord and leather are also common materials used in traditional mens jewelry. Wooden beads, cow bones, coconut shells, bamboo, and gemstones all adorn mens necklaces from across the globe.
Featured Reviews
Maribeth
Apr 23, 2019
I love African Art, especially wooden masks
This particular mask is smaller than I expected. However, the petite mask is exquisite. The detailed carvings and colors are beautiful. I will no doubt consider buying additional pieces from this artist. I am thrilled I bought this piece. I'm also thrilled a female carved this mask. That one feature makes this piece special!
Kathleen
Jul 3, 2021
Amazing craftsmanship
This was a gift for my daughter and husband on their anniversary … the have a wall dedicated to all the beautiful mast from Africa. They are amazing and they love them Thank you to the craftsman and Novica
Laurel
Jul 28, 2018
I love this goddess!
The workmanship is just beautiful, exactly as pictured...hand painted, vibrant, exotic...you will ove it...worth every penny! I hung it above my computer in a room where the colors are red and teal, and it's perfect!
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Abdul Aziz Mohamadu Hand-carved African masks
"In 2000, I went into carving and since then I have never regretted it. But I haven't abandoned painting completely either."
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