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NOVICA Maya Sun And Ceramic Wall Adornmentby NOVICA
$70
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According to the beliefs of most pre-Hispanic cultures, a noble sun warms the earth for life to be born and renewed. Georgina Cabrera incorporates Maya motifs found in the pyramids of the Yucatan peninsula as she blends her own ingenuity, her family's trade, and her country's tradition.
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- Color and/or motif may vary slightly
- 2.8" H x 15.75" Diam.
- Ceramic
- Brown
Magical Barong Wood Maskby NOVICA
$87
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With the fierce features of a lion, Barong is the hero of the Balinese Calonarang dance. He is a magical hero, an endearing creature with the appearance of a shaggy dog. Made Mulyani carves a portrait of the beloved character as an acacia wood mask.
Please note that wood color and grain can vary significantly from one piece to the next; this makes each mask a unique piece of art.
Please note that wood color and grain can vary significantly from one piece to the next; this makes each mask a unique piece of art.
- Dimension - 6.75" H x 7" W x 3.9" D
- Weight - 1.32
- Color - Brown
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
- Intended as wall decor
- Signed by the artist
- Bali And Java
Gods Gift Nigerian Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$67
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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." Color - Green Dimension - 16.25" H x 5.5" W x 2.4" D
Kaduna Protector Nigerian Wood Maskby NOVICA(1)
$100
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Wide eyes are ever vigilant, always alert. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask represents a protective spirit. "It is used by the Kaduna people in Nigeria, who hang the mask in their room," he says. "Anytime the man has to leave his wife alone at home, they believe that the spirit of protection invoked by this mask will protect her while he is away." He names the piece Ginbiya, a Hausa word which means "protect my wife."
- Dimension - 18.5" H x 6.75" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 1.08
- Color - Multicolor
- West Africa
Uzoma African Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$59
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Representing Uzoma, meaning "the good way" in the Igbo language, this mask is crafted by artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu through an intensive process requiring both patience and skill. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, then allows it to dry for two weeks before sanding and hand painting the elongated nose, closed eyes, mouth and dotted incision details. The Nigerian-style mask, intended for wall use, is then painted with striking yellow and blue highlights, and finished with clay for an aged, vintage look.
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Black
- Dimension: 9.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.4" D
African Ghost Ghanaian Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
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Singing, he returns to the world as a ghost to watch over his loved ones. Abdul Razak creates this poignant image as an African mask. Carved and painted by hand, the sese wood sculpture receives an aged, distressed finish and applications of white clay.
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Brown
- Dimension: 11.75" H x 8" W x 3.9" D
Veiled Queen Africa Benin Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$101
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An extraordinary mask, this piece captures the poise and elegance of a Benin queen. An unusually expressive piece, this veiled woman is hand-carved from sese wood. The people of Benin celebrate their most important or significant warriors, kings and queens in the form of masks, as exemplified by Nana Adu Amankwapam I. "This mask is used by the Benin Queen when there is a durbar of chiefs," he says. Color - Brown Dimension - 9.75" H x 7.5" W x 3.9" D
Harvest Joy Nigerian Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
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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 Chamba people of Nigeria during the Chambalare festival, which celebrates the end of the hunger suffered in the olden days," he says. "Farmers wear the mask to remember the days of severe hunger. Although the festival is joyous and filled with merrymaking, the sight of this mask reminds people to keep their crops well and waste nothing." He names this piece Daimuwa, a Hausa word meaning "Worried." Color - Brown Dimension - 13" H x 6.75" W x 2.4" D
New Love African Maskby NOVICA
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By Eric Danquah in Ghana, this beautiful mask represents Odo fofor A "New Love" in the Akan language. He carves the circular piece from seasoned African sese wood, giving the face slightly closed eyes and an open mouth. Elegant motifs in embossed aluminum embellish the mask, which arises from Danquah's own imagination.
- Dimension - 3.3" H x 10.75" Diam.
- Weight - 0.42
- Color - Blue
- West Africa
African Artist African Ceramic Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
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Inspired by the imagination of artists, Samuel Lovi crafts this African mask of ceramic, working with family and local artisans. Hanging on a wall, the mask is etched with line motifs across the eyebrows and cheeks, given a rustic finish in colors of brown and black.
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Black
- Dimension: 10.5" H x 5.75" W x 3.1" D
Protect The Forest Ghanaian Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$73
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This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana," he explains. "It is used to protect their forest, which they believe is the resting place of their ancestors." Named Koholo ' a Gonja word that means "protect the jungle," it receives its white coloration from applications of clay. Color - White Dimension - 17" H x 5" W x 2.4" D
Totonac Children Ceramic Wall Sculptureby NOVICA
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Children from the ancient past play together on a swing in this charming sculpture by Angel Ceron. He depicts a boy and girl from the ancient Totonac culture of Veracruz. In 1519, the Totonacs received conquistador Hernan Cortes with a friendly reception, and arranged for an audience with Moctezuma II in Tenochtitlan.
The sculpture hangs from a sisal cord.
The sculpture hangs from a sisal cord.
- Dimension - 5.75" H x 4.1" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 0.62
- Color - Brown
- Signed by the artist
- Features an aged antique finish
- Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
- Mexico
No Dispute Nigerian Wood Maskby NOVICA
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By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this bold mask is decorated with colorful seed beads, while an elongated forehead lends it an air of authority. "This mask is used by the Kabogie people in Kontagora, Niger. When a dispute is being settled, the mask is hung at the entrance to the room. At the moment the aggrieved come out of that room, their agreement is sealed. No one can go against such an agreement," the artisan explains.
- Dimension - 15.75" H x 6" W x 2.4" D
- Weight - 1.52
- Color - Brown
- West Africa
Bountiful Togolese Harvest African Maskby NOVICA
$75
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Festive colors invite celebration during the Tubawa festival in Togo. Representative of the Chamba Lare people, the event commemorates the bountiful harvest just past. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the mask by hand of seasoned African rubberwood, adding details with gleaming brass and white clay. He names it Zangora, a Chamba word meaning "Long Face."
- Dimension - 15.75" H x 5.5" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 1.41
- Color - Red
- West Africa
Fang Forest Spirit Africa Gabonese Wood Maskby NOVICA(1)
$100
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Arched eyebrows frame the canny eyes of a spirit of the forest. Long and narrow, the serene visage appears in black, red and ivory. "One of the fundamental religious beliefs shared by Fang people was that of the necessity to protect and nurture the spirit of the dead, believed to dwell in the forest," says artisan Nana Adu Amankwapam I. "Anytime a ritual is to be performed in the forest to seek the views of the ancestors, this mask is worn."
- Dimension - 14.25" H x 4.3" W x 4.7" D
- Weight - 1.06
- Color - Beige
- West Africa
Dancing Maiden Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$106
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Sefah Mohammed finds inspiration in the art and customs of Ghana's Ada people. He crafts an ornate sese wood mask featuring painted details and embossed aluminum plates. Known as Fiami ("Call me"), the mask is worn by virgin girls when dancing at the Asafotufiame Festival in July. It is regarded as high honor for a family to have a daughter in the dance. Past Ada warriors and their feats are remembered during this festival, which also serves as preparation for the upcoming harvest season. The festival finishes with a colorful and energetic durbar organized by Ada chiefs.
- Dimension - 20" H x 5.5" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 1.34
- Color - Black
- West Africa
Hausa Spiritual Protector African Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$85
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A bird poses on the forehead of this imposing mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He names it Sahafi, a Hausa word meaning "spiritual protection." Strong African rubberwood contours are carved and painted by hand, while applications of white clay give the piece a vintage appearance. "The mask is used by the Hausa people of Mali," Mohamadu explains. "It is used when their crops bear fruit. It is believed that the mask drives away birds that come to destroy their crops."
Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Black
- Dimension: 20" H x 6.25" W x 2.4" D
Fulani Maiden Nigerian Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA(2)
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Demure and beautiful, a maiden from Africa's Fula tribe is depicted in a mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu shapes the piece from seasoned African rubberwood. Painted by hand, it receives applications of richly embossed aluminum. The artisan's inspiration comes from the Fulani people of Nigeria. Color - Black Dimension - 20" H x 5.5" W x 2" D
Born On Thursday African Mask Plaqueby NOVICA
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Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand, the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Yaa, which means "born on Thursday" in the Twi language, spoken by the Akan people. "As a present, this mask is given to a mother who gives birth on a Thursday, as a way of congratulating her for a safe delivery. This is mostly practiced by the Ashanti tribe," the Ghanaian artisan says. She presents the mask on a ceramic plaque.
- Dimension - 8.25" H x 8.25" W x 0.6" D
- Weight - 0.75
- Color - Ivory
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- West Africa
Fortunes Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA
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This bright and colorful mask celebrates the start of the Homowo Festival of Ghana's Ga people. According to custom, long ago people were starving due to a lack of rain and no harvest. Eventually the rains returned and Homowo (from homo meaning hunger, and wo meaning sleep) celebrates the end of the draught. The mask also celebrates the births of twins, believed to augur good fortunes. Sefah Mohammed honors this legendary tradition with a sese wood replica painted black, green and yellow. It is adorned with embossed aluminum plates and glistening glass beads. Clay is used to give the mask an antique appearance.
- Dimension - 19" H x 5.5" W x 2.4" D
- Weight - 1.25
- Color - Multicolor
- West Africa
Joyfulness Is A Crown African Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
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Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this striking mask. Hand-carved out of sese wood, the mask is painted brown and wears a black, yellow, and red striped crown on its head. The artisan names the mask Adedogbo, which means "joyfulness is a crown" in the Yoruba language.
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Black
- Dimension: 12" H x 4.5" W x 2.4" D
Elephant Strength African Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
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Artisan Rapheal L. Commey of Ghana designs and hand-carves this unique wall mask. Aluminum plates with circle motifs enhance the sese wood face, which is finished with paint and clay. At the top of the mask's head, the artisan carves a small elephant whose trunk extends to form the mask's nose. The artisan calls the mask Shuo, which means "elephant" in the Ga language.
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Brown
- Dimension: 18" H x 6" W x 3" D
Horn Ghanaian Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$111
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Crowned in sheep's horns, a somber visage makes an imposing sight. Eric Darko chooses the traditional shape of the West African horn mask to create this superlative sculpture in sese wood. Adorned with rich embellishments of embossed brass and oil paint, the work is strikingly beautiful. Horns are said to represent power in Ghanaian society, and men from royal families often wear these masks as part of their ceremonial attire. The mask is supported by a trio of smaller faces to illustrate the saying: "three heads are better than one." Color - Multicolor Dimension - 20" H x 7.75" W x 3.2" D
Fortune Mask African Wood Sculpture, Ghanaby NOVICA
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Hand-carved from sese wood, this exquisite sculpture depicts the visage of a man with brass plated eyes. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour details this original sculpture with etchings throughout the forehead, nose and bust, which is also adorned with embossed aluminum.
Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Black
- Dimension: 16.5" H x 5" W x 2.6" D
Fang intercessor Gabonese Wood African Maskby NOVICA
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An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I, this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. "The mask is believed to serve as an intermediary with the spiritual world," he explains. "Anytime they need to inquire the gods about a future event, this is the mask that is put on."
- Dimension - 18.5" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 1.74
- Color - Multicolor
- West Africa
Harvest Hope Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA(1)
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Precise geometric forms distinguish this handsome mask by Godfred France. Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood, it flaunts exquisite textures. "Such masks are used by Ghana's Mamprusi people, who use them during their harvest season. They wear them in appreciation to God for a bountiful harvest," the artisan explains. He applies sheets of embossed aluminum to the features and adds brass accents. France names this piece Gawsu, a Mamprusi word meaning "Hope."
- Dimension - 19.75" H x 4.7" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 1.56
- Color - Brown
- West Africa
Bird Man Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA(2)
$75
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Carved by hand from African African rubberwood, this handsome mask is decorated with colorful beads. A bird on the forehead is a symbol of victory. "Birds once destroyed their crops, but the Mamprusi people of Northern Ghana have overcome this problem with the help of the gods. Therefore they use this mask to give thanks for a bumper crop. Their harvest celebrations are very important," says artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu.
- Dimension - 15.75" H x 5" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 1.21
- Color - Multicolor
- West Africa
Senufo Rainmaker Ivoirian Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$94
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Mystical features communicate with the gods in this elegant mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I. "This mask is used by the Senufo people of Cote d'Ivoire," he explains. "It is worn by the fetish priest during their planting season to invoke the spirits of rain to give a favorable rainy season to their seeds." Color - Red Dimension - 12.25" H x 6" W x 3.2" D
Bakota Spirit Congolese Wood Maskby NOVICA
$75
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Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon, Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead, an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth, while hand-embossed aluminum and brass add textural interest. "I so admire these masks that I used this concept and came up with my own design of the face and the colors used," the Ghanaian artisan confides.
- Dimension - 9.75" H x 9.75" W x 3.5" D
- Weight - 0.86
- Color - Brown
- West Africa
Born On Wednesday African Mask Plaqueby NOVICA(1)
$63
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Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand, the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Ekua, which means "born on Wednesday" in the Twi language, spoken by the Akan people. "As a present, this mask is given to a mother who gives birth on a Wednesday, as a way of congratulating her for a safe delivery. This is mostly practiced by the Ashanti tribe," the Ghanaian artisan says. She presents the mask on a ceramic plaque.
- Dimension - 8.25" H x 8.25" W x 0.6" D
- Weight - 0.81
- Color - Ivory
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- West Africa
Handmade Comedy and Tragedy Wood mask - Indonesiaby NOVICA
$65
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Cheerful toteks cling to sleek ceramic with tiny toes. These large Balinese geckos are dainty guardians of generously sized cups with lids to keep beverages hot. An original design by Putu Oka Mahendra, the cups and saucers are glazed in cool blue-green.
Butterfly Colors African Burkina Faso Wood Maskby NOVICA(1)
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Salihu Ibrahim masterfully replicates the butterfly or plank mask designed by the Bwa people of Burkina Faso. It is traditionally worn by women over their heads during harvest festivals. Ibrahim carves the mask from sese wood and paints it with remarkable geometric artistry. He obtains the colors from natural sources, including what he terms as "red stone" for crimson, yellow and white clays for their respective colors, and charcoal for black.
- Dimension - 5" H x 18.5" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 0.57
- Color - Multicolor
- All natural dyes
- West Africa
Horns of Power African Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$95
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Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa designs this mask, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural history of Africa. She carves the mask by hand from local sese wood, giving it horns and painting it with black, blue, red, and yellow colors with a rustic clay finish. The artisan decorates the mask's horns and face with embossed aluminum.
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Multicolor
- Dimension: 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 2.2" D
My Bride Zambian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$91
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This exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu represents a bride. Gleaming brass, aluminum and colorful beads adorn the handsome piece. "Such masks are used during wedding ceremonies by the Bemba tribes from Zambia," he explains. "The mask is presented to a young woman along with gifts for her family. When she is presented to the bridegroom's family, she puts on this mask to show that her family accepts her future husband."
- Dimension - 9.75" H x 9.5" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 1.36
- Color - Multicolor
- West Africa
Hausa Giraffe African Maskby NOVICA
$83
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A giraffe poses on the forehead of this handsome mask. Hand carved from African sese wood, this design is named Bariwa, "Giraffe" in the Hausa language of Nigeria. By Issaka Ibrahim, it represents masks that are given to the community's best hunter.
- Dimension - 15.25" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D
- Weight - 0.99
- Color - Green
- West Africa
Spiritual Harvest Yoruba African Wood Maskby NOVICA
$75
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This mask of solemn beauty is known as Obuluw by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Meaning "spiritual face," it is worn by the fetish priest when consulting the gods to ask for a favorable planting season. Ghana's Awudu Saaed creates a spectacular sese wood replica which is carved by hand and decorated with embossed brass on the forehead.
- Dimension - 15.75" H x 6.25" W x 2.8" D
- Weight - 1.23
- Color - Red
- West Africa