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Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude hand-carves this striking mask from sese wood, using a chisel to etch the intricate details. This mask, finished with local clay to give it an antique finish, is a replica of a mask created by the Dan people from Liberia, who refer to the mask as <i>gle</i> or <i>ge</i>, terms that refer both to the physical mask and the individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during masquerade performances. As a wall hanging or decorative piece, this mask is sure to add a regal touch to any room.

• Overall: 11.5'' H x 6.75'' W

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face depicts a demure and beautiful woman. The piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum and brass. Its style comes from the people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia.

• Overall: 16.25'' H x 7.75'' W

Bright colors distinguish this jovial personage, immortalized as a mask.

• Overall: 17'' H x 11'' W

With attentive eyes and an open mouth, a youthful personage seems to listen intently. This African mask by Emmanuel Opoku Asante is framed with raffia hair. "Among the Dan people of Ghana, such masks are used to regulate disagreements and to protect children," he explains.

• Overall: 12'' H x 9'' W

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• Gold leaf embellishes sections of the artwork.

A frangipani flower crowns the face of a Balinese woman. Depicting her portrait in hibiscus wood, Eka presents this exquisite mask. Hibiscus wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

• Overall: 10'' H x 7'' W

The Woman Mask Sculpture is a piece that seamlessly blends art with home decor. Crafted with attention to detail, it embodies a timeless elegance that complements both modern and traditional interiors.

• Overall: 12'' H x 10.5'' W x 3.5'' D
• Overall Product Weight: 4lb.

Giclee on paper, with hand-wrapped fabric mat, framed in a shadowbox.

Seemingly surprised, this exquisite visage half closes his eyes and appears to yawn. Daniel Nyadedzor carves an appealing rotund design accentuated by elaborate West African motifs. Asepa ye means "my great in-law." Celebrants throughout Ghana use this traditional round mask widely. Nyadedzor expertly crafts it from native sese wood, carving it to shape and sanding it. The piece is then masterfully adorned with aluminum plates and finished with neutral polish. Infused with the wisdom of the ancestors, this mask adds cryptic beauty to any decor.

• Overall: 10.3'' H x 9.8'' W

Salihu Ibrahim faithfully replicates the fertility mask of the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. He carves the sese wood mask by hand with male features including a beard and inverted triangles on the cheeks. The mask is worn during special festivities for a good harvest.

• Overall: 16.3'' H x 8.8'' W

With its narrow features and the bird gazing outward from the top, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Accra, Ghana has created a mask that seems to regard the world with unparalleled shrewdness. The rubberwood is painted with hues of yellow, blue, and a rusty red, while motifs and lines are etched in intricate detail, including a sword on each cheek. Look closely to admire the embossed aluminum detailing throughout its face.

• Overall: 41'' H x 11'' W

A young dancer is crowned with frangipani blossoms, her elaborate headdress part of the Legong costume. Nyoman Subrata 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.

• Overall: 7.75'' H x 6.25'' W