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• Gold leaf embellishes sections of the artwork.

Sleek and beautiful, this mask is minimalist in design. Sinclair Yao Daley carves it by hand and gives it a rich brown color with natural cola nut dye. 'This mask is considered a protector against evil spirits by the Fang people of Gabon,' he explains. 'It has been worked into an orderly pattern, and it, therefore, imparts tremendous benefits.'

• Overall: 13'' H x 5'' W

With its demure gaze and beautiful ornamentation, this mask comes from northern Ghana. Such masks are representative of the Gonja and Mamprusi people. 'Most of their farmers and hunters send part of their first harvest to the chief's palace to be shared with the less fortunate in the community. In return, the chief presents this mask to each person as a sign of recognition and statesmanship,' says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. 'This piece encourages sharing and giving.' Her design is carved from African sese wood and displayed on an iron stand.

• Overall: 13.5'' H x 6.75'' 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.

Carved by hand, this authentic mask revels in bright, bold colors. An adinkra symbol on the forehead conveys conventional wisdom; this one is named Fihankra, from the Ashanti word for "house or compound" and is a symbol of security and safety. This artisan designs and crafts the mask by hand.

• Overall: 18.5'' H x 6'' W

Meaning 'lucky' in the Ewe language, this African mask is named <i>Edinam.</i> Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie carves it by hand from local sese wood, painting it with red and yellow colors. He adds embossed aluminum sheet to the bottom portion of the mask, giving it a textured finish.

• Overall: 10'' H x 9.75'' W

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

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this gorgeous mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the beautiful design, before painting and completing the mask with a distressed finish. Intricate, eye-catching textured aluminum repoussé metalwork adorns the mask's forehead and cheeks. The name <i>barima</I> is an Akan word meaning 'man.'

• Overall: 20'' H x 5.5'' W

Few features of the human face illustrate a person’s mood more than the mouth. With our Fashion Faces Wall Décor, there’s no doubt a trio of emotions is passing across our fashionistas’ profiles. These beauties with perfect bangs include smiling, pouting, and kissing wall sculptures. Each of these decorative wall art pieces reflects the ethos that Phillips collection personifies: modern organic.

• Overall: 12'' H x 9'' W

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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

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

Named by the artisan after the Yoruba word for brave warrior this colorful mask is hand carved from local wood and painted in shades of blue, yellow, red and black. Carved and painted motifs consisting of repeating lines and dots draw the eye and accentuate the long shape of the mask.

• Overall: 19'' H x 6'' W