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Peacefulness, piety and a humble spirit are expressed in this mask by Tresna. He depicts a praying monk on this Balinese prayer figure. "Balinese people believe they will reach a peaceful eternity after life, but all their sins should be washed away with karma and piety", the artisan explains. He carves the mask from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

• Overall: 9.8'' H x 6.3'' W

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

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

A shaman raises her voice in song in this original mask featuring an elaborate headdress, flowers under her eyes, and bluebirds on her jaw.

• Overall: 7.5'' H x 5.5'' W

Ornately hand-carved from suar wood, this wall mask is designed by Wayan Nuliati of Bali. The mask depicts Narasinga, a half-human, half-lion Hindu god who is known as the great protector.

• Overall: 12.5'' H x 11.75'' W

Ghana's Kennedy K. Aseidu designs an original mask in honor of the sun, hailed by many cultures as a giver of life and a symbol of power. Aseidu hand-carved the round mask with a protruding nose and pouting lips, and finishes it by painting it brown and black, with bright suns on the cheeks and forehead.

• Overall: 13'' H x 13'' W

• Overall: 15.25'' H x 7.75'' W

• Overall: 22.75'' H x 6.25'' W

Wayan Rendah transforms a single block of suar wood into two faces. Their expressions convey emotional duality, one is sad and one is happy. Rendah carves the mask by hand with skillful artistry as he sets the faces in a way similar to the traditional Yin yang image of complementary duality.

• Overall: 15.75'' H x 9'' W

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

A mask of striking appeal, it features 2 faces under the symbolic horns of power. The artisan names this piece Asana, the Akan word for clan, for the mask is inspired by the many tribal customs within the Akan people. A highly-detailed work, the mask is carved of sese wood and adorned with copper and brass plates.

• Overall: 19.5'' H x 6.25'' W