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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.

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

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• Gold leaf embellishes sections of the artwork.

A traditional and sacred form of Balinese dance, <i>Sidakarya</i> is often performed for a project or work, providing encouragement to 'get the work done.' This striking mask is hand-carved carved of natural hibiscus wood, depicting a face with fantastic features, such as pointed ears and teeth. Made Tresna designs the mask.<br><br>Please note: Hibiscus wood can vary widely in color and grain, making each mask a unique work of art.

• Overall: 7.75'' H x 6'' W

Named Ofono - an Adamgbe word meaning "pouring of libation" - this colorful mask invites celebration. Sefah Mohammed carved and paints the piece by hand, adding textures with white clay and applying embossed aluminum to the forehead. "Such masks are used by the Ga-Adamgbe people from Greater Accra a week before the annual Asafotufian festival to seek a good celebration. This normally takes place during the first week of august," Mohammed says.

• Overall: 19.8'' H x 5'' 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 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

• Overall: 15.25'' H x 7.75'' W

Barong is a mythical guardian from Bali, usually depicted in traditional dances of the region. This wood mask brought by Nyoman Sedayatana features the guardian embellished with traditional motifs. Every detail is hand-painted, adding metallic tones that enhance the design.

• Product Material: Crocodile wood

Made Tresna hand-carves an outstanding creation drawing inspiration from Bali's culture. This hibiscus wood mask features a fierce manly face enhanced with hand-painted red, black and yellow motifs.

• Product Material: Hibiscus wood

Outlined in copper, a bird poses on the forehead of this imposing African mask. An elephant crowns the figure, its trunk caressing the forehead. "A victorious warrior of the Ga people in Ghana's Greater Accra Region is given this piece to show that, apart from his bravery, he is humble," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her sese wood design. "Being brave is just not enough. You have to be dedicated and humble in life."

• Overall: 21.3'' H x 5'' 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