Novica Handmade Ancient Teotihuacan Ceramic Mask

World Menagerie Sumaiyah Crocodile Priest Ceramic Mask Wall Décor 9.25 H x 8.0 W x 2.8 D in/gray/whiteCeramic in Brown | 9.25" H X 8" W | Wayfair

By Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza, this dramatic mask depicts an ancient Sumaiyah of noble standing. He wears earrings and a headdress crowned by a spotted crocodile glyphs adorn his forehead and cheeks. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and... ... more

World Menagerie Sumaiyah Nobleman Ceramic Mask Wall Décor 9.75 H x 9.0 W x 2.8 D in black/gray/orange/redCeramic in Brown | 9.75" H X 9" W | Wayfair

With eyes closed, a man's features radiate peace. Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza works in ceramic to create a replica of the funeral masks used by the ancient Sumaiyah. Hieroglyphs painted by hand tell the story of the personage. Modern artisans utilize the... ... more

Jade Olmec Lord Ceramic Mask (Mexico) - 7"x8.25"

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Eufrosia Pantaleon is inspired by the legendary Olmec heads in the design of this mask. ... more

World Menagerie Hand-Crafted Ceramic Jaguar Mask Wall Décor 7.75 H x 9.0 W x 3.9 D in/gray/orangeCeramic in Brown | 7.75" H X 9" W | Wayfair 243725

The tigrillo or ocelot was known and revered as the jaguar in pre-Hispanic Mexico. "The ancient ones considered these cats gods, symbols of power and government, related with the night and the other worlds," Angel Cerón says. He depicts the feline... ... more

Bungalow Rose Mayan Royalty Mask Wall Décor 4.7 H x 3.5 W x 1.8 D in brown/gray/orange/redCeramic | 4.7" H X 3.5" W | Wayfair

Inspired by ancient Mayan culture, El Salvador's Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza creates this which is crafted from ceramic and painted by hand with natural pigments derived from the achiote plant. This Mayan king wears face paint, a feathery headdress, and... ... more

Handmade Young Strength African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 18.5" H x 8.25" W x 3.3" D

Inspired by the Bambara tribal tradition of mask making, Ghanaian artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng creates a striking sese wood replica mask of a young Bambara man, representing the strength and unity they can bring to society. ... more

Handmade Fang Ngil Ii Wood Mask (Ghana)

Long and lean, the Fang ngil mask is worn by those belonging to the Ngil association of the Fang people of Gabon. Their duty is to preserve social order. ... more

African Mask, 'Baule He Monkey' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A powerful bush spirit, a male mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. ... more

Handmade Brotherly Love Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, this African mask is covered with parallel stripes that curve across its surface. ... more

Handmade Kafuinam Wood Mask (Ghana)

This hand-carved and decorated African mask by Ghana's Victor Dushie features rich colors and detailed aluminum and brass accents. The style of this mask celebrates the artistic heritage of the Ewe people. ... more

Akan 'Together' Wood Mask (Ghana)

Nana Frimpong carves a mask of sleek beauty, crowned by a fertility doll Make is named 'Yen ka ye hu nbom,' which means 'Let us come together' in Ghana's Akan language Handmade decorative accessory is a unique piece of world art ... more

Handmade Songye Kwifibe I African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 16.75" H x 11.5" W x 4.9" D

This replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. ... more

Handmade Hungry Monkey African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.5" H x 6" W x 5.75" D

Depicting a monkey with an ear of corn in its mouth, this original African wood mask is aptly dubbed 'Hungry Monkey' by West African artist Ali Mohammed. ... more

African Mask, 'Baule Ram' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Representing the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire, this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. ... more

Handmade Lion Majesty African Mask (Ghana)

A fierce lion roars on the forehead of a quiet face. By Abdul Salami Amadu, this original mask is carved from seasoned sese wood and adorned with hand embossed sheets of aluminum and brass. ... more

Handmade Sun Dancer African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Hand carved by Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim, this mask echoes the style of the distinctive and striking masks of the Bwa people of Burkina Faso. The mask is worn by male dancers during festivals and represents the sun. ... more

Handmade Spirit Protector Akan Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 6" W x 3.7" D

Emulating tribal markings, the textures of brass repoussé ripple seductively across his forehead. ... more

Handmade Gentle Ivoirian Person African Mask (Ghana)

Anthropomorphic features transform the face of a young man, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim. Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, the personage boasts the curving horns of a ram and a beard like an elephant's trunk. ... more

Handmade Baule Moon Blessing Wood Mask (Ghana)

The Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire, who are part of the Akan ethnic group, celebrate the harvest by wearing a moon-shaped mask with horns (called a Goli mask) during ceremonial dances. ... more

Handmade Lady Serwaa African Mask (Ghana)

This modern African mask boasts a bold purple hue covering sleek, symmetrical features. Carved by hand of sese wood, it is an original design by Ali Mohammed. He names it Obaa Serwaa, which means Lady Serwaa' in the Akan language. ... more

Handmade Akaoben And Akofen African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A colorful face is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum sheet. ... more

Handmade Nafana Pride African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 26.5" H x 8.75" W x 1.6" D

In pink and cream, this replica mask from Ivory Coast's Nafana people is worn by dancers during ceremonies and it is designed to get rid of harmful spirits. ... more

Handmade Happy Woman African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 8.25" x 19"

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim creates a jovial expression with this beautiful African mask. ... more

Guro Rooster African Mask (West Africa)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. ... more

Handmade Adaoma African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Titled for an Igbo word meaning "good lady," this mesmerizing striped mask uses hints of red along with bright yellow eyes that stand out from the black and white of the rest of the mask. ... more

Handmade Unique Ghanaian Santa Claus African Mask (Ghana) - 3.7 In. X 7.5 In. X 16.25 In

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Beloved around the world, Santa Claus is also present in West Africa, where some adults dress as Father Christmas, or Papa Bronya. ... more

Handmade Okyeame Linguist Sese Wood Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Awudu Saaed designs this spectacular mask in honor of linguists for Akan chiefs known as 'Okyeame.' Adequately portrayed with the mouth opened, the sese wood mask of the distinguished personage is lavishly decorated with glass beads and brass accents. ... more

Handmade Giraffe Spirit II Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Shaped like an elongated almond, this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves the mask from sese wood and paints it by hand while parallel lines represent neatly combed hair. ... more

African Mask, 'Baule She Monkey' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A powerful bush spirit, a female mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. ... more

Handmade Abrante Pa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 3" D

This handsome mask is the original design of Ghana's Daniel Quarcoo. Featuring a bird above the forehead, the mask is hand-carved of sese wood with elaborately embossed aluminum plates and brass accents. ... more

Handmade Horns Of Power African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 2.2" D

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa designs this mask, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural history of Africa. ... more

Handmade Patience Africa Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.75" H x 8.25" W x 3.1" D

With eyes and mouth open, this mask represents the virtue of patience, or abotre in the Akan language. "Each person must have patience in order to live peacefully with others," believes Eric Danquah of his inspiration. ... more

Handmade The Elephant Is My Friend African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This attractive mask is the original design of Awudu Saaed from Ghana. Hand carved from rubberwood and given a dark brown finish, the mask is then accented with embossed brass plates that evoke tribal scarification. ... more

Handmade Nimdie African Mask (Ghana)

Meaning "Knowledge" in Akan, the "Nimdie" is an original mask designed by Ali Mohammed. "I want to emphasize the importance of acquiring knowledge and the need to educate our children," says the Ghanaian artist. ... more

Handmade Flamingo Beaded Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Crowned with the carved head of a flamingo, this colorful African mask is the original creation of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and lavishly decorates it with recycled glass beads and acrylic paint. ... more

Handmade Silence Is Golden African Mask (Ghana)

Hewn from native sese wood and detailed by hand, this handsome mask is the work of Ibrahim Seyeed. Embossed aluminum provides rich textures and highlights the personage's features. ... more

Handmade Adom Ahoto African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This African mask is designed and handcrafted by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng using rich suar wood. In the Akan language, adom means grace and ahoto means freedom. ... more