Ancient Hand Carved Masks
Hand-Carved Fertility Monkey Tribal Mask
Hand-Carved Fertility Monkey Tribal MaskThe people of the Lisu tribe in Southeast Asia believe that the monkey brings stamina and fertility to those around them. Hand-carved with lifelike details, this piece will add an exotic flair to any room in your home.
Wood 'Rahwana, the Demon King' Mask (Indonesia)-Wood mask, 'Rahw
Mask portrays Rahwana from the millenary Ramayana epic Decorative accessory shows off the skills of Oka PastikaIntricate details of this mask were hand-carved in Indonesia
Wood batik mask, 'Loyal Love'
A handsome young man has thoughts only for his beloved. Carved by hand, this exquisite mask is inspired by the 15th century Panji stories. They tell of royal romance in the four kingdoms of ancient Java.
Wood mask, 'Unity is Strength'
Three faces emerge from the deep black tone of this intriguing mask. Hand-carved by Robert Nortey, the piece reflects ancient concepts of unity. Embossed brass accents complement the sleek design, skillfully extracted from local sese wood.
'Expression of Cili II, ' mask
An elongated mien emerges from the grace of hand-carved albesia wood, a tight bun of hair resting austerely atop her head. She is Cili, the Goddess of Fertility. In ancient Balinese her name, Ibu Pertiwi, refers to Mother Earth.
'Wor Yitso Ekomey, ' masks (set of 3)
Madam Adwoa and the artisans at her workshop, Onyame Akwan Dooso, seek to preserve the long-standing traditions and customs of Ghana with this finely carved Mope trio entitled Wor Yitso Ekomey (�We Are of One Mind�).