Hand Carved Masks Set
'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�).
Wood masks, 'The Ancient Men' (set of 3)
The visages of these carvings reincarnate the splendor and power of ancient West African realms � the times of the Mali, Ghana, Songhai, and Benin empires. These exquisite masks by Madam Adwoa and artisans from her Onyame Akwan Dooso workshop keep the past alive.
Wood mask, 'Family Horn'
Inspired by Yoruba belief in family unity, Kwasi Forson makes of this mask a powerful tribute to age-old beliefs. Horns that meet up above are a Yoruba symbol of strength, and thus it was believed that whoever wore a horned mask was a person of great power.
Processional Masks of the Devas: Taishakuten
One of the Deva Guardians of Buddhism said to guard the 12 sacred directions, this entity represents the highest state of existence before achieving enlightenment.
Processional Masks of the Devas: Katen
One of the Deva Guardians of Buddhism said to guard the 12 sacred directions, this entity represents the highest state of existence before achieving enlightenment.
Processional Masks of the Devas (Set Includes: Jizaiten, Katen &
Three of the Deva Guardians of Buddhism said to guard the 12 sacred directions, these entities represent the highest state of existence before achieving enlightenment.