An original design by Walter Kuma this handsome mask depicts a personage with an elongated face. Wearing a crown his sese wood features are adorned with embossed aluminum. The artisan names the piece Sunsuma an Akan word which means "Shadow."

Price: $84.95

An original design by Walter Kuma this mask depicts a personage with sleek features of sese wood. The artisan names the piece Nkomhye an Akan word which means "to prophesy."

Price: $79.95

Combining geometric shapes Walter Kuma carves an impressive mask. The handsome personage wears a headdress while embossed aluminum brings rich textures. Named Asempa – "Good Message" – this mask arises from the artisan's own imagination.

Price: $84.95

A stylized face gazes into the distance as though dreaming. Named Susu – "Saving" in the Ga language this bold mask attests to Walter Kuma's carving skills.

Price: $84.95

A serious expression belies the joy of an abundant harvest. Carved and painted by hand this handsome mask comes from Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "It is used by the Goroshie tribe in Nigeria during thier harvest festival called Motaka Rafi." he says. He names it Bawule a Hausa word which means "God gives."

Price: $49.95

Smiling a shy smile the face of a woman appears within a leafy vine. The natural grain of hibiscus wood adds to her mystery. This mask of exquisite artistry comes from Eka in Bali.

Price: $89.95
Sale Price: $80.96

Hibiscus wood reveals the smooth features of a lovely young woman. Caressed by forest leaves the girl's sweetness and beauty are manifest. Bali's Eka presents the image carved from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

Price: $79.95
Sale Price: $71.96

Carved by hand this African mask commemorates a beloved chief in the Northern Region of Ghana. Wilson Aboagye depicts him with a circular face and astute eyes as the personage speaks to his people. "Balumba was a very good person who donated to the orphanages in the North. This chief was touched by the sufferings of his people and took steps to address them " the artisan says.

Price: $59.95

"Crafting these masks makes me think of my grandfather who was very active in the community and organized these dances for the village " recalls Vilma Leticia Chile. She is referring to the Danza del torito or Little Bull Dance which dates back to the 17th century. The dance tells the dramas in a hacienda making reference to Guatemala's mixture of cultures. Performed during 10 days when dancers are not allowed to remove their masks the main... (Read More)

Price: $39.95

Caressing her face with outstretched wings a hummingbird seems to kiss a beautiful woman. Nyoman Naranata carves the exquisite image by hand from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

Price: $74.95