Solemn and regal, the "Onukpa" mask is worn when the king of the Ga people passes away and his heir assumes the throne. Meaning both "Next of Kin" and "Elderly One," this...read more
The protruding nose, ears, and square, cut out eyes of this African mask from Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude are emblematic of the masks used by the Dogon. They are an ethnic group found...read more
Artisans of the Kamsá Biyá Community, an indigenous people living in the southern Colombian Andes, design and craft this delightful mask. They use such masks in ceremonies where they ingest a native...read more
This fascinating mask is crafted by the artisans of the Kamsá Biyá Community, an indigenous people living in the Sibundoy Valley in the southern Colombian Andes. In keeping with their cultural and...read more
This wonderful mask is crafted by the artisans of the Kamsá Biyá Community in the southern Colombian Andes. In keeping with their cultural and spiritual traditions, they use such masks in ceremonies...read more
This irresistible smiling mask is crafted by the artisans of the Kamsá Biyá Community in the southern Colombian Andes. In keeping with their cultural and spiritual traditions, they use such masks in...read more
Sinclair Yao Daley of Ghana presents this ntomo mask, used for coming-of-age ceremonies in the Bambara tribe of Mali. Hand-carved from sese wood, the mask features antelope-like horns, a common...read more