feature sculpture (7 items)
Monkey Maxim
Monkey Motif African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana
Monkey Maxim, Monkey Motif African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana
Godfred Yamoah
Ghanaian artisan Godfred Yamoah works with local sese wood, hand-carving this striking African mask. The mask features a rustic finish, and its forehead features the pictoral maxim of the three wise... read more£57.12£50.72Artist: Godfred Yamoah
Gallant Bird
Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Gallant Bird, Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Akoma of West Africa
African mythology relates birds to fertility and prosperity. Drawing inspiration from this ancient symbolism, Ghanaian artisans hand-carve a traditional African mask in brown and black tones. The top... read more£75.16£67.64Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Alpha Chimpanzee
Handcrafted Suar Wood Chimpanzee Mask from Bali
Alpha Chimpanzee, Handcrafted Suar Wood Chimpanzee Mask from Bali
Wayan Rendah
Working with local Balinese artisans, Wayan Rendah hand-carves this mask of suar wood to depict the face of a bold chimpanzee. He imagines that this monkey is the alpha male, diligently carving the... read more£94.20£84.55Artist: Wayan Rendah
Good Clown
Handcarved Wood Animal Mask
Good Clown, Handcarved Wood Animal Mask
Nyoman Naranata
Faith in the dual nature of beings leads to the creation of a "good" clown in Balinese stories. Nyoman Naranata heeds the call of tradition as he carves this mask by hand. The light grain of... read more£52.11£46.51Artist: Nyoman Naranata
Olmec Jade and Jaguar
Signed Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Jaguar-Man Mask
Olmec Jade and Jaguar, Signed Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Jaguar-Man Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
"Mexico's ancient Olmec people were experts at carving jade," artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association say. "They did so with skill and perfection. The jaguar was a favorite... read more£85.18£76.09Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Lion Guardian Barong
Hand Carved Wood Barong Mask Lion Wall Sculpture
Lion Guardian Barong, Hand Carved Wood Barong Mask Lion Wall Sculpture
Wayan Rendah
Deriving his inspiration from Balinese art and literature, Wayan Rendah carves suar wood into a portrait of Barong. Legend says Barong's fierce face hides his benevolent nature, for he represents the... read more£282.63£253.68Artist: Wayan Rendah
Forest Lady
Wood mask
Forest Lady, Wood mask
Wayan Rendah
The beautiful Bawang closes her eyes in meditation as her song of hope reaches the heavens and brings her riches. One of many of Bali's legendary characters, hers is a story of moral underpinnings as... read more£244.54£219.85Artist: Wayan Rendah