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1,546 itemsExplore NOVICA's Gallery of Masks. For centuries, masks have appeared in many guises. From burial ceremonies to religious celebrations, and from theatrical productions to carnival disguises, they have captivated the beholder. As you explore our collection, you'll discover unique traditional and contemporary masks handcrafted by global artisans in materials ranging from jade to papier mache and from hand-carved woods to leather.
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A beautiful clay mask with tremendous detail
This is just one of the beautiful clay masks we selected for our tropical garden/pool area - along the fence line.
Tammi
Sep 12, 2026
So Unique
This mask chose me. I just love the uniqueness of it as well as the chosen colors. I thought I knew where to put it but I will give it time to dictate where it wants to be. Thank you to the Artist Mr Ayambire.
Sarah
Apr 8, 2026
My beautiful African mask
Christopher Nyasafo has created a work of art in this mask. Very well packaged, it arrived in fine order and in good time. The dominance of yellow in this face gives it a positive presence, complemented by the muted orange, green and anchoring dark brown. This is a fine piece for my house! Thank you..
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Christopher Nyasafo African masks, wood sculptures & djembe drums
"My favorite thing about this craft is making people happy with my creations."
Latest Update"The years I've been working with you have been my best years ever. I have seen a lot of marvelous changes in terms of my designing... read more
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Spotlight on African Masks
Historically, African masks were only to be worn by chosen or initiated people for special ceremonies related to such important events as war preparations, harvest, funerals, or hunting. Masks are believed to embody the spirit of an ancestor, and symbolize a message of wisdom, prosperity, security, and power. Carvers undergo many years of specialized apprenticeship until achieving mastery of the art. This is important to Novica master carvers, who proudly mention it in their biographies, for it means they have earned the honor to replicate ancestral masks, as well as to create original designs.
Novica's extensive African Masks collection includes the work of talented master carvers such as George Asante, who chose to go to the Akuapim hills for his apprenticeship. He specializes in Ghanaian tribal masks, such as Ewe, Akan, Aburi, as well as Nigerian masks. Carver Walter Kuma has always been passionate about African artistry, which is why he became a master carver. His masks personify his pride in his country's traditions, and he hopes to instill that same passion in those who now apprentice with him. Daughter of a renowned master carver, Ellen Akosua Amoako is one of the few women in Ghana to be successful in a traditionally all-male art form. She masterfully replicates the unique stylizations of the Ewe tribe (Ghana), as well as the Senufo (Ivory Coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso), and Grassland (Cameroon), amongst others.
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