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Explore 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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African wood mask, 'Jabu'

Shalisha

Aug 9, 2017

Amazing piece, well worth the money

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I bought this as a house warming gift for a friend. Perfect addition to her new home. The colors are vibrant, very well made. Absolutely beautiful piece.

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African wood mask, 'Stellar Thoughts'

Moze

Nov 7, 2022

Craftsmanship Gift From God

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Thank you very much for your blessed skills in your craftsmanship. This beautiful African wood mask is totally awesome! Excellently wrapped and shipped swiftly. As a part of my inheritance, this will be well placed for everyone to see its "Stellar Thoughts". Impressive, most impressive...

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African wood mini masks, 'Passport' (pair)

Gina P.

Sep 28, 2017

Pretty Pair!

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These mini masks look lovely on the wall near my larger masks. Beautifully hand carved and the red accents pop! I highly recommend these to anyone.

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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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