unusual gifts (26 items)
Strong Protector
Handcrafted African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana
Strong Protector, Handcrafted African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim crafts a striking mask intended to protect and fight evil where it hangs. He calls the mask Toura, which in the language of Ghana's Hausa people means "Strong." Ibrahim crafts... read more$189.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ai Apaec with Ritual Crown
Copper mask
Ai Apaec with Ritual Crown, Copper mask
Ronald Franco
Eyes rimmed with golden rays, the god Ai Apaec wears a ritual headdress. Crowned by the sun itself, it is adorned with birds that dangle alluringly from either side; splendid earrings confirm the... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Ronald Franco
Warrior Protector
Hand Carved Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Warrior Protector, Hand Carved Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This handsome mask is worn by Mossi warriors of Burkina Faso for protection. Then, when they return home, they will wear it again during harvest festivals to show the gods their appreciation for... read more$529.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Guatemalan Marvels
Hand-Painted Floral Wood Wolf Mask from Guatemala
Guatemalan Marvels, Hand-Painted Floral Wood Wolf Mask from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
By Juan and Carolina, this mask is carved from pinewood to adorn you wall with the beauty of Guatemala. The face of a wolf is painted by hand with the images of colorful birds and flowers. The designs... read more$199.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Natural Ganesha
Lord Ganesha Hand Carved Wood Decorative Wall Mask from Bali
Natural Ganesha, Lord Ganesha Hand Carved Wood Decorative Wall Mask from Bali
Subrata Family
Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family creates this suar wood mask of Ganesha, the Hindu deity of wisdom, education, wealth, and remover of life's obstacles. Ganesha is easily recognized by... read more$207.99Artist: Subrata Family
Estrella
Beaded Huichol Mask Mexican Folk Art Handmade in Mexico
Estrella, Beaded Huichol Mask Mexican Folk Art Handmade in Mexico
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
A brilliant star lances mystic rays across the forehead of this beaded mask by Higinio Hernandez. It casts white light on the tatei yukahima, or “corn plant,” its golden ears ready to harvest. Teruka... read more$244.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Queen of the Butterflies
Butterfly Theme Balinese Hibiscus Wood Mask
Queen of the Butterflies, Butterfly Theme Balinese Hibiscus Wood Mask
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya
A butterfly alights on the face of a beautiful woman with scarlet lips. Or perhaps it is two birds, facing each other as if in a test of wills. By Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya, the enigmatic hibiscus wood... read more$77.99Artist: Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya
Three Ages of Man
Aztec Archaeological Ceramic Mask
Three Ages of Man, Aztec Archaeological Ceramic Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
A mask built of layers seem to break open, revealing a living youth within. The wrinkled visage of an aged man frames him, and the outermost mask represent the dead. Working in ceramic, artisans from... read more$89.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Legong Kraton
Suar Wood Wall Mask of a Legong Kraton Dancer from Bali
Legong Kraton, Suar Wood Wall Mask of a Legong Kraton Dancer from Bali
Subrata Family
This fabulous wall mask depicts the face of a traditional Legong Kraton> dancer from Bali. One of the region's most important dances, legong kraton is typically performed by court attendants, telling... read more$217.99Artist: Subrata Family
Bali Barong
Hand Made Gold Colored Wood Mask from Indonesia
Bali Barong, Hand Made Gold Colored Wood Mask from Indonesia
Made Mulyani
According to Indonesian mythology, Barong is a lion-like creature that is believed to bring protection from evil. He is depicted here in this wood mask by Made Mulyani, hand-carved from acacia wood... read more$139.99Artist: Made Mulyani
Speckled Sun
African Sun Mask Wood Aluminum Recycled Glass Bead Ghana
Speckled Sun, African Sun Mask Wood Aluminum Recycled Glass Bead Ghana
Awudu Saaed
Featuring a blue corona painted by hand, this original African mask is hand-carved from local sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. Accented with aluminum and multicolored glass beads, the face... read more$69.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
Aztec Duality
Life and Death Pre-Hispanic Mask Ceramic Replica
Aztec Duality, Life and Death Pre-Hispanic Mask Ceramic Replica
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association are inspired by the concept of duality in Aztec spirituality and art for the design of this mask. "Existential duality between life and death is... read more$87.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Bestower of Happiness
Artisan Crafted Acacia Wood Mask of Ganesha from Bali
Bestower of Happiness, Artisan Crafted Acacia Wood Mask of Ganesha from Bali
Made Mulyani
The Balinese workshop of Made Mulyani presents this awe-inspiring mask hand carved from acacia wood. The mask features Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god of prosperity and wisdom. Balinese... read more$147.99Artist: Made Mulyani
Ghana's Happiness
Hand Carved West African Wood Wall Mask from Ghana
Ghana's Happiness, Hand Carved West African Wood Wall Mask from Ghana
Saeed Musah
Luminous and bright, this West African mask by Saeed Musah of Ghana is a stunning addition to any home decor. The handsome wall mask is hand carved from wood and accented by aluminum details. The... read more$59.99Artist: Saeed Musah
Life and Death in Teotihuacan
Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask
Life and Death in Teotihuacan, Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
A skull opens to reveal a living face in this intriguing mask from Mexico. "Part represents life, part represents death. This exemplifies the ancient Mesoamerican concept of duality,"... read more$99.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Maya Lord Kinich Aha
Maya God of Sun Ceramic Wall Mask Replica Crafted by Hand
Maya Lord Kinich Aha, Maya God of Sun Ceramic Wall Mask Replica Crafted by Hand
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
"Kinich Ahau, the lord with a solar face, is the Maya god of sun and music. He is married to Ixchel (the moon) and he is regarded as the god of gods and lord of war. He settled disputes and... read more$94.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Ebore Nesa
African Artisan Crafted Wall Mask with Embossed Aluminum
Ebore Nesa, African Artisan Crafted Wall Mask with Embossed Aluminum
Sefah Annwhar
Seemingly caught in a song or a speech, this stunning "Ebore Nesa" mask is an original design by Sefah Annwhar. Meaning "God's gift" in the Gonja language (Ghana), the sese wood... read more$117.99Artist: Sefah Annwhar
Chicha Penacho
Talavera-Style Ceramic Aztec Mask Crafted in Mexico
Chicha Penacho, Talavera-Style Ceramic Aztec Mask Crafted in Mexico
Juana Ponce
Wearing a traditional feathery chicha penacho headdress, an Aztec ruler is depicted by this Mexican mask. Juana Ponce creates this striking cultural mask, which is crafted from ceramic and painted by... read more$49.99Artist: Juana Ponce
Kukulkan in Colors
Handcrafted Signed Papier Mache Mexican Plumed Serpent Mask
Kukulkan in Colors, Handcrafted Signed Papier Mache Mexican Plumed Serpent Mask
Morneo
The feathered serpent of Mesoamerican legend has a human face and a bird perches on his head. To the Maya, he was Kukulkan while the Aztecs called him Quetzalcoatl and in Yucatán he was known as Tepeu... read more$487.99Artist: Morneo
Monkey Antics
Handmade Liberian Wood Mask from Africa
Monkey Antics, Handmade Liberian Wood Mask from Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim crafts an extraordinary monkey mask with the artistic stylizations of Liberia's Dan people. Reserved for durbars, its purpose is to entertain those who have traveled miles and anxiously... read more$149.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Duality of the Gods
Authentic Huichol Hand Beaded Eagle Mask
Duality of the Gods, Authentic Huichol Hand Beaded Eagle Mask
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
The world explodes and opens into a hypnotic path of blazing color and Huichol design. The spirit of Kawauyomaire the blue deer holds reign over peyote and eagle designs in the alternative reality... read more$229.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Noble Eagle
Earthtone Noble Eagle Warrior Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Mask
Noble Eagle, Earthtone Noble Eagle Warrior Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Inspired by the noble elite warriors of the ancient Aztecs, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a ceramic mask of a noble eagle warrior. The warrior's face is framed with the... read more$39.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Face of Tradition II
Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand
Face of Tradition II, Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand
Somyot Sawasdee
Inspired by the mask customs and traditions of many cultures around the world, Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee creates the original design of this mask adorned with intricate tribal markings. He recycles... read more$97.99Artist: Somyot Sawasdee
Jade Olmec Lord
Hand Made Ceramic Green Bird Mask
Jade Olmec Lord, Hand Made Ceramic Green Bird Mask
Eufrosia Pantaleon
Eufrosia Pantaleon is inspired by the legendary Olmec heads in the design of this mask. Believed to represent governors, the original gigantic heads are carved from stone. Pantaleon reinterprets these... read more$89.99Artist: Eufrosia Pantaleon
Barong Sai
Artisan Handmade Acacia Wood Mask Indonesian Barong Sai
Barong Sai, Artisan Handmade Acacia Wood Mask Indonesian Barong Sai
Subrata Family
This magnificent mask, a depiction of the Balinese demon Barong Sai, is hand-carved from beautiful acacia wood in stunning detail. Barong Sai in Bali is a demon head that is sometimes hung on a front... read more$199.99Artist: Subrata Family