cultural sculpture (28 items)
Gleaming Heart
African Sese Wood Mask with Brass Heart Design from Ghana
Gleaming Heart, African Sese Wood Mask with Brass Heart Design from Ghana
Elias Dela Dorkenoo
This beautiful African mask is designed by Ghana's Elias Dela Dorkenoo. Hand-carving the round mask of sese wood, he paints it in red and beige tones, accentuated with brass sheet at the forehead that... read more$134.99Artist: Elias Dela Dorkenoo
Radiant Trinity
Cultural Wood Mask from Indonesia
Radiant Trinity, Cultural Wood Mask from Indonesia
Wayan Rendah
Wayan Rendah explores the concept of Trimurti, the Hindu trinity, in an extraordinary mask. The three silhouettes represent Brahma, god of creation, Wisnu, god of life, and Siwa, god of destruction... read more$109.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Guro Elephant II
Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa
Guro Elephant II, Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world.... read more$199.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Dan King
Hand Carved Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
Dan King, Hand Carved Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
Henry Acquah
Featuring a mask-like head atop an upper torso, this sculpture from Ghana depicts a kingly figure, with multicolored motifs painted by hand on its surface. The sculpture is hand-carved from local sese... read more$119.99Artist: Henry Acquah
African King
Regal Hand Made Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
African King, Regal Hand Made Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
Henry Acquah
Hand-carved from local sese wood and decorated with textured, embossed aluminum sheet, this Ghanaian sculpture is crafted by Henry Acquah. With a round base, the sculpture depicts the bust of a king... read more$104.99Artist: Henry Acquah
Heroic Monkey
Balinese Cultural Wood Hanuman Monkey Deity Mask
Heroic Monkey, Balinese Cultural Wood Hanuman Monkey Deity Mask
Subrata Family
Courage and fearlessness are captured in this simian mask, inspired by the heroic warriors that helped Rama to free Sita. The Ramayana inspires Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family to... read more$179.99Artist: Subrata Family
Evil Kumbakarna
Wood Mask Depicting Kumbakarna from the Ramayana Epic
Evil Kumbakarna, Wood Mask Depicting Kumbakarna from the Ramayana Epic
Subrata Family
Imposing eyes stare out at the viewer, representing a character from Bali's richly cultural folklore. In the great Hindu Ramayana epic, Kumbakarna is the brother of Rahwana, the evil ogre king who... read more$139.99Artist: Subrata Family
Rahwana King of Alengka
Balinese Carved Wood Mask Depicting Alengka King of Alengka
Rahwana King of Alengka, Balinese Carved Wood Mask Depicting Alengka King of Alengka
Subrata Family
The menacing fangs of Rahwana command attention in this mask by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. According to the Ramayana epic, Rahwana is the ogre-king of Alengka, mythically situated on the island of Sri... read more$147.99Artist: Subrata Family
Watchful Barong
Hand-Carved Acacia Wood Wall Mask of Barong from Bali
Watchful Barong, Hand-Carved Acacia Wood Wall Mask of Barong from Bali
Subrata Family
Portrayed in excellent detail, the face of the guardian demon Barong is featured in this wall mask from Bali. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family hand-carves the image of rich acacia wood... read more$199.99Artist: Subrata Family
Tapel Kraton
Hand-Painted Wood Wall Sculpture of Balinese Royalty
Tapel Kraton, Hand-Painted Wood Wall Sculpture of Balinese Royalty
Subrata Family
Celebrating the royalty of Indonesia, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family creates this depiction of a Balinese woman. Carved from suar wood, she wears an ornate headdress that is painted by... read more$159.99Artist: Subrata Family
Powerful Jaguar
Carved Wood Decorative Jaguar Mask from Guatemala
Powerful Jaguar, Carved Wood Decorative Jaguar Mask from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Guatemalan artisan couple Juan and Carolina (and family) carve these brightly-colored jaguar masks traditionally used for the "misnamed" Dance of the Tiger in Mexico and Central America.... read more$104.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Jayaprana
Hand Carved Wood Mask of Jayaprana Floral from Indonesia
Jayaprana, Hand Carved Wood Mask of Jayaprana Floral from Indonesia
Made Mulyani
This hand-carved wood mask depicts the face of Jayaprana, from the traditional Hindu legend in which lovers Jayaprana and Layonsari each meet tragic fates during their doomed search for love. Artisan... read more$107.99Artist: Made Mulyani
Layonsari
Hand Carved Wood Mask of Layonsari Floral from Indonesia
Layonsari, Hand Carved Wood Mask of Layonsari Floral from Indonesia
Made Mulyani
This hand-carved mask depicts the face of Layonsari, from the traditional Indian legend in which lovers Jayaprana and Layonsari each meet tragic fates during their search for love. Artisan Made... read more$107.99Artist: Made Mulyani
The Guardian Barong
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture with Traditional Balinese Motifs
The Guardian Barong, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture with Traditional Balinese Motifs
Nyoman Sedayatana
Barong is a mythical guardian from Bali, usually depicted in traditional dances of the region. This wood mask brought by Nyoman Sedayatana features the guardian embellished with traditional motifs.... read more$189.99Artist: Nyoman Sedayatana
Judge of the Netherworld
Fair Trade Balinese Cultural Hand Carved Wood Mask
Judge of the Netherworld, Fair Trade Balinese Cultural Hand Carved Wood Mask
Subrata Family
This surly character, hand-carved by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family, is a fearsome character. He is Yama, the high judge of the netherworld, in charge of meting out punishment to souls... read more$149.99Artist: Subrata Family
Cili
Handmade Indonesian Suar Wood Mask from Bali
Cili, Handmade Indonesian Suar Wood Mask from Bali
Subrata Family
This handmade suar wood mask direct from Bali artisan Nyoman Subrata is just as beautiful as the goddess it was carved to represent. Cili, which literally means "small and beautiful", is a... read more$104.99Artist: Subrata Family
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
Baule Legacy
Baule Traditional Wall Mask Replica Hand-Carved in Ghana
Baule Legacy, Baule Traditional Wall Mask Replica Hand-Carved in Ghana
Eva Asantewa Amakye
Of Baule origin, this replica wall mask testifies to Eva Asantewa Amakye's wood carving skills. The Baule people of Ivory Coast are a community within the Akan people and are renowned for their... read more$107.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Beautiful Janger
Hand-Carved Wood Mask of a Janger Dancer from Indonesia
Beautiful Janger, Hand-Carved Wood Mask of a Janger Dancer from Indonesia
Wayan Rendah
Diligently hand-carved of crocodile wood with intricate detail, this stunning mask from Indonesia is designed by Wayan Rendah. He draws inspiration from traditional Janger dancers as he creates this... read more$134.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Solemn Hunter
Hand-Carved Antiqued Sese Wood Wall Mask from West Africa
Solemn Hunter, Hand-Carved Antiqued Sese Wood Wall Mask from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Fang people, also known as Fãn or Pahouin, are a Central African ethnic group found in Equatorial Guinea, Northern Gabon, and Southern Cameroon. Finding inspiration in the masks worn by the Fang... read more$149.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Grebo Warrior
Grebo Tribe African War Mask Hand Crafted in Ghana
Grebo Warrior, Grebo Tribe African War Mask Hand Crafted in Ghana
Salihu Ibrahim
The Grebo peoples, a sub-group of the Kru tribe of Ivory Coast and Liberia, create several styles of masks. Perhaps the most striking is the war mask, designed to terrify enemies with its multiple... read more$134.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Colorful Legong Keraton
Colorful Balinese Suar Wood Legong Keraton Dance Mask
Colorful Legong Keraton, Colorful Balinese Suar Wood Legong Keraton Dance Mask
Subrata Family
Nyoman Indrawati Subrata's gorgeous mask depicts traditional Balinese attire for the Legong Keraton dance, which is often performed after religious ceremonies in Bali. She starts by carving the mask... read more$119.99Artist: Subrata Family
Royal Demon
Acacia Wood Wall Mask of a Demon Queen from Bali
Royal Demon, Acacia Wood Wall Mask of a Demon Queen from Bali
Subrata Family
Hand-carved of rich brown acacia wood, Rangda, the queen of demons, is captured in fearsome majesty in this wall mask from Bali. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves the... read more$129.99Artist: Subrata Family
Bobo Faces
Decorative Sese Wood Hand Carved African Mask for the Wall
Bobo Faces, Decorative Sese Wood Hand Carved African Mask for the Wall
Ernestina Oppong Asante
This elongated African mask with two faces is hand-carved from sese wood by Ernestina Oppong Asante. Although wood carving is traditionally the domain of men, this talented Ghanaian artisan has... read more$119.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
Traditional Dance
Artisan Crafted Balinese Suar Wood Mask
Traditional Dance, Artisan Crafted Balinese Suar Wood Mask
Subrata Family
Nyoman Indrawati Subrata's fascinating mask depicts Dewi Shita, a female character from the mythological romantic story of Rama and Sita. The artisan starts by carving the mask from suar wood before... read more$189.99Artist: Subrata Family
Janger Dancer
Hand Carved Balinese Janger Dancer Wood Wall Mask
Janger Dancer, Hand Carved Balinese Janger Dancer Wood Wall Mask
Subrata Family
This exquisite traditional sculpture is hand carved in crocodile wood by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance... read more$189.99$170.99Artist: Subrata Family
Barong Macan II
Barong Macan Wood Mask from Bali Handpainted
Barong Macan II, Barong Macan Wood Mask from Bali Handpainted
Made Mulyani
Made Mulyani of Bali presents yet another carved wood mask in the image of Barong in tiger form--beloved creature and prominent figure in Hindu mythology. The mask is hand carved and features... read more$139.99Artist: Made Mulyani
Mukoso
Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Mukoso, Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Akoma of West Africa
Titled Mukoso, which means “it pleases me” in the Igbo language, this African mask hides profound symbolism in each hand-carved detail. Presented by Akoma of West Africa, the item has a serene face... read more$139.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa