Name: Wood mask, Comedy and Tragedy
SKU: 56221

King of the Insect World African Wood Mask

Anna Yawson

(34)

Taking human form, an insect is lord of his kingdom. Ghana's Anna Yawson presents an intriguing mask that combines sleek surfaces with the intricate textures of embossed aluminum. "My love for all animals has led me to craft several animals using wood," she confides. This African mask is her own original design.

£80.65 Wholesale

£80.65
Peace to the World Fair Trade Original Design African Wood Mask from Ghana

Victor Addo Biney

(5)

Expressing a personal wish for peace on earth, Victor Addo Biney of Ghana creates this original wood mask. The mask features a serene visage with closed eyes, and embossed metal accents simulating the facial scarification traditional to some African tribes. A colourful headdress completes the design.

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£144.39
Comedy and Drama Masks High Polished Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Arunima

(30)

The iconic comedy and drama masks of the theatrical world become cufflinks of shiny elegance. From India's Arunima, the handcrafted sterling silver cufflinks resemble clown faces.

.925 Sterling silver

£89.58 Wholesale

£89.58
Twin Comedy and Drama Masks High Polished Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Arunima

(30)

The iconic comedy and tragedy masks of the theatrical world become cufflinks of gleaming elegance. From India's Arunima, the handcrafted sterling silver cufflinks resemble clown faces.

.925 Sterling silver

£108.49 Wholesale

£108.49
Face of Tradition II Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand

Somyot Sawasdee

(19)

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 paper with cement and finishes the wall mask with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

£89.58 Wholesale

£89.58
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Face of Tradition I Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand

Somyot Sawasdee

(19)

Taking a cue from the elaborate masks worn by many cultures around the world, Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee creates the original design of this mask with intricate tribal markings. He recycles paper with cement and finishes the wall mask with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

£42.79 Wholesale

£42.79
Spirit World Protection Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Deep red eyes seem all-seeing, their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repoussé. The elegant mask takes its white tones from applications of clay. "This mask is used during the Nkyidwo festival by the Essumeja people in Ghana's Asanti region. The rituals are held in the Asantemanso forest, a place known to be the ancestral origin of the Asantes. These rituals are performed to invoke the constant protection of the spirit world and the ancestors," Abdul Aziz Mohamadu explains. He names the piece Abanbo – "Protection" in the Akan language.

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£58.74
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Naga Basuki Balinese Dragon Wood Mask Hand Painted

Made Mulyani

(225)

Made Mulyani's series of wood masks from Bali now includes this sacred Balinese dragon, Naga Basuki. Sporting a golden crown on his head, this dragon is the keeper of the doorway between the physical and spiritual worlds. He is also the protector of water, without which life on Earth would cease to exist.

£126.41 Wholesale

£126.41
Guro Elephant I Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

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. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana faithfully represents a Guro-style elephant mask, carved of sese wood with fierce tusks and a long curving trunk.

£180.24 Wholesale

£180.24
Baluba Dance Spirit I African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

Christopher Nyasafo

(28)

Concentric circles in pink and white bring to life this dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world. Working with sese wood, Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this impressive wall mask featuring a long lean nose, half-closed eyes and bright red lips.

£117.50 Wholesale

£117.50
African Family Akan Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

Ebusuah is the Akan-Asante word for "family," and in this spectacular mask one can see the head of the family serenely surveying his realm atop the mask. Other members of the family are shown on the borders of the mask. Hand-carved by Nana Frimpong, this special mask celebrates life and above all the strength of family ties, kinship and lineage that are highly consolidated throughout Ghanaian society. It symbolizes the corporation, integrity, origin and preservation of this most important social body or organization. Finely detailed, this piece is waxed and polished to a fine finish.

Each African mask has been made for a particular purpose. It is important to remember that every figure and ritual object is a living being, the temporary abode of spirits, and also represents the vital links between man and the world of the supernatural, possessing awesome powers of its own. However, music, chanting, dancing, sacrifices and the full array of rituals that accompanies any mask bring it fully to life, and are the essential elements that provide its deep-rooted meaning and power to the community. These complex ceremonial events express vital social, religious, and moral values for the whole community, while the uniqueness of each mask is a testament to the artistry of its community and the individual artist's originality. With careful attention to the masks' artistic and symbolic detail, it is possible to perceive these same values within the masks themselves.

£97.58 Wholesale

£97.58
Natural Comparison Sese Wood and Aluminum Animal Themed Ghanaian African Mask

Daniel Quarcoo

(4)

Hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, this elongated mask adorns the wall with African elegance. Designed by Daniel Quarcoo, the colorful mask is accented with embossed aluminum and copper to depict an elephant and a cat. For the artisan, the imagery on the mask reflects that "in this world there is always a servant and a master."

£67.71 Wholesale

£67.71
Guro Elephant II, Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa

Salihu Ibrahim

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Featured Reviews

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Dan Dolan

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Magnificent monkey business!

Large, well made. Unique piece and a great addition to my collection. Artist is very talented. One down side, you have to rig your own way to hang. Would be better with a wire or hanger screwed into the inside of mask.

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Now a magnificent art piece in our home

This stunning piece did not disappoint and exceeded expectations. Magnificient carving and painting that captures the eye. I received it gift wrapped and the presentation was perfect. Many thanks to you and to your awesome talent. Can't stop admiring it so beautifully done. God Bless.

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Wood mask, 'Comedy and Tragedy'

Blake

Apr 13, 2018

Unique and extremely well crafted.

This is a great piece that is very well designed and finely crafted. And the fact that the shade and grain of wood for each piece is a great bonus (mine has a lovely deep shade of brown in a number of places.)