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Island Blossoms,'4 Handmade Floral Batik 2-Layer Face Masks from Bali'

Abstract flowers burst into bloom in plum, sky blue, navy and spring green. By Desak Nyoman Parwati, the images are created with Bali's legendary hand-stamped batik technique. The set of four rayon face masks is contoured with elastic to loop over......

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Ashanti wood masks, 'Fighting Spirit' (pair) - Ashanti Wood Masks

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti king and queen in two imposing masks. Carved by hand from sese wood each one receives coats of black polish. The king has a diamond on his forehead and ritual scarification on his cheeks; the queen wears......

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Burgundy Berry,'2 Handwoven Embroidered Burgundy Cotton Face Masks'

Burgundy cotton is woven on a backstrap loom to become a pair of attractive face masks with unique handwoven textures. Artisans from the Balam Atelier craft the masks with orange motifs embroidered in the center and elastic bands to stretch around......

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Thai Flora,'Hand Crafted Floral Cotton Face Masks (Set of 3)'

Mix up your masks with this set of three designed by Thailand's Russamee Thepphanakit. Crafted from 100% cotton, each mask features a floral motif, three layers of protection, and an opening for a filter pad. Adjustable elastic ear loops pull tight......

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Teke,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood and Raffia Mask'

West African artisan Christopher Nyasafo designs this smiling mask with a patterned headdress and long, flowing hair in raffia. The mask is called Teke , after a tribe of farmers and hunters who inhabit the savannah plateaus of both the Republic of......

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African mask, 'Ga Fisherman'

By Sefah Mohammed this handsome mask comes from the Ga people near the city of Accra. He carves the piece by hand adding beautiful colors hand embossed aluminum and applications of white clay. Such masks are used when Ga people go fishing with the......

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Sunshine and Darkness,'2 Double Layer Silk Elastic Loop Face Masks from Bali'

A lemon-yellow print on white evokes dappled sunlight while a sophisticated solid black recalls midnight's shadows. Working in luxurious Thai silk, Hari and Arthur craft an elegant pair of face masks. Both are contoured for comfort and fit, are......

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Wood mask, 'Mask with Flower'

Exuding silent serenity this original mask by Wayan Rendah is a captivating work of aesthetic minimalism. Rendah hand-carves this piece from hibiscus wood its dichromatic grain lending distinctive accents to the tranquil face. Crowned with a flower......

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African wood mask, 'Sadaki'

This exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu represents a bride. Gleaming brass aluminum and colorful beads adorn the handsome piece. Such masks are used during wedding ceremonies by the Bemba tribes from Zambia he explains. The mask is presented to a......

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Baule Queen,'Artisan Crafted Baule Tribe Wood Queen Mask'

With her regal bearing and luxurious coiffure, she could only be a tribal queen. Victor Addo Biney of Ghana creates this Baule-style mask, modeled after ceremonial masks used by that tribe. The Baule people are one of the largest ethnic groups in......

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African wood mask, 'Dzekpi'

Daniel Quarcoo designs an original mask that embodies the concept of dzekpi or beauty in the language of Ghana's Ewe people. Predominately black the mask's oval shape narrows at the bottom to form a chin. Aluminum plates masterfully embossed by hand......

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African wood mask, 'Akan Helper'

Rich textures cover this African mask achieved by etching the hand-carved wood and applying sheets of embossed aluminum to the features. By Victoria Agyepomaa the stunning design is her own. She names the mask Boafo ?ù helper in the Twi language of......

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Good Fortune,'Hand Made Wood Mask'

Abdul Karim Star depicts a mysterious personage with a tall headdress and long beard. Carved from sese wood and embellished with plates of embossed brass and aluminum, it represents an image from the Wangara tribe of northern Ghana. Such masks are......

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'Brave and Strong' - Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask

This face of solemn expression bears on its head the image of an elephant. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask signifies strength and bravery. Guro masks are emblems of the spirits living in the underworld which they worship and celebrate......

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African masks, 'Proud Hausa Warrior'

Proud and brave a fighting man comes to life as an African mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the piece from sese wood and adorns the features with colorful seed beads meticulously applied by hand. Polished brass inlay surrounds the head. The artisan......

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African mask, 'Senufo Men's Society'

With narrowed eyes and clenched teeth this horned mask is bold and menacing. Sinclair Yao Daley carves an image from the Senufo people of Cote d'Ivoire. Senufo masks are used in the rites of the Poro society he says. This is a male organization that......

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Ewe wood mask, 'Deliverance'

Parallel lines represent decorative scarification on the smooth cheeks and forehead of this mask. Echoed by neat rows of braids they bring visual fascination to a design by Daniel Nyadedzor. He names it Edem an Ewe word meaning he has delivered me.......

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Tall Man,'Slender 20-Inch Hand Carved Neon Green West African Mask'

Based on traditional Ghanaian artistry, this elegant African mask depicts a long, slender face in yellow-green. Ali Mohammed creates an original design of graceful lines, giving it the distressed finish of a prized antique. Carved by hand of......

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African wood mask, 'Fierce Leopard'

A fierce grin brings this leopard mask to life. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour the expressive mask is carved by hand of sese wood. Treated with white clay for an aged finish the mask is displayed on an iron stand....

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Island Elegance,'3 Beaded Lace Embroidered Contoured Face Masks'

By Desak Nyoman Parwati, three elegant rayon face masks are covered with lace. A favorite with fashionable Balinese women, lace is the fabric of choice for the kebaya, a short jacket worn over a top. Beadwork and embroidery, all applied by hand, add......

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