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Siesta / Gifts Masks
For many years, we have imported a wide range of Fair Trade wooden and ceramic masks. Generally they are used for wall decoration rather than for wearing and demonstrate the amazing skills of the artisans that produce them.
64 items found

Triple Mask Small
MEX454
£14.40
These high quality, hand painted masks depict a major Aztec preoccupation: the passage of time. Each layer shows a stage of a human's life: youth, adulthood and old age and death. The masks were traditionally worn during ceremonial events or placed upon graves.
Approx 17cm × 14cm
Origin: Mexico

Triple Death Mask Large
MEX453
£32.40
These high quality, hand painted masks depict a major Aztec preoccupation: the passage of time. Each layer shows a stage of a human's life: youth, adulthood and old age and death. The masks were traditionally worn during ceremonial events or placed upon graves.
Origin: Mexico

Artisan Grinning Man Mask No.259
NPSX259
£72
This happy chap is a handcarved, traditional mask from Nepal. Masks similar to this one are used in Newari village folk theatre performances. As well as the fearsome Bhairab and Lakhey characters, performances often have comedic elements of which this mask is a fine example.
Approx: 29cm × 24cm × 11cm
Origin: Nepal

Artisan Dark Bhairab Mask No. 154
NPSX154
£156
This beautiful piece depicts Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective of a house or temple.
Approx: 30cm × 30cm × 15cm SOLD
Origin: Nepal

Artisan Blue Bhairab Mask No.155
NPSX155
£168
This amazing piece depicts Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigies are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective of a house or temple.
Approx: 33cm × 29cm × 15cm
Origin: Nepal

Small Patterned Raksassa Mask
BA642
£10
These intriguing small masks have been hand carved by traditional artisans in Bali, Indonesia. The Raksassa mask is used in the traditional dance styles of Bali and can be literally translated as meaning "huge and strong" or simply "monster."
Approx: 18cm × 20cm × 8cm
Origin: Indonesia

Giraffe Mask 15cm
BA6010
£4.80
Stylish little giraffe mask, hand carved in Bali using traditional techniques. Hand painted in a striking black and red design, this piece makes an eye-catching wall hanging. Each piece is lightweight and comes with a hook on the back ready for hanging.
Approx: 15cm × 8cm
Origin: Indonesia

Zebra Mask 15cm
BA6011
£4.80
Lovely little zebra mask, hand carved in Bali using traditional techniques. Hand painted with a black and white stripes design, this piece makes an eye-catching wall hanging. Each piece is lightweight and comes with a hook on the back ready for hanging.
Approx: 15cm
Origin: Indonesia