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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
Medium Triple Death Mask
MEX454
£14.40
Artisan Giant Dragon Mask No.209
NPSX209
£360
Zebra Face in Wood
BA6072
£13.80
Giraffe Face in Wood
BA6073
£13.80
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.1
GASX001
£264
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.2
GASX002
£300
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.3
GASX003
£336
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.4
GASX004
£240
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.7
GASX007
£168
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.9
GASX009
£120
Artisan Guru Rinpoche Mask No. 266
NPSX266
£204
Artisan Skull Mask No. 264
NPSX264
£192
Artisan Beast Mask No. 269
NPSX269
£168
Artisan Naga Mask No. 270
NPSX270
£120
Artisan Blue Bhairab Mask No. 262
NPSX262
£168
Artisan Cheppu Mask No. 263
NPSX263
£156
Giant Artisan Cheppu Mask No. 265
NPSX265
£660
Artisan Golden Buddha Mask No. 267
NPSX267
£288
Artisan Crowned Bhairab Mask No. 271
NPSX271
£396
Artisan White Bhairab Mask No. 272
NPSX272
£396
Medium Triple Death Mask
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
Artisan Giant Dragon Mask No.209
NPSX209
£360
This hugely impressive mask depicts a protective dragon. Ideal as a centrepiece on a wall, this beautiful work of craftsmanship is handmade and painted in Nepal.
Approx: 50 x 35 x 50cm.
Unique item. There is only one of these available.
Origin: Nepal
Zebra Face in Wood
BA6072
£13.80
Bring a little of the wild savannah into your own home with our handcarved zebra faces. Framed by a textured bark effect, each zebra has a metal hook for easy hanging on the wall.
Approx: 38cm × 12cm × 5cm
Origin: Indonesia
Giraffe Face in Wood
BA6073
£13.80
Bring a little of the wild savannah into your own home with our handcarved giraffe faces. Framed by a textured bark effect, each giraffe has a metal hook for easy hanging on the wall.
Approx: 38cm × 12cm × 5cm
Origin: Indonesia
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.1
GASX001
£264
Absolutely stunning large round Ghanaian Moon Mask. Hand carved in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana, these masks are made from Tweenaboa, more commonly known as African Cedar. The metal that has been used is all scrap or recycled and is embossed with two rhinos and traditional patterns.
Approx. 40.5cm × 40.5cm.
Unique item. There is only one of these available.
Origin: Ghana
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.2
GASX002
£300
Beautiful large standing Ghanaian Mask. Each mask features a large bird embossed on the forehead and traditional African patterns. The metal that has been used is all scrap or recycled and the wood is African cedar, known locally as Tweenaboa. They have been hand crafted in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana.
Approx. 46cm × 12.5cm.
Unique item. There is only one of these available.
Origin: Ghana
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.3
GASX003
£336
Intricate large Ghanaian Fang Mask, hand carved in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana. Fang masks are traditionally used in initiation ceremonies and are usually elongated with carved lines running from the forehead to the tip of the nose.
Approx. 66cm × 20.5cm.
Unique item. There is only one of these available.
Origin: Ghana
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.4
GASX004
£240
Incredible large Ghanaian mask, hand carved from African cedar, known locally as Tweenaboa wood. The metal that has been used is all scrap or recycled and then embossed with intricate patterns and traditional symbolism. This mask has been hand crafted in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana.
Approx. 48cm × 28cm.
Unique item. There is only one of these available.
Origin: Ghana
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.7
GASX007
£168
Ornate large Ghanaian Fang Mask, hand carved from Tweenaboa (African cedar) and decorated with brightly coloured beadwork in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana.
Approx. 45.5cm × 12.5cm.
Unique item. There is only one of these available.
Origin: Ghana
Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.9
GASX009
£120
Brightly coloured Ghanaian Moon mask decorated with vibrant beadwork. These masks have been hand carved from Tweenaboa (African cedar) in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana.
Approx. 20cm × 20cm.
Unique item. There is only one of these available.
Origin: Ghana
Artisan Guru Rinpoche Mask No. 266
NPSX266
£204
This vibrant red mask depicts Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava ("Born from a Lotus") and who is often considered to be the second Buddha. He is believed to have introduced tantric Buddhism to Tibet and to have established the first Buddhist monastery there. This mask has been carved and painted by highly skilled Newari artisans in Nepal.
Approx. 34cm × 24cm × 12cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan Skull Mask No. 264
NPSX264
£192
Masks form an important part of Himalayan culture and there are three different levels of skull masks used within traditional Tibetan dance. The Citipati skeleton dancers are the highest of three levels of skeleton dancers and they wear a skull mask which features a diademe - a crown of five smaller skulls.
Approx. 32cm × 21cm × 19cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan Beast Mask No. 269
NPSX269
£168
Awesome beast mask hand carved from wood and decorated with gold detailing. Masks were traditionally used by the Shamans of tribes during rituals in order to help protect communities, heal diseases and practice exorcisms.
Approx. 36cm × 19cm × 17cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan Naga Mask No. 270
NPSX270
£120
This striking wooden mask depicts a fierce dragon-like serpent and is a beautiful work of craftsmanship. It has been hand carved and painted in Nepal by skilled artisans. Naga images and masks are often placed in doorways to prevent evil entering the building.
Approx. 33cm × 18cm × 20cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan Blue Bhairab Mask No. 262
NPSX262
£168
This large, bold and beautifully carved wooden mask has been hand made and painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. Hinduism and Buddhism incorporate traditional dances and masks play an important role in traditional Tibetan culture and life. This amazing piece depicts Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva.
Approx. 39cm × 30cm × 10cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan Cheppu Mask No. 263
NPSX263
£156
This bold coloured mask depicts a protective figure known by various names such as Chhepu, Cheppu or as a kind of Makara. Regarded as being brave and fearsome, Cheppu is one of three powerful brothers and is seen regularly in Nepalese architecture, guarding the way above doors, arches and gateways. Cheppu and his brothers are the enemies of the Nagas (snakes) and are usually depicted eating one.
Approx. 30cm × 25cm × 12cm
Origin: Nepal
Giant Artisan Cheppu Mask No. 265
NPSX265
£660
This giant mask depicts a protective figure known variously as Chhepu, Cheppu or as a kind of Makara. One of three powerful brothers Cheppu is often regarded as being brave and fearsome, and is seen regularly in Nepalese architecture guarding the way above doors, arches and gateways. Cheppu and his brothers are the enemies of the Nagas (snakes) and are usually depicted eating one.
Approx. 65cm × 64cm × 17cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan Golden Buddha Mask No. 267
NPSX267
£288
This stunning golden mask depicts Lord Buddha in a serene state of mind and would make a wonderful focal piece. Our traditional Tibetan masks have been hand carved and painted by skilled Newari artisans in Nepal.
Approx. 46cm × 28cm × 16cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan Crowned Bhairab Mask No. 271
NPSX271
£396
This large, bold and beautifully carved wooden mask has been hand made and painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing 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. 45cm × 33cm × 13cm
Origin: Nepal
Artisan White Bhairab Mask No. 272
NPSX272
£396
This large, bold and beautifully carved wooden mask has been hand made and painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. Hinduism and Buddhism incorporate traditional dances and masks play an important role in traditional Tibetan culture and life. This amazing piece depicts Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva.
Approx. 40cm × 28cm × 12cm
Origin: Nepal