 |
Browse
|
'Barong Sai II,' mask The Barong mask is essential to the Barong dance, one of the most important dances in the Balinese culture. The Barong is a benevolent deity. He often descends during religious ceremonies and enters the body of a medium. The medium falls into a trance and ... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Benevolent Lion Deity,' mask (brown) Fiercely loyal, Barong is one of Bali's most benevolent deities. Half dog and half lion, he is said to possess the body of a spiritual medium during religious ceremonies. Nyoman Subrata carves this superb mask from sono wood; its rich grain is ideal for th... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Black Barong,' mask The Barong mask is a critical part of the Barong dance, one of Bali's most important religious traditions. The Barong is a benevolent deity, and one of the most important in the Hindu Balinese pantheon. He often descends during religious ceremonies and ent... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Black Cili' mask The blessed talents of Nyoman Subrata emerge in this finely carved mask. Patient hands shape fine details from the rich grain of suar wood, as the crown of Cili frames her tranquil expression. Cili is the god of fertility, her name in ancient Balinese refe... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Boma,' mask Gede Suryanta creates this mask of Bhoma from jackfruit wood, using acrylics for the finishing. Bhoma, the traditional symbol of the forest, is akin to Barong, both appearing similar to a stylized lion. He is the mythological son of Prathiwi, the goddess o... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Cong,' mask "Cong," one of the village officials in Bali, introduces the festival's stories to the audience. He is like a comical narrator, executing a running commentary as the "Tari Topeng" mask performance unfolds. Ketut Sarwa presents this vision in pule wood - th... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Expression of Cili I,' mask Smoothly chiseled features lend noble serenity to this image of Cili, one of Bali?s most revered deities. She is the goddess of fertility, her name in ancient Balinese, Ibu Pertiwi, referring to Mother Earth. Specifically she is associated with the rice ha... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Expression of Cili II,' mask An elongated mien emerges from the grace of hand-carved albesia wood, a tight bun of hair resting austerely atop her head. She is Cili, the Goddess of Fertility. In ancient Balinese her name, Ibu Pertiwi, refers to Mother Earth. Specifically, Cili is assoc... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Expression of Cili III,' mask Albesia wood provides Ketut Widana with elegant inspiration, as he extracts spiritual imagery from its refined grain. He portrays Cili, the revered Balinese goddess of fertility. A noble crown rests atop her head, while traditional earrings frame serene fe... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Expression of Cili IV,' mask A deep brown tone embraces Cili?s silent expression, adorned by vermilion accents and a captivating traditional crown. She is the goddess of fertility - her name in ancient Balinese, Ibu Pertiwi, referring to Mother Earth. Specifically she is associated wi... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Goddess Cili,' mask Revered as the goddess of fertility, Cili or 'Ibu Pertiwi' is also known as Mother Earth in Bali, for she is associated with the rice harvest - the main sustenance of the Balinese who believe Cili will ensure a bountiful harvest. In this awe-inspiring albe... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Hanoman,' mask In an expression of an age-old Hindu story, Ketut Mustika skillfully transformed this acacia wood into the visage of Hanoman. A main character from the Sanskrit epic Ramayana, Hanoman is a white monkey god who helps Prince Rama rescue his wife, Princess Si... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Iguana,' mask The personage represented in the handsome mask wears a diadem low on the forehead and earrings in the form of seashells. An iguana forms part of his features, curving sinuously from eyebrows to mouth. Ismael Diaz creates this original design inspired by an... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Indias Amazonas,' mask This vivid mask represents indigenous peoples of the Amazon region in Brazil, cultures who maintain their traditions despite the encroachments of modern society. Expressive features eagerly welcome designs in red and green, while applications of papier-mac... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Jauk II,' mask In Bali, the jovial Jauk is the people's entertainer who creates happiness in times of great difficulty. The challenge he faces is not easy, but his personality is essential and appreciated. Ketut Sarwa carves this mask from pule wood and paints with vibra... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Kesuna,' mask Greed and envy are personified in Kesuna, masterfully captured in albesia wood by Ketut Widana. Her long face and serious demeanor reflect the selfishness in her heart, which ultimately casts Kesuna from her home according to one of Bali?s tales of moral t... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Lion Barong,' mask According to Nyoman Subrata, he has "always been fascinated by lions," thus the inspiration for this original representation of Barong. Carved from sono wood, the intricate image revels in menacing features and extensive symmetry. Perhaps the most beloved ... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Lion's Roar,' mask Despite the fact that there are no lions on the island of Bali, Subrata chooses this subject because he has, in his own words, "always been fascinated by lions." The artist carves this exquisite mask from Suar wood, rendering with intricate detail the cont... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Luna con Sol en Verde,' mask A modern interpretation of traditional themes, this vivid mask celestially impresses the viewer, as the sun and moon reflect simple light upon aged green textures. Working together with his wife, Ismael Diaz patiently shapes clay before applying acrylic pa... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Minti Saa Mimu,' mask This horror mask entitled Minti Saa Mimu, meaning "I'm not that ugly on the inside," should not be viewed as ghastly, but rather as a commentary on the error of superficiality. Carved from sese wood, its undulating contours will captivate any setting. Desi... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Pandu,' mask According to Hindu mythology, Pandu is the leader of the powerful Pandawa family. A very long time ago the family lived in the Kingdom of Astina in India. Pandu had two beautiful wives, Kunti and Madri. One day while out hunting, Pandu came across a pair o... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Rama's Expresson,' mask A sense of ancient meaning emanates from the intricate features of this mask, hand-carved by the talented Ketut Widana. He represents Rama, the hero of the Hindu religion's famed Ramayana epic. The image is patiently rendered in albesia wood, as varied gra... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Sacred Man-Elephant II,' mask This sono mask of Lord Ganesha evidences Nyoman Subrata's infinite carving wisdom - he creates this mask with in elaborate detail that befits such a revered Hindu deity. Ganesha possesses a human body and the head of an elephant. His image is riddled with ... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Salya,' mask The noble mien of Salya emerges through the symmetrical details of this hand-crafted mask, as Nyoman Subrata carves the image by hand from luxurious mahogany wood. Salya is the king of Madra in the great Hindu Mahabharata epic. According to the story, Dewi... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Scream,' mask Elongated lips exaggerate the expression of this unusual mask by Nyoman Naranata. The low forehead and rounded cheeks confer a childlike sense, but smooth contours defy age. Carved of hibiscus wood, this enigmatic work is representative of Balinese artistr... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Smile Up,' mask Beaming with delight, this mask by Nyoman Naranata invites a smile of complicity. Rounded cheecks and eyes that turn upward express unbridled mirth. The smooth grain of hibiscus wood is carved by hand to showcase Naranata's consummate skill.... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
'Warra,' mask With a patience characteristic of the Huichol people, the hands of Higinio Hernandez have transformed tiny chaquira beads into beautiful and glossy motifs adhered to a papier-m?ch? base. The result is a veritable explosion of color, replete with symbols sa... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Big Headed Linguist' According to the beliefs of the Akan people of Ghana, anyone with a ti kese ("big head") is said to be very knowledgeable. Court linguists, for example, were said to have big heads, although they would also be the subject of ridicule by passersby. George... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Bird of Love' The Odo ("love") bird graces a fascinating mask by Joseph Boateng. He carves the mask by hand from sese wood, carefully detailing the artistic stylizations of his people, the Akan. Ornately embossed brass plates highlight the Akan's sense of ornate artis... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Bless Hard Work' This extraordinary mask personifies the spiritual essence of the Akan people of Ghana. Daniel Nyadedzor carves by hand the sese wood mask that is locally known as Nhyira, (blessing). "People usually keep a Nhyra mask at home as a reminder that God blesse... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Come Home' Millenary beliefs and customs inspire the work of master carver Robert Nortey. He draws inspiration from Ashanti traditions, who seek to communicate with lost relatives. The brafiey mask (meaning "come home") is worn during special ceremonies and rituals... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Guardian Fish' The sinuous silhouette of a fish narrows to form the stern face of a protective guardian. Richly embellished with ornate brass repouss?, this mask is representative of the Akan tribe of Ghana. It is beautifully crafted by Nana Adu Amankwapam I.... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Humbleness' A sense of shyness and discretion exudes from this hand-carved sese wood mask by Daniel Sackey. Intended for entertainment during ceremonies, the mask reminds of the importance of being humble. The Akan people of Ghana call this mask Ahobrasee.... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Mother Earth' Ernestina Oppong Asante presents a fascinating replica of the Asaase yaa mask, of the Akan people of Ghana. Meaning "Mother Earth," Asaase yaa is said to rule all over Earth. She is always worshipped at important feasts and rituals, along with other Akan d... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Silence is Golden' Nana Adu Amankwapam carves this beautiful mask to illustrate the virtue of silence. An eloquent role model, the personage with closed eyes seems to make a noncommittal remark. Used during the Akan initiation rites for adolescent girls, it emphasizes the im... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan mask, 'Vigilant Hunter' The Akan people of Ghana wear the Ahweyie mask to the ceremonies that honor their hunters. Meaning "vigilance," the Ahweyie mask exudes courage and bravery. Wilson Aboagye carves an admirable sese wood mask that replicates the distinct artistry of the Ak... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Akuapem Warrior' Fearsome and somber, this personage strikes terror in potential enemies. Beadwork centers this elegant mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam. He sculpts an image from the Akuapem tribe of southern Ghana, one of the many linguistically related people known as Akan. S... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Doing Good' Among the Akan people of Ghana, when a person in the community shows kindness to the poor and needy he or she may be rewarded with this piece. Daniel Nyadedzor carves the beautiful mask from African sese wood. Adorned with brass and delicately painted by h... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Forgiveness' Named Fakye ("Forgive" in the Akan language), this extraordinary horn mask is carved by Wilson Aboagye. He sculpts it by hand of seasoned sese wood and embellishes it with richly embossed brass. Horns are said to represent power in Ghanaian society, and me... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Good Omen' The Adipa mask is crowned with an elegant headdress featuring ornate brass plates. The face expresses gentle benevolence, for Adipa means "Good Omen" to the Akan people of Ghana. The priest wears the mask during special ceremonies, when the community com... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Goodness' Named Adepa (Good) in the Akan language, this mask depicts a good person who shows kindness to others. Daniel Nyadedzor carves the piece from a long half cylinder of native sese wood. Embossed brass applied to the cheeks represents decorative scarification... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Her Beauty' Wilson Aboagye captures the beauty of a young woman from Ghana's Akan people. Depicted in brass repousse, ritual scarification adorns her face. She wears her hair in a carefully combed coif and takes on a quiet demeanor.... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Knowledge' With pursed lips and keen eyes, this personage ponders the questions set before him. Wilson Aboagye carves the elegant mask, covering the features with brass repouss?. An imposing headdress crowns this image, named Nyansa ("Knowledge" in the language of Gh... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Akan wood mask, 'Lead a Good Life' The Bo Brapa mask of the Akan people in Ghana is traditionally given to children when they come of age. Meaning "Lead a Good Life," the mask is said to guide the child through life. Robert Nortey crafts an outstanding replica, which he carves by hand fro... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Amethyst and garnet choker, 'Royale' Yuli designs this choker with a spectacular pendant featuring a princely cow bone mask. The pendant is cast of sterling silver and is richly adorned with sparkling gems that include garnet, amethyst and peridot. .925 rating silver.... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Art mirror, 'Earth Mask II' The masks of the world inspire this original mirror by Max Rubio. Working with resins over a wood background, Rubio conjures the illusion of a mask with mirrors in warm earth tones. Framed in rubber wood, it features a steel chain for hanging.... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |
|
Batik wall hanging, 'Festac Mask' A mask to honor ancestors, this is largely known as "Festac," to commemorate the Festival of Arts and Crafts. A yearly event that began in Nigeria, the festival showcases African artistry. K. Baka presents a well-detailed rendition of the renowned mask, in... |
at NOVICA
Product Details... |