Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with myriad aluminum beads and pendants, as well as Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965. Brightly colored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass, as well as feathers, complete the stunning design of this headdress.<br><br>The Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

Breathtakingly beautiful, this stunning decorative headdress is styled after those designed for a bride. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this admirable headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with an aluminum trapezoidal cap as well as multicolor pompoms. A waterfall of aluminum coins featuring dragons is flanked by multicolored glass beads to complete the grand design of this wedding headdress. Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

Love it.. Anonymous. Sun Mar 08 2026

Carved by hand from African rubberwood, this Sangaya mask is used by the Mgbakpa people of Nigeria during their millet festival. Its name means "promise of love" and shows appreciation of women's good work. Featuring closed eyes and opened mouth, the mask is painted by hand in shades.

The colors on this mask are nice. Another beautiful but simple mask.. Karen. IL. Sun Jun 23 2019

Take a flight of fancy with the pond butterfly trio. Featuring transfer decorations of our signature patterns on the gold-edged wings of three butterflies and more floral transfers on their bodies, they’re topped with wire antennae. An adjustable metal hanger on the back lets you hang them on the wall at different angles.

They are worth the money! Hung them in my kitchen!. Stephanie. Duncan, OK. Tue Mar 03 2026

A bird perches atop this mask and leans forward to caress its beak on the headdress. Adorned with polished brass and aluminum repousse, this mask is the artisan's own original design. He names it Looflo, which means "flying bird" in Ghana's Ga language.

It blended perfectly with decor. Not too big not too small.. Anonymous. Bowie, MD. Mon Feb 08 2021