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The female figure has been celebrated in art as long as artists have been expressing their creativity. The cast woman wall sculptures are abstract female forms in amplified proportions. The splinter stone finish brings it a vintage vibe, and the aged patina makes this decorative sculpture look like it’s made of stone. The slender forms and delicate details make this piece an elegant addition to any home or office.

• A statement piece for any décor placed in.

The gables feature eight heads shaped like Naga, the protective dragon. The bargeboards replicate Naga's scales, as well as swan tails. The swan is a mystical being from the Himaphan forest. A small pagoda adorns the rooftop; It is crowned with a lotus blossom.

• Overall: 25'' H x 13'' W

Costa Rican artisan Gregorio García handcrafted this black decorative wall mask, inspired by the Taínos indigenous people. The mask is made from resin molded by a hand carved wooden mold and reinforced with fiberglass. The mask features an imposing headdress atop an intricately textured face.

• Overall: 7.25'' H x 4.9'' W

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this charming mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the attractive design, before painting and polishing the mask. A gorgeous dark teal lion roars proudly on the mask's forehead, with the same color patterning the etched cheeks. The lion is a common symbol throughout African culture, representing strength, wisdom, courage and protection.

• Overall: 18'' H x 6'' W

A mask of striking appeal, it features 2 faces under the symbolic horns of power. The artisan names this piece Asana, the Akan word for clan, for the mask is inspired by the many tribal customs within the Akan people. A highly-detailed work, the mask is carved of sese wood and adorned with copper and brass plates.

• Overall: 19.5'' H x 6.25'' W

A mask of ornate elegance, this work celebrates the traditions of northern Ghana. Abdul Karim Star hand-carves the mask from noble sese wood and applies embossed brass plates to resemble tribal markings. The mask is distinguished by its long hanch nose as well as by a bird on the forehead.

• Overall: 17.25'' H x 4.7'' W

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this handsome mask takes the shape of a bird. "The Wangara people of Mali use this mask during the Moo – Wangara, which celebrates a bumper harvest," he explains. "The festival is to hoot at the hunger that they once experienced. The people are very joyous on this occasion because they recount the bad times when they had to go hungry. Looking at their present state of plenty, there is a lot to be happy about."

• Overall: 9.5'' H x 9.5'' W

Carved from sese wood and treated with clay, this mask represents a male healer from the Dan tribe in Liberia. "It is actually worn by soldiers, but sometimes they need to act as native doctors", explains Salihu Ibrahim. "They believed they will be possessed by the masks' healing powers when they wear it". Ibrahim adorns the mask with jute, cotton threads and stone beads.

• Overall: 17'' H x 7.5'' W

For the Baule, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast, masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask, hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute cords. Horizontal lines on the cheeks and forehead represent facial scarification.

• Overall: 13.8'' H x 10.8'' W

Buddha's face reflects the harmony within nature in this extraordinary mask by Gung Gus. He carves the mask by hand from crocodile wood and paints it with exquisite details that include lush trees, colorful birds and blushing lotuses. They are regarded as sacred in the Buddhist faith.

• Overall: 6.75'' H x 4.7'' W

Shaped like a leaf, this mask is covered with beautifully hand embossed aluminum. Yellow surrounds the watchful eyes and eloquent mouth. Named Boka – a Hausa word meaning "Spiritualist" – the mask is crafted by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "These are used by the Kidul tribes of Mali at the beginning of the farming season to consult with the gods and ask their blessings on the land. This will enable a good harvest," he explains.

• Overall: 17.3'' H x 10.3'' W

The Kasai River Goddess looks kindly upon the Pende people, offering them safe passage as they cross the waters. Salihu Ibrahim invokes her presence in the form of a highly ornate mask, carved by hand from sese wood. He embellishes the mask with a fantasy of color created with African trade beads. The pende people live on the banks of the Kasai river in Zaire. Every time a river, stream or lake is purified, appreciation is shown to the gods and goddesses that inhabit the waters for their protection. Yearly and periodic rituals are therefore done to appease and thank them for their protection and longevity. Please note this mask is crafted by hand without a previous sketch or mold. The beaded work may vary slightly in pattern and color in subsequent masks therefore rendering each one unique and exclusive.

• Overall: 10.3'' H x 6.8'' W