These beautifully hand-crafted and carved wooden Tiki masks are created in Indonesia, and all are slightly original due to their handmade nature. Each piece is unique in it's symbolism as is the traditional way.
Tiki masks are hand-carved wooden masks that, in their original intent, were used to stand in for deities, protect their users from evil spirits or even increase the mask wearers' fertility and luck. They served many purposes, both in the privacy of people's homes and in everyday life. Traditional polynesian tiki's all have different meanings in their faces. If the eyes are looking up the tiki will offer protection. The eyes looking down brings good luck. The mouth of the tiki can be smiling to show happiness or open to bring peace. If the tongue is sticking out that is the sign of a warrior.
Tiki Mask Design 2 - 80 cm
Tiki Mask Design 3 - 1 m
Tiki Mask Design 4 - 1 m
Tiki Mask Design 5 - 60 cm
Tiki Mask Design 6 - 60 cm
Sold Individually - Slight variations from images may be seen as these are hand crafted.
These are hand carved in Africa under an ethically sourced program and thus every one is slightly unique.
Fuelled by a desire to help families support themselves our supplier began importing these masks to the UK, with the primary aim of connecting individual artisans in Africa directly to western buyers.
Over the years we have been able to develop a network of suppliers and workshops focused on quality and design. By subtly combining western style, natural materials and traditional craftsmanship, we have created a collection which celebrates the diversity and colourful vitality of the beautiful world. Ethical sourcing is a way of life, not just a business transaction.
Our supplier works with individual families to ensure they have a safe working environment as well as a fair wage.
