Sun Mask

Sun Mask – 1 x Wonderful hand carved Wooden Mask

These are lovingly made reproductions inspired by traditional Native American designs.

Hand carved from a single piece of wood and handpainted.

Approx Dimensions (Some are a little higher or lower)

Height 51cm / 20″

Width 49cm / 20″

Depth 14cm / 5.5″

Each Indian mask is a little different due to their handmade nature.

Hand painted and carved. Made from solid wood.

The pictures are actual ones but you are unlikely to be sent the exact one so please do not buy unless you understand this.

As each one is handmade and different we are unable to take pictures of each one as it would be too time intensive and increase the cost.

We sell a whole range of Native American inspired replica items including peace pipes, totem poles and statues.  All are made to the same high quality.

These were made by Nanang.

Kwakwaka’wakw Sun and Moon Masks

What did Native Americans use masks for?
Native American masks were an important part of the Native American culture. They were used during ceremonies, given as gifts, and each one was hand crafted. They have a special charm that comes from the significance behind the art; the significance of the Native American way of life.

Native American masks were usually created in the likeness of an animal. These animals represented certain Native American ideas such as spirits, status, and characteristics. In addition,
some Native Americans believed that each clan was descended from a different animal. This meant that some Native American masks related to the clan the Indians were from.
In addition to creating Native American masks with animal characteristics, they also created portrait masks. These masks were modeled after a certain person. This type of mask would
depict the status of the person who the mask was modeled after.

What types of masks are there?

There are three different types of Native American masks. One is a single face mask which is just a simple mask. Then there is a mechanical mask that can contain moving parts. For example,
this can be eyes that open and shut. The last type is a transformation mask.

This is more like two or more masks in one.

The outer mask opens up to reveal another mask. The second mask may open up to reveal a third and so on.