Maasai Mare Mask from Kenya

Size: From 14cm

This hand-carved Maasai Mare mask from Kenya is a distinctive example of African wooden mask art. The mask is individually carved from wood and decorated with bold geometric patterns and contrasting colours, creating a striking sculptural appearance.

The design features a stylised human face surrounded by elongated carved elements and painted decorative patterns. The combination of dark wood, red detailing and lighter patterned accents gives the mask a strong visual character that works particularly well as African wall art, cultural décor or part of an African art collection.

These Maasai Mare style mask start at approximately 14 cm high and is supplied as shown. Because these masks are individually handcrafted, natural variations in carving, colour, surface texture and decorative details can occur between pieces.

Product details

• Type: Maasai Mare-style African mask
• Origin: Kenya
• Region: East Africa
• Material: Wood
• Height: Approximately 20 cm
• Technique: Hand carved and decorated
• Use: African art, wall décor and collecting
• Finish: Painted/decorated wood
• Each piece: Individual handcrafted variations may occur

What is a Maasai Mare mask?

A Maasai Mare mask is a style of carved African wooden mask associated with Maasai-themed Kenyan artwork and decorative carving. Examples commonly feature elongated facial forms, bold geometric decoration and contrasting red, black, brown and natural wood tones. Maasai Mare masks are also sold internationally as African decorative art and wall pieces.

The original nature of tribal art will be reflected by variances from the mask as shown, each piece of a specific style is similar, but not identical.

View more African mask in our mask gallery and also search by African tribe or read about African tribes people and cultures.

Below we have a selection of African Kenya masks carved in the same style but with different colours, shapes and patterns. Click on the image for a larger view.