Kanika African Sculptures  

Masks, Tiles & 2-D Art

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These stunning traditional and contemporary African mask sculptures are hand-carved out of clay, painted with African designs and ethnic colors, and fired in a kiln to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit to maximize their strength and beauty. Stones from the coast, beadwork, leather, jute, or shells ensure that each African mask sculpture is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  Some of the ethnic masks are Kanika's renditions of African wood carvings and others are more contemporary.  Kanika believes her African ancestors work through her fingers to create each authentic piece of art.  Click on a picture to view a larger image of each African mask sculpture.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the larger sculptures that have no "BUY" button, please contact Kanika to learn the price and which gallery/store is currently selling it.

NOTE: Sculptures which are well-suited for outdoor use are prefaced by "GA" (for Garden Art).


Cosmos
Clay
 17W x 20H - (M659)
 
A Feathered Nest
Clay, feathers, beads.
12W x 12H (M592)
  Tribal Essence
Clay, glass, metal. 
10W x 24H - (M732)
At Kuumba Collective
  Blue Rays2
Clay

11W x 23H (M742)

Renovation of Spirit
Award of Merit.  Kanika's 3D journey in search of inner Spirit. Paper, clay, stones, fabric
 30W x 25H - (M449)
 
Earth Warrior
Clay, feathers, metal, jute.
12W x 22H (M528)
  The Headdress
The ornate headdress consumes this clay mask rubbed with iron oxide to give it an ancient look. 
12W x 14H - (M477)
At Kuumba Collective
  East Meets South
Clay, fabric, glass, bamboo, metal.

11W x 30H (M3)
At Jacquelyn's Salon


GA - Center of Life
Aluminum, clay
5W x 7H - (M702)
GA - A Study in Trees2
Steel, clay, aluminum
20W x 8H - (M696)

At Blue Moon Gallery, Sac, CA
GA - Together, Apart
Steel, clay
12W x 7H, , (M703)



Yin
The flexibility of woman.
11W x 36H, (M612)


GA - Nature #1
Clay
8W x 12H (M710)
GA - Nature #2
Clay
6W x 13H (M712)


GA - Nature #3
 Clay
6W x 13H, $100, (M713)


GA - Nature #4
Clay
10W x 12H (M714)


The Musician
Clay, beads, wire
15W x 15H - (M562)
GA - Planes of Consciousness
Aluminum, clay, glass, copper
9Wx32H - (M680)
GA - Nature #6
Clay
9W x 11H, , (M716)



GA - Nature #9
Clay
9W x 15H (M719)


Study in Trees
Clay, metal
6W x 6H - (M700)
Inner Light
Clay, glass
9Wx18H - (M640)
Tattooed ladies
Clay, metal
9W x 20H, , (M728)



Sweet Breath
Clay, metal
9W x 20H (M748)

Golden Girl
Clay, wire, fabric, beads
15W x 15H (M563)
Modigliani Returns Africa
26Hx11W (M447)
Forest Mother
(M455)
And the Eyes Have It
8Hx11W (M397)

A Patterned Life
9W x 13H, $75 (M)
 
The Kiss
17Hx7W, $150 (M144)
The Lion
15Hx12W (M369)
Inspired
12Hx12W, (M593)
At Sunlight of Spirit, Sac, CA

Pretty in Purple
Clay, leather (M499)

 


The Guardian
15Hx8W, 0 (M1)




 
Forward Thinking
 (M453)


Yang
The strength of man.
15W x 42H (M613)




Beaded Girl
Clay, glass
12W x 10H - (M561)
At Jacquelyn's Salon


Encaustic2
Colored waxes on fabric.
12W x 5H, $25 (M6626)

 


Maasai
Clay, wire
15W x 16H - (M564)


   Follow the Leader
Clay, metal, fabric, stone.20W x 39H (M388)


African Girl&Necklaces
This wall-mounted black bust is truly beautiful.  Clay, beads
12W x 14H x 4D (M431)


Together, We Fit
Clay, metal
17W x 15H x 2D (M733)


The Tattooed Road
Clay
8W x 16H (M731)


My Future's So Bright I've Gotta Wear Shades
Class, glass, leather
12W x 21H (M386)