Belkis Wooden Wall Mask

There's a mischief in this face that's hard to look away from. The Belkis Wooden Mask grins at you from the wall with a knowing, almost playful expression. Deep-set eyes with a glint of character, laugh lines carved with real intention, a curling moustache, a small crescent of a beard, and two pointed horns rising from a crown of swept-back hair. It's expressive, spirited, and full of life in a way that flat, decorative pieces rarely manage to be.

Hand-carved from solid mango wood and finished in a warm, natural brown tone, the Belkis lets the beauty of the wood do most of the talking. The grain runs through the face like a quiet undercurrent, adding texture and warmth to every curve and groove. There's a third-eye detail at the centre of the forehead that roots the piece in mythology, while the horns and grinning expression give it the air of a guardian spirit, something protective and watchful, with a sense of humour about it.

Hang it at the entrance to welcome guests with something unexpected, or place it in a living room or study where it can quietly hold court. The Belkis is the kind of piece people notice on the second look, and then can't stop looking at.