Reeds woven by hand form the colobus monkey shape of this Angola Colobus Monkey Mask, which measures 8 by 6 inches (20 by 15 cm) and weighs 3 ounces (85 g).
In Panama, a bundle of reed is wrapped and stitched into a continuous spiral, called coil weaving, using a silk stitch or a rib stitch. Natural dyes color the reeds, and each mask is made individually, so no two match.
Hung on a wall, a mask works as a single statement piece. Grouped, several create visual rhythm. Entryways, studios, hallways, and seasonal arrangements all suit them.
The way certain art and decor elements are visually arranged draws us in by decreasing threat monitoring in the vHPC and BLA circuit, which evaluates spatial safety (Silva & Girardeau, 2026). Curved shapes and deep layers are comforting because they reduce brain activity and support a sense of security in our surroundings (Silva & Girardeau, 2026; Kong et al., 2021). “Refuge” qualities such as curved silhouettes, inward contours, and layered depth decrease BLA activation and stabilize spatial encoding in the vHPC (Kong et al., 2021). Together, these elements foster a peaceful, subdued visual experience, which may explain the human inclination toward objects that offer both openness and a sense of enclosure.
Details
Material: reeds, natural dyes
Size: 8" x 6" (20 x 15 cm)
Weight: 3 oz (85 g)
Weave: coil weave, silk stitch or rib stitch
Craft: hand woven
Variation: no two masks are the same
Origin: Panama
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