About this Product
This is a handmade leather mask depicting The Egyptian God Anubuis/ Inpu / Anpu / Black Jackal. This leather mask was hand formed, dyed & painted by us in our shop. The mask features an Ancient Egypt motif including the Eye of Horus and Ankh in addition to depicting Anubis. It has been hand dyed in an antiqued black leather finish and hand painted in gold & Egyptian blue metallic tones.
Size Information:
- Approximately 14.5 inches tall from the nose to the top of the ears.
- See photo on mannequin head for reference.
Colors:
- Antiqued Black Exterior
- Gold & Egyptian blue metallic tones Accents
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Eco water-based dye
- Acrylic specialty leather paints
- Acrylic specialty leather sealant
Additional Information:
- Easy to wear & breath (plenty of room for surgical or covid-type mask to be worn at the same time).
- Large eye slots make it easy to see while wearing.
- Formed to fit nicely on the face & will further improve with use & wear.
- The backside of the mask is purposely left natural to feel better against the face and reduce chances of irritants.
- We've included a hole on each side of the mask for your own provided strap or wall hanger (not included).
- PLEASE NOTE: For health and safety reasons, we cannot accept returns on masks.
True Craftworks
Meet the Maker
I have always had an interest in handcrafts and art since I was a young boy. My father is an artist & former art teacher, so from early on I learned to respect and appreciate arts & crafts and the time and love that goes into the creative process.
Following my passion, I pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Early positions in graphic design cascaded into a career in the game industry.
After stepping away from the industry I moved to refocus on more creative pursuits and get back to working with my hands.
Being a long-time game enthusiast and not being satisfied with all the mass-produced game card cases, I decided to make one for myself. From there I branched out into doing other special projects for my family. My pieces were receiving a lot of positive feedback which gave me the inspiration to start making pieces for others who might enjoy and appreciate them too.
Although the market has changed quite a bit over the last several years with mass produced items masquerading as handmade, I am proud to continue crafting hand made goods at home in my studio for the love and enjoyment of the creative process.
My interests in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, ancient symbology & lore, mythology across all cultures permeate throughout my work and art pieces.
It feels fantastic to use my hands to create objects of lasting beauty and longevity.
The pieces made in my studio are crafted - created with passion. They are true craftworks.
How it’s Made
- Hand cut from thick and rugged full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned leather).
- Hand molded, shaped and styled to portray Anubis.
- Detailed with ancient Egyptian symbols (Ankh, Eye of Horus, etc.)
- Painted in gold and blue metallic paints.
- Hand dyed finish in a distressed black antique finish.
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Vegetable tanning is an organic process to preserve the leather. It uses natural tannins from plant sources, making it more environmentally friendly. It’s a slow process which takes weeks to months to complete. Vegetable-tanned leather has some rigidity to it, which helps the product to retain its shape and integrity. Vegetable-tanned leather will soften and develop a rich patina over time, meaning your item will develop a unique and appealing appearance as it ages, only getting better with time. By contrast, chrome-tanned leather is quickly chemically and more inexpensively tanned. It may present toxins to the environment and manufacturing employees. "Vegan", faux, or PU leather is petroleum-based polyurethane/vinyl.
Shop Policies
Ready-made items: Returns accepted within 7 days (from date of delivery): Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Custom Orders: No returns on custom orders.
