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Ashanti wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Unique Wood Mask

The Sankofa bird looks to the past for the wisdom to build its future its presence as an Adrinka symbol highlighting this striking Ashanti mask from Ghana. Eric Darko hand-carves the piece carefully adhering to tradition. more

World Menagerie Horned King Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 37 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair 49705

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey exhibits... more

Bungalow Rose Woman Warrior Ashanti Wood Mask in Black/Brown | 11.5 H x 3.9 W in | Wayfair C06ABA3C53AB4E06838B426401470BE1

Serenely beautiful, this mask depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. 'When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's final battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war,' the master carver says. He works in African... more

Handmade Be Positive Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.8" D

Eric Darko takes inspiration from the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people to craft this mesmerizing mask. more

Novica Handmade Ashanti Princess African Wood Mask

The Ashanti culture marvels Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie with its vibrant splendor, capturing that unique essence on this African mask made from sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Ashanti King African Wood Mask

Decorate your walls with Winfred Ansah Okoampah's completely handcrafted mask. more

Bungalow Rose Ashanti Donkor Hand Carved African Mask Wall Décor, Wood in Black/Brown | 18 H x 6 W in | Wayfair D085551E255E47D68AC7585BF3529485

Robert Nortey is inspired by the customs and beliefs of Ghana’s Ashanti people for the design of this original mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring painted details. Magnificently detailed embossed aluminum represent the Ashanti's... more

Handmade Ashanti Wood Mask 'Woman Warrior'

Serenely beautiful, this mask by Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. "When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's final battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war," the master carver says. He... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Come By Love' - Fair Trade Ashanti Tribe Wood Mask

For the Ashanti people of Ghana actions do in fact speak louder than words. They suggest presenting this bright mask to the person one is interested in as a first and loving gesture. The mask is known as Odobra which means loved one or come love.... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'African Elephant Spirit I' - African Wood Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Vertical lines in parallel represent neatly combed hair and a mighty African elephant marches across the... more

Ewe wood mask, 'Spirit of Fruitfulness' - Ewe Wood Mask

This opulent visage is radiant and beautiful. What seem to be loops crown the piece but on closer observation they reveal themselves as birds. Meticulously carved by Daniel Nyadedzor this mask represents Ghana's Ewe people who display it during the... more

Woman,'Hand Carved Wood Mask from Ashanti'

Designed to resemble an antique find, this ocher mask of a woman is crafted in the artistic traditions of the Ashanti and Dokor people. Worlasi Agbalenyo carves the sese wood mask by hand, creating rugged textures with sand. Wearing earrings on jute... more

Gabonese wood mask, 'Punu Spirit' - Gabonese Wood Mask

Painted white serene features suggest one who has passed on to the realm of spirits. The tall hairdo denotes a woman from the Punu tribe of the upper Ngoume River region of southwestern Gabon. Salihu Ibrahim carves a dramatic mask linked with peace... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Flying Spirit' - Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned with double horns this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright color... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Together' - Handmade Sese Wood Mask

Nana Frimpong carves a mask of sleek beauty crowned by a fertility doll. When you come to the Ashanti Kingdom the king gathers all of his clan together as one he explains. Frimpong names the mask Yen ka ye hu nbom which means Let us come together in... more

Ashanti Dots,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Wall Mask'

Hand-painted in contrasting colors, K. Baka's wall mask is hard to miss. The artist in Ghana uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the eyes with notched patterns. A white floral motif pops against the green, black, and crimson background. more

Spell Breaker,'Ashanti Wood Mask'

"This mask is very useful because it helps people overcome their spiritual weaknesses," believes Robert Nortey. He carves this beautiful mask from sese wood and adorns it with the artistic stylizations of the Ashanti people of Ghana, who call this mask... more

Ashanti King,'Hand Made Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask'

Decorate your walls with Winfred Ansah Okoampah's completely handcrafted mask. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the intricate mask from local sese wood, embellishing the face with textured aluminum plate before painting the surface in brown, yellow,... more

Horned King,'Ashanti Wood Mask'

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey exhibits... more

Donkor Protection II,'Ashanti Style Wood Wall Mask Artisan Crafted in West Africa'

Joseph Boateng finds inspiration in the customs of the Ashanti people to designs this original wall mask featuring a smaller face on the horned headdress. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood mask by hand and decorates it with painted details... more

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Wisdom' - Unique African Wood Mask

Wisdom comes from those who have the patience to wait believes Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng as he repeats a saying from the Twi people of the Akwapim tribe. He designs an original mask with a long headdress wearing green tassels with yellow and... more

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Donkor'

Robert Nortey is inspired by the customs and beliefs of Ghana?Æs Ashanti people for the design of this original mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring painted details. Magnificently detailed embossed aluminum represent the Ashanti's... more

Baluba Dance Spirit II,'African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art'

Concentric circles in yellow bring to life this blue dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world.... more

Congolese wood mask, 'Bakota Spirit'

Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth while hand-embossed aluminum and brass add textural interest. I so admire these masks that... more

Spirit Protector,'Akan wood mask'

Emulating tribal markings, the textures of brass repoussé ripple seductively across his forehead. Wide eyes are ever vigilant, for this personage is the Susum Banbofo, or "Spirit Protector." Daniel Nyadedzor carves a beautiful sese wood mask, used by... more

'African Giraffe Spirit' - Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines represent neatly combed hair and an African giraffe marches across the forehead. Embossed on... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Queen Aura Poka' - Hand Carved Ivoirian Wood Mask

By Kobina Asmah this beautiful mask depicts a beloved African queen of the Baule people. This is the queen mother Aura Poka. Because of dissension in the Ashanti kingdom she moved her people to present day Ivory Coast the artisan explains. Carved by... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief carver Nana Frimpong celebrates Ashanti wisdom with the original design of this mask. Carved from sese wood it features the legendary Sankofa bird with its head resting on its back. One of the legendary Adinkra symbols which emphasizes looking to... more

Donkor Protection I,'Ashanti Style Original Wall Mask Hand Crafted in West Africa'

Inspired by the customs of the Ashanti people, Joseph Boateng designs this original wall mask featuring a smaller face on the horned headdress. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood mask by hand and decorates it with painted details representing... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Be Positive'

Eric Darko takes inspiration from the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people to craft this mesmerizing mask. Elegantly detailed with embossed brass plates the mask features the sankofa bird which symbolizes positive reversion and revival especially in... more

Handmade Come Home Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.5" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Millenary beliefs and customs inspire the work of master carver Robert Nortey. more

Bloomsbury Market Festive Wisdom Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown | 19.75 H x 6 W in | Wayfair 8EAB0220D0E446449165DD01B3E96BB8

Intended as a festive piece, this mask bears the fascinating artistry. It features 2 faces auguring wisdom, for as the saying goes, "2 heads are better than 1". | Bloomsbury Market Festive Wisdom Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown | 19.75 H x... more

Spirit Dancer,'Ivoirian wood mask'

A squared visage with horns looks at the world with shining eyes. Abdul Karim Star portrays a kplekple (minor spirit) of the Goli people. Used in the Goli spirit dance, such masks are considered mischievous; they are often worn by young men who... more

African tribal wood mask, 'Faceless Spirits'

Featureless this mask represents protective spirits that can take animal form or can appear as strange beings. These spirits watch over families clans and communities. They provide for fertility health and prosperity as well as continuity of life.... more

'Woman's War Spirit' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Spirit of War'

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a fierce personage shouts a rousing war cry. Hewn from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Spirit Blessings'

A quiet brown sparrow perches atop this elegant mask by Salihu Ibrahim. Symbol of ancestral spirits the design honors the bird spirit to obtain its blessings. Even features suggest strength of character while subtle color lends a regal effect to the... more

Sankofa Spirit,'West African Wood Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Kwasi George crafts an original mask rich with West African symbolism. The hand-carved sese wood visage is crowned with a stylized version of the adinkra symbol sankofa , traditionally represented by a bird with its head turned... more