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Dogon Dance,'Hand Made Wood Wall Mask Mali from West Africa'

The Dogon people are one of the many characteristic and distinguished cultural groups found in Mali. Inspired by their art forms, Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude crafts this Dogon mask used for dances. He carves it by hand from local sese wood, using a... more

Handmade Hungry Monkey African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.5" H x 6" W x 5.75" D

Depicting a monkey with an ear of corn in its mouth, this original African wood mask is aptly dubbed 'Hungry Monkey' by West African artist Ali Mohammed. more

Novica Handmade African Warrior African Wood Mask

Proud and brave, this African mask stands on a wooden base. Rita Addo Zakour creates a design of her own, carved by hand of native sese wood. "This is my concept of a warrior," the Ghanaian artisan says. more

Novica Handmade African Bust African Wood Mask

Depicting the bust of an African man, this mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani. He works with a single piece of sese wood, carving this mask entirely by hand. A clay rub gives this wonderful mask a rustic finish. more

Ewe wood mask, 'Harvest Increase' - African Hand Carved Wood Mask

Carved and painted by hand this mask is representative of the Ewe people of Ghana. Every peasant farmer with a bumper harvest is given this piece at a ceremony in the chief's palace says Ghanaian artisan Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. This is in appreciation of... more

'God is Supreme' - Hand Carved Wood African Wood Mask

Etched by hand in sese wood rich textures define hair eyebrows and lush lashes in a reverent mask by Godfred France. On the forehead Ghana's famed Gye Nyame symbol with its rotating form means I fear none except God. Known as an adinkra symbol this... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sign of Justice' - Unique African Wood Mask

Hewn from native sese wood and detailed by hand this handsome mask is the work of Theophilus Sackey. Richly textured tones of coppery red provide contrast and highlight the personage's features. On the forehead the African adinkra symbol named sepow... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'God is My Guide' - African Wood Mask

Symmetrical features are serene beneath Ghana's famed Gye Nyame. Revered throughout the country this adinkra symbol means I fear none except God. Godfred France presents a hand carved mask of his own design. I believe that without God I can do nothing... more

Kafuinam,'Ewe Culture African Wood Mask Handmade by Ghana Artisan'

This hand-carved and decorated African mask by Ghana's Victor Dushie features rich colors and detailed aluminum and brass accents. The style of this mask celebrates the artistic heritage of the Ewe people. The artisan names it Kafuinam , an Ewe name... more

Dogon Luck,'Hand Carved Wood Dogon Style Door Wall Art'

The Dogon peoples of Mali are well known for their creation of doors, which can have several purposes. In addition to its practical use as a closure for a granary, such a door might also be given as an important gift, or placed outside a dwelling to... more

Symbol of Togetherness,'Hand Carved African Mask in Wood and Aluminum'

With lowered lids, a beautiful woman reveals innate strength and dignity. Richly textured repoussé adorns the forehead and cheeks, and an intriguing brown and yellow motif suggests a head kerchief. By Francis Agbete, this handcrafted African mask is... more

True Child,'Hand Made African Mask with Wood, Bead and Raffia Accents'

Ghanaian artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu celebrates the innocence of young life with this handcrafted wood mask. The artist titles the mask Enzenwa which means "true child" in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The mask features a face patterned with recycled... more

Perched Bird,'African Wood Mask Accented with Aluminum and Brass'

Featuring round eyes, an open mouth, and a bird perched on top, this African mask is designed by Daniel Quarcoo. He works with local artisans who hand carve this long, oval mask from sese wood. The black mask is accented with gleaming pieces of... more

Chicken Reflection,'Pair of African Wood Chicken Masks in Red and Brown'

Two banana-shaped African masks are hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood. Designed by Alexander Mac-Bruce, each mask is finished with colors of red, brown, and black. They are accented on the cheeks and foreheads with embossed aluminum plate that depicts... more

Lovely Crown,'Handcrafted African Wood Mask with Brass and Aluminum'

Wearing a lovely crown, this African mask is hand-carved from sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie accentuates the mask with sections of embossed aluminum and brass that evoke traditional scarification practices. more

African wood mask and stand, 'Ewe Blessing'

A blue kufi crowns a proud young personage in this original African mask. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour and carved by hand it features applications of ornately embossed brass. She names her design Kafui which means blessing in the Ewe language. The... more

African Pride,'Wood Decorative Box Shaped Like an African Mask'

Shaped like an African mask, this decorative box is created by Joseph Boateng in Ghana. He works with sese wood, diligently carving this box by hand to create the image of a face. A clay rub gives this box a rustic finish along its patterned sides. more

Anaafo,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

West African artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor crafts this daring mask from local ofram wood, then hand paints the forehead in deep, eye-catching red. The mask is named Anaafo after a suburb in Mankessim, Ghana, which shares the name with a neighborhood... more

Zebra Visage,'Striped African Sese Wood Mask with Stand'

This sublime African sese wood mask is hand-carved by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The item features a striped hand-painted pattern of black, white and red tones resembling a zebra, symbolizing strength and friendliness. This fascinating creation also... more

Warrior,'Fair Trade Artisan Crafted Wood African Mask for Wall'

Daniel Quarcoo contributes to the millenary tradition of African masks with an original design. Quarcoo evokes the brave visage of a warrior with a face lavishly decorated with hand-embossed aluminum plates. The Ghanaian artisan finishes the mask by... more

African Bust,'Hand-Carved African Wood Bust Mask from Ghana'

Depicting the bust of an African man, this mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani. He works with a single piece of sese wood, carving this mask entirely by hand. A clay rub gives this wonderful mask a rustic finish. more

Yaa Asantewaa,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

With two dark horns pointed toward the sky, this arresting mask from West Africa's Robert Aidoo-Taylor is sure to impress. The artisan names the mask Yaa Asantewaa , a Ghanaian phrase meaning "warrior who led the Ghanaian Ashantis to war." Aidoo-Taylor... more

Wood figurine, 'African Pillow Throne' - African Wood Sculpture

Shaped like a diminutive African throne ottoman this handsome sculpture represents the Lobi people of Northern Burkina Faso. Salihu Ibrahim works in seasoned sese wood adding white colorations with the application of powdered clay. Such curved stools... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ghanaian Identity' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

A bird perches atop this elongated mask and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. By Godfred France it is crafted by hand of sese wood with applications of white clay for a vintage look. The Ghanaian artisan names his original design... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akan Beauty' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs the face represents a woman and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She names the piece Ahoofie an Akan word meaning Beauty. more

'Senufo Proposal' - Hand Crafted African Malian Wood Mask

A comb centers the headdress of this beautiful African mask and the personage wears large earrings. Hand carved and painted the sese wood image is crafted by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the Fulani people who have settled in Mali. Although... more

African wood and aluminum mask, 'Frafra Dancer'

Awudu Saaed is inspired by the art and customs of the Frafra people for the design of this extraordinary mask. Known also as Fare-fare they reside in northern Ghana and southern Burkina Faso. In Saaed's original mask design the antiqued sese wood mask... more

African wood mask, 'Guro Elephant II'

The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana faithfully represents a... more

Bamun Guard,'Hand-Carved African Wood Mask in Black and White Tones'

Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves a marvelous mask from sese wood. Using acrylic ink, the Ghanaian artisan adds black and white tones in a round shape and with a striped pattern. The design is inspired by the shields Bamun people used to carry with them... more

Bird Essence,'Hand-Painted African Wood Mask with Bird Accent on Top'

A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this colorful African mask meticulously carved and painted by hand in Ghana unveils an enthralling portrait of a man donning an impressive headdress adorned with a bird motif. Crafted from sese wood, this remarkable... more

Gorshie,'West African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

This abstract mask presented by Saeed Musah of Ghana is an awe-inspiring addition to your home decor. This wood mask hand carved from sese wood features an intricate and vibrant design created using recycled glass beads and aluminum plates. Gorshie... more

Warrior of Africa,'Hand Carved Wood African Warrior Mask on Stand'

Adorned with bright colors and hand-embossed aluminum, this African mask stands on a wooden base. Rita Addo Zakour creates a design of her own, carved by hand of native sese wood. "This is my concept of a warrior," the Ghanaian artisan says. more

African wood mask and stand, 'Royal Elephant'

A trumpeting elephant races across the forehead of this regal African mask. By Rita Addo Zakour it features elegant handcrafted textures. The artisan presents the mask with a stand so that it can be displayed on the wall or on a table. more

Asante Woman,'Rustic African Wood Mask of an Asante Woman from Ghana'

Depicting an Asante, or Ashanti woman from Ghana, this African mask is created by Emmanuel Austin Ankude. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood. The contours of his subject's hair, eyebrows, and face are captured in great detail. A clay rub gives... more

Mighty Antelope,'Hand Carved African Wood Antelope Mask with Aluminum Accents'

Ghanaian artist Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo's exquisitely hand-carved and painted sese wood mask depicts the head of a mighty antelope with majestic horns. The captivating design, adorned in shades of grey with splendid aluminum plate accents and... more

Giraffe Art,'Giraffes and Bird on African Wall Mask Hand Carved Wood Art'

This wall mask designed by Awudu Saaed is a celebration of West Africa's rich fauna. Above the eyes, giraffes stand tall against a sky-blue backdrop while a parrot flies between them unto the mask's nose. Saaed carves the sese wood mask by hand and... more

True Love,'Hand Crafted African Wood Mask with Aluminum'

Working with native sese wood and aluminum plate, Victor Dushie in Ghana crafts this dramatic mask. The original design features an elongated face with narrowed eyes; it is painted in brown and black. more

Vivacious Facet,'African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum and Brass Accents'

Designer Daniel Quarcoo gives a festive touch to the traditional African mask with this marvelous creation crafted from sese wood. After hand-carving each detail, the Ghanaian artisans ornament his artwork with vibrant colors, aluminum plates and brass... more