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Gabonese wood African mask, 'Fang Intercessor' - Gabonese Wood Mask

An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. The mask is believed to serve as an intermediary with the spiritual world he explains. Anytime they need to inquire the... more

World Menagerie Fang Ngil Woman African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 26 H x 7 W x 3.3 D in | Wayfair 2E4FA075DA064D60A2BA06C2F427247C

Named Fang Ngil, meaning "gorilla mask" in Gabon, this exciting wall mask is presented by Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of Sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in beige with a dark brown brow and nose. Masks like these were worn by members... more

Bungalow Rose Firica Gabonese Social Order Fang Hand Carved Mask Wall Decor, Wood in Black/Brown/Red | 21.8 H x 4.7 W in | Wayfair 261641

Long and lean, the Fang gilding mask is worn by those belonging to the association of the Fang people of Gabon. Their duty is to preserve social order. Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo carved by hand the sese wood mask replica mask and decorates... more

Bungalow Rose Elzey Gabonese Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown/Red | 14.25 H x 4.3 W in | Wayfair 70EB60931A2643749C2D854F5F6CD721

Arched eyebrows frame the canny eyes of a spirit of the forest. Long and narrow, the serene visage appears in black, red and ivory. "One of the fundamental religious beliefs shared by Fang people was that of the necessity to protect and nurture the... more

Fang Ngil II,'African Fang Tribe Mask of Social Order Wood Wall Mask'

Long and lean, the Fang ngil mask is worn by those belonging to the Ngil association of the Fang people of Gabon. Their duty is to preserve social order. Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo carves by hand the sese wood mask replica and decorates it... more

Gabonese Africa wood mask, 'Judge and Feast' - Gabonese Wood Mask

Carved in the image of a wise and solemn woman this mask by Salihu Ibrahim is inspired by the customs of the Punu people from Gabon. Wonderfully expressive the sese wood mask serves a judiciary function: It is used to identify the sorcerer within the... more

Fang Ngil Male,'Handcrafted Oblong Ivory Colored Sese Wood African Mask'

Named Fang ngil , meaning "Fang tribe gorilla" in Gabon, this exciting African mask is the original work of Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in ivory with a bold engraving on the forehead. Masks like... more

Fang Ngil Man,'Handcrafted Long African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Named Fang Ngil , meaning "gorilla mask" in Gabon, this exciting wall mask is presented by Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in beige with dark colored lips and bold engravings on the brow, cheeks, and... more

Gabonese wood African mask, 'Fang Protector'

Etched with parallel zigzag patterns this long slender visage is the work of Nana Adu Amankwapam I. Red and yellow accentuates the eyes and the mask receives an aged finish with applications of white clay. This mask is used by the Fang tribe from Gabon... 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

Fang Ngil,'Handcrafted Long African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Named Fang Ngil, meaning "gorilla mask" in Gabon, this exciting wall mask is presented by Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in beige with a bold engraving on the forehead. Masks like these were worn by... more

Fang Ngil Woman,'Handcrafted Long African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Named Fang Ngil, meaning "gorilla mask" in Gabon, this exciting wall mask is presented by Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in beige with a dark brown brow and nose. Masks like these were worn by members... more

Africa Gabonese wood mask, 'Fang Forest Spirit'

Arched eyebrows frame the canny eyes of a spirit of the forest. Long and narrow the serene visage appears in black red and ivory. One of the fundamental religious beliefs shared by Fang people was that of the necessity to protect and nurture the spirit... more

Green Ngil,'African Aluminum and Sese Wood Mask in Green from Ghana'

Carved of sese wood and covered with embossed aluminum sheet in green, this African mask features petite beads of recycled glass. Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam crafts the mask by hand in the Nigil masquerade style of the Fang tribe, accenting it... more

Ngil Masquerade,'African Aluminum Wood Mask in Black and White from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam crafts this African mask of sese wood covered with embossed aluminum sheet. Petite beads of recycled glass and brass eyes complete the design. Black and white in color, the mask is crafted in the Ngil masquerade... more

Fang Inspiration,'Hand Carved and Hand Painted Fang Wood Mask from Ghana'

The Fang people in Africa wear masks for ceremonies and celebrations that are instantly recognizable because they are elongated, heart-shaped and long-nosed. Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo designs this remarkable Fang mask, hand-carved from sese... more

Fang Wisdom,'Fang Style African Wood Mask'

This original mask design from Salihu Ibrahim is modeled after those of the Fang peoples of Gabon and Central Africa. Fang masks typically have concave, elongated faces and prominent foreheads. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and... more

Fang Monkey,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fang Monkey African Mask'

Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim creates a handcrafted masterpiece to grace your space. Inspired by the nomadic Fang people of West Africa, this mask fuses the concepts of a human face with that of a monkey. A block of sese wood is intricately... more

'Punu Beauty' - Hand Made Gabonese Wood Mask

Almond eyes beneath arched brows represent the Punu standard of feminine beauty. Painted white the 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... more

Gabonese Africa wood mask, 'Spirit Guide'

A faithful replica of the renowned White Masks of the Ogooue this mask personifies an ancestral spirit of the Kota and Mukudji people from Gabon. Known as Punu the ancestral spirit is believed to guide one to the hereafter; Punu masks are reserved for... more

Beautiful Fang,'Fang-Inspired African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Rectangular in shape, this curved African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude. He draws inspiration from the Fang people of central Africa as he creates this mask, which is treated with a rustic finish in hues of brown and beige. more

Fang Rite,'Fang Style Original Hand Carved Wood Mask'

Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim pays homage to the Fang peoples of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea with this unique mask design. It is styled similarly to Fang masks, which often featured elongated, concave faces and prominent foreheads. The mask is hand... more

Fang Tribe,'Handmade Sese Wood Tribal Mask from Ghana'

Accented with tribal marks, this mask honors the Fang people, a Bantu ethnic group found in Guinea, Gabon, and Cameroon. Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana uses sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the local with minimal detail for a stylized look. more

World Menagerie Gabonese Abstraction African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Yellow | 17.25 H x 16.75 W x 1.2 D in | Wayfair

Abstract in concept, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. The artisan takes his inspiration from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ghanaian artisan carves the piece by... more

Fang Origins,'Original Wood Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Styled after the masks created by the Fang peoples of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, this mask is the original design of Salihu Ibrahim. It features a concave face and markings on one cheek that are evocative of scarification practices. The mask is hand... more

World Menagerie Judge & Feast Gabonese Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 17 H x 9.5 W in | Wayfair 89063

Carved in the image of a wise and solemn woman, this mask by Salihu Ibrahim is inspired by the customs of the Punu people from Gabon. Wonderfully expressive, the sese wood mask serves a judiciary function: It is used to identify the sorcerer within the... more

Bungalow Rose Fang Origins & Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 19.75 H x 6 W x 5 D in | Wayfair B51CDA9383F9458D98821CF780093364

Styled after the masks created by the Fang peoples of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, this mask is the original design of Salihu Ibrahim. It features a concave face and markings on one cheek that are evocative of scarification practices. The mask is... more

Bungalow Rose Fang Wisdom & African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown | 20.5 H x 6.25 W x 6 D in | Wayfair EB29FC3BD9F2460C96DAAADAB8FA3B5B

This original mask design from Salihu Ibrahim is modeled after those of the Fang peoples of Gabon and Central Africa. Fang masks typically have concave, elongated faces and prominent foreheads. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and... more

African wood mask, 'Bakota Reliquary Guardian'

Awudu Saaed creates his own version of the traditional Bakota reliquary guardian. This Gabonese tribe known also as Kota is reputed for honoring their ancestors with similar statuettes featuring a diamond shaped orifice within the neck called... more

Punisher,'Handmade African Wood Wall Mask'

This mask's expression is one of mystery, intended to instill fear. Eddison Agbeko carves this intriguing sese wood replica inspired by the customs and traditions of the Fang people of Congo. It is linked with the dead and it is regarded as a symbol of... more

Pangwe,'African Sese Wood Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Artisan Salihu Ibrahim is inspired by the bold hunting masks of the Fang people of Central Africa in his creation, which he crafts by hand from local sese wood. These traditional masks typically feature elongated faces with long, fine noses, and... more

Bungalow Rose Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 25 H x 7 W x 5 D in | Wayfair 6ECD50E126EA49E58DD7360AF91DDB50

Named Fang Ngil, meaning "gorilla mask" in Gabon, this exciting wall mask is presented by Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in beige with a bold engraving on the forehead. Masks like these were worn by... more

Rahwana King of Alengka,'Balinese Carved Wood Mask Depicting Alengka King of Alengka'

The menacing fangs of Rahwana command attention in this mask by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. According to the Ramayana epic, Rahwana is the ogre-king of Alengka, mythically situated on the island of Sri Lanka. He kidnaps Sita, the wife of the heroic Rama,... more

Bungalow Rose Elzey Wall Décor, Wood in Brown/Red/White | 21.75 H x 4.9 W x 2.8 D in | Wayfair F655784B955D47E78DBA29BAC5756945

Long and lean, the Fang nail mask is worn by those belonging to the Neil association of the Fang people of Gabon. Their duty is to preserve social order. This Ghanaian artisan carves by hand the sese wood mask replica and decorates it with an off-white... more