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Sankofa Pattern,'Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask'

Depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that signifies the importance of learning from the past. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates this African mask, which is carved from sese wood and... more

Bungalow Rose Sankofa Bird Ghanaian Wood Mask in Black/Brown | 11 H x 3.5 W in | Wayfair 236BB048ADE74A12840BD5EF5F931009

The artisan 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 the past... more

World Menagerie Ghanaian Rooster Artisan Crafted Bird Theme Original Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Green | 14.3 H x 4.5 W in | Wayfair 226316

A proud rooster basks in the West African sunshine, coming to life in a handsome mask by Anna Yawson. Carved by hand of native sese wood, the colorful bird flaunts green and brown feathers, and a crimson crest. | World Menagerie Ghanaian Rooster... more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Head African Wood Mask

Ghanaian artisan Alex Ansah Ampofo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood. more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Sankofa Icon African Wood Mask in Black/Brown/Indigo | 17.25 H x 6.75 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair

iSankofa/i means “going back to one's roots” in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artisan crafts a traditional mask perfect for... more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Spirit African Wood Mask

Ghanaian artisan Kwasi George crafts an original mask rich with West African symbolism. more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Philosophy African Wood Mask

Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from the past. more

Sankofa Head,'African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Alex Ansah Ampofo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood. The forehead features the image of the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back and signifying the importance of learning from... more

African mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

Based on traditional Ghanaian artistry this elegant mask boasts modern colors. Ali Mohammed creates an original design of graceful lines. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood it depicts the Ghanaian adinkra symbol known as sankofa on the forehead while... 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

African mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

Inspired by the sankofa a traditional Ghanaian adinkra symbol Sinclair Yao Daley creates a colorful African mask. He carves the image from seasoned sese wood and adds earrings of multicolor cotton thread and recycled glass beads. Sankofa means go back... more

Green Sankofa,'Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana'

The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg from its back, means "go back and get it." Reflecting on the importance of learning from the past, Ghana's Theophilus Sackey hand-carves Sankofa into the forehead of this African... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Lawra Long Bird' - Hand Beaded Wood Mask

A bird perches atop this elongated mask by Godfred France and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. Adorned with triangles of polished brass pebbles and colorful beads this mask is worn by a palace elder of the Lawra people in the Upper... more

Serie,'Beaded Wood African Mask with Bird Motif'

Though modest in size, this original mask from Awudu Saaed will not go unnoticed. The artisan carves the slightly simian-looking visage by hand from rubberwood and details it with brown, black and red paint. A beautifully-detailed bird formed from... more

Verdant Sankofa,'Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Against a verdant green forehead, the traditional Adinkra symbol Sankofa decorates this African mask. Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey offers this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. A hand-painted design and clay rub... more

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

Dan Mask,'Brass-Plated African Sese Wood Mask'

Plated with golden accents, Samuel Kofi Kumi wonderful wall mask makes a glowing addition to your home decor. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, plating the surface in textured brass before painting its features deep brown. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Tigari Psychic' - Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa

Salihu Ibrahim carves a faithful replica of the Tigari mask uncovered in 1890 in Ghana. Of Moshie origin a Tigari was person especially endowed with psychic powers. This person could be a man or a woman and could heal predict the future indicate the... more

Se Men Su Nti,'Bird-Themed African Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Working with a single piece of sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako hand-carves this African mask, which is then treated with a black finish. A face with slanted eyes is depicted with a bird perched atop the head. This mask is named Se Men Su... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'New Love' - Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa

By Eric Danquah in Ghana this beautiful mask represents Odo fofor ?û New Love in the Akan language. He carves the circular piece from seasoned African sese wood giving the face slightly closed eyes and an open mouth. Elegant motifs in embossed aluminum... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Rhinoceros Vision' - African Wood Mask

By Awudu Saaed this stunning mask expresses the artisan's admiration for the rhinoceros. The long narrow visage bears an animal image on the forehead elaborated in aluminum repousse. Carved and painted by hand the mask makes a dramatic addition to any... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Detector of Evil' - African Wood Wall Mask

Rich repousse textures contrast with sleek sese wood in this intriguing African mask. Based on centuries of Ghanaian tradition the design arises from Rita Addo Zakour's own imagination. The stern features suggest the nemesis of evil. The mask is... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Brave Fighter' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His face is lean and narrow his features a mystery as befits his name ?û Apugu the brave fighter in the Hausa language. Crafted by hand of African sese wood the mask is the work of Godfred France. Such masks are used by the people of Kabube-Nandom in... more

African mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

A bird perches atop this elongated mask by Godfred France and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. Adorned with white clay and polished brass this mask is the artisan's own design. He names it Sankofa II for the West African adinkra... more

Tall Sankofa,'Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask will add a touch of African culture to your home. The long mask is hand-carved of sese wood and painted in tones of black, white, and blue. The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "go back and get... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Small Bird'

Most afternoons when I am at home relaxing under a tree I observe a small bird with a long beak Abdul Aziz Mohamadu muses. I admire the busy little creature so much that I created a mask to honor it. It has no specific cultural significance but is an... more

Aerial Glory,'Artisan Crafted Ghanaian Wood Wall Mask with Bird Motif'

Topped with a flying bird-like figure, this bold mask is presented by Emmanuel Opoku Asante of West Africa. The dark grain of sese wood complemented by the rich brown acrylic finish brings subtle radiance to this awe-inspiring hand-carved mask inspired... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Vigilant Birds'

Stylized birds gaze in two directions on this mask by Theophilus Sackey. Hewn from native sese wood and detailed by hand the handsome mask is covered with richly textured embossed aluminum. The handcrafted treasure arises from the artisan's own... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Return' - Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Suggesting ritual scarification richly textures repousse adorns the features of an African mask. The design arises from the artisan's own imagination as Theophilus Sackey depicts an adinkra symbol on the forehead. The sankofa represents the importance... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Fisherman's Luck' - Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

Perched on the crown of this sese wood mask is a bird that augurs good fishing. Sefah Mohammed crafts a spectacular replica of the Krachi mask believed to have the power to ensure a bountiful catch. It is worn by the people of Kete-Krachi in Ghana's... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Shower of Blessings' - African Wood Mask

Birds pose on the forehead of this dramatic mask by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved and painted by hand it is embellished with applications of brass and aluminum repousse while bright beads adorn the cheeks. The masks are seen in the area of Nandom... more

Flying Bird,'Ghanaian Handcrafted African Mask Bird Design'

A bird perches atop this mask by Godfred France, and leans forward to caress its beak on the headdress. Adorned with polished brass and aluminum repoussé, this mask is the artisan's own original design. He names it Looflo, which means "flying bird" in... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akwapim Protector' - African Wood Mask

An elongated face stares with worried eyes his brow wrinkled with concern. This beautiful mask comes from the Akwapim people from the area around Aburi in Ghana. Named Banbofo (Protector) it is masterfully carved by Walter Kuma. Community priests... more

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

His long narrow face is shaped like a seed ?ù promise of new life. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask is crafted by hand and adorned with embossed aluminum. Based on centuries of Ghanaian tradition the design arises from the artisan's own... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'New Classic' - African Wood Wall Mask

Master carver Daniel Asante expands on Ghana's mask traditions for the exclusive design of this mask. It is carved of tweneboah wood featuring a bird looking downwards upon the face. Asante paints his original creation by hand and decorates it with... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'The Conqueror' - Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Assured features convey a quiet confidence in this elegant African mask. Carved and painted by hand the design arises from Otchere Raymond's own imagination. It is my desire that users of this mask would be conquerors in all spheres of their lives the... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Courage' - African Wood Mask

Tall strong horns symbolize strength and bravery in this handsome mask. Designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo achieves a powerful image as she creates a traditional West African image. Such masks are carried by warriors to demonstrate their courage. The... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akwapim King' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Sober yet elegant this handsome mask depicts a king among Ghana's Akwapim people. Intricate brass repousse on his cheeks emulates ritual scarification. This beautiful piece comes from George Asante's talent and expertise. more