Handmade Let Us Give Thanks African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Bungalow Rose Handmade Fauna Mask African Wood Mask in Black/Brown/Red | 10.75 H x 6.75 W x 7 D in | Wayfair FC9138F7091345789A179949D20D8CE0

Ghana's Victor Ayambire is fascinated with the traditional masks of the region, as each represents the splendor of the ancient civilizations that once lived in this prosperous region. Drawing inspiration from his culture and the stunning nature... ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Future Queen African Wood Mask Wood in Black/Brown/White | 16.25 H x 3.9 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair

Inspired by African custom and tradition, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie hand-carves this mask drawing on a lifetime of woodworking experience and his passion for design. Integrating a base that allows it to stand on a table or hang from the wall, this... ... more

Handmade Senufo Kalao Bird African Mask (Ghana)

Perched atop a handsome horned mask, a bird leans down to touch its forehead. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand in the style of the Senufo people of Mali and the northern Ivory Coast. "This is the shy kalao bird," the artisan explains. ... more

Handmade Nimdie African Mask (Ghana)

Meaning "Knowledge" in Akan, the "Nimdie" is an original mask designed by Ali Mohammed. "I want to emphasize the importance of acquiring knowledge and the need to educate our children," says the Ghanaian artist. ... more

Handmade Kwele Mask Iii African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Christopher Nyasafo is inspired by the legendary masks of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. The wall mask features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. ... more

Handmade Thinking Mask African Wood Mask (Ghana)

A figure, hands to head, sits deep in contemplation on the forehead of this hand-carved mask. The mask's eyes rest narrowly open, calmly lost in thought, and the mouth also has a small open slit. ... more

Handmade Grebo War Mask African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 23.5" H x 7.5" W x 4.7" D

Salihu Ibrahim replicates the Grebo war mask with faithful artistry, featuring wide eyes intended to terrify enemies. The Grebo are a subgroup of the Kru people of Liberia and Ivory Coast. ... more

Handmade Gentleman Of Ghana African Mask (Ghana)

A handsome young man ties up his hair with kente cloth. By Winfred Korley, this lovely African mask is his own design. Carved by hand, it is named Obla Nu, Gentleman" in the Ga language. ... more

Handmade Ganin Neesa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 22.75" H x 5" W x 3.1" D

Stars on the eyelids distinguish this original mask as representing a mystical seer, or ganin neesa in Hausa. Ghana's Sefah Annwhar creates the original design of this hand-carved sese wood mask with a bird positioned on the forehead looking down. ... more

Handmade Flaring Elephant African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.75" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

Flaring its dark brown ears, an elephant is hand-carved of sese wood in this wall mask from Ghana. Theophilus Anum designs this striking addition to your home decor, given a beige finish. The elephant's eyes are made of embossed brass. ... more

Handmade Maame Ama African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Kobina Asmah honors African mothers with the original design of this attractive mask. In the Akan language, Ama is the name usually given to a woman born on a Saturday, and Maame means "mother." ... more

Handmade Good Word Beaded African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Solemn and dignified, he speaks with authority. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu depicts a handsome personage as an authentic African mask. Bright brass inlay and aluminum repoussé adorn the face, while colorful seed beads cover the cheeks. ... more

Handmade Fang Intercessor Gabonese Wood African Mask (Ghana) - 18.5" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I, this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. ... more

Handmade Happy Woman African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 8.25" x 19"

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim creates a jovial expression with this beautiful African mask. ... more

Handmade African Sese Wood Elephant King Mask (Ghana) - Brown

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask depicts a serious personage with a long, narrow face. Carved of sese wood and painted by hand, the mask is an original design by the talented Ghanaian artisan. ... more

Handmade In The Distance African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa presents a stunning African mask, hand-carved of sese wood. Featuring an elongated shape, the mask is accentuated with embossed aluminum and painted designs. ... more

Handmade Ntoboase I African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana) - 9.75" H x 4.7" W x 2.8" D

From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like mask is carved by hand of African sese wood with brass insets on the eyelids and chin. ... more

Handmade Horns Of Power African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 2.2" D

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa designs this mask, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural history of Africa. ... more

Handmade Akuwuezuika African Wood And Raffia Mask (Ghana) - 16.75" H x 13.25" W

Prosperity is the theme of this African wood mask presented by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Titled Akuwueziuka, the Igbo word meaning "speak prosperity," this decorative mask is an original design. ... more

Handmade Beautiful Nketiabah African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 25" H x 4.7" W x 3" D

This elegant wall mask from Ghana is named Nketiabah, a name given to girls of the African Fanti tribe. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, the mask is hand-carved of sese wood, featuring a long shape with a textured face. ... more

Handmade Free Wanderer African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This unique African mask by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng comes to life in rich suar wood. A familiar mask-shape is hand-carved with eye, nose and mouth details in deep tones of royal blue and beige. ... more

Handmade Beautiful Akan Woman African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.5" H x 7" W x 4.7" D

With big eyes, full, sensuous lips and a charming hair-do, an Akan woman comes to life as an African mask. Sefah Annwhar works in native sese wood to craft his original mask design, which he names Ahoofe — "beautiful" in the Akan language. ... more

Handmade Adenike African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 15" H x 14.75" W x 4.5" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu calls this painted round mask adenike, from the Yoruba name meaning the crown is cherished. ... more

Handmade Fang Hunter African Gabonese Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19.5" H x 5" W x 2.4" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Long and narrow, this stylized visage gazes into the distance through narrowed eyes. ... more

Handmade Ekene African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

This original design from Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is named ekene, which means 'praise' in the Igbo language of Nigeria. ... more

Handmade Sankofa Twins Pair African Wood Masks (Ghana)

Beautifully carved, these two masks are crafted of native sese wood by Theophilus Anum. The curved tops of both masks depict the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, a bird with its head turned backwards and an egg in its mouth. ... more

Handmade African Wood Zulu Blue Mask (Ghana)

By Saeed Musah of Ghana, this handsome African mask takes the shape of a seed. The mask is embellished with applications of hand-embossed aluminum and depicts the concept of a personage from the Zulu people of South Africa. ... more

Handmade Kafo Horns African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13" H x 8" W x 3.3" D

Awudu Saaed shares his experience with the original design of this wall mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand, decorating the face and shoulders with black and white recycled glass beads. ... more

Handmade Overcomer African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 12" H x 12.25" W x 5.5" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Exquisite textures cover this design with intricate fascination. ... more

Handmade Nduka Is Life African Wood Mask (Ghana)

With the Nduka mask Awudu Saaed celebrates "life." The Ghanaian artisan uses the Igbo word to name his original design of this wall mask featuring two faces. ... more

Handmade Akaoben And Akofen African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A colorful face is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum sheet. ... more

Handmade Aso Wura African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.6" D

Inspired by the traditions of Ghana's Gonja people, Sefah Annwhar creates his own version of the "Aso Wura" ("Property Owner") mask. ... more

Handmade Akan Butterfly African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Years of experience afford Awudu Saaed the artistic freedom to create his own designs. He chooses to crown this mask with a bird helmet and a colorful butterfly on the forehead. ... more

Handmade Yoruba Pride African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 21.75" H x 10.25" W x 5" D

Ghana'a Christopher Nyasafo pays homage to Nigeria's Yoruba people through his woodcaving expertise, replicating this impressive mask. Yourba masks can be found in shrines as well as worn during important festivals and celebrations. ... more

Handmade Joyfulness Is A Crown African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 12" H x 4.5" W x 2.4" D

Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this striking mask. Hand-carved out of sese wood, the mask is painted brown and wears a black, yellow, and red striped crown on its head. ... more

Handmade Zulu Beauty African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 9.5" H x 9.5" W x 3.1" D

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this exquisite African mask. Carefully carved from rubberwood, the circular face is embellished with applications of brass and embossed aluminum. ... more

Handmade Dan Farmer African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Inspired by the Dan people, a group who are primarily farmers of cash crops such as rice, cassava, sweet potato and maize, Ghanaian artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng crafts this original and remarkable festival mask. ... more