Handmade Mystery And Spirit Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana)

World Menagerie Spirit of the Rain Ivoirian Wood Mask Wall Décor in Gray | 6.75 H x 10.75 W x 4.3 D in | Wayfair 090315AD0CC64170BD3C1570DBFE36A7

An intriguing visage shows strong, proud contours. Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, the mask invokes the power of nature. Hewn from sese wood, the style of this piece reflects the motifs of the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory... ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Speckled Spirit African Wood Mask in Black/Brown | 19.75 H x 5.5 W x 3 D in | Wayfair A7FC1123BBEB404E99DE5CB655565785

Heir of the ancient Ghanaian culture, artisan Philip Dankwa handcrafts a marvelous African mask drawing inspiration from the region's old tales and traditional works. The artisan begins by carving a face on meticulously selected sese wood. Then, to... ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Ethiopian Spirit African Wood Mask in Black/Brown/Red | 13.75 H x 6.75 W x 2 D in | Wayfair 56332164C4604168A05B9D469821CD14

Fascinated with Ethiopia's culture, Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire creates a sese wood mask in honor of this prosperous land believed to be the birthplace of humankind. Putting all his expertise into each detail, the artisan decorates his artwork... ... more

Handmade Baule Spitfire Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.75" H x 6" W x 3.2" D

Handsome but solemn, this imposing African mask is the handiwork of Godfred France. He carves it by hand, using seasoned sese wood, and achieves rich textures with applications of white clay. ... more

Handmade Baule Ancestor Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 10.25" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood, this handsome mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I represents the Baule or Baole people of Cote d'Ivoire. It depicts a serene personage whose eyes are closed. ... more

Handmade Gentle Ivoirian Person African Mask (Ghana)

Anthropomorphic features transform the face of a young man, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim. Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, the personage boasts the curving horns of a ram and a beard like an elephant's trunk. ... more

Handmade Spirit Protector Akan Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 6" W x 3.7" D

Emulating tribal markings, the textures of brass repoussé ripple seductively across his forehead. ... more

Handmade Fang Forest Spirit Africa Gabonese Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 4.3" W x 4.7" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Arched eyebrows frame the canny eyes of a spirit of the forest. Long and narrow, the serene visage appears in black, red and ivory. ... more

Handmade Baluba Dance Spirit Ii Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

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

Handmade Spirit Colors African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Shaped like a leaf, this mask is covered with colorful recycled glass beads and beautifully embossed brass. Named Boka, a Hausa word meaning "spiritualist," the mask is handcrafted of rubberwood by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. ... more

Handmade Giraffe Spirit II Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Shaped like an elongated almond, this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves the mask from sese wood and paints it by hand while parallel lines represent neatly combed hair. ... more

Handmade Mende African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Using traditional hand tools, artisan Sinclair Yao Daley of Ghana crafts a beautiful mask in the style of the Mende peoples of Sierra Leone. Mende masks typically represent the tribe's ideals of female morality and physical beauty. ... more

Handmade Bobo Boar Africa Burkina Faso Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.75" H x 8.75" W x 4.3" D

A single horn falls from the forehead of this fanciful creature, superbly carved from sese wood. It represents a boar. Evans Doe Martey recreates a mask from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. ... more

Handmade African Wood Mask, 'Osunu' (Ghana) - 19" H x 11" W x 3.7" D

This hand-carved mask of sese wood is adorned with rich colors and a prominent aluminum plate, named Osunu, or "elephant" in the Twi dialect spoken by the Akan tribe of Ghana. ... 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 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 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 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 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 Nafana Pride African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 26.5" H x 8.75" W x 1.6" D

In pink and cream, this replica mask from Ivory Coast's Nafana people is worn by dancers during ceremonies and it is designed to get rid of harmful spirits. ... more

Handmade Beautiful Gu Ivorian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 26" H x 8.25" W x 2.8" D

This mask of striking beauty personifies the spirit of Gu, wife of Zambie, a supernatural being. According to the beliefs of Cote d'Ivoire's Guro people, the horns symbolize Gu's legendary elegance, serenity and beauty. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Senufo Rainmaker' African Mask , Handmade in Ghana

Mystical features communicate with the gods in a hand-carved sese wood mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I. The mask is worn by the fetish priest of the Senufo people during their planting season to invoke the spirits of rain. ... 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 Ghanaian Wood Mask, 'The Conqueror' (Ghana)

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. ... 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 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 Kafuinam Wood Mask (Ghana)

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. ... more

Handmade Fire Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu combines his passion for painting and carving in the original design of this 'Wota' mask, the Hausa word for fire. Carved by hand from sese wood, the mask is adorned with hand-painted details and embossed aluminum plates. ... more