Handmade Tears of Joy Sese Wood Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Messengers of Justice,'Set of Three Sese Wood African Masks Handmade in Ghana'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor handcrafts this set of small sese wood masks of his own original design. Each of the three wears a unique and intense facial expression, and the trio includes tribal marks and accents including a carved bird and a miniature carved... ... more

Lumbering Elephant,'Handmade Carved African Sese Wood Mask Elephant Ghana'

This beautifully hand-crafted sese wood African mask is presented by Ghanaian designer Christopher Kojo Alokpo and depicts a mighty elephant roaming the plains of Africa. African artisans hand-carve each stunning detail, from the hollows for the eyes... ... more

Handmade Beaded Sese Wood 'Black Lion Spirit' Mask (Ghana) - Multi-color

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Carved by hand, a black lion mask bares ferocious fangs in a mask. ... more

World Menagerie Happiness Hand Carved West African Sese Wood Wall Decor Mask Wood/Metal in Black/Brown, Size 8.8 H x 4.5 W in | Wayfair 258697

Luminous and bright, this West African mask presented by Saeed Musah of Ghana is a stunning addition to your home decor. This unique wall mask is hand carved from wood and accented by aluminum details. Jama means "Happiness" in the Ga language. | World... ... more

World Menagerie Dougie Unique Beaded Wood African Mask Wall Decor Wood in Black/Brown/Indigo, Size 18.0 H x 8.3 W in | Wayfair 229640

This gorgeously beaded mask is the creation of artisan Dougie in Ghana. The beaded design on the forehead features the Sankofa bird, an Akan adinkra symbol that means "to return to one's roots". | World Menagerie Dougie Unique Beaded Wood African Mask... ... more

Colorful Villager,'Handmade African Colorful Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

Victoria Agyepomaa of Ghana designs this African mask, hand-carved of sese wood with intricate patterns. Painted in colors of red, yellow, and black, the mask is accentuated with embossed aluminum that forms the Adinkra symbol osram ne nsoromma, a... ... 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

Abokin Tsuntsu,'Handmade Sese Wood African Mask with Bird from Ghana'

Sefah Annwhar often gets his inspiration from nature, as with this African mask named Abokin Tsuntsu, which means "Bird's Friend" in the Hausa language. The Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this design from sese wood, and then paints it and adds embossed... ... more

Power of Truth,'Handmade Painted Black Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

From Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani comes this striking wood mask. Protruding from the mask's face and crown are two pairs of horns, which signify the power of truth that comes from good. The artisan expertly hand-carves the mask out of sese wood... ... more

Ga Tribe,'Hand Made Sese Wood Tribal Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the Ga tribe of southeast Ghana, Malik Jabir Dodoo designs this colorful wall mask. The artisan hand carves the round mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and painting its features black and white with bright accents. ... more

Handmade Flamingo Beaded Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Crowned with the carved head of a flamingo, this colorful African mask is the original creation of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and lavishly decorates it with recycled glass beads and acrylic paint. ... more

Handmade Beaded Sese Wood 'Akan Elephant' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

This original African mask designed by Awudu Saaed in Ghana captures all the magnificence of the elephant. The mask is carved by hand from sese wood and embellished with embossed metal plates and colorful glass beads. ... more

Faces of Bravery,'Two African Glass Beaded Sese Wood Masks from Ghana'

Standing atop bases, two faces of bravery are carved by hand of Ghanaian sese wood. Presented by Victoria Agyepomaa, the masks are elaborated with colorful recycled glass beads as well as embossed aluminum that takes the shape of the Adinkra symbol... ... more

No Tears,'Handmade African Sese Wood Mask'

Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this fascinating mask features a brightly painted headdress crafted from successive loops of wood. Ghanaian artisans hand carve the entire mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and painting its... ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Beautiful Soul' African Mask, Handmade in Ghana - Black/Red

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Limpid eyes and an earnest voice seem inherent to this compelling mask named 'Shankoko,' a Hausa word meaning 'the soul.' ... more

Great,'Hand Made Sese Wood Mask'

Rich brown and deep blue mingle on this mysterious mask designed by Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude. Hand carved from local sese wood, the piece is sanded smooth, then painted in a subtle blue pattern that covers the mask's forehead and cheeks. ... more

Gye Nyame Vibrations,'Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana'

The Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except for God," is realized in relief at the forehead of this African mask from Ghana. Theophilus Sackey designs the mask, carving it by hand of sese wood and painting it black and beige. Curving line motifs at... ... more

Igbo Okoroshi,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Christopher Nyasafo's hand crafted mask depicts a member of the Igbo tribe, a meta-ethnicity native to present-day Nigeria. Ghanaian artisans carve the grinning mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and painting its features pale... ... more

Love of Africa,'Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie expresses love through his designs. Featuring an oval shape with a pointed chin, this African mask is carved from sese wood and decorated with intricate patterns. Accents of black and white embossed aluminum on the cheeks... ... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Together' - Handmade Sese Wood Mask

Nana Frimpong carves a mask of sleek beauty crowned by a fertility doll. When you come to the Ashanti Kingdom the king gathers all of his clan together as one he explains. Frimpong names the mask Yen ka ye hu nbom which means Let us come together in... ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Atsu' First Male Twin Tribal Hand Carved Wood Mask (Ghana) - Brown

According to the customs of the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, the first male twin to be born must be named Atsu. And, out of fear that death will take the newborn, his face is marked in the belief that it will scare off death. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Handsome Ewe Elder' Africa Wall Mask (Ghana)

Brilliant colors convey both strength and joy in this handsome mask by Anna Yawson in Ghana. The mask depicts an elderly gentleman from the Ewe community with a calm, serene face. ... more

Unity Mask,'Artisan Crafted African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

Daniel Quarcoo of Ghana presents this awe-inspiring mask of West African origin. Crafted from sese wood and beautified with bold hues of acrylic paint, this impressive wall mask is sure to add a stunning accent to your home decor. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Fierce Leopard' Wild Cat African Mask Sculpture with Stand (Ghana)

A fierce grin brings this leopard mask to life. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, the expressive mask is carved by hand of sese wood. Treated with white clay for an aged finish, the mask is displayed on an iron stand. ... more

Supremacy Handmade Artisan Tribal Artwork Black Sese Wood with Multicolor Paint and Aluminum African Wall Art Mask (Ghana) - Red

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.This handmade sese wood mask brings honor, integrity and wisdom to the possessor, Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo explains. ... 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

Handmade Sese Wood 'Savior' Mask (Ghana) - Black

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.A personage with a circular face and large, downcast eyes seem to speak. Above him, a triangular face watches over him and a bird protects both. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Man from Kumawu' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

Applications of white clay create an aged, antique effect while a cap of Ghanaian kente cloth adds color to a personage that comes alive in a mask. Winfred Korley carves this stunning African mask by hand of sese wood. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'My Good Friend' African Mask (Ghana) - Grey/Beige

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic."This mask is a very special one, which not many people have or know about," says Awudu Saaed of this replica. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Hausa Giraffe' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

A giraffe poses on the forehead of this handsome mask handcrafted in Ghana. Carved from African sese wood by Issaka Ibrahim, the mask replicates those that are given to the community's best hunter. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum 'Disguise' Congolese African Mask (Ghana) - Black

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this handcrafted African mask is named 'Latu,' meaning 'Disguise.' ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'A Good Mother' Mask (Ghana) - Black

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Her hair is beautifully combed and crowned with crimson ornaments. Rich repousse textures cover her calm face. ... more

Handmade Star Voyager Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Deftly manipulating geometric shapes, Abdulai Osman Adam superimposes a star shape upon a circle in this handcrafted mask. Carved by hand from sese wood, this African wall mask is his original design. ... more

Sese Wood Handmade 'Bwa Celebration' Africa Tribal Mask (Ghana) - Brown/Yellow

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.This mask by Salihu Ibrahim is used by the women of the Bwa tribe during the harvest. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Akoma Anoma' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

This original mask by Anna Yawson features a long-legged bird centered within a heart on the headdress. The artisan carves the mask by hand from native sese wood and names it 'akoma anoma' or 'heart of a bird' in the Twi dialect of the Akan people. ... more

Handmade Adamma Sese Wood Mask (Ghana) - 41.5 cm H x 14 cm W x 6 cm D

Designer Abdul Aziz Mohamadu calls this mask 'Adamma,' meaning 'child of beauty' in the language spoken by the Igbo people of Nigeria. Hand-carved from sese wood and hand-painted, the mask features intricate aluminum detailing. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Dancing Maiden' African Mask (Ghana) - Brown/Black

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Sefah Mohammed handcrafts a sese wood mask featuring painted details and embossed aluminum. ... more