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Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Plea for Rain' - African Wood Mask

Red as blood and just as vital a teardrop represents life-giving rain. This handsome mask by Godfred France performs an essential role among the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. It is used when they are planting their crops to ask the gods for more... more

World Menagerie Senufo Purification Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Green/Yellow | 16.3 H x 6.3 W in | Wayfair 172536

Features:Hand-craftedColor: Black/Yellow/GreenPrimary Material: Solid WoodPrimary Material Details: Sese wood, brass and recycled glass beadsWood Species: Subject: FiguralTotal Number of Pieces Included: 1Handmade: YesWall Mounting Hardware Included:... more

Handmade Guro Unity Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana)

Abstract motifs adorn the ring that rises from a crown. It features two human heads, united in a single purpose. Transforming native sese wood with his vision and talent, Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mask from the Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire. more

Bungalow Rose Firdows Moon Ivoirian Wood Mask Sculptural Wood in Brown/Indigo | 20.5 H x 11.8 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Firdows people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

World Menagerie Izabelle Ivoirian Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 10.3 H x 6.3 W x 4.7 D in | Wayfair 197762

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood, this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the ivory coast. It is thought to protect warriors in... more

Handmade Guro Shield Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.75" H x 8.75" W x 5.75" D

The Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire are well-known for their fine artistic sense, and they are prolific mask-makers. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana presents a beautiful Guro-style mask, hand-carved of native sese wood. more

Handmade Mystery And Spirit Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana)

Lines, angles, and contours blend in visual harmony on this stunning sese wood mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Yoari Moon' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned by a crescent moon this cheerful mask comes from Cote d'Ivoire. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand of native African sese wood eliciting rich textures from its grain and adding applications of white clay for contrast. Such masks are used... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Flying Spirit' - Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned with double horns this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright color... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Guro Wise Man'

Known to be a wise reptile the snake lends its tail to this design as a symbol of wisdom. Salihu Ibrahim carves a mask from the Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent spirits of the underworld. Deep rich color lends a mystical effect to the... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Kulango Earth God' - Handmade African Wood Mask

Circular horns crown this enigmatic personage by Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the earth god Tano who is honored with an annual festival by the Kulango people of Cote d'Ivoire. Bold and colorful motifs heighten the drama of the mask's simple geometry. more

Senufo II,'Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask in Senufo Style'

Artisan Sinclair Yao Daley of Ghana crafts a mask in the style of the Senufo, a farming people of West Africa. The mask is carved by hand from sese wood and engraved in detail. Similar masks are used by the Senufo during male coming-of-age rites. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Compassion and Bravery' - Ivory Coast Wood Mask

This noble mask is adorned with the horns of a ram and a bird leaning forward. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes bravery and compassion. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the artistic traditions of the Guro people who include animal... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Togetherness' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

To the Yaure people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes togetherness. Carved of sese wood a face of solemn features is crowned with the image of two birds face-to-face. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this replica by hand and as the birds' beaks come into... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule New Moon' - Handcrafted Wood Mask

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Ivoirian wood masks, 'Baoule Asafo' (pair) - African Wood Masks

Elongated headdresses implying extraordinary power these exquisite masks by George Asante represent asafo or warriors. Hand-carved of sese wood they emulate traditional masks by the Ivorienne Baoule culture worn to protect communities from evil to... more

Malian wood mask, 'Senufo Monkey Mask' - African Wall Mask

A monkey centers the headdress of this beautiful African mask and the personage wears large earrings. Hand carved and painted the sese wood image is crafted by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the Fulani people who have settled in Mali. Although... more

African wood mask, 'Senufo Beauty' - Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Victor Addo Biney replicates the legendary Senufo mask from Ivory Coast that celebrates their historic traditions. Carved by hand with detail from sese wood and treated with clay to appear aged the mask is adorned with ornately embossed aluminum... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Kran Twins'

Side by side identical faces depict twins in this handsome African mask. Representative of the Cote d'Ivoire's Kran people it is worn by parents to celebrate the birth of twins says artisan Salihu Ibrahim. He adds applications of white clay for contrast. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Guro Shield'

The Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire are well-known for their fine artistic sense and they are prolific mask-makers. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana presents a beautiful Guro-style mask hand-carved of native sese wood. The almond-shaped eyes and the mark on the... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Blue Moon'

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

King Who Loves Peace,'Ivoirian wood mask'

Horns crown the narrow face of an African king. Carved with only hand tools from naturally-dried sese wood, the piece slopes dramatically from a smooth forehead to a pointed chin; a slim nose elongates the visage. Designer Nana Adu Amankwapam... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Ancestor'

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. Such masks are used to seek the blessings of the ancestors... more

'Protection and Blessings' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Crowned with the image of a crested bird this mask symbolizes protection and blessings. Salihu Ibrahim carves the sese wood mask in the artistic tradition of the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. Noted for their zoomorphic features the masks were believed... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Moon King'

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Scorpion Vigil'

Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire masks are emblems of the spirits... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Spirit Blessings'

A quiet brown sparrow perches atop this elegant mask by Salihu Ibrahim. Symbol of ancestral spirits the design honors the bird spirit to obtain its blessings. Even features suggest strength of character while subtle color lends a regal effect to the... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Spitfire'

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. This mask comes from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire he... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Spirit of War'

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a fierce personage shouts a rousing war cry. Hewn from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. more

Baule Moon Lover,'Ivoirian wood mask'

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Moon Appreciation'

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim creates a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Spirit Dancer,'Ivoirian wood mask'

A squared visage with horns looks at the world with shining eyes. Abdul Karim Star portrays a kplekple (minor spirit) of the Goli people. Used in the Goli spirit dance, such masks are considered mischievous; they are often worn by young men who... more

Ivoirian wood African mask, 'Dan Ghost'

Stylized features depict a ghost with vigilant pose. Used by the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia such masks are considered guardian spirits; they drive off evil with their good elements. Rita Addo Zakour designs images with authentic West... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Bird Protector'

A graceful bird alights atop a bearded face with animal ears. Melding human and zoomorphic features Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mesmerizing image. The graceful sese wood mask comes from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent the spirits of... more

Youthful Spirit Dance,'Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask'

Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Ibrahim names the... more

'Woman's War Spirit' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Brave and Noble'

Salihu Ibrahim carves this remarkable mask featuring two chins and two sets of horns as symbols of nobility and bravery. Ibrahim replicates the artistic traditions of the Guro people who include animal depictions in their masks to personify the spirits... more

Senufo Rainmaker,'African Sese Wood Mask'

Mystical features communicate with the gods in this elegant mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I. "This mask is used by the Senufo people of Cote d'Ivoire," he explains. "It is worn by the fetish priest during their planting season to invoke the spirits of... more