Panji Semirang,'Hand Made Batik Wood Mask from Java'

Novica Handmade Panji Semirang Batik Wood Mask

Decorated with shimmering colors, Gunadi's wall mask depicts Panji Semirang, an Indonesian prince of epic poetry. The Javanese artisan hand carves the mask from wadang wood, using batik, a wax-resist dyeing method, to create colorful patterns. ... more

Novica Handmade Queen Rangda Wood Mask

Known as the queen of demons, the goddess Rangda is captured in all her fearsome power in this wall mask. From Wayan Nuliati of Indonesia, the mask is hand-carved from suar wood. ... more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Mask Cotton Batik Collage

By Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboa, this bold composition depicts a West African mask. The Ghanaian artisan paints the image by hand on card stock, then creates cutout areas which he backs with cotton batik cloth in brilliant colors. ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Sankofa Mask Cotton Batik Collage Hanging Fabric in Black/Red | 19.25 H x 13.5 W x 1.2 D in | Wayfair

By Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboa, this bold composition depicts a West African mask. The Ghanaian artisan paints the image by hand on card stock, then creates cutout areas which he backs with cotton batik cloth in brilliant colors. The stylized eyebrows are a... ... more

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

World Menagerie Somerhill Decorative Warrior Dance Handmade Beninese Wood Mask Wood in Black/Brown | 18.75 H x 5.25 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 128414

Robert Nortey replicates the Adzogbo dance mask, which originates in Benin. Meaning "War Ritual," the Adzogbo dance is performed only by men so they may display their physical strength and prowess, as well as their spiritual power. The dance is... ... more

Lovely,'African Handmade Wood Wall Mask'

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and while Western eyes may not generally see ritual scarification as beautiful, that is not true everywhere. Victor Dushie in Ghana creates this small mask from sese wood, giving it a dark finish and incising it... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief carver Nana Frimpong 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... ... more

Akan wood mask, 'Serene Protection' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Daniel Nyadedzor finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of the Akan people replicating this sese wood mask. Known as Nyame Ye the mask represents God and can be found protecting many homes throughout Ghana. Nyadedzor carves the mask of sese wood... ... 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

Legend Mask,'Artisan Made Batik Cotton Wall Art'

This original piece of wall art is the creation of West African artisan Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. Using calico cotton cloth, the artist prepares the image and sprinkles the background in red and blue oil paint. He uses a batik method to depict the mask,... ... more

Ghanaian Symbol,'Handmade Batik Wall Hanging with Gye Nyame Symbol on A Mask'

One of the most popular Adinkra symbols linked to Nyame, the god of the Akan people of Ghana, is known as Gye Nyame which means "except for God" in their language. That symbol of divine supremacy is placed on top of a traditional African mask that... ... more

Africa wood mask, 'Patience' - Hand Made Wood Mask

With eyes and mouth open this mask represents the virtue of patience or abotre in the Akan language. Each person must have patience in order to live peacefully with others believes Eric Danquah of his inspiration. An original design by Danquah the sese... ... 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

Akan wood mask, 'African Pride' - Hand Made Wood Mask

In the Akan language asuo refers to two people of the same social status while ahantan means pride. Kwaku Ofosuhene inventively touches upon these ideas in this piece rendering cultural meanings from the heart of sese wood. Brass copper and aluminum... ... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Ibo Farmer' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim replicates the striking mask of an Ibo farmer from Nigeria. Carved by hand of sese wood the mask features a gun between the eyes with a cross above it. It means the farmer must never use his gun on his fellow human beings explains the... ... more

Akan wood mask, 'Good Advice' - Handmade Wood Mask

Sculpted from well-seasoned sese wood this magnificent mask is adorned with applications of embossed aluminum and polished to perfection. A bird crowns the thoughtful visage touching the forehead with its beak. Eric Darko creates an image from Ghana's... ... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Brave Hunter' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of artistry characterizes each one. Ibrahim presents the... ... more

Malian wood mask, 'Elite Appreciation' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Sefah Mohammed replicates the unique artistry of the Sanga people with this handsome mask. Sanga (or Sangha) is a group of thirteen villages in the Dogon region of Mali known as a religious center with many temples and shrines and is a base for... ... more

Africa Benin wood mask, 'Warrior Dance' - Handmade Beninese Wood Mask

Robert Nortey replicates the Adzogbo dance mask which originates in Benin. Meaning War Ritual the Adzogbo dance is performed only by men so they may display their physical strength and prowess as well as their spiritual power. The dance is preceded by... ... more

Malian wood mask, 'Hoot at Hunger' - Handmade Malian Wood Mask

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu this handsome mask takes the shape of a bird. The Wangara people of Mali use this mask during the Moo ?û wangara which celebrates a bumper harvest he explains. The festival is to hoot at the hunger that they once experienced. 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Historian' - Handmade African Wood Mask

The elderly people in our community have knowledge of all the things that happened in the past. They sometimes sit down with us the young ones to tell us about these things. I came up with this mask to honor such elderly men. I choose the title of 'The... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Star' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

The Akwapim people from eastern Ghana believe Nsoroma pa will bring them good luck. Meaning Good Star it takes the form of a mask through Walter Kuma's artistic talent. He carves the mask by hand from local sese wood procuring a detailed face that... ... more

Onua,'Ghanaian Batik African Mask Collage in a Wood Frame'

A West African mask appears in a multi-layered, dimensional image that reflects the culture and vivid colors of West Africa. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboa portrays the visage in oils on calico, adding colorful batik fabric cutouts. Original and beautiful, it... ... more

Kwele Mask I,'African Art Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Handmade Wood Mask'

Master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the legendary mask of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. It features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly... ... 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

Funky Elephant,'Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Elephant Mask'

This stunning elephant-shaped mask is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in a rich cream color then adorned with recycled glass beads in a deep blue. ... more

Face Off,'Handmade Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Bead Mask'

Two horses face off, eyeing each other warily on Theophilus Anum's colorful mask. Ghanaian artisans in Anum's workshop hand carve the mask from local sese wood before encrusting the forehead with recycled glass beads in a fiery mix of yellow and orange. ... more

Ga Beauty,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask'

Graphic red, blue, and green accents pop on Malik Jabir Dodoo's jet black wall mask. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and plating its long forehead with textured aluminum. ... more

Open Love,'Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask'

Decorate your walls with this fascinating open-mouthed mask designed by West Africa's Adjetey Sowah. The artisan carves the mask from local sese wood, then hand paints the wood in contrasting hues of red and green, adding tiny circles for a cool... ... more

Handmade Ashanti Wood Mask 'Woman Warrior'

Serenely beautiful, this mask by Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. "When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's final battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war," the master carver says. He... ... more

'Congo Tribal Chief' - Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask

Victor Yao Delanyo celebrates Congo traditions with this elegant mask reserved for tribal chiefs or baluba. Oval in shape the mask features big round eyes and a half-open mouth; the expression is one of wisdom and solemnity. Delanyo carves the mask by... ... more

Handmade Nyame Biribi Wo Soro Mask Batik wall hanging (Ghana) - 13 x 13 x 4

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Handmade Mate Masie African Mask Batik wall hanging (Ghana) - 13 x 13 x 4

Latest Update Since working with you, the years have been full of good opportunities. Aside from seeing a change in my sales, I have also seen a change in the way I do things and in my level of creativity. ... more

Handmade Sankofa African Mask Batik wall hanging (Ghana) - 13 x 13 x 4

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Masked Man,'Hand Made Batik Cotton Wall Hanging'

K. Baka uses warm colors and bright patterns to create the inviting mask motif on his eye-popping wall hanging. Using batik, a wax-resist dyeing process, the artisan crafts the design on a cotton base, while three loops at the top allow for easy... ... more