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Akan wood mask, 'African Family' - Akan Wood Mask

Ebusuah is the Akan-Asante word for family and in this spectacular mask one can see the head of the family serenely surveying his realm atop the mask. Other members of the family are shown on the borders of the mask. Hand-carved by Nana Frimpong this... more

Ghanaian mask, 'Akan Muse' - Unique African Wood Mask

Her beauty framed by braided hair tied in a chignon over her head a woman's face is adorned with flowing artistry. Gordon Adu names his original creation Eye fe the Akan term for beautiful. The stunning mask is carved by hand from sese wood and... more

Akan wood mask, 'Peace from Ghana' - Hand Carved Akan Tribe Wood Mask

Flame-like images dance on the forehead of this enigmatic visage. Lavishly-embellished with brass repousse the sese wood mask curves to form a strong profile. Gaunt lips bare even rows of teeth. Juliana Akandas designs an image thought to bring good... more

Akan wood mask, 'Bold Courage' - Akan Wood Mask

Daniel Nyadedzor finds inspiration in the customs and traditions of the Akan people creating this enchanting sese wood mask. Known as Akokuroduro the mask symbolizes boldness and can be found adorning many homes throughout Ghana. Nyadedzor carves the... more

African mask, 'Akan Forefathers'

Bright colors bring a modern look to a traditional African mask. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood it depicts a personage with an elongated face and a small mouth. Ali Mohammed names his original design Nananom which means our forefathers in the... more

Kwadwo,'African Wall Mask of Akan Man Hand Carved Wood Art'

Kwadwo is a young Akan man who got his name by the fact that he was born on a Monday. Wearing a traditional hat, the original design of this wall mask is by Ghana's Frank Odei Amoani. Working with sese wood, he carves the mask by hand and gives it a... more

African wood mask, 'Akan Akoma'

The attractive Akoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Robert Nortey. Meaning heart in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the mask is adorned with embossed aluminum and brass on the forehead. Nortey carves the sese wood mask by hand... more

Akan wood mask, 'Positive Thinker' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Eyes squinted shut in concentration an elongated visage with furrowed brow exhibits its force of will. Nana Frimpong carves the mask by hand using manual tools and sese wood. A braid-like texture frames the piece and soot enhances its antique finish.... more

Akan wood mask, 'Only Good Thoughts' - Unique Wood Mask

Speaking out an elegant personage dispenses wise advice. Applications of richly embossed aluminum enhance this finely carved mask. Eric Danquah names it Adwene Pa which means think only good thoughts in the language of Ghana's Akan people. more

Akan wood mask, 'Progress' - Wood Mask from Africa

Tall and stately a slender personage rises above a larger face that represents the village as a whole. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a regal mask he names Nkosoo which means development or progress in Ghana's Akan language. Often the council of elders in a... more

Akan wood mask, 'Fear Only God' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Gordon Adu presents an imposing mask from Ghana's Akan people. Carved from sese wood and finished with mansion polish it bears a traditional Adinkra symbol on the wide forehead. These communicate popular wisdom to the people. The impressive Gye Nyame... 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

Akan wood mask, 'Belief in Oneself' - Akan Tribe Wood Mask

Daniel Asante transmits personal wisdoms through his art creating an original sese wood mask. He crafts it by hand including colorful glass beads and threads of cotton and rayon. This mask is called 'Dabidabi ebeye ye ' which in Akan language means 'it... more

Spirit Protector,'Akan wood mask'

Emulating tribal markings, the textures of brass repoussé ripple seductively across his forehead. Wide eyes are ever vigilant, for this personage is the Susum Banbofo, or "Spirit Protector." Daniel Nyadedzor carves a beautiful sese wood mask, used by... more

Beautiful Akan Woman,'Artisan Hand Carved Authentic African Mask'

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. Applications... more

African wood mask, 'Ahenfo' - African Wood Mask

Inspired by the art and customs of the Akan people Samuel Okyere designs a regal mask aptly termed Ahenfo. It means royal in the Twi dialect of the Akan people. Okyere carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring a crown and decorates it with embossed... more

Abajo,'Jute Bearded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

This fascinating mask is the original design of Awudu Saaed from Ghana. The elongated visage has its mouth open and eyebrows arched, as if in surprise. Carved by hand from rubberwood, the mask features a long beard made of jute. The artisan names his... more

African mask, 'Akan Strength'

Bright color and rustic textures define an expressive face. Carving sese wood by hand Wilson Aboagye creates an African mask of his own design. He names it Ahouden meaning strength in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'African Heart' - Hand Crafted African Wood Mask

Carved by hand this elegant mask represents patience and tolerance. An African adinkra symbol on the forehead represents akoma and depicts a heart. Akoma is an Akan adinkra symbol says artisan Theophilus Sackey. He covers the mask with hand embossed... more

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

Carved by hand this elegant mask depicts a scimitar. Rich applications of aluminum repousse add texture and enhance its beauty and a bird perches on the head. Artisan Theophilus Sackey names this original design afena meaning sword in Ghana's Akan... more

Odo Akan,'African Mask Oil on Cotton Batik Collage from Ghana'

Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah designs and creates this beautiful piece of artwork using a variety of media and methods. Yeboah creates the likeness of an African mask on calico cloth, a rustic, unrefined cotton fabric. Then, a blend of oil... more

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

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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Detector of Evil' - African Wood Wall Mask

Rich repousse textures contrast with sleek sese wood in this intriguing African mask. Based on centuries of Ghanaian tradition the design arises from Rita Addo Zakour's own imagination. The stern features suggest the nemesis of evil. The mask is... more

World Menagerie Hetty Akan Beauty Handmade African Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 23.5 H x 8.8 W in | Wayfair 194131

Hetty demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face represents a woman and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She names the piece Ahoofie, an Akan word meaning "Beauty." | World... more

Novica Handmade African Fish Akan Wood Mask

Sinuous fins frame an elongated face sculpted of sese wood. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the dramatic profile and embellishes it with brass and copper. more

Bungalow Rose African Tribal Akan Mask I On Wood Print Metal in Brown | 40 H x 30 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair B7795082B47E4B468FCE88965E3801AF

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... more

Akiti Beauty,'African Sese Wood Mask in Cobalt from Ghana'

Named Akiti, which means "cobalt" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this oval mask from sese wood, given a painted finish in blue and black. more

African wood mask, 'Amoo' - Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask

Meaning Brightness the Amoo mask from Ghana's Gamashie people is worn for the Homowo festival. The name is Ga in origin and means hooting at hunger. Held each year in August it celebrates the corn harvest. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu honors tradition with this... more

World Menagerie Painted African Mask of Akan Woman Crafted by Hand Wall Décor, Wood in Black/Brown/Yellow | 21.8 H x 6.5 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair

Wearing green eye shadow and an elegant turban, Obaa Yaa gets her name from being born on a Thursday. Ali Mohammed honors the customs and traditions of the Akan people with the design of this feminine mask, which he carves by hand of sese wood and... more

African wood mask, 'Power' - African Wood Mask

Distinguished by tall horns this mask is inspired by the artistic customs of northern Ghana. In most communities horns on a headdress denote power. Victor Addo Biney hand-carves the mask from sese wood and decorates it with elaborate details embossed... more

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Wisdom' - Unique African Wood Mask

Wisdom comes from those who have the patience to wait believes Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng as he repeats a saying from the Twi people of the Akwapim tribe. He designs an original mask with a long headdress wearing green tassels with yellow and... more

African wood mask, 'Aziku' - African Wood Mask

Serious and elegant this mask from Brong Ahafo in Ghana is worn during the yam harvest festival. Godfred France refers to it as the Aziku (celebration) mask and carves it by hand from sese wood. Detailed with embossed brass the mask is painted by hand... more

World Menagerie African Family Akan Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 7.75 H x 15.75 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 22234D4201234A20909645DE11E827DF

Ebusuah is the Akan-Asante word for "family," and in this spectacular mask, one can see the head of the family serenely surveying his realm atop the mask. Other members of the family are shown on the borders of the mask. Hand-carved by Nana Frimpong,... more

Handmade Akan Helper African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 16.75" H x 9.5" W x 4.5" D

Rich textures cover this African mask, achieved by etching the hand-carved wood and applying sheets of embossed aluminum to the features. By Victoria Agyepomaa, the stunning design is her own. more

Bungalow Rose Akan Akoma African Wood Mask in Brown/Gray | 17 H x 6 W in | Wayfair ACA9E6A27CBF4C2C93B8770116C087ED

The attractive Akoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan. Meaning 'heart' in the Twi dialect of the Akan people, the mask is adorned with embossed aluminum and brass on the forehead. The artisan carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring an... 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

Akan wood mask, 'African Fish'

Sinuous fins frame an elongated face sculpted of sese wood. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the dramatic profile and embellishes it with brass and copper. He names this elegant mask Apaata or tilapia fish in the language of the Akan people of southern... more