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African wood mask, 'Agbemor'

Daniel Quarcoo contributes to the preservation of an ancient African tradition with the original design of this mask. Carved of sese wood the mask is adorned with ornate aluminum plates embossed by hand by Quarcoo in Ghana. Painted by hand the mask's... more

African Love,'Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with embossed aluminum on the cheeks, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson. She paints the mask with stripes of green and orange, given a rustic finish. more

Golden Goat,'Gold-Tone African Wood Goat Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, the face of a goat-man is depicted in this African mask from Ghana. Raphat Asigbey designs this mask, its textured face given a gold-tone finish. more

Beautiful Nta,'African Sese Wood and Aluminum Twin Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, the faces of twins are portrayed in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates the mask, which is accented with intricately embossed aluminum. This mask is named Nta, which means "twin" in the Akan language. more

African wood mask, 'African Beauty'

The warm colors of this mask reflect beauty and grace of African women says Kennedy K. Aseidu of his original design. He carves the long sese wood mask by hand featuring exquisite painted details. more

Akan Fakye,'Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood with an embossed aluminum accent on the forehead, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He paints the mask with striking stripes of yellow and black. The word fakye means "forgive" in the Akan... more

'Judicial Authority' - African Cameroonian Wood Mask

His headdress is tall and imposing and rich textures cover his cheeks. Named Kuriga ?ù tribal head in the language of the Bamileke people ?ù this handsome mask is by Kobina Asmah. The ears are portrayed to show a good listener. The mask shows the... more

African wood mask, 'Adom Ara Kwa'

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves a beautiful African mask of his own design. Richly textured it is covered with sheets of hand-embossed aluminum. The visage opens his mouth to pronounce a solemn blessing on the area where the mask is displayed. The artisan... more

'African Rhinoceros Spirit' - Unique African Wood Wall Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines form a headdress and a mighty African rhinoceros marches across the forehead. Embossed on... more

Lovely Face,'Rustic African Wood Mask with Striped Accents from Ghana'

Depicting a lovely face with a patterned, rustic finish, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, detailed with various colors and a striped black and white pattern on the top. more

Queen Amina,'Ofram Wood Hand Carved African Mask'

Native to tropical western Africa, Terminalia superba , or ofram wood, is prized for its workability and finish. Here, Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana uses ofram wood to craft this mask of his original design. Named for Queen Amina of Zaria-Nigeria who... more

African wood mask, 'Akofena'

Crossing swords and glistening beads adorn Abdul Salami Amadu's original mask. He calls it Akofena or Sword of War in the Twi dialect spoken by the Akan people of Ghana. Amadu carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring cut-out eyes and a narrow chin.... more

African wood mask, 'Green Adoo'

This simple but striking mask is the original design of Ghana's Anna Yawson. The elongated monkey face is hand-carved from native sese wood and painted in black and lime green. Adoo means monkey in a dialect spoken by the Ga tribe of Ghana. more

Dove Anoma Ba,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Dove Mask from Ghana'

This African mask is handcrafted from local sese wood by Awudu Saaed, decorated with multicolored recycled glass beads around the face and embossed aluminum over the nose. Striking and noble, the mask depicts a dove atop a man's head, named Anoma Ba,... more

Fruit of Love,'Rainbow-Colored African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Resembling the shape of an apple, this African mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this striking mask from a single piece of sese wood. Concentric patterns in a mesmerizing rainbow of colors... more

Akan Ohene Kuma,'Hand Carved Ofram Wood African Mask'

Native to tropical western Africa, Terminalia superba , or ofram wood, is prized for its workability and finish. Here, Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana uses ofram wood to craft this mask of his original design. The name Ohene Kuma is taken from the... more

Star of Beauty,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask Hand-Painted in Ghana'

Handcrafted by Victor Dushie, this gorgeous sese wood African mask is a symbol of Ghana's cultural richness. Each corner of this precious item is hand-painted in typical black, yellow and brown tones, and has traditional motifs on aluminum. The beauty... more

Bedu Masks,'Wood African Mask Ornaments Crafted in Ghana (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the bedu mask, which is used by the Nafana tribe of the Ivory coast for attracting good omens. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,... more

Lucky Mask,'Traditional Oval African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Frank Odei Amoani presents a gorgeous homage to Ghana's culture and tradition. Working with sese wood, the artisan creates this elongated oval-shaped African mask with a brushed finish, allowing for a luminous illusion around the artwork and enhancing... 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

African wood mask, 'Maigaya' - Hand Carved Nigerian Mask

Wearing the colors of Africa this mask symbolizes Maigaya or faithfulness in the Hausa language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu recreates the Nigerian mask with exceptional detail as he crafts the African rubberwood mask by hand. He decorates it with brass and... more

Fang Ngil II,'African Fang Tribe Mask of Social Order Wood Wall Mask'

Long and lean, the Fang ngil mask is worn by those belonging to the Ngil association of the Fang people of Gabon. Their duty is to preserve social order. Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo carves by hand the sese wood mask replica and decorates it... more

Afadjato Masks,'Colorful Wood African Mask Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 6)'

Named after Afadjato, the tallest mountain in Ghana, this set of six ornaments is designed by Robert Aidoo-Taylor. He hand-carves each ornament from ofram wood in the shape of an African mask. A rustic finish completes this colorful set. more

Ivory Coast wood mask, 'Bridal Protection' - African Carved Mask

Salihu Ibrahim creates an impressive replica of the bridal mask worn by the Mandey people from Cote d'Ivoire. It is worn to ensure the newlyweds will have children. They believe that by keeping their faces hidden during the marriage ceremony they are... more

Mblo Masks,'Wood African Mask Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 3)'

Worn during wedding, harvest, and other ceremonies, the mblo mask is a popular mask among men of the Baule tribe. Ghanaian artisan Rober Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to that tradition with this set of three ornaments. Each ornament is hand-carved from... more

Fauna Mask,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask in Black and Red Hues'

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

Elephant King,'Elephant Theme Original Handcrafted African Mask from Ghana'

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this intriguing African mask depicts a serious personage with a long, narrow face. Ritual scarification ornaments his cheeks and an elephant parades across the forehead. Carved of sese wood and painted by hand, the mask is an... more

African mask, 'King Kpengla'

A sparrow and a gun are symbols of Kpengla a king from Dahomey in Benin. Kpengla was able to free Dahomey from the Oyo Empire. The images appear on the forehead of this handcrafted African mask by Abdul Salami Amadu. more

Akan King,'Authentic African Mask Ghana'

Named Ohene, or "king" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people, this handsome mask is serenely lovely. Marks beside the eyes and mouth are known as donkor. "Donkor is a tribal mark given to protect a child from evil spirits in Ghana," artisan... more

Novica Handmade Noble King African Wood Mask

Bringing the noble air of a king to your home, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood to depict a face that wears an ornate crown. more

Sese Wood 'Akan King of Success' African Wall Mask

Rich textures of brass repousse lend an opulent feeling to this African mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. The Akan people of Ghana believe such masks will bring them success in everything they do. more

Novica Handmade King Nebuchadnezzar African Wood Mask

Founder of the Chaldean empire, the historical king Nebuchadnezzar II is paid homage in this African mask from Ghana. Wearing a cylindrical hat with triangular patterns, Nebuchadnezzar II is carved by hand from sese wood, treated with a rustic finish. more

Bungalow Rose Handmade King Of Africa Ii African Wood Mask in Blue/Brown/Red | 14.75 H x 6.75 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair

Add a touch of royalty to your home with an African mask from Ghana. Crafted by Victor Dushie, this artwork is hand-carved from sese wood and features brass and aluminum accents. With traditional details embellishing the top of the head, the mask is... more

Handmade African Sese Wood Elephant King Mask (Ghana) - Brown

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask depicts a serious personage with a long, narrow face. Carved of sese wood and painted by hand, the mask is an original design by the talented Ghanaian artisan. more

Novica Handmade Brave King African Wood Mask

Crafted in the image of the brave king, this ofuntum wood mask is Ghanaian artist Victor Dushie's own design. more

Alika,'Artisan Made Sese Wood West African Wood Mask'

This small mask from West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has big personality. Crafted from local sese wood, the mask is adorned with aluminum plate on the forehead and a multicolored raffia headdress. The mask is called Alika , a Nigerian word... more

Punisher,'Handmade African Wood Wall Mask'

This mask's expression is one of mystery, intended to instill fear. Eddison Agbeko carves this intriguing sese wood replica inspired by the customs and traditions of the Fang people of Congo. It is linked with the dead and it is regarded as a symbol of... more

Ossyeba Reliquary,'Unique African Mask Handcrafted from Wood and Metal'

Part of the Kota tribe in far northeast Gabon near the Congo border, the Ossyeba practice ancestor worship and once used reliquaries extensively in their funeral ceremonies. The figures are intended to protect the deceased from evil spirits. Victor... more