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African wood mini masks, 'Passport' (pair)

This complementary pair of small masks is created by Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa. Both are hand-carved from native sese wood and accented with plates of embossed brass as well as paint in red and yellow shades. Despite their petite size the... more

Jamuike Eye,'Rustic African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

A panel of embossed brass forms the "third" eye of this African mask from Ghana. Designed and crafted by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, painted brown and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. Embossed... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Kind Neighbor' - Congo Zaire Wood Mask

The Songye people of Congo honor the kindest person in their community with this stunning mask. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the art of this admirable tribe which is governed by a chief who depends on the support of the tribe's several secret societies. more

Banana Face,'Curved African Sese Wood Mask in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood in a curved shape, this African mask is nicknamed "banana." Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey works with local artisans to create this mask, which is given a blue and black painted finish. 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'King of the Insect World' - African Wood Mask

Taking human form an insect is lord of his kingdom. Ghana's Anna Yawson presents an intriguing mask that combines sleek surfaces with the intricate textures of embossed aluminum. My love for all animals has led me to craft several animals using wood... more

Noble King,'Regal Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

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. Embossed aluminum and brass decorate the mask, which is... more

King Head,'Traditional African Sese Wood Mask in Brown and Black Hues'

The magnificence and beauty of the ancient Ghana are captured in this African ceramic-accented sese wood mask crafted by Frank Odei Amoani in honor of his heritage and country. After hours of hard work, the final result is a gorgeous piece of art in a... more

Green Nomsa,'Dark Green Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an elegant addition to your home decor. Hand-carved of sese wood, this African mask features the simple image of a face, painted in a dark green hue. The forehead is detailed with dotted motifs that depict a... 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

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

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, '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

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

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, '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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'African Elephant Spirit I' - African Wood 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. Vertical lines in parallel represent neatly combed hair and a mighty African elephant marches across the... 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

Gabonese Abstraction,'Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo'

Abstract in concept, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. Christopher Nyasafo takes his inspiration from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ghanaian artisan carves the... more

'African Giraffe Spirit' - Artisan Crafted African Wood 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 represent neatly combed hair and an African giraffe marches across the forehead. Embossed on... more

African Facet,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Plates'

Africa's rich culture has inspired many around the world, such as Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire, who works with traditional techniques to create masks in honor of his heritage. This time, the artisan uses sese wood to hand-carve his newest design,... more

Kanaga Masks,'Handcrafted Wood African Mask Ornaments (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the kanaga mask, which is used by members of the Dogon tribe of Mali for protection while hunting. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,... more

King of Africa,'Multicolored African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Add a touch of royalty to your home with this African mask from Ghana. By Victor Dushie, this mask is hand-carved from sese wood. Two beige sections accentuate the top of the head, while the eyes, lips, and brow are painted red and yellow. Embossed... more

Igwe Crown,'African Wood Mask of a King with a Red Crown from Ghana'

Wearing a simple red crown, a king wearing a goatee is depicted in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korely hand-carves this image from sese wood, treated with a rustic finish in black and brown. This mask is named Igwe, meaning "king" in... more

Bold King,'Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

A bold and dramatic piece of decor, this African mask is crafted by Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng. The Ghanaian artisan uses sese wood, carving a crown on top of the kingly face. An hand-embossed aluminum adds texture and a subtle metallic glow. more

King Nebuchadnezzar,'African Wood Mask of Nebuchadnezzar from Ghana'

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

Eco Esbuna,'African Wood Mask Accented with Recycled Glass Beads'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood that is given an amber brown finish, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He decorates the forehead with a brass accent and star-shaped patterns, and beads the cheeks by hand... more

Protect the Forest,'African Wood Mask'

This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern... more

Se Men Su Nti,'Bird-Themed African Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Working with a single piece of sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako hand-carves this African mask, which is then treated with a black finish. A face with slanted eyes is depicted with a bird perched atop the head. This mask is named Se Men Su... more

African wood mask, 'Fear None but God'

This original mask design from Ghana's Anna Yawson features the adinkra symbol for gye nyame or fear none but God . The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in black and magenta with carved accents. Adinkra symbols originally... more

'Hand-Painted Dark Black and Brown African Sese Wood Mask'

Using a palette of black and brown hues, Ransford Bediako creates a splendid homage to his Ghanaian heritage. The artisan works on sese wood to create this gorgeous African mask, whose intense hues add an elegant aura to the piece. As the final touch,... more

African mask, 'King Houegbadja'

A fish hook and net are symbols of Houegbadja the first king of Dahomey in Benin. A brilliant administrator Houegbadja established the royal palaces at Abomey and their ceremonies. The images appear on the forehead of this handcrafted African mask by... more

Helper King,'Brown and Black Long African Wall Mask from Ghana'

This long, narrow face wears a tall, pointed cap. Beautifully carved and painted by hand, the original African mask depicts a man with royal authority. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names his design Obofuo hene, which means "helper king" in the Akan language. 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

Beninese wood African mask, 'Her Protection' - Beninese Wood Mask

By Rita Addo Zakour this imposing mask depicts Queen Idia mother of Oba (king) Esigie who ruled Benin in the 16th century. The king is said to have worn the mask around his neck to drive away the forces of evil. The artisan names her hand-carved mask... 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

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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Be Faithful' - Unique African Wood Mask

With narrowed eyes that discern people's motives this handsome visage speaks out boldly. Godfred France creates the beautiful African mask in an original design he names Zuba Faithfulness in the Hausa language. There is a lot of mistrust in the world... more