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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Shower of Blessings' - African Wood Mask

Birds pose on the forehead of this dramatic mask by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved and painted by hand it is embellished with applications of brass and aluminum repousse while bright beads adorn the cheeks. The masks are seen in the area of Nandom... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Lady Obenewaa' - African Wood Mask

Rita Addo Zakour 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 Obenewaa a popular girl's name among... more

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 wood mask, 'New Classic' - African Wood Wall Mask

Master carver Daniel Asante expands on Ghana's mask traditions for the exclusive design of this mask. It is carved of tweneboah wood featuring a bird looking downwards upon the face. Asante paints his original creation by hand and decorates it with... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Beautiful Soul' - Hand Crafted African Wood Mask

Limpid eyes and an earnest voice seem inherent to this compelling mask. Godfred France creates a design of elegant harmony embellishing African sese wood with hand-embossed brass and aluminum. Named Shankoko ?û a Hausa word meaning the soul the mask... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Wa Iron Warrior' - African Wood Mask

Tall and slender this imposing mask is covered with ornate aluminum repousse. Embossed brass adds contrast to the superbly sculpted work of art. Godfred France transforms seasoned sese wood into a cultural manifestation from Wa in Ghana's Upper Western... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Tidings' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Lavish texture and color distinguish this joyous mask designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. The eyes take the shape of cowry shells once used as currency in West Africa. Adorned with aluminum repousse it typifies masks presented by the mother of the bride... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'A Good Mother' - Unique African Wood Mask

Her hair is beautifully combed and crowned with crimson ornaments. Rich repousse textures cover her calm face. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask depicts her own concept of Obaapa ?ù Good Mother in the Akan language. The mask is designed... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Fanti Girl' - African Wood Mask

Long and slender this striking mask comes from Rita Addo Zakour. Its minimalist line perfectly complements the ornate textures of lavish aluminum repousse. Zakour names the mask Nketiabah a girl's name among the Fanti people of central Ghana. 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ladder of Death' - African Wood Mask

This imposing mask depicts a personage that is somber in the face of death. Oblique eyes a slender nose and full lips emerge from textured sheets of aluminum repousse. Carved and painted by hand the mask is the work of Theophilus Sackey. An adinkra... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sign of Protection' - African Wood Mask

A master of traditional African design Godfred France creates a mask that arises from his own imagination. Its serene circular shape is harmonious balanced by big round eyes and a gently rounded mouth. But it is the rich repousse ornamentation that... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Let Peace Reign' - African Wood Mask

Hopeful Chief Carver Nana Frimpong designs an original mask so that it may grant him a wish that peace may reign. He carves it by hand from sese wood and decorates it with a long protrusion over the nose. It is meant to be a bridge that joins... more

African tribal wood mask, 'Fortune' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay while river stones become the shining eyes. Such... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Courage' - African Wood Mask

Tall strong horns symbolize strength and bravery in this handsome mask. Designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo achieves a powerful image as she creates a traditional West African image. Such masks are carried by warriors to demonstrate their courage. The... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'First Fruit' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

This handsome mask takes the shape of ripe fruit from the first harvest. Its handsome features seem to sing in a beautiful ritual of thanks. Walter Kuma carves the piece by hand to represent the customs of the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. more

African wood mask, 'Chameleon' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

With a chameleon on its forehead and a smaller mask on the crown this mask represents the customs and traditions of the Asafo people. They have adopted the chameleon as their symbol for the Asafo tend to constantly move and change including their... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'You Are Loved' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

This is a portrait of a nephew of mine says Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson. Because he has slightly long ears his siblings and cousin always make fun of him. But he turned out to be the most intelligent of all the cousins and brothers. I want to send... more

Gabonese wood African mask, 'Fang Intercessor' - Gabonese Wood Mask

An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. The mask is believed to serve as an intermediary with the spiritual world he explains. Anytime they need to inquire the... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Horn' - Unique African Wood Mask

Crowned in sheep's horns a somber visage makes an imposing sight. Eric Darko chooses the traditional shape of the West African horn mask to create this superlative sculpture in sese wood. Adorned with rich embellishments of embossed brass and oil paint... more

Africa wood mask, 'Fire' - African Wood Wall Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu combines his passion for painting and carving in the original design of the mask. He calls it Wota the Hausa word for fire and carves it from African rubberwood. Hand-painted details and embossed aluminum plates give the mask a... more

Akan wood mask, 'Do Not Rush Life' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

Master carver Wilson Aboagye finds inspiration in the legendary art and teachings of the Akan people. This type of sese wood mask is known as Towo boa se which advises to take your time be patient. The bird leaning over the face signifies peace and so... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Happiness' - African Wood Mask

Carved by hand from native sese wood this elegant mask is an original design by Awudu Saaed. The cheerful personage is enhanced by aluminum with richly ornate textures. The artisan names the mask Anigye Happiness in the Akan language. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Harvest Hope' - African Wood Mask

Precise geometric forms distinguish this handsome mask by Godfred France. Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood it flaunts exquisite textures. Such masks are used by Ghana's Mamprusi people who use them during their harvest season. They wear them in... more

African wood mask, 'I Am Luck'

Crowned with tall horns a circular face features shining brass inlay. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts a bold African mask of his own design. He names it Monifa meaning I am luck in the Yoruban language. The mask is designed for wall display only and cannot... more

Good Money,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Artisan Victor Dushie of Ghana designs this unique wall mask and calls it Ganyo , which means "money is good" in the Ewe language. Handcrafted from sese wood and aluminum, the black and brown mask has open eyes and mouth for a dramatic look. more

Geometric Personage,'Geometric African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Geometric in its shape, this abstract African mask is the work of Ghanaian artisan Habib Mustapha. He hand-carves the image from sese wood, which is painted in hues of black, red, yellow, and green. A diamond of embossed aluminum decorates the forehead. more

African wood mask, 'Matemasie'

Abdul Salami Amadu designs this splendid mask to share the meaning of Matemasie the Adinkra symbols that means What I hear I keep. Detailed on the forehead of this hand-carved sese wood mask the implied meaning of this legendary symbol is I understand... more

Atanga,'Warm Toned African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents'

Embossed aluminum plates crown a traditional creation by Victor Ayambire from Ghana. Proud of his heritage, the talented artisan uses sese wood to create this African mask in a palette of yellow, orange, red and black hues, creating a captivating aura... more

Grinning Gorilla,'African Sese Wood Gorilla Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood with a clay-rubbed rustic finish, a gorilla grins from your wall. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante creates this African mask, realizing each minute detail with diligence. more

Wangari Warrior,'Black African Mask Wood Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana'

Multicolored recycled glass beads adorn the black surface of this African mask, presented by Ghana's Awudu Saaed. The artist designs and carves this eco-friendly mask by hand from local sese wood, achieving a piece inspired by the nobility of the... more

Sipho,'Hand Carved Multicolor West African Sese Wood Mask'

West African artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves this colorful mask from sese wood and names it Sipho , meaning "gift" in Zulu. Mohamadu uses local tools to carve the shape of the mask from one piece of sese wood, then dries it for two weeks before... more

Round Color,'Colorful African Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Round and colorful, this stunning African mask is designed by Daniel Quarcoo. He works with Ghanaian artisans who hand-carve this mask from sese wood, decorating it with triangle patterns and finished in hues of red, blue, yellow, and black. more

Multicolored Designs,'Triangle Pattern African Wood Mask from Ghana'

In hues of red, blue, beige, black, and brown, triangular designs decorate this round African mask from Ghana. Raphat Asigbey designs this stunning mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood by local artisans. more