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Yaravi Masr,'Artisan Crafted Multicolor African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian woodworking artisan Victor Dushie carves this bold mask from sese wood, inspired by West Africa's rich cultural heritage. Meaning "blessed child" in English, Yaravi Masr depicts a slender face painted in brown, yellow and green with a central... more

Anabiah,'Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

Anabiah , meaning royal" in the ancient Ghanaian language, is the title of a sublime creation crafted by Victor Ayambire. Drawing inspiration from his culture and tradition, the artisan creates this stunning African mask from sese wood, adding aluminum... more

Wood and copper mask, 'Golden Sun Empress'

Gracious and graceful this mask represents a member of the royal family. Such pieces are typical of ancient Javanese dance drama. Gold embellishes her serene features and hand-beaten copper forms her crown. Designed by Nenny Lukhita it is finished with... more

Benevolent Emiyi,'Handmade African Wood Mask in Blue from Ghana'

Adding beautifully to your home decor, this African mask depicts a sea-green face that wears an ornate helmet. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the mask, hand-carving it of sese wood and accenting it with embossed aluminum. he personage wears royal blue on... more

Free Wanderer,'Ghanaian Hand Carved African Sese Wood Freedom Mask'

This unique African mask by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng comes to life in rich suar wood. A familiar mask-shape is hand-carved with eye, nose and mouth details in deep tones of royal blue and beige. Raked line details and a protruding wood-comb... more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Icon African Wood Mask

Sankofa means "going back to one's roots" in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Sankofa Icon African Wood Mask in Black/Brown/Indigo | 17.25 H x 6.75 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair

iSankofa/i means “going back to one's roots” in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artisan crafts a traditional mask perfect for... more

Bungalow Rose Firdes Wood Mask Clan Power Wall Décor in Brown | 19.5 H x 6.25 W in | Wayfair F6D3707ABCD948EFA4208E9A255C5BCD

A mask of striking appeal, it features 2 faces under the symbolic horns of power. The artisan names this piece Asana, the Akan word for clan, for the mask is inspired by the many tribal customs within the Akan people. A highly-detailed work, the mask... more

World Menagerie Beauty Queen Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Yellow | 13.5 H x 4.7 W x 2.6 D in | Wayfair 103129

Named Animpa, or "Charming Face" in the Akan language, this elegant mask honors feminine beauty. Daniel Nyadedzor embellishes the hand-carved design with intricately embossed brass plates and rich, subtle color. During festivals in which Akan women... more

Novica Handmade Agona African Wood Mask

This mask comes from West African artisan and designer Winfred Ansah Okoampah. The designer calls this mask Agona, from the Akan tribe clan of the same name. more

Handmade Odwira African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Odwira is a festival celebrated by the Akan people in remembrance of their ancestors. This Odwira mask is a hand carved interpretation of the same masks worn by tribe members during the festival. more

Handmade Adom Ahoto African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This African mask is designed and handcrafted by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng using rich suar wood. In the Akan language, adom means grace and ahoto means freedom. more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Vigilant Hunter' African Wall Mask (Ghana) - 17" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

Meaning 'vigilance,' this 'Ahweyie' African mask exudes courage and bravery. Wilson Aboagye carves an admirable sese wood mask that replicates the distinct artistry of the Akan people. more

Handmade Akofena Wood Mask (Ghana) - 18.5" H x 5.25" W x 2.2" D

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. more

Handmade Sunsum Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19.25" H x 4.3" W x 2.4" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Expert in carving African masks, Godfred France designs an original mask to represent the soul, sunsum in Akan. more

Handmade Maame Ama African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Kobina Asmah honors African mothers with the original design of this attractive mask. In the Akan language, Ama is the name usually given to a woman born on a Saturday, and Maame means "mother." more

Novica Handmade Opanyin African Wood Mask

Carved by hand, this African mask represents Opanyin, an "elderly person" in the Akan language. Theophilus Sackey covers the features with hand-embossed aluminum and carves rich textures on the head and eyes. more

Novica Handmade A Good Elder African Wood Mask

In Ghana's Akan language, Opanyin Pa translates to "a good elder." This hand-carved sese wood mask, adorned with heavily embossed aluminum, is crafted by West Africa's Ibrahim Seyeed. more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Eno' Mask (Ghana)

Ghana's Ali Mohammed hand-carves his original mask to honor women. He uses the female name Eno for this sese wood mask of an Akan woman with a black and white headdress. more

Handmade Ntoboase I African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana) - 9.75" H x 4.7" W x 2.8" D

From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like mask is carved by hand of African sese wood with brass insets on the eyelids and chin. more

Novica Handmade Baule Legacy African Wood Mask

Of Baule origin, this replica wall mask testifies to Eva Asantewa Amakye's wood carving skills. The Baule people of Ivory Coast are a community within the Akan people and are renowned for their carving traditions. more

Handmade Patience Africa Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.75" H x 8.25" W x 3.1" D

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. more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Philosophy African Wood Mask

Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from the past. more

Novica Handmade Oman Hene African Wood Mask

Named Oman Hene in the Akan language, this African mask depicts the face of a tribal chief. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Agya Kofi African Wood Mask

The handsome visage of an Akan man becomes a mask of expressive artistry by Sinclair Yao Daley. He carves the sese wood mask by hand, paints it black and calls it Agya Kofi or Papa Kofi. more

Sese Wood and Brass 'Bold Courage' African Mask (Ghana)

Inspired by the customs and traditions of the Akan people, Daniel Nyadedzor handcrafts this handsome sese wood mask. Known as 'Akokuroduro,' the mask symbolizes boldness and can be found adorning many homes throughout Ghana. more

Novica Handmade Ntoboase Iii African Beaded Wood Mask

From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood image is crafted by hand featuring a cape-like design under the chin. more

Novica Handmade Kobi African Wood Mask

Artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah from Ghana designs and carves this striking African wood mask. This mask is carved from sese wood that features an elongated face and different carved textures. In the Akan language, kobi means "acceptance." more

Novica Handmade Something In The Heavens African Wood Mask

An elongated face takes the shape of a seed that promises new growth in days to come. By Ghana's Eric Danquah, this beautiful African mask is named Biribi wo soro, which means "there is something in the heavens" in the Akan language. more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Have a Good Life' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

Ghana's Eric Darko carves an African mask of sage distinction, celebrating the wisdom of the Akan people. Carved of sese wood and embellished with brass plates, the mask reminds one to lead a good life or 'bobra papa.' more

Novica Handmade Glorious Apata African Wood Mask

Named Apata, an Akan word meaning "tilapia," this African mask celebrates the fruits of the ocean. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is carved from sese wood in the shape of a fish pointing downward. more

World Menagerie Abusua African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Décor in Blue/Brown | 6.5 H x 4.3 W x 2.2 D in | Wayfair 6C25661857B2444DA654D0F32FF5769B

Carved by hand, this wall décor features colorful beads for a vibrant design. Artisan Awudu Saaed of Ghana uses traditional hand-carving techniques to make a mask from rubberwood with a rainbow of glass beads in a geometric pattern. In the Akan... more

Handmade Stunning Ahoufe African Wood Mask (Ghana)

A wall mask is hand-carved of sese wood, painted with colors of black, blue, and white and accented with embossed brass sheet. Abdul Razak designs this African mask from Ghana, naming it Ahoufe, meaning "beauty" in the Akan language. more

Bungalow Rose Patience Handmade Mask Wall Decor, Wood in Black | 11.8 H x 8.3 W in | Wayfair 9EF5CBD3FFDB4D6682C1BFC69676C597

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,... more

World Menagerie African Heart Hand Crafted African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black | 20.5 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair 203329

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... more

Bungalow Rose Glorious Apata & African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black | 23 H x 3.1 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair E1F1E5B7FAA241488876B4157D97F25E

Named Apata, an Akan word meaning "tilapia," this African mask celebrates the fruits of the ocean. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is carved from sese wood in the shape of a fish pointing downward. The face is serene, its... more

Handmade Okyeame Linguist Sese Wood Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Awudu Saaed designs this spectacular mask in honor of linguists for Akan chiefs known as 'Okyeame.' Adequately portrayed with the mouth opened, the sese wood mask of the distinguished personage is lavishly decorated with glass beads and brass accents. more

World Menagerie Epa Face African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 11.75 H x 3.1 W x 1.4 D in | Wayfair 9D2D7F8CF5554F9797C524DC8B60119F

By Ghanaian artisan K. Baka, this tall African mask is handcrafted of sese wood and painted with colorful dot motifs. The mask is named Epa, meaning 'handcuff' in the Akan language, referring to the interlocking square design at the forehead. | World... more