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African wood mask, 'Ohemaa'

Keen to preserve the traditions of Ghana's Akan people Otchere Raymond designs this original mask to personify the king's mother. Ohemaa in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the sese wood mask is carved by hand featuring a shiny brass oval on the... more

African wood mask, 'Ewuraba'

Ghana's Robert Nortey honors beautiful Akan women with the original design of this mask. His Ewuraba features a dark green face and black and white spotted headdress. Meaning Lady in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the Ewuraba mask is carved by hand... more

Handmade African Wood Mask, 'Osunu' (Ghana) - 19" H x 11" W x 3.7" D

This hand-carved mask of sese wood is adorned with rich colors and a prominent aluminum plate, named Osunu, or "elephant" in the Twi dialect spoken by the Akan tribe of Ghana. more

African wood mask, 'Agya Kofi'

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

Kobi,'Hand Crafted Wall Hanging West 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

Abusua,'Colorful Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Carved by hand, this wood mask 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

Epa Face,'Painted African Wood Mask from Ghana'

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. more

Kantanka,'Artisan Crafted Decorative Wood African Mask'

From the creative mind of Ghanaian artisan Kobina Asmah comes this striking Kantanka mask. Translated from the Akan language to mean "strong," Kantanka rests sturdy and stoic as the bold colors and sophisticated design convey a powerful image.... more

Tumi Wura,'Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Mask with Painted Accents'

Tumi Wura , meaning great one" in the Akan language, is the title of this exquisite artwork by Ransford Bediako. Honoring Ghana's culture, the artisan works long hours with sese wood to create this African mak ornamented with traditional details. After... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Okyeame'

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

Nyame Akwan,'Handcrafted Black Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana'

Displaying an elaborate hairdo, this African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako. He hand-carves the mask from sese wood, given a black finish. This mask is named Nyame Akwan, meaning "God's way" in Akan. more

Akuaba,'African wood mask'

Samuel Okyere replicates the Akuaba (fertility) mask of the Akan people with impressive detail. He carves the mask by hand from sese wood and includes a doll as part of the headdress. Adorned with embossed aluminum plates and painted details, the mask... more

Okomfo,'Hand-Painted African Wood Mask in Black White Blue & Red'

Okomfo is a word that means priest" or "spiritual herbalist" in the Ghanaian Akan language. It is also the name of this extraordinary mask meticulously hand-carved from sese wood and exquisitely painted by hand in a palette of black, blue, white, red... more

Something in the Heavens,'Handcrafted African Wall Mask Carved from Wood'

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. It is a symbol of... more

African wood mask, 'Opanyin'

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. Subtle color further enhances a mask of... more

Glorious Apata,'Fish-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana'

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

African beaded wood mask, 'Maame Ama'

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. Asmah carves the sese wood mask by hand and adorns it with... more

African wood mask, 'Kasa Anoma'

The kasa anoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Sefah Mohammed. Meaning talking bird in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the sese wood mask is adorned with a bird on the forehead its beak leading on to the nose and opened mouth.... more

Prince,'Hand Carved Colorful Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

The workshop of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana presents this awe-inspiring African wall mask. This bold piece is hand carved from sese wood and painted in hues of red, blue, and black. Oheneba means "Prince" in the Akan language. more

African wood mask, 'Ahoufe'

Robert Nortey creates the original design of the Ahoufe to personify his idea of Beauty as it is said in the Twi dialect of the Akan people. Nortey carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring half-open eyes with eyelashes. She wears a tall and ornate... more

Stunning Ahoufe,'Sese Wood and Brass African Mask in Black from 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

Oman Hene,'Sese Wood Mask of an African Chief from Ghana'

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. The chief's face is given a rustic finish, while his... more

'Handcrafted Sese Wood Baule-Style African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood to depict a face painted brown. He works in the style of traditional Baule masks, representing a subgroup of the Akan people in the Ivory Coast. Depicting a man and a... more

Abotare,'Handmade West African Sese Wood Mask and Aluminum Plating'

With large brown eyes, an open mouth and a prominent gold nose with a crosshatch design, this sese wood mask asks for abotar , which means "patience" in Akan. Designer Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana creates this original mask, richly embellished with... more

End to Calamity,'Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask'

Sensuous lips and sloe eyes of sese wood confer a sleek beauty on this elegant mask. An ornament of beads and cotton thread adorns the nose and richly embossed brass covers cheeks and forehead. Among the Akan people of Ghana, this mask is believed to... more

African wood mask, 'The Face of Happiness'

Bright colors light up a smiling face carved from seasoned sese wood. By Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa this beautiful African mask is named Anigye which means happiness in the Akan language. Applications of hand-embossed aluminum repousse add wonderful... more

Adom Ahoto,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood and Aluminum Adom Ahoto Mask'

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. A familiar mask-shape is hand-carved with eye, nose and mouth details in deep,... more

Patience,'Hand Crafted African Wood Mask of Patience with Stand'

From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original African mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood image is carved and painted by hand in shades of brown, lemon green, green, baby blue, and white. Featuring a... more

Sankofa Silhouette,'Ghana Sese Wood Mask Hand Carved Brown'

The Akan word sankofa means "back to my roots" and is the inspiration for this design. This African mask is made from local materials by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah. Using sese wood, aluminum plate, and clay, the artist carves and crafts... more

Ogyam,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum Plating'

By Rita Addo Zakour, this noble mask depicts a long, slender visage who opens his mouth to sing. This original mask is carved and painted by hand and is adorned with intricately embossed aluminum plating. It is named Ogyam , an Akan word which means... more

Friendly Kwagyei,'Rustic African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood with hair of jute fiber, a friendly face adds to your wall decor. This rustic African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante. He names the mask Kwagyei, an Akan word meaning "helper." more

Sankofa Philosophy,'African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol'

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. The sese wood wall mask is crafted by hand... more

Rustic Obua,'Rustic African Wood Mask in Green from Ghana'

Painted green and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this egg-shaped mask from a single piece of sese wood. This mask is named Obua , an Akan name given... more

Gyidi Face,'Blue and Purple African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Meaning "faith" in the Akan language of Ghana, this African mask is named Gyidi. Ali Mohammed designs this mask, which is hand-carved from sese wood. This mask is decorated with etched patterns, given a rustic purple and blue finish. more

African wood mask, 'Fatse'

A bird overlooks this expressive mask designed by Gordon Adu which he names Fatse. Meaning Forgiveness in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the star shaped visage is hand-carved upon a round sese wood mask. The opened mouth reveals a red tongue and... more

Whatever You Want,'Hand Carved Wood Mask'

Carved of African sese wood, this mask seems angry. Its sleek contours depict eyes that slant toward a narrow nose and sensuous mouth. Nana Frimpong names this design Ka nia wo pe, meaning "say whatever you want" in the language of Ghana's Akan people.... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Asomdwoe II'

Rays of sun adorn this asomdwoe mask in an original design by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Meaning peace in the Akan language the African rubber wood mask is carved by hand featuring ornate aluminum on the nose. Dazzling beadwork in red black green white... more

African wood mask, 'Obaa Yaa'

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 paints... more