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Fritete,'Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Named Fritete, an Akan word that refers to olden times, this African mask is created by Ransford Bediako. He hand-carves this mask from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the face of a woman with an intricate hairdo. more

Bungalow Rose Machenzie African Tribal Akan Mask II On Wood Print Wood in Brown | 20 H x 10 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... more

Bungalow Rose Machenzie African Tribal Akan Mask II On Wood Print Wood in Brown | 20 H x 10 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... more

Bungalow Rose African Tribal Akan Mask I On Wood Print Wood in Brown | 20 H x 10 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair E32E3A94D13948AC9224728975999381

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... 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 Akan Ohene Kuma African Wood 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. more

Novica Handmade African Fish Akan Wood Mask

Sinuous fins frame an elongated face sculpted of sese wood. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the dramatic profile and embellishes it with brass and copper. more

Akan wood mask, 'Progress' - Wood Mask from Africa

Tall and stately a slender personage rises above a larger face that represents the village as a whole. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a regal mask he names Nkosoo which means development or progress in Ghana's Akan language. Often the council of elders in a... more

Akan wood mask, 'For Unity' - African Wood Mask

Serenely beautiful a stylized face seems to gaze into the distance as though dreaming. Intricate textures in aluminum repousse cover the cheeks nose and forehead of this elegant mask. Named Biakoye ?û Unity in the Akan language it attests to Walter... more

Ahoufe Stripes,'African Wood Mask with Red Stripes from Ghana'

Named Ahoufe, which means "beauty" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this mask from a single piece of sese wood, given a painted finish with red and black stripes. 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

Together for Peace,'Akan wood mask'

Narrow as a needle, this exquisite mask reveals the eternal intrigue of West African aesthetics. Lustrous brass repoussé enhances the contours of natural sese wood. Daniel Nyadedzor carves an image from the Akan people of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. A... 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

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

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

Akan wood mask, 'Young Lady'

Flirting with her eyes a slender woman blows a quick playful kiss. The elegant visage is topped by an elaborate coif that extends the mask's elongated line. Symmetrical and beautiful the features are enhanced with a delightful texture and applications... more

African wood mask, 'Akan Elephant Head'

Carved by hand from sese wood this original African mask depicts a proud elephant. Emmanuel Opoku Asante adds applications of white clay to give his design an aged antique effect and adorns the forehead with aluminum repousse. He names this mask Osuno... more

Akan wood mask, 'African Beauty'

A spectacular hairdo crowns a beautiful face that is delicately carved of sese wood. Walter Kuma creates this original piece influenced by Akan stylizations. Intended for entertainment the mask is named Ahoafe to celebrate the beauty of African women. more

Kwadwo,'African Wall Mask of Akan Man Hand Carved Wood Art'

Kwadwo is a young Akan man who got his name by the fact that he was born on a Monday. Wearing a traditional hat, the original design of this wall mask is by Ghana's Frank Odei Amoani. Working with sese wood, he carves the mask by hand and gives it a... more

African mask, 'Akan Forefathers'

Bright colors bring a modern look to a traditional African mask. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood it depicts a personage with an elongated face and a small mouth. Ali Mohammed names his original design Nananom which means our forefathers in the... more

African wood mask, 'Akan Akoma'

The attractive Akoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Robert Nortey. Meaning heart in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the mask is adorned with embossed aluminum and brass on the forehead. Nortey carves the sese wood mask by hand... more

African wood mask, 'Royal Akan'

Kennedy K. Aseidu salutes Akan royalty with the original design of this hand-carved sese wood mask. A bird takes the center of the forehead its long beak joining the nose. Aseidu finishes the mask with painted details. more

Akan wood mask, 'African Fish'

Sinuous fins frame an elongated face sculpted of sese wood. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the dramatic profile and embellishes it with brass and copper. He names this elegant mask Apaata or tilapia fish in the language of the Akan people of southern... more

Lovely,'African Handmade Wood Wall Mask'

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and while Western eyes may not generally see ritual scarification as beautiful, that is not true everywhere. Victor Dushie in Ghana creates this small mask from sese wood, giving it a dark finish and incising it... more

Bungalow Rose African Tribal Akan Mask I On Wood Print Wood in Brown | 20 H x 10 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair E32E3A94D13948AC9224728975999381

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... more

Beautiful Akan Woman,'Artisan Hand Carved Authentic African Mask'

With big eyes, full, sensuous lips and a charming hair-do, an Akan woman comes to life as an African mask. Sefah Annwhar works in native sese wood to craft his original mask design, which he names Ahoofe — "beautiful" in the Akan language. Applications... more

World Menagerie Hetty Akan Beauty Handmade African Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 23.5 H x 8.8 W in | Wayfair 194131

Hetty 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 Ahoofie, an Akan word meaning "Beauty." | World... more

African mask, 'Akan Strength'

Bright color and rustic textures define an expressive face. Carving sese wood by hand Wilson Aboagye creates an African mask of his own design. He names it Ahouden meaning strength in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people. more

Bungalow Rose African Tribal Akan Mask I On Wood Print Metal in Brown | 40 H x 30 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair B7795082B47E4B468FCE88965E3801AF

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... more

African wood mask, 'Akan Helper'

Rich textures cover this African mask achieved by etching the hand-carved wood and applying sheets of embossed aluminum to the features. By Victoria Agyepomaa the stunning design is her own. She names the mask Boafo ?ù helper in the Twi language of... more

Bungalow Rose Machenzie African Tribal Akan Mask II On Wood Print Metal in Brown | 32 H x 24 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... more

Bungalow Rose Machenzie African Tribal Akan Mask II On Wood Print Metal in Brown | 40 H x 30 W x 0.78 D in | Wayfair

Wood art printed on wood planks is a mesmerizing fusion of nature's intrinsic allure and artistic ingenuity. Each piece starts with a careful selection of wooden planks, chosen for their distinctive grains, knots, and textures, transforming them into... more

World Menagerie African Beauty Akan Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 19 H x 4.3 W x 3.5 D in | Wayfair 88CC08D8B319454D8358B1DBA861307B

This wall décor has a spectacular hairdo crown a beautiful face that is delicately carved of Sese wood. It is influenced by Akan stylizations and intended for entertainment. | World Menagerie African Beauty Akan Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 19 H x... more

World Menagerie African Family Akan Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 7.75 H x 15.75 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 22234D4201234A20909645DE11E827DF

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,... more

Handmade Akan Akoma African Wood Mask (Ghana)

The attractive Akoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Robert Nortey. Meaning "heart" in the Twi dialect of the Akan people, the mask is adorned with embossed aluminum and brass on the forehead. more

World Menagerie Painted African Mask of Akan Woman Crafted by Hand Wall Décor, Wood in Black/Brown/Yellow | 21.8 H x 6.5 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair

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... more

Handmade Akan Butterfly African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Years of experience afford Awudu Saaed the artistic freedom to create his own designs. He chooses to crown this mask with a bird helmet and a colorful butterfly on the forehead. more

Akan Fish,'Handcrafted Fish Theme African Mask'

Tall and imposing, this slender mask depicts a face with a pointed chin. Yet its inspiration is clearly from the sea. Carving sese wood by hand, Wilson Aboagye adds rich textures with applications aluminum repoussé. He names the vintage style African... more