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Ashanti wood masks, 'Fighting Spirit' (pair) - Ashanti Wood Masks

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti king and queen in two imposing masks. Carved by hand from sese wood each one receives coats of black polish. The king has a diamond on his forehead and ritual scarification on his cheeks; the queen wears... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Strength of a Buffalo' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

A symbol of bravery and strength the buffalo is transformed into a mask. Eric Danquah explores the concepts of Ghana's Ashanti people as he expertly carves African sese wood. more

Bungalow Rose Woman Warrior Ashanti Wood Mask Wood in Black/Brown, Size 11.5 H x 3.9 W in | Wayfair C06ABA3C53AB4E06838B426401470BE1

Serenely beautiful, this mask depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. 'When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's final battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war,' the master carver says. He works in African... more

World Menagerie Good Service Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Decor Wood in Brown/Red/White, Size 15.0 H x 7.75 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair

Dramatic and beautiful, this traditional mask has a contemporary feel. This artisan sculpts sese wood into a perfect oval with rectangular eyes and mouth. Smooth surfaces of brown and black are juxtaposed with a handsome, speckled field and the nose is... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Ashanti Bull' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

Powerful horns arc upward like crescent moons crowning an authentic African mask by Ghana's Kobina Asmah. Carved by hand of native sese wood, the polychrome mask receives applications of ornate aluminum repousse. more

Handmade Horned King Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana)

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. more

Handmade Be Positive Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.8" D

Eric Darko takes inspiration from the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people to craft this mesmerizing mask. more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Unique Wood Mask

The Sankofa bird looks to the past for the wisdom to build its future its presence as an Adrinka symbol highlighting this striking Ashanti mask from Ghana. Eric Darko hand-carves the piece carefully adhering to tradition. more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Come By Love' - Fair Trade Ashanti Tribe Wood Mask

For the Ashanti people of Ghana actions do in fact speak louder than words. They suggest presenting this bright mask to the person one is interested in as a first and loving gesture. The mask is known as Odobra which means loved one or come love.... more

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Donkor'

Robert Nortey is inspired by the customs and beliefs of Ghana?Æs Ashanti people for the design of this original mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring painted details. Magnificently detailed embossed aluminum represent the Ashanti's... more

Ga wood mask, 'Wisdom Is the Key' - Ga Wood Mask

This hand-carved sese wood mask is adorned with the colorful solemnity of the Ga people from Ghana. They call this mask Djealor meaning wisdom is the key and it is worn to consult the oracle for guidance. Robert Nortey replicates the mask with faithful... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Be Positive'

Eric Darko takes inspiration from the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people to craft this mesmerizing mask. Elegantly detailed with embossed brass plates the mask features the sankofa bird which symbolizes positive reversion and revival especially in... more

Ashanti Dots,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Wall Mask'

Hand-painted in contrasting colors, K. Baka's wall mask is hard to miss. The artist in Ghana uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the eyes with notched patterns. A white floral motif pops against the green, black, and crimson background. more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Together' - Handmade Sese Wood Mask

Nana Frimpong carves a mask of sleek beauty crowned by a fertility doll. When you come to the Ashanti Kingdom the king gathers all of his clan together as one he explains. Frimpong names the mask Yen ka ye hu nbom which means Let us come together in... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ashanti Bull'

Powerful horns arc upward like crescent moons crowning an authentic African mask by Kobina Asmah. Carved by hand of native sese wood the polychrome mask receives applications of ornate aluminum repousse. In the Ashanti kingdom of Ghana the bull mask... more

Handmade Ashanti Wood Mask 'Woman Warrior'

Serenely beautiful, this mask by Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. "When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's final battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war," the master carver says. He... more

Festive Bobo,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

This arresting mask in contrasting hues of red, white, and black is the creation of West African artisan Sinclair Yao Daley. Hand carved in local sese wood, the round mask features patterns that zig-zag playfully between colors. The mask is called Bobo... more

Bungalow Rose Strength of a Buffalo Ashanti Wood Mask Wood in Brown/Red, Size 16.25 H x 7.5 W in | Wayfair 4BB75D713C02401DB9E665845B417E83

A symbol of bravery and strength, the buffalo is transformed into a mask. The artisan explores the concepts of Ghana's Ashanti people as he expertly carves African sese wood. | Bungalow Rose Strength of a Buffalo Ashanti Wood Mask Wood in Brown/Red,... more

Ga Wisdom,'Handmade Sese Wood and Brass-Plated Mask'

Designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo, this sleek mask honors the wisdom of the Ga people of southeast Ghana. The artisan hand carves the round mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and plating its features with shimmering brass. more

World Menagerie Ashanti Bull African Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown, Size 13.5 H x 7.5 W in | Wayfair 205406

Powerful horns arc upward like crescent moons, crowning an authentic African mask by Kobina Asmah. Carved by hand of native sese wood, the polychrome mask receives applications of ornate aluminum repoussé. "In the Ashanti kingdom of Ghana, the bull... more

Wisdom and Happiness,'Set of 3 Sese Wood African Masks Handcrafted in Ghana'

Ghana's Emmanuel Nyadedzor handcrafts a set of three small African wood masks using his own original designs. Each one has been carved, sanded, dried, and decorated in a traditional weeks-long process. Embellished with rich earth-tone colors and... more

Fang Wisdom,'Fang Style African Wood Mask'

This original mask design from Salihu Ibrahim is modeled after those of the Fang peoples of Gabon and Central Africa. Fang masks typically have concave, elongated faces and prominent foreheads. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and... more

African wood mask, 'Sankofa Wisdom'

Ghana's Abdul Salami Amadu creates the original design of this large sese wood mask to showcase the Sankofa Adinkra symbol. Represented by a bird looking backwards Sankofa encourages to retrieve from the past what one needs to go forward in life. In... more

Wisdom of the Age,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask Covered in Beads and Aluminum'

Like rays emanating from the amassed knowledge in its brain, this sese wood mask features a wizened face with stunning adornment. Ghanaian artist Kobina Asmah hand carves this mask and then places beautifully embossed aluminum and recycled glass beads... more

'Guro Wisdom' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Stylized features reveal no expression yet this colorful mask augers good news. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I it represents the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire. The mask is used by the fetish priest when he has to announce to the people an inquiry he has made... more

Bloomsbury Market Ashanti Tribal African Mask w/ Kente Cloth Wall Decor Wood in Brown, Size 14.5 H x 6.0 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair 228183

Tribal marks on each cheek identify this personage as a man from Kumawu in Ghana's Ashanti region. Applications of white clay create an aged, antique effect while a cap of Ghanaian kente cloth adds color. Winfred Korley carves this stunning African... more

World Menagerie Horned King Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Decor in Brown, Size 37.0 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair 49705

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey exhibits... more

Dan wood mask, 'Festive Dancer'

This intriguing mask by Gordon Adu is shaped like a coffee bean. Adorned with tribal markings it depicts a dancer from the Dan tribe of Cote d?ÆIvoire and parts of Liberia. Masks like this one are worn during festivities and also make an appearance for... more

World Menagerie Robert Nortey Royal Horns Ashanti Sese Wood Mask Wall Decor in Brown, Size 37.0 H x 5.0 W in | Wayfair 49706

Symbolizing strength, this carving revels in the power of authentic and ancestral design. Known as a horn mask, the piece presents the face of an Ashanti king, his powerful expression elongated by vertical protrusions. Robert Nortey and the artisans of... more

Ashanti King,'Hand Made Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask'

Decorate your walls with Winfred Ansah Okoampah's completely handcrafted mask. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the intricate mask from local sese wood, embellishing the face with textured aluminum plate before painting the surface in brown, yellow,... more

Handmade Come Home Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.5" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Millenary beliefs and customs inspire the work of master carver Robert Nortey. more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Ashanti Warrior Queen' Wall Mask (Ghana)

Revered and beloved by Ashanti women, Yaa Asantewaa is honored in an African mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana carves the piece by hand, adding inlay of hand-embossed brass as colorful beads are meticulously applied by hand. more

Bungalow Rose Ashanti Warrior Queen African Mask Wall Decor Wood in Black/Brown, Size 20.5 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair F612BEC1BEC14D6F90F59EEFE172655B

Her name is synonymous with bravery, for Yaa Asantewaa was a brave Ashanti queen who led her people to fight British colonialism in 1901. Revered and beloved by Ashanti women, she is honored in an African mask. The artisan carves the piece by hand,... more

African wood mask, 'Congo King'

Festive color distinguishes this handsome mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood it is adorned with sheets of embossed aluminum. The original mask design sits on a stand for tabletop display. more

World Menagerie Sankofa Wisdom Original African Wood Mask Wall Decor Wood in Brown, Size 19.0 H x 4.7 W in | Wayfair 213570

Ghana's Abdul Salami Amadu creates the original design of this large sese wood mask to showcase the Sankofa Adinkra symbol. Represented by a bird looking backwards, Sankofa encourages to retrieve from the past what one needs to go forward in life. In... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Queen Aura Poka' - Hand Carved Ivoirian Wood Mask

By Kobina Asmah this beautiful mask depicts a beloved African queen of the Baule people. This is the queen mother Aura Poka. Because of dissension in the Ashanti kingdom she moved her people to present day Ivory Coast the artisan explains. Carved by... more

Bungalow Rose Wisdom Rays Mask Wall Decor Wood in Brown, Size 9.75 H x 9.75 W x 6.0 D in | Wayfair 11AB13B57D19491DBFFEA5EEABCE4A17

Features:Add this wll decor to your home while enhancing your overall lookColor: BeigePrimary Material: WoodPrimary Material Details: Style: EclecticSubject: FiguralNumber of Items Included: 1Handmade: YesLighted: NoBulb Type: Bulb Color: Power Source:... more

African wood mask, 'Serenity in Wisdom'

A powerful sense of serenity emanates from this African wall mask. An original design by Theophilus Anum the sese wood mask is carved by hand. The forehead is adorned with a beaded motif centered by brass and finished with sand. The mask's face is... more