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Lovely Face,'Rustic African Wood Mask with Striped Accents from Ghana'

Depicting a lovely face with a patterned, rustic finish, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, detailed with various colors and a striped black and white pattern on the top. more

Queen Amina,'Ofram Wood Hand Carved 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. Named for Queen Amina of Zaria-Nigeria who... more

African wood mask, 'Akofena'

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. Amadu carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring cut-out eyes and a narrow chin.... more

African wood mask, 'African Giraffe Spirit II'

Shaped like an elongated almond this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines represent neatly combed hair and a red African giraffe marches across the forehead. more

African Elder,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

Designed by Winfred Ansah Okoampah, this Ghanaian mask depicts an African elder. The mask is hand-carved from sese wood by local artisans. The elder's hair is tied into a topknot and his face is decorated with intricately embossed aluminum that evokes... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Ntoboase III'

From Rita Addo Zakour?Æs Ntoboase series this original mask represents Patience in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood mask is crafted by hand featuring a cape-like design under the chin. Addo decorates the mask with painted details as well as... more

Ghanaian Unity,'Hand Carved West African Wood Brass and Aluminum Wall Mask'

Ghana's Victor Dushie creates this brilliant mask that he hand carves from native sese wood before painting it in vivid shades of blue, brick orange, red, and dark brown. The artisan's own design features stunning textured aluminum repoussé metalwork... more

Ndidi,'Colorful Aluminum African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Featuring rich hues of blue and yellow, this multi-colored decorative mask is crafted out of rubberwood and aluminum by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The artisan names the mask Ndidi , which means "patience" in the Igbo language. more

African wood mask, 'Luck Personified'

Crowned with tall horns a circular face features a brass nose while a zigzag motif surrounds the yellow visage. 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... more

Ntiasea Face,'African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask in Black from Ghana'

Designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour, this African mask is carved by hand of sese wood. The round, black mask is detailed with dotted motifs. Embossed aluminum accents the forehead while a red color decorates the eyes and lips. The mask is named... more

Pleasant Face,'African Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Mask from Ghana'

Decorated with gleaming embossed brass on the cheeks and colorful beads of recycled glass on the forehead, this African mask is created by Awudu Saaed. The Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this mask from sese wood, given a stark black finish. more

'Judicial Authority' - African Cameroonian Wood Mask

His headdress is tall and imposing and rich textures cover his cheeks. Named Kuriga ?ù tribal head in the language of the Bamileke people ?ù this handsome mask is by Kobina Asmah. The ears are portrayed to show a good listener. The mask shows the... more

Red Pony,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood African Mask'

Samuel Kofi Kumi's bold mask is just what your white walls are crying out for. The Ghanaian artisan uses local tools to hand craft the mask from native sese wood, adding aluminum and brass plating for a textured effect and painting the surface in red,... more

African wood mask, 'Adom Ara Kwa'

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves a beautiful African mask of his own design. Richly textured it is covered with sheets of hand-embossed aluminum. The visage opens his mouth to pronounce a solemn blessing on the area where the mask is displayed. The artisan... more

African wood mask, 'Fear None but God'

This original mask design from Ghana's Anna Yawson features the adinkra symbol for gye nyame or fear none but God . The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in black and magenta with carved accents. Adinkra symbols originally... more

Mama,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

A dark green headdress complements the deep blue of this stunning mask designed by West African artisan Abdul Razak. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is embellished with textured aluminum plating, then polished for smoothness and shine. more

Dagbani Festival,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

With its distressed finish, Malik Jabir Dodoo's beautiful wall mask offers truly timeless appeal. Designed to honor the Dagbani people of northern Ghana, the sese wood mask is hand carved, sanded smooth, then painted in faded hues of wine, green, and... more

Ekundayo,'African Wood Mask Accented with Embossed Aluminum'

Resembling the face of an African elder, this mask is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this mask, which depicts a serene face with alert eyes. An accent of embossed aluminum decorates the... more

Noble King,'Regal Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Bringing the noble air of a king to your home, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood to depict a face that wears an ornate crown. Embossed aluminum and brass decorate the mask, which is... 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

Peace and Love,'Hand Crafted African Wood Mask from Ghana'

This unique mask is from Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie. The elongated mask is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with embossed aluminum before being painted in green and yellow shades. more

Hand Carved Sese Wood and Brass African Wall Mask from Ghana 'Ayomide'

Brass plates painted with burgundy red give a unique textural element to this multi-colored mask of West African origin. With pursed lips and stylized hair, this mask presented by Saeed Musah is sure to inspire awe. It is named Ayomide , which means... more

African wood mask, 'Zurufi'

Colorful beads adorn a mask of bereaved expression by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Among the Hausa people of Nigeria such masks are given to a widow or widower he explains. They believe the spirit of the mask will give the bereaved person a large heart to deal... more

Tongue,'Whimsical African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Sticking out its tongue, this striking and whimsical mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. This mask is carved entirely by hand from a single piece of sese wood, decorated with a textured pattern on the face and a dark stained finish over the rest. more

African wood mask, 'Joy'

I named this mask 'Joy' because these colors bring joy says Sinclair Yao Daley of his original design. He carves the sese wood mask by hand with a smiling expression and paints it yellow red blue black and white. more

Round Face,'Round African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Round in shape, this abstract African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Habib Mustapha. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, which is painted in hues of red, yellow, black, and green. Embossed aluminum decorates the forehead. more

Mysterious Face,'Red and Yellow Abstract African Wood Mini Mask from Ghana'

As mysterious as it is beautiful, this mini African mask is created by Habib Mustapha. Working with sese wood, he hand-carves this mask to feature a raised nose and brow line in red over a yellow and black face. A diamond of embossed aluminum accents... more

African wood mask, 'Agbemor'

Daniel Quarcoo contributes to the preservation of an ancient African tradition with the original design of this mask. Carved of sese wood the mask is adorned with ornate aluminum plates embossed by hand by Quarcoo in Ghana. Painted by hand the mask's... 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

Urhobo Festival,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Traditionally used for Urhobo tribal festivals, this African mask is designed by Ali Mohammed. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this mask from sese wood that is given a brown finish. Colorful beads of recycled glass are diligently applied... more

Pretty Obenewa,'Bold Geometric African Mask in Textured Brown Wood'

By Rita Addo Zakour, this imposing African mask is carved by hand and features geometric motifs on its textured brown contours. She names her original design Obenewa, a woman's name in her Ghanaian homeland. more

African wood mask, 'Brightness'

A stately beauty pervades an African mask with innate dignity. Regal yet not imperious a solemn personage is ever watchful. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu transforms native sese wood into a mask of his own design. He applies sheets of richly embossed aluminum and... 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

Traditional Nose,'African Sese Wood Mask with Brass Plating'

With its long nose, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu's hand crafted mask will give you a reason to smile. The Ghanaian artisan carves the oblong mask from local sese wood before plating the nose with textured brass for a subtle shining effect. Finally, the mask is... 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

African Flower,'Sese Wood and Brass Plated Mask from Ghana'

Hints of shimmering gold- and silver-tone pop through the jet black surface of Erasmus Philip Ahorlu's fascinating mask. Ghanaian artisans hand carve the mask from local sese wood before plating the forehead and eyes in textured brass and aluminum and... 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