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Star of Beauty,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask Hand-Painted in Ghana'

Handcrafted by Victor Dushie, this gorgeous sese wood African mask is a symbol of Ghana's cultural richness. Each corner of this precious item is hand-painted in typical black, yellow and brown tones, and has traditional motifs on aluminum. The beauty... more

'Hand-Painted Dark Black and Brown African Sese Wood Mask'

Using a palette of black and brown hues, Ransford Bediako creates a splendid homage to his Ghanaian heritage. The artisan works on sese wood to create this gorgeous African mask, whose intense hues add an elegant aura to the piece. As the final touch,... more

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

Commemorating the birth and naming of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the Damba festival is an event of much revelry and celebration in the northern part of Ghana. Winfred Korley pays homage to the Damba festival with an original mask that might be worn... more

Verdant Sankofa,'Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Against a verdant green forehead, the traditional Adinkra symbol Sankofa decorates this African mask. Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey offers this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. A hand-painted design and clay rub... more

Perceptions,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask'

Inspired by the playful spirit of monkeys, Erasmus Philip Ahorlu designs this hand painted mask. Ghanaian artisan hand carve the mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and painting its features a rich brown with blue and yellow... more

Tall Tsotsologa,'Brown and Black African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Depicting a face with a tall forehead, this African mask is hand-carved from sese wood, detailed with lovely patterned and finished in brown and black. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates this mask, which is named Tsotsologa, meaning "it is good for... more

African wood mask, 'My Heart'

Sculpted by hand of native sese wood this African mask depicts an elegant woman. Long lashes frame her eyes and applications of aluminum create intricate patterns on her cheeks. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an original mask design he names Makoma ?û my... 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

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

Fafali Face,'Blue and Beige African Wood Mask from Ghana'

With this African mask, Ghanaian designer Raphat Asigbey reminds us to be at peace. Hand-carved from sese wood, this mask depicts an oval face with raised eyebrows, its exterior decorated by looping patterns. A deep blue forehead contrasts with a beige... 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

Beaded Mother,'African Sese Wood Mask with Intricate Multicolor Beading'

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa presents this stunning sese wood mask plated in brass and intricately beaded in brick red, bright green and black beadwork. The mask features slit eyes, a long nose and a closed mouth, with etched lines above the... 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 Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana 'African Queen'

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie, this striking mask makes an exotic piece of decor. Handcrafted from sese wood and aluminum, the mask is painted in shades of brown and black for a dramatic look. more

African wood mask and coat hook, 'Face of Strength'

This extraordinary mask is an original design by Theophilus Anum and doubles as a coat or hat hook. The dark brown wall mask is carved by hand of sese wood and elaborately adorned with embossed aluminum. The patterns symbolize tribal markings. A hook... more

African wood mask, 'Yayra'

Flamingos adorn the forehead of this impressive mask designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The sese wood hand-carved mask is ornately adorned with painted details and embossed aluminum. Zakour calls this mask Yayra meaning Blessings in the Ewe dialect... more

African wood mask, 'Bakota Reliquary Guardian'

Awudu Saaed creates his own version of the traditional Bakota reliquary guardian. This Gabonese tribe known also as Kota is reputed for honoring their ancestors with similar statuettes featuring a diamond shaped orifice within the neck called... more

Female Dan,'Black and Gold African Wood Dan Mask from Ghana'

Used by the Dan people of the Ivory Coast to protect loved ones from evil when they are away from home, this African mask is created by Ghana's Godfred France. The mask depicts a female face, hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with embossed... more

Golden Goat,'Gold-Tone African Wood Goat Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, the face of a goat-man is depicted in this African mask from Ghana. Raphat Asigbey designs this mask, its textured face given a gold-tone finish. more

Beautiful Nta,'African Sese Wood and Aluminum Twin Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, the faces of twins are portrayed in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates the mask, which is accented with intricately embossed aluminum. This mask is named Nta, which means "twin" in the Akan language. 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 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 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

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, '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

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

Bungalow Rose Nii King African Wood Mask in Black/Brown/Green | 22.5 H x 5.75 W in | Wayfair D0BC7DF404A44956A64A62B3E0FE3916

A striking face with three horns stares out from the wall, bringing a touch of African culture to any home. Drawing inspiration from the passion of his employees, Ghana's artisan designs this African mask, handcrafted of sese wood with a rustic finish... more