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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

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 wood mask, 'Sunsum'

Expert in carving African masks Godfred France designs an original mask to represent the soul sunsum in Akan. France hand-carves the mask of sese wood and decorates it with embossed aluminum plates and painted details. He finishes the mask with clay... more

Kwahu,'Hand Crafted African Sese Wood Mask'

Designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo, this quaint mask features a striking stripe motif that catches the eye. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the round mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and painting bright green and blue accents... 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

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, '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

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

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

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

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

Grinning Gorilla,'African Sese Wood Gorilla Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood with a clay-rubbed rustic finish, a gorilla grins from your wall. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante creates this African mask, realizing each minute detail with diligence. more

Sankofa Pattern,'Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask'

Depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that signifies the importance of learning from the past. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates this African mask, which is carved from sese wood and... 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

Bedu Masks,'Wood African Mask Ornaments Crafted in Ghana (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the bedu mask, which is used by the Nafana tribe of the Ivory coast for attracting good omens. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,... more

Kwele Mask II,'African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art'

Christopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The... 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

African wood mask, 'Maigaya' - Hand Carved Nigerian Mask

Wearing the colors of Africa this mask symbolizes Maigaya or faithfulness in the Hausa language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu recreates the Nigerian mask with exceptional detail as he crafts the African rubberwood mask by hand. He decorates it with brass and... more

Fauna Mask,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask in Black and Red Hues'

Ghana's Victor Ayambire is fascinated with the traditional masks of the region, as each represents the splendor of the ancient civilizations that once lived in this prosperous region. Drawing inspiration from his culture and the stunning nature... more

Ivory Coast wood mask, 'Bridal Protection' - African Carved Mask

Salihu Ibrahim creates an impressive replica of the bridal mask worn by the Mandey people from Cote d'Ivoire. It is worn to ensure the newlyweds will have children. They believe that by keeping their faces hidden during the marriage ceremony they are... more

Kanaga Masks,'Handcrafted Wood African Mask Ornaments (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the kanaga mask, which is used by members of the Dogon tribe of Mali for protection while hunting. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,... more

Kwele Mask I,'African Art Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Handmade Wood Mask'

Master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the legendary mask of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. It features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly... more

Afadjato Masks,'Colorful Wood African Mask Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 6)'

Named after Afadjato, the tallest mountain in Ghana, this set of six ornaments is designed by Robert Aidoo-Taylor. He hand-carves each ornament from ofram wood in the shape of an African mask. A rustic finish completes this colorful set. more

Lucky Mask,'Traditional Oval African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Frank Odei Amoani presents a gorgeous homage to Ghana's culture and tradition. Working with sese wood, the artisan creates this elongated oval-shaped African mask with a brushed finish, allowing for a luminous illusion around the artwork and enhancing... more