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Ghanaian wood mask, 'God is in the Heavens' - Unique African Wood Mask

Suggesting ritual scarification richly textured repousse adorns the features of an African mask. The design arises from the artisan's own imagination as Theophilus Sackey depicts an adinkra symbol on the forehead. Nyame biri wo soro is a symbol of hope... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'A Good Mother' - Unique African Wood Mask

Her hair is beautifully combed and crowned with crimson ornaments. Rich repousse textures cover her calm face. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask depicts her own concept of Obaapa ?ù Good Mother in the Akan language. The mask is designed... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Be Faithful' - Unique African Wood Mask

With narrowed eyes that discern people's motives this handsome visage speaks out boldly. Godfred France creates the beautiful African mask in an original design he names Zuba Faithfulness in the Hausa language. There is a lot of mistrust in the world... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Let Peace Reign' - African Wood Mask

Hopeful Chief Carver Nana Frimpong designs an original mask so that it may grant him a wish that peace may reign. He carves it by hand from sese wood and decorates it with a long protrusion over the nose. It is meant to be a bridge that joins... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ladder of Death' - African Wood Mask

This imposing mask depicts a personage that is somber in the face of death. Oblique eyes a slender nose and full lips emerge from textured sheets of aluminum repousse. Carved and painted by hand the mask is the work of Theophilus Sackey. An adinkra... more

Akan wood mask, 'African Family' - Akan Wood Mask

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 this... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'New Classic' - African Wood Wall Mask

Master carver Daniel Asante expands on Ghana's mask traditions for the exclusive design of this mask. It is carved of tweneboah wood featuring a bird looking downwards upon the face. Asante paints his original creation by hand and decorates it with... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Kulango Earth God' - Handmade African Wood Mask

Circular horns crown this enigmatic personage by Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the earth god Tano who is honored with an annual festival by the Kulango people of Cote d'Ivoire. Bold and colorful motifs heighten the drama of the mask's simple geometry. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Courage' - African Wood Mask

Tall strong horns symbolize strength and bravery in this handsome mask. Designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo achieves a powerful image as she creates a traditional West African image. Such masks are carried by warriors to demonstrate their courage. The... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Protect the Forest' - African Wood Mask

This long narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana he... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Fanti Girl' - African Wood Mask

Long and slender this striking mask comes from Rita Addo Zakour. Its minimalist line perfectly complements the ornate textures of lavish aluminum repousse. Zakour names the mask Nketiabah a girl's name among the Fanti people of central Ghana. more

Nigerian wood mask, 'God's Bounty' - African Wood Mask

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu this mask conveys a quiet joy. Its colorful contours are hand carved from seasoned African rubberwood and beautifully painted. Seed beads of recycled glass adorn the cheeks and brow. Used by the Gogoberi tribe in Nigeria during... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sign of Protection' - African Wood Mask

A master of traditional African design Godfred France creates a mask that arises from his own imagination. Its serene circular shape is harmonious balanced by big round eyes and a gently rounded mouth. But it is the rich repousse ornamentation that... more

African tribal wood mask, 'Fortune' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay while river stones become the shining eyes. Such... more

African wood mask, 'Companionship' - Fair Trade Wood Mask

Sharing facial features a black and yellow mask symbolizes unity among races in the art of Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng. I designed this mask as a symbol of the harmony that could exist between people of different origins. It is to inspire loyalty and... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Agona Antelope' - African Wood Mask

By Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng this intriguing mask depicts an antelope the totem of the royal family's Agona clan from Aburi. Long horns spiral upward while the alert face shows human lips. Earrings of clay beads and cotton threads complete the design. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'First Fruit' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

This handsome mask takes the shape of ripe fruit from the first harvest. Its handsome features seem to sing in a beautiful ritual of thanks. Walter Kuma carves the piece by hand to represent the customs of the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. more

African wood mask, 'Chameleon' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

With a chameleon on its forehead and a smaller mask on the crown this mask represents the customs and traditions of the Asafo people. They have adopted the chameleon as their symbol for the Asafo tend to constantly move and change including their... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Star' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

The Akwapim people from eastern Ghana believe Nsoroma pa will bring them good luck. Meaning Good Star it takes the form of a mask through Walter Kuma's artistic talent. He carves the mask by hand from local sese wood procuring a detailed face that... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'You Are Loved' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

This is a portrait of a nephew of mine says Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson. Because he has slightly long ears his siblings and cousin always make fun of him. But he turned out to be the most intelligent of all the cousins and brothers. I want to send... more

Africa wood mask, 'Fire' - African Wood Wall Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu combines his passion for painting and carving in the original design of the mask. He calls it Wota the Hausa word for fire and carves it from African rubberwood. Hand-painted details and embossed aluminum plates give the mask a... more

Akan wood mask, 'Do Not Rush Life' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

Master carver Wilson Aboagye finds inspiration in the legendary art and teachings of the Akan people. This type of sese wood mask is known as Towo boa se which advises to take your time be patient. The bird leaning over the face signifies peace and so... more

Sarrki II,'Original Hand Crafted African Wood Mask'

Carved by hand from sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum and colorful paints, this mask is the original creation of Ghana's Saeed Musah. He names his design Sarrki , a Hausa word meaning "king". more

African wood mask, 'Powerful Ohene'

This mask of a powerful visage personifies an Akan Ohene (King) in an original design by Ghana?Æs Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He works with seasoned sese wood carving the wall mask by hand and decorating it with regal accents embossed in aluminum to shape a... more

African wood mask, 'Egyptian Pharoah' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Inspired by Exodus 1:15 of the Holy Bible Victor Addo Biney designs this mask to personify the Pharaoh of Egypt who wanted all the sons born to Hebrews to be killed. Yet it was his daughter who saved the babe that came to be known as Moses (Exodus 2).... more

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Wisdom' - Unique African Wood Mask

Wisdom comes from those who have the patience to wait believes Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng as he repeats a saying from the Twi people of the Akwapim tribe. He designs an original mask with a long headdress wearing green tassels with yellow and... more

The Hut,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

Home is never far away with this unique hut-shaped mask from West Africa's Robert Aidoo-Taylor. Hand carved from local ofram wood, the artisan designs a face on the body of the hut, using the roof as a stand-in for an up-swept hairstyle. more

African Royalty,'Rustic African Wood Mask Handcrafted in Ghana'

Flanked by semicircles, a face of African royalty is featured in this wall mask from Ghana. Frank Odei Amoani creates this mask, which is hand-carved of sese wood and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. more

African Love,'Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with embossed aluminum on the cheeks, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson. She paints the mask with stripes of green and orange, given a rustic finish. more

African wood mask, 'A Healer'

Handsome and proud this personage is named Afya which means health in the Swahili language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves a stunning African mask and paints it by hand in cheerful colors. more

Aduji,'Textured Rustic African Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood and treated with a textured, rustic finish, this artistic African mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. This stunning mask, finished in various colors, depicts a face with squinting eyes and a... more

'African Rhinoceros Spirit' - Unique African Wood Wall Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines form a headdress and a mighty African rhinoceros marches across the forehead. Embossed on... more

African Cross,'Cross Motif African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, this long African mask is designed by Abdul Aziz Mohamado. The mask is painted black with red accents, decorated with embossed brass. A gleaming cross decorates the forehead. more

Grateful Nomsa,'Yellow and Black Wood African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an elegant and striking addition to your home decor. Hand-carved of sese wood, this African mask features the simple image of a face, painted in contrasting tones of yellow and black. The face is detailed... more

African wood mask, 'Merci'

Hand-carved from African rubberwood this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu honors the customs and traditions of Benin's Barimba people. They give the mask to their guests at their thanksgiving festival. Mohamadu decorates this impressive mask with red... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Ntoboase I'

From Rita Addo Zakour's Ntoboase series this original mask represents Patience in the Akan language. The seed-like mask is carved by hand of African sese wood with brass insets on the eyelids and chin. Featuring a slender nose and pouting lips the... more

A Happy Family,'African wood mask'

This elegant African mask represents a happy family. Kobina Asmah works in native sese wood to carve the images of father, mother, son and daughter. "This expresses the concept of living together as one," he says. "In Africa, traditionally, the... more

African wood mask, 'Dzekpi'

Daniel Quarcoo designs an original mask that embodies the concept of dzekpi or beauty in the language of Ghana's Ewe people. Predominately black the mask's oval shape narrows at the bottom to form a chin. Aluminum plates masterfully embossed by hand... more