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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, '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

Banana Face,'Curved African Sese Wood Mask in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood in a curved shape, this African mask is nicknamed "banana." Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey works with local artisans to create this mask, which is given a blue and black painted finish. more

Noble Lover,'African Sese Wood Mask in White Red and Black from Ghana'

Inspired by themes of love, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie creates a striking African mask to add to your home decor. The artisan hand-carves the mask of sese wood and paints it in tones of red and white. Embossed aluminum and brass complete the mask... 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

Edumadze,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor's horned mask creates a bold impression and symbolizes protection. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from ofram wood, naming it Edumadze in honor of vigilante group that watches over a Mankessim suburb of the same name in... more

Virtuous Asomdwee,'African Sese Wood Aluminum and Brass Wall Mask from Ghana'

A wall mask is hand-carved of sese wood, painted brown with etched line motifs in white and accented on the forehead with embossed brass and aluminum in the shape of the sun. Abdul Razak designs this African mask from Ghana, naming it Asomdwee, meaning... more

Kafui,'Hand Carved West African Sese Wood Mask'

This compelling mask from West Africa's Victor Dushie is hand carved from local sese wood and painted black. The round mask is finished with aluminum plate detailing, which adds an eye-catching texture to the dark surface. The name Kafui is taken from... 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Dove Anoma Ba,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Dove Mask from Ghana'

This African mask is handcrafted from local sese wood by Awudu Saaed, decorated with multicolored recycled glass beads around the face and embossed aluminum over the nose. Striking and noble, the mask depicts a dove atop a man's head, named Anoma Ba,... more

King Head,'Traditional African Sese Wood Mask in Brown and Black Hues'

The magnificence and beauty of the ancient Ghana are captured in this African ceramic-accented sese wood mask crafted by Frank Odei Amoani in honor of his heritage and country. After hours of hard work, the final result is a gorgeous piece of art in a... more

Fruit of Love,'Rainbow-Colored African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Resembling the shape of an apple, this African mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this striking mask from a single piece of sese wood. Concentric patterns in a mesmerizing rainbow of colors... more

Akan Ohene Kuma,'Hand Carved Ofram Wood 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. The name Ohene Kuma is taken from the... more

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