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Ghanaian wood mask, 'King of the Insect World' - African Wood Mask

Taking human form an insect is lord of his kingdom. Ghana's Anna Yawson presents an intriguing mask that combines sleek surfaces with the intricate textures of embossed aluminum. My love for all animals has led me to craft several animals using wood... more

Akan wood mask, 'African Pride' - Hand Made Wood Mask

In the Akan language asuo refers to two people of the same social status while ahantan means pride. Kwaku Ofosuhene inventively touches upon these ideas in this piece rendering cultural meanings from the heart of sese wood. Brass copper and aluminum... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Wisdom of Two' - Unique African Wood Mask

Long and slender the central figure of this extraordinary mask seems to speak pronouncing words that are profound. His eyes exude wisdom. Flanked by four profiles whose braided hair is clearly depicted the mask is richly detailed in three dimensions.... more

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, 'Girl Grows Up' - Hand Beaded African Wood Mask

This elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is colorful and beautiful. Adorned with gleaming brass and intricately embossed aluminum it depicts a beloved daughter. Recycled glass beads in red yellow green and blue give the mask a festive air. These are... 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

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

Gabonese wood African mask, 'Fang Intercessor' - Gabonese Wood Mask

An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. The mask is believed to serve as an intermediary with the spiritual world he explains. Anytime they need to inquire the... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Horn' - Unique African Wood Mask

Crowned in sheep's horns a somber visage makes an imposing sight. Eric Darko chooses the traditional shape of the West African horn mask to create this superlative sculpture in sese wood. Adorned with rich embellishments of embossed brass and oil paint... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akwapim King' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Sober yet elegant this handsome mask depicts a king among Ghana's Akwapim people. Intricate brass repousse on his cheeks emulates ritual scarification. This beautiful piece comes from George Asante's talent and expertise. 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

African wood mask, 'Nyansa' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

The wisdom of humans is well expressed when one begins to fear God believes Ghanaian artisan Samuel Okyere. This spectacular mask is of his own design and he calls it Nyansa meaning wisdom in the Twi dialect of the Akan people. Okyere carves the sese... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Tidings' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Lavish texture and color distinguish this joyous mask designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. The eyes take the shape of cowry shells once used as currency in West Africa. Adorned with aluminum repousse it typifies masks presented by the mother of the bride... 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

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, '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, '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

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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Historian' - Handmade African Wood Mask

The elderly people in our community have knowledge of all the things that happened in the past. They sometimes sit down with us the young ones to tell us about these things. I came up with this mask to honor such elderly men. I choose the title of 'The... 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, '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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Male Dan,'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 designed by Ghana's Godfred France. The mask depicts a male face, hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with embossed brass... more

African wood mask, 'Lucky'

Crowned with tall horns a circular face features shining brass eyes and nose while a blue star motif surrounds the 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.... more