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Akiti Beauty,'African Sese Wood Mask in Cobalt from Ghana'

Named Akiti, which means "cobalt" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this oval mask from sese wood, given a painted finish in blue and black. 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

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, '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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

'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

'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

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

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

Queen Amina,'Ofram Wood Hand Carved 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. Named for Queen Amina of Zaria-Nigeria who... more

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, 'African Beauty'

The warm colors of this mask reflect beauty and grace of African women says Kennedy K. Aseidu of his original design. He carves the long sese wood mask by hand featuring exquisite painted details. 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 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, '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

Brown Rhino,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Rhino Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of locally-acquired sese wood, this African mask from Ghana features an oblong shape with a patterned design. Theophilus Sackey diligently decorates the mask's forehead with the image of a rhino. The proud creature is realized against a... more

Love of Africa,'Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie expresses love through his designs. Featuring an oval shape with a pointed chin, this African mask is carved from sese wood and decorated with intricate patterns. Accents of black and white embossed aluminum on the cheeks... 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

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, '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

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